Czech President Petr Pavel spent €15,000 on a quick round trip between Morocco and Prague to vote in the elections. The private jet trip sparked controversy in his country and forced him to disclose his expenses.
Russian maritime traffic is breaking records in the Strait of Gibraltar, between Morocco and Spain. In August and September, 151 crossings were recorded, including 88 in September alone. Tankers, cargo ships and military vessels are using this strategic route.
Twelve Spanish Socialist MEPs are backing an amendment that could benefit some industrial products made in Morocco. Their proposal seeks to loosen future EU rules for partner countries. Spain’s People’s Party opposes it, fearing an overly broad expansion of industrial aid.
Bouquets have been laid on the banks of the Amstel in Amsterdam, where 29-year-old Hajar was found dead. Residents have expressed their sorrow. The young woman’s family has also spoken out for the first time since her body was found.
A race against the clock in the souks of Marrakech brought a few surprises for two American contestants on The Amazing Race. Between a forgotten carpet, a compass bought on Amazon and a clue written in Arabic, their Moroccan leg turned into an adventure.
Morocco is attracting growing numbers of Russian holidaymakers. According to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia, demand for stays in the kingdom nearly quadrupled between January and September 2026. The increase far outpaced those recorded for Egypt and Tanzania.
Ahmed learned that his younger brother had died at a railway construction site in Florence. Ayoub, a Moroccan worker who was about to turn 31, was crushed by a metal beam. A father of one, he leaves behind a devastated family, including his parents, who still live in Morocco.
Hajar, 29, who had been missing in Amsterdam since October 4, was found dead Friday in the waters of the Amstel. Her family reported her missing the following day. Dutch police confirmed she was the victim of a crime and opened a criminal investigation.
A 44-year-old man of Moroccan origin was killed in a crash in Bologna, Italy, on Friday. He was a passenger in a car that overturned after a violent collision and lived in Budrio. Two other people were injured.
Dutch authorities wanted to deport a man to Morocco who says he is Algerian. Their evidence? Calls to a Moroccan number and conversations in Darija. The court in The Hague overturned the decision and awarded him 1,280 euros.
Autumn break begins this Saturday, October 17, in France and much of the Netherlands. Belgium follows on Monday. The calendar coincidence gives Moroccan families in Europe a shared window to travel to the Kingdom.
France and Germany have agreed on new rules to protect their automotive industries. The United Kingdom could qualify for the “Made in Europe” label, but no comparable provision is planned for Morocco, where Renault and Stellantis nevertheless operate major factories.