Sport
Badr Hari Returns to Face McSweeney in Glory 88 Kickboxing Showdown
Moroccan champion Badr Hari is preparing his fight against British kickboxer James McSweeney, which will take place on September 9 in Paris.
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Paris
Morocco
Morocco Halts OECD Tax Information Exchange Agreements for Expatriates
Deputies justify the blocking by the House of Representatives of the two draft laws on the exchange of tax information and data of MREs, which were to lead to the validation of the two agreements signed by Morocco with the OECD on June 25, 2019 in Paris.
France
Investigation Launched into Controversial Police Support Fund Following Nahel Shooting
The Paris prosecutor’s office has just opened an investigation into the support fund for the family of the policeman who killed young Nahel at the end of June during a traffic stop in Nanterre (Hauts-de-Seine).
Morocco
Transavia Expands Morocco Routes: Resumes Paris-Dakhla Flights, Adds Errachidia Service
The airline Transavia has decided to resume the Paris-Dakhla route, which has remained suspended since 2020. It also plans to launch a direct line between Paris and Errachidia as part of the strengthening of its partnership with the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT), which covers 331,884 seats to Morocco from France, an increase of 53.41% compared to summer 2022.
France
French Muslim Cyclist Completes 5,000km Journey from Paris to Mecca for Eco-Friendly Pilgrimage
Nabil Ennasri traveled more than 5,000 kilometers by bike from Paris to go to Mecca to raise awareness among Muslims about ecology. His journey was widely followed on social media.
France
Far-Right Terror Plot: Four on Trial for Planned Mosque Attacks in France
Four individuals with extreme ideologies are due to appear this Monday, June 19, before the Paris Assize Court. Accused of criminal terrorist conspiracy, these men, aged 22 to 28, are suspected of having wanted, among other things, to attack Muslims.
Spain
Ryanair Flight from Paris to Morocco Diverts to Spain for Medical Emergency
A Ryanair plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Alicante airport due to a problem with a passenger. The plane was operating the Paris (Beauvais) - Nador route.
France
Singer Amel Bent's Partner Arrested in Paris Extortion Scheme
Amel Bent’s new partner, P., has been incarcerated and indicted since last week in a case of extortion involving major Parisian criminals.
France
Transgender Moroccan Woman Fights for Recognition in French Healthcare System
Lilia (pseudonym) is a "fulfilled" man as a woman. At 36 years old, the Parisian of Moroccan origin, a reference in the hospital environment, is a transgender person, but is still considered a man on her social security card that still bears her male first name.
Sport
PSG Star Achraf Hakimi Reportedly Eyeing Summer Exit Amid Club Tensions
Achraf Hakimi , defender of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), would seriously consider leaving the French capital this summer. Although under contract with the Parisian club until June 2026, it seems that the player is no longer comfortable in France.
Sport
Kickboxing Star Badr Hari Set for September Comeback in Paris Glory Event
Badr Hari is back. Contrary to expectations, the Moroccan champion will make his comeback at Glory on September 9 in Paris.
Morocco
French Murder Suspect Arrested in Morocco After 13-Year Manhunt
The Moroccan authorities proceeded, on Monday, to the arrest of a 34-year-old individual, suspected of being involved in a voluntary homicide committed on French soil, according to information communicated by a security source cited by the Map.