Morocco
Moroccan Expat Bank Deposits Surge to 190 Billion Dirhams as Total Savings Rise
As of the end of June, bank deposits increased by 3.9% to 1,085.2 billion dirhams, according to the latest monetary statistics published by Bank Al-Maghrib.
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Moroccan Living Abroad
Spain
Melilla Border Crisis: Understaffed 'Marhaba Operation' Sparks Criticism
The Secretary General of the Popular Party (PP) in Melilla, Miguel Marín, denounced the "improvisation" noted in the conduct of the Marhaba Operation at the Melilla-Morocco border, due to the lack of agents dedicated to document control.
Morocco
Son Arrested After Decapitating Father in Lyon, France
In Lyon, the municipal police discovered the body of a 60-year-old Moroccan, decapitated in a parking lot in Saint-Priest (Rhône). The alleged murderer, his son, was arrested on the spot and placed in custody.
Morocco
Moroccan Man in Critical Condition After Stabbing Attack in Granada; Three Suspects Arrested
Three Moroccans were arrested on Thursday in Motril (Granada) after stabbing a 44-year-old man. The victim was transferred in critical condition to the Santa Ana hospital in Motril.
Morocco
Liège Community Rallies to Support Family After Tragic Loss of Three Children in Morocco Accident
Victim of a tragedy in July in Ouarzazate, Morocco , the Boujamaoui family is benefiting from a great wave of solidarity from the residents of Ans (Liège), their city of residence. The municipality has found them a new home to avoid the memories in the old apartment.
Morocco
Moroccan Expatriates Protest Lack of Parliamentary Representation
A group of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) demonstrated on Thursday morning in front of the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad in Rabat to protest against the organization’s inability to work for the parliamentary representation of Moroccans of the world.
Belgium
Belgian Hospital Acquitted in 2011 Death of 14-Year-Old Patient
In 2011, the Saint-Luc University Clinics (Woluwe) were indicted for involuntary manslaughter following the death of the young Imane Jellal aged 14. 11 years after the events, the Brussels Court of Appeal acquits, arguing that "no shortcoming nor disorganization" can be blamed on the clinics.
France
Moroccan Man Sentenced for Sexual Assault of Teen on Ferry to France
A 52-year-old Moroccan, who had already been the subject of a sexual assault procedure in Alicante in 2005, has just been sentenced to six months in prison with detention. The victim is a 13-year-old minor.
Morocco
Morocco Celebrates Diaspora Day, Focuses on Local Development Contributions
This Wednesday, August 10, Morocco celebrates the national day of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE). Held under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and MRE, these days aim to consolidate the channels of dialogue with the components of the Moroccan communities established abroad.
Morocco
Moroccan Broadcaster SNRT Hosts Open House for Diaspora Community Leaders
Open house days for the Moroccan community living abroad. This is an initiative of the SNRT to highlight the role played by these Moroccan citizens living around the world in national development.
Morocco
Complaints Surge as Moroccan Expats Return Home for Summer Operation
The Hassan II Foundation, the main organizer of the Marhaba 2022 operation , has already received 900 complaints from Moroccans residing abroad (MREs). A figure up from previous editions.
Morocco
Moroccan Expats Must Pre-Book Ferry Tickets for Return Travel, Tanger Med Port Announces
Tanger Med has informed MREs that as part of the return phase of the Marhaba 2022 operation, they will have to obtain, before going to the port, a return ticket issued by their shipping company, specifying a firm date and time of travel.