Le skateboard de Brighton à Tanger : un skateur britannique se fait voler tous ses bagages à mi-chemin

À 21 ans, le Britannique Sam Allison s'est lancé en mai dernier dans une aventure audacieuse : parcourir 2 414 kilomètres en skateboard de Brighton à Tanger, dans le but de collecter des fonds pour la Ben Raemers Foundation. Mais son périple a été semé d'embûches—au sens propre comme au figuré. Alors qu'il traversait la France et l'Espagne, un coup du sort a bien failli le contraindre à abandonner. En plein

What Moroccan doctors need to know about France’s medical degree recognition changes

Provisions published in France’s Official Journal on Thursday have now changed the recognition process for medical degrees earned outside the European Union. These changes impact nearly 14% of practitioners in France—many of whom, including numerous Moroccan professionals, completed their medical studies abroad.

Melilla eases border traffic with new lane for bikes and scooters ahead of Eid and Marhaba

Security authorities in Melilla have introduced a dedicated lane for light transport vehicles at the border crossing between Melilla and Morocco. This new lane is designed to speed up the passage of motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles, and personal mobility vehicles (PMVs) such as electric scooters, according to the Spanish news agency EFE. The police hope this measure will help reduce the long daily wait times at the Beni Ansar crossing, where lengthy queues of cars—often driven by Melilla

Valencia delegation to boost economic ties with Tangier in June 2025 visit

A high-level economic delegation from the Valencia region is scheduled to visit the city of Tangier on June 2 and 3, 2025. This visit aims to strengthen economic, commercial, and institutional cooperation between the two regions. The delegation is led by Marian Cano, Minister of Innovation and Industry for the Valencian government, and includes representatives from key sectors such as food processing, textiles, tourism and sports infrastructure, construction, transportation, and finance, with

Skateboarding from Brighton to Tangier, British skater has his entire luggage stolen halfway

The 21-year-old Brit who set off earlier this May to skateboard 2,414 kilometers from Brighton to Tangier for charity has hit a few bumps along the way—literally. Sam Allison, who’s skating through France and Spain to raise funds for the Ben Raemers Foundation, almost had to cancel his trip altogether after a rough twist of fate. Halfway through his odyssey, while camping in France, someone swiped everything : His tent, clothes, even his passport. All Sam had left was his phone,

Joven británico supera robo y sigue su épico viaje en monopatín de Brighton a Tánger

Un joven británico de 21 años, que emprendió en mayo pasado un ambicioso recorrido de 2,414 kilómetros en monopatín desde Brighton hasta Tánger con fines benéficos, ha enfrentado varios obstáculos en su travesía. Sam Allison, quien atraviesa Francia y España para recaudar fondos para la Fundación Ben Ramírez, estuvo a punto de abandonar su viaje tras un desafortunado incidente. A mitad de su epopeya, mientras

With Eid al-Adha on a weekend, Morocco declares Monday, June 9, a public holiday

On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, which will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Morocco, the government has announced an exceptional public holiday on Monday, June 9, 2025. Normally, Eid al-Adha is observed as a two-day holiday, but this year it falls on a weekend. According to a statement, this measure applies to state administrations and local authorities. This decision is based on Article 3 of Decree No. 2.05.916 of July 20, 2005, as amended and supplemented.

Morocco and India in talks in Rabat to strengthen defense cooperation

The Minister Delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration, Abdeltif Loudiyi, welcomed the Indian ambassador, Sanjay Rana, yesterday in Rabat. According to the Indian diplomatic mission, the two officials discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the defense sector. Ambassador Sanjay Rana met with H.E. Mr. Abdeltif Loudyi, Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of the National Defense Administration of the Kingdom of Morocco. They discussed ways to

In Morocco, agricultural research targets drought-resistant seeds

After the barley harvest, Morocco’s wheat harvest is now in full swing, running from late May through July. While the country still faces a deficit that will require imports, this year’s rainfall has helped offset part of the expected shortfall. Progress has also been driven by research, which has led to the development of more drought-resistant varieties.

«You Are My Mirror» : Amazigh theater and arts unite Morocco and Brussels

The Rif Association for Amazigh Theater in Al Hoceima and Magh Space in Brussels are unveiling the artistic creation You Are My Mirror this Friday in the Moroccan city. The project follows a residency involving five Moroccan and Brussels-based artists from both sides of the Mediterranean. Supported by the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, as well as the Wallonia-Brussels Federation and the Wallonia-Brussels General Delegation in Morocco, the production blends stage performance,