Morocco
Morocco Prepares for 13-Hour Daily Fasts as Ramadan Approaches
Ramadan begins in Morocco in a few days, establishing a period of religious fervor and modifying the rhythm of life of Moroccans.
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Said A.
Bladi.net
Sport
PSG's Achraf Hakimi Extends Contract Through 2029
On the sidelines of PSG’s victory over Monaco (4-1), the Parisian club officially announced the contract extension of Achraf Hakimi. Arrived in 2021 from Inter Milan, the Moroccan right-back is now tied to Paris Saint-Germain until June 2029.
Sport
Fenerbahçe Rejects $37 Million Bid for Moroccan Striker En-Nesyri
The Turkish club Fenerbahçe has rejected a 34 million euro offer made by the Saudi club Al-Nassr for striker Youssef En-Nesyri during the last winter transfer window.
Morocco
Morocco Seizes Unsafe Ramadan Sweets in Pre-Holiday Crackdown
As Ramadan approaches, the Moroccan authorities are tightening the screws to ensure food safety. A large-scale market control operation was carried out in Oujda, with significant results.
Morocco
Tomato Prices Surge in Morocco as Ramadan Approaches
The price tag dance continues at the Casablanca wholesale market. While consumers can breathe a sigh of relief on the meat stalls, the price of tomatoes is skyrocketing this week. A situation that occurs as preparations for Ramadan are in full swing.
France
Escaped French Prisoner Captured in Spain After Consulate Break
The 43-year-old detainee from the central prison of Poissy (Yvelines), who escaped during an outing to the Moroccan consulate in Pontoise (Val-d’Oise) on December 20, was arrested this week in Spain.
Sport
Moroccan Runner Breaks El Guerrouj's 20-Year-Old Indoor 3000m Record
Moroccan athlete Anass Essayi achieved a time of 7 minutes, 32 seconds and 45 hundredths in the 3000 meters indoor at the Liévin meeting in France, thus breaking the national record.
Sport
Concerns Mount Over Agadir Stadium Readiness for 2025 Africa Cup
Seven months: this is the time left before the African Football Confederation (CAF) takes possession of the stadiums for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. And in Agadir, the construction site of the stadium and its surroundings is far from giving all the guarantees.
Belgium
Ryanair Cancels All Flights to Morocco from Charleroi Airport
Bad news for travelers departing for Morocco from Charleroi. All Ryanair flights to the kingdom have been cancelled this Thursday, February 13.
France
Macron Invites Moroccan King to Paris Amid Agricultural Tensions
The invitation extended by Emmanuel Macron to Mohammed VI to the International Agricultural Show in Paris, from February 22 to March 2, resembles an attempt to defuse a slippery terrain. If the King of Morocco accepts, it will be his first official visit to France since 2018. The gesture, far from being fortuitous, comes at a time when tensions between French farmers and Moroccan producers are reaching their peak.
Morocco
Moroccan Authorities Dismantle Cemetery Excavation Ring in Tiznit
The gendarmes of the Tiznit company put an end to the activities of a gang of five individuals, including a fqih, who were engaged in illegal excavations in cemeteries in the Souss-Massa region.
Sport
Real Madrid Stuns Manchester City in Champions League Thriller
The Etihad Stadium was full of twists and turns on Tuesday evening. Real Madrid, led by an in-form Brahim Díaz, thwarted Manchester City’s plans in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 (2-3). The Merengues leave Spain with a precious advantage, but qualification is far from assured.