In a heartbreaking incident on Thursday evening, a six-year-old boy lost his life in M'diq after suffering an electric shock near the city's promenade. The child was playing in the vicinity when he accidentally touched exposed electrical wires, reportedly left behind after the removal of lighting fixtures from public restrooms. This contact resulted in a fatal shock. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he tragically succumbed to his injuries, as reported by local sources.
Moroccan markets are seeing a surge in demand for onions imported from Spain, driven by a significant price gap compared to local produce. While locally grown onions are priced at around 18 dirhams per kilogram, Spanish imports sell for between 8 and 10 dirhams per kilogram. This trend is largely due to a drop in local supply following the end of the «Karkoub» onion season, a staple variety in Morocco. The market is now awaiting more stable supply levels as summer
A new Fiat model from Stellantis could be produced in Morocco. According to Italian media outlet Corriere della Sera, the model, likely to be named «Koala», may be manufactured at the group’s Kenitra plant, where Stellantis has already allocated other models, including the Giga Panda (seven-seater) and the Fastback, both derived from vehicles assembled in Serbia. According to industry sources, the pre-series units for Koala are already in preparation and
A tragic incident occurred yesterday morning in Tifelt, where a one-and-a-half-year-old girl drowned at her family’s home. According to local sources, the child was playing near a water-filled washing container when she accidentally fell in during a brief moment of inattention. Despite urgent attempts to save her, she passed away before reaching the hospital. Civil protection units, along with local and security authorities, were quickly dispatched to the scene. The child’s body
Tétouan will, for the first time, be connected to London via a direct air route. Operated by Royal Air Maroc, the service links London Gatwick to Tétouan twice a week, with flights on Thursdays and Sundays aboard 96-seat Embraer 190 aircraft, according to British media. «This new route marks an exciting milestone for Royal Air Maroc and for the growing relationship between the UK and Morocco», said Zoubida Smahi, the airline’s UK general manager. She added that
A recent European Union report on migration management has revealed that Spanish police acknowledge deportations of irregular migrants to Morocco remain «extremely limited». The report, which focuses on the situation in the Canary Islands, highlights the widespread lack of identification documents among Moroccan migrants, making the enforcement of deportation orders nearly impossible. It also points to Morocco’s refusal to sign a readmission agreement with Spain, further
Dutch-Moroccan footballer Anwar El Ghazi has once again won his legal battle against German club FSV Mainz 05, after a German court rejected the club’s latest appeal over his 2023 dismissal. El Ghazi was sacked shortly after joining Mainz following public statements in support of Palestine made after October 7. He challenged the decision, arguing the termination was unlawful, a claim upheld by German labor courts, which ruled the dismissal invalid. Despite multiple appeals, the ruling
The latest increase in fuel prices in Morocco, implemented between the end of March and the beginning of April, is placing additional pressure on purchasing power. On the professional side, representatives of service station managers also express uncertainty and point to the influence of major distributors.
Morocco's ambition to establish itself as a leading technological hub in Africa by 2030 is beginning to take shape.
In response to soaring camel meat prices in the Saharan provinces, the Mauritanian Federation of Camel Breeders has announced its readiness to export herds to these regions. In a statement, the organization said the initiative aims to «support the development of the camel sector, effectively meet local market needs, and strengthen economic and trade exchanges between operators in both countries». The Federation added that exports could be carried out at competitive prices, while
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