Morocco
Germany Seeks to Mend Ties with Morocco Amid Diplomatic Thaw
The diplomatic crisis between Rabat and Berlin could soon be resolved. Berlin has expressed its willingness to rebuild stronger relations with the Kingdom.
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Germany
Morocco
Diplomatic Rift: Can Germany's New Government Mend Ties with Morocco?
Since March 2021, Morocco has broken off its relations with Germany "due to deep misunderstandings on the fundamental issues of the kingdom". Can the new social-democratic government led by Olaf Schulz put an end to this ongoing diplomatic crisis?
Morocco
Morocco-Israel Alliance Alarms EU, Poses Strategic Challenge for Germany
Isabelle Werenfels, head of the North Africa and Middle East intelligence office at the BND, believes that the alliance between Morocco and Israel is a "powerful shock" not only for Germany, but for the entire European Union (EU).
Spain
German Ambassador's Visit to Spanish Enclave Melilla Sparks Tension with Morocco
The German ambassador to Spain made a visit to the city of Melilla on Thursday. A trip within the framework, it is said, of security cooperation, but poorly perceived by several observers, particularly Moroccans.
Morocco
Moroccan Woman Denied Travel to Europe Despite Vaccine Pass, Highlighting Sinopharm Vaccine Challenges
Moroccans who have received doses of the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine are torn between disappointment, hope and anger. Impossible to travel with a vaccine pass marked Sinopharm. A harsh reality for a woman who, thinking she could go to Europe, was turned away at Rabat-Salé airport, even with a negative PCR test less than 48 hours old and a vaccine pass issued by the Moroccan authorities.
Morocco
Opel Workers Protest Job Fears Amid Potential Morocco Production Shift
The likely relocation of production to Morocco, short-time work and the semiconductor shortage have prompted Opel employees, now owned by PSA, to organize a day of action and demonstration at the carmaker’s sites in Germany on Friday, October 29.
Morocco
Morocco to Receive 850,000 Pfizer Vaccine Doses Amid Supply Shortage
A new shipment of the American-German vaccine, Pfizer-BioNTech, is expected in Morocco this Tuesday. In total, 850,000 doses will be received.
Morocco
Stellantis Considers Shifting Opel Jobs from Germany to Morocco, Citing Costs
Stellantis, Opel’s parent company, could transfer jobs from the development center in Germany to Morocco. The automotive giant has mentioned the high level of social security contributions.
Morocco
Moroccan Expat Caught Smuggling €52,000 at Tangier Port
On Monday evening, the customs elements operating at the Tanger Med port seized more than 52,000 euros from a Moroccan residing abroad. He wanted to introduce this sum into the national territory without declaration.
Morocco
Morocco Poised to Lead Africa in Green Hydrogen Production
Morocco is continuing its momentum in developing the energy sector, particularly that of green hydrogen , commonly referred to as Power-to-X, which is an environmentally friendly energy source par excellence.
Sport
Bayern Munich Eyes Chelsea's Ziyech in Potential Four-Player Swap Deal
Bayern Munich has not had its last say regarding the Chelsea midfielder, Hakim Ziyech . The Bavarian club is also interested in two other players from the same club.
France
French Customs Seize €176,000 in Cash from Moroccan Truck Driver on A10 Highway
French customs officers made a surprising discovery in a Moroccan truck coming from Germany during a routine check at the Longue Vue rest area in Indre-et-Loire near the city of Tours. The 33-year-old Moroccan driver was arrested, taken into custody, indicted and incarcerated pending further investigation.