A fire ravaged an apartment building in Schaerbeek during the night of April 20-21, killing a father of three. Investigators are pursuing the criminal angle and have placed his neighbor under arrest warrant.
To benefit from the massive regularization approved by Madrid , thousands of Moroccans are flocking to the Barcelona consulate. Their objective: obtain the clean criminal record certificate, an essential document to escape precarity.
The surge in plane ticket prices , caused by the Middle East conflict, is disrupting summer plans. Faced with skyrocketing airfares, many travelers are forced to cancel their planned trips to Morocco.
The HCP report shows that distance does not sever family ties with Moroccans abroad. But it transforms mutual aid: less daily help, more moral support, calls and money transfers.
The 2026 edition of Operation Marhaba introduces biometric controls at borders. This innovation is raising serious concerns within the Moroccan diaspora, who fear the return of endless queues during summer crossings.
The latest HCP report shows that family ties of Moroccans still far exceed borders. A significant portion of households maintains close relationships with a relative living abroad, Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE) in other words.
Belgian aviation unions have filed a national strike notice with immediate effect. This labor movement, born from a legal quandary over retirement age, risks causing the cancellation of numerous flights, particularly those to Morocco.
Morocco offers a 90% reduction on vehicle clearance for Moroccans residing abroad (MRE). This unique advantage is, however, subject to very specific criteria concerning age, length of stay abroad, and the type of vehicle imported.
The restaurant L’Alcôve, located in Vinay in the Marne, has just earned a star in the Michelin Guide. An achievement driven by Moroccan-born chef Nawal Rezagui , who infuses influences from around the world into her cuisine.
When returning permanently to Morocco, Moroccan expats can benefit from an advantageous tax reduction on vehicle importation . Under strict conditions, a 25% discount is applied, significantly reducing customs fees.
In the Netherlands, a large portion of retirees from immigrant backgrounds find themselves below the poverty line. An alarming phenomenon that particularly affects workers of Moroccan origin, penalized by fragmented careers and incomplete pensions.
Despite the distance, Moroccans living abroad remain strongly connected to their families in the country. The HCP report shows that calls, messages and financial aid partially replace physical proximity.