Morocco
Moroccan Olive Oil Prices Soar as Climate Change Slashes Production
In Morocco, olive oil production has dramatically declined this year, causing prices to soar. Professionals in the sector are alarmed.
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Morocco to Revise Income Tax Scale in Next Budget, Minister Says
In Parliament, Fouzi Lekjaa, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, in charge of the Budget, announced that the government of Aziz Akhannouch plans to undertake a revision of the income tax (IR) in the next draft finance law (PLF).
Morocco
Morocco Ranks 16th Globally for Road Quality, Outpacing Italy and Sweden
Morocco confirms its excellence by remaining in the Top 20 of the best roads in the world and outperforming countries like Italy, Serbia, Iran and Sweden.
Morocco
Moroccan Couple Jailed for Alleged Torture and Enslavement of Domestic Worker
Justice will be served for Kenza, the 27-year-old maid from Sidi Hajjaj in Settat, who was exploited, tortured and reduced to slavery. The prosecutor of the king of the court of first instance of Benslimane ordered the detention of her employers.
Morocco
Ryanair Plans Summer Fare Cuts Despite Profit Slump
Despite the decline in its profits, the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair, the third airline to operate domestic flights in Morocco, plans to reduce its fares.
Morocco
Moroccan King Grants Cancer Patient's Plea for Overseas Treatment
Thanks to King Mohammed VI, the husband of a Moroccan influencer, who has been suffering from cancer since 2021, will be able to receive treatment abroad.
Morocco
Food Poisoning Outbreak in Morocco: 13 Family Members Hospitalized After Eating Watermelon
Thirteen members of the same family, residing in the village of Oulad Hadou, commune of Ain Aicha (province of Taounate), were hospitalized following a food poisoning incident. The consumption of a watermelon, during a picnic near Argoua, would be the cause of these discomforts.
Morocco
Deadly Heatwave in Morocco Claims 21 Lives as Temperatures Soar to 50°C
The heatwave currently affecting Morocco has already caused the death of at least 21 people, mainly individuals weakened by age or chronic illnesses, according to the latest data provided by the authorities.
Morocco
Morocco Leads Maghreb in Children's Rights, Ranks 54th Globally
Morocco stands out as the best performing country in the Maghreb in terms of children’s rights. This is revealed by the ranking of a foundation based in the Netherlands.
Morocco
Nador Eliminates Parking Fees Citywide, Crackdown on Illegal Attendants
All parking lots in Nador are now free for residents and tourists, the city authorities have recently announced.
Morocco
Morocco Grapples with Record-Breaking Heatwaves as Climate Change Intensifies
Moroccans have been experiencing a succession of intense heatwaves since the beginning of the summer. These heatwave episodes, which reached peaks last Monday with temperatures approaching 48°C in some regions, are worrying the authorities. The Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) has pointed out, in a press release published this Wednesday, the causes of this exceptional situation.
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Algerian Summer Hit Removed from YouTube Amid Moroccan Plagiarism Claims
Two weeks ago, YouTube removed the Algerian song "Khelli Zman Ydor", released on March 4, following allegations of plagiarism of a Moroccan song.