The European Commission has unveiled its inaugural comprehensive strategy for the European Union's visa policy. This initiative seeks to modernize and harmonize visa management across member states, while boosting global connectivity and enhancing the EU's tourism sector's competitiveness. The Commission highlighted that the Schengen Area stands as the world's most visited destination, with around 40% of international travelers crossing its external borders. Tourism contributes roughly 10% to
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has referred the incidents that occurred during the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League match between Al Ahly (Egypt) and AS FAR (Morocco), played in Cairo on Sunday, February 15, to its Disciplinary Committee for investigation. CAF said on Monday it also strongly condemned the events, stressing that any individuals found guilty will face sanctions in accordance with its regulations, the organization said on Monday. The match, which ended in a
The outgoing president of the Arab World Institute (IMA), Jack Lang, faced searches on Monday at multiple sites, including the very institution where he delivered his farewell speech. Lang, a former French Minister of Culture, along with his daughter Caroline Lang, is under investigation for alleged «aggravated tax fraud laundering». The probe seeks to uncover any possible financial links between Lang and Jeffrey Epstein, who faced charges in the United States for the sexual
Moroccan fighter Bilal Lamkhanat scored a knockout victory on Saturday night at a Pro Evolution Fighting (PEF) event in Hem, France, with footage of the finish quickly circulating on social media. Facing Kenji Aliamane, Lamkhanat turned the fight around at a key moment by grabbing his opponent’s leg and unbalancing him before landing a clean high kick to the head. He followed up with a few punches on the ground, prompting the referee to stop the bout. ?? ????-???? ?????????? !!
The temporary migrant reception center in Ceuta is facing mounting pressure, with the number of residents reaching around 1,100, nearly double its official capacity of 512 places. The surge comes amid a continued increase in arrivals across the land border with Morocco. Local authorities have warned that the center is «on the brink of collapse», as the pace of new arrivals, coinciding with the regularization process launched by the Spanish government, has exceeded its operational
Las inclemencias del tiempo en el norte de Marruecos han afectado al centro neurálgico de la producción de frutos rojos. Muchos agricultores ven sus cultivos inundados y sus invernaderos dañados. Se estima que las pérdidas de producción rondan el 10%, lo que impacta en el suministro al inicio del ramadán y en los precios.
Floods and severe weather in northern Morocco have affected the country’s soft fruit heartland, with many growers seeing their farms inundated and greenhouses damaged. Production losses are estimated at up to 10%, with the impact expected to weigh on early Ramadan supply and push prices higher.
Trade volume between Turkey and Morocco surpassed $5 billion for the first time in 2025, marking a significant milestone in bilateral economic relations, Morocco’s ambassador to Ankara, Mohammed Ali Lazreq, said on Monday. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Lazreq highlighted the «tangible momentum» achieved in recent years, particularly in economic and commercial cooperation. «Trade volume has, for the first time since the free trade agreement entered into force, exceeded the
Prince Gabriel of Belgium has taken part in a winter training camp in Morocco, the Belgian Royal Palace announced on Sunday. The exercise took place in Errachidia as part of the prince’s fourth year at the Royal Military Academy (KMS). Photos shared on social media showed the 22-year-old during the training, including images of him kneeling in the desert landscape of Errachidia. «True leadership is built on embracing challenges together and pushing boundaries, even in the most
More than 50,000 tickets have already been sold for the highly anticipated friendly between Morocco and Ecuador. The match is scheduled for March 27 at Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium, with kickoff set for 9:15 p.m. According to Spanish media reports, only a limited number of seats remain available, pointing to a strong turnout for the fixture. The game forms part of both teams’ preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held next summer across the United States, Canada, and