Albares accuses People's Party of «hypocrisy» over Morocco and Sahara policy

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has claimed that the People's Party (PP) sent «envoys» to Morocco to discreetly back Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s position on Western Sahara, despite publicly criticizing the government’s stance at home. Speaking during a parliamentary oversight session marked by a heated debate on foreign policy, Albares urged the party’s MPs to «stop the hypocrisy and the nonsense». His remarks were

Turkish citizen wanted for drug trafficking arrested in Salé under Interpol notice

Police in Salé arrested, Wednesday, a 37-year-old Turkish national residing irregularly in Morocco. He was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by Turkish judicial authorities. According to a security source, the suspect was apprehended during a security operation in Salé. A check of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) database confirmed that he was wanted under a red notice issued at the request of the National Central Bureau in

Sahara talks: Disputes over diplomacy, Tindouf returns and resources

The return of Sahrawis from the Tindouf camps, the scope of diplomatic powers, the procedures for appointing the head of the autonomous government, and the management of natural resources in the Saharan provinces have emerged as the main points of disagreement raised by the Polisario Front and Algeria during the U.S.-initiated discussions.

Tangier court sentences man to three years for sexually assaulting ex-wife

The Court of Appeals in Tangier recently presided over a high-profile criminal case that has gripped the local community. The primary criminal chamber handed down a three-year prison sentence to a man in his forties, convicted of sexually assaulting his ex-wife. Additionally, he was ordered to pay 40,000 dirhams in civil compensation to the victim. The assault took place after he forcibly entered her home, committing the crime in front of their children, according to the newspaper

European retailers say shelves «may be less stocked» due to bad weather in Morocco

Several European supermarket chains say that weeks of heavy rainfall in Morocco have complicated the supply of vegetables and soft fruits to their stores. Speaking to Belgium's VRT News on Wednesday, a spokesperson for Delhaize, a Belgian supermarket chain, said that «supply is difficult», explaining that «all transport from North Africa has to cross the Strait of Gibraltar, and that’s currently very difficult». The chain added that while «there’s

Moroccan ex-soldier on hunger strike after Spain rejects asylum bid

A former Moroccan soldier, Omar Touanina, currently detained at the foreign nationals’ detention center in Barcelona, has been on a hunger strike for five days to protest the rejection of his asylum application. He is calling on Spanish authorities to reconsider his case, claiming he fears retaliation from drug trafficking networks if returned to Morocco. Through his lawyer, Fernando Martínez, Touanina has submitted a new asylum request, stating that he served in the Moroccan

Morocco records highest lemon export volume in the last five seasons

Morocco has reached a milestone in its lemon export industry, recording its highest volume in five seasons during the 2024/2025 period, effectively reversing a four-year downward trend, as reported by the «East Fruit» platform. Between November 2024 and October 2025, Morocco exported approximately 9,700 tons of lemons, generating over 5 million US dollars. This marks an impressive 80% increase compared to the 2023/2024 season, and represents the strongest performance since the

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake recorded near Setti Fadma

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck northeast of Setti Fadma in the Marrakech-Safi region on Wednesday at 12:23 p.m., according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The quake occurred at a depth of 143 kilometers, with its epicenter located near Ouarzazate. While classified as moderate in magnitude, the earthquake was relatively deep, which reduced its surface impact. Authorities reported that the shaking was generally weak and, in many areas, not felt, according to Volcano

Humidité et moisissures au Maroc : comment protéger votre santé et votre maison cet hiver

Des semaines de fortes pluies et de froid à travers le Maroc ont entraîné une prolifération de moisissures à l'intérieur des maisons. Au-delà des dommages causés sur les murs, les moisissures intérieures présentent des risques pour la santé, rendant une aération quotidienne essentielle pour prévenir leur réapparition.

Humedad y moho en Marruecos: cómo proteger tu salud y tu hogar este invierno

Semanas de intensas lluvias y frío en todo Marruecos han provocado una proliferación de moho en el interior de las casas. Más allá de los daños causados en las paredes, el moho interior presenta riesgos para la salud, haciendo que la ventilación diaria sea esencial para prevenir su reaparición.