Morocco
Morocco's Watermelon Exports to France Surge 155%, Challenging Spanish Dominance
In ten years, Morocco has become the second largest supplier of watermelons to France, behind Spain, whose exports are only slightly increasing.
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France
France
Moroccan Shoppers Face VAT Refund Hurdles: EU Tax Rights Violated at French Customs
Moroccans traveling to Europe with a Schengen visa during the summer contribute greatly to local economies through their purchases. But they are faced with a harsh reality when it’s time to leave: the refund of the value-added tax (VAT).
France
Saharan Inferno: France Braces for 40°C Heatwave as Tropical Storm Fuels Record Temperatures
A heat wave coming from Morocco has been hitting France since this Friday. Temperatures up to 40 degrees are expected.
Morocco
From Miss France to Moroccan Matriarch: Malika Ménard's Global Journey and New Roots
In an interview, journalist Malika Ménard, former Miss France, and wife of Karim, a Belgian-Moroccan businessman, reminisces about her summer vacations in Morocco. She also shares what the kingdom represents for her.
France
Tragedy at Sea: 13-Year-Old Brussels Footballer's Dream Cut Short in Gravelines
A white march will be organized this Saturday to provide support to the family of Youssef Hamza, a 13-year-old Brussels teenager who disappeared at sea before being found near the Huttes jetty in Gravelines.
France
International Drug Ring Busted: Oise Man Jailed for Spain-Morocco Cannabis Trafficking
The Compiègne court has sentenced a 26-year-old man for drug trafficking between Oise, Spain and Morocco.
France
French Retirees Abroad: Annual Proof of Life Required, Not Biannual Return
According to a rumor reported by some media in recent days, French retirees living abroad will have to check in in France every six months to continue receiving their pension. The information has not been verified.
France
Outrage as Man Lights Cigarette from Eternal Flame at Arc de Triomphe, Sparking Diplomatic Incident
A Moroccan well known to the police services and in regular situation on French territory until October 2025 was arrested and then placed in custody after lighting his cigarette with the flame of the Unknown Soldier. His residence permit will be withdrawn.
France
Moroccan Nursing Student's Dream Derailed: Residence Permit Delays Threaten Career in France
Fadwa, a nursing student of Moroccan origin, risks missing a job opportunity if she does not obtain her 10-year resident permit, which she has been applying to renew for two months at the sub-prefecture of Palaiseau (Essonne).
Sport
French Rugby Tragedy: Parents to Honor Missing Teen with Memorial at Deadly South African Beach
A year after the disappearance of their son, the parents of the French rugby player Medhi Narjissi, aged 17, whose body has not been found, plan to lay a stele in memory of the Stade Toulousain player overlooking Diaz Beach (South Africa).
France
Miss Universe Scandal: Iris Mittenaere's Alleged Infidelity Rocks Instagram and Sparks Online Backlash
Diego El Glaoui recently made revelations on Instagram about his separation from Iris Mittenaere, mentioning an infidelity that he was willing to forgive. A statement that has inflamed the web and provoked hateful reactions targeting the young woman.
France
French Tax Crackdown Hoax: Viral TikTok Video Sparks Outrage Over Fake Travel Surveillance
According to a viral TikTok video, the French Minister of the Interior would have announced a measure to systematically report to the tax authorities any French person traveling outside the European Union (EU), particularly to Morocco, even for a simple vacation. This is not the case.