Dominating the last European elections, the National Rally (RN) has secured third place in the legislative polls, the second round of which took place on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in France. In the National Assembly, the far-right party led by Jordan Bardella and its allies is projected to win between 132 and 152 seats, according to initial estimates. In an unprecedented turn, the Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) is expected to come out on top with 172 to 192 seats. Ensemble pour la majorité
On Thursday, July 4, a red wave swept across the United Kingdom as the Labour Party returned to power. The early general election results handed Keir Starmer's party a resounding victory, securing an absolute majority with 412 seats in the 650-seat House of Commons. Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has resigned as leader of the Conservative Party following the defeat. From 2010 to 2024, relations between Rabat and London improved significantly, particularly after the UK's exit from the
Raised in the artisan heart of Fez, Ismail Tazi left the world of finance to bridge tradition and technology. His art studio, Trame, unites artisans and tech enthusiasts to create innovative art using tools like 3D printing and coding.
A Moroccan farm worker in Challand-Saint-Victor (northern Italy) has died after losing control of his tractor at a height of 1,800 meters and falling into a ravine. Mohammed Badi, 36, could not be rescued in time. Rescuers were unable to reach the site by helicopter and had to be mobilized on foot. The causes of the vehicle's loss of control have yet to be determined.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has granted permission to right-back Achraf Hakimi to represent Morocco in the 2024 Olympic Games football tournament. This allows the 25-year-old defender to wear his national colors during the competition held in Paris from July 26 to August 11, 2024. His inclusion was confirmed by U23 coach Tarik Sektioui at a press conference yesterday. Olympic football allows three players over the age limit in each squad, and Hakimi brings valuable experience to the Moroccan
Emirates, the world's leading international airline, announces six new Cabin Crew recruitment days across Morocco throughout July. This program offers passionate Moroccans the chance to launch an international career soaring to iconic destinations like New York and the Maldives, all while calling Dubai their home. As Emirates Cabin Crew, successful candidates will experience diverse cultures, build international connections, and relish a tax-free income, furnished accommodation, transportation
The Moroccan General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), in collaboration with the Spanish Civil Guard, arrested nine people on July 2 for promoting jihad in Melilla, Alcobendas, San Sebastián de los Reyes (Madrid), and Malaga. As part of their efforts to counter terrorist threats, the authorities analyzed restricted online messaging groups where terrorist propaganda and indoctrination materials were shared. The Spanish Interior Ministry recalls that the Guardia Civil
Twelve more Moroccans, abducted by a call center scam gang in Myanmar, were helped by Thai authorities to return to Thailand on Friday, July 5, Thai media reported. The 12 Moroccans crossed through the Tak border checkpoint in an operation conducted jointly by the Royal Thai Army (RTA) and the Embassy of Morocco. The Embassy had contacted Move Forward MP Rangsiman Rome in May to help rescue 21 Moroccans believed to be trapped in Myanmar. In turn, the Thai army collaborated with local NGOs and
The new Panamanian government formed by President José Raúl Mulino, in office since July 1, has no plans, at least in the short term, to review its relations with the Polisario. Panama's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Javier Martínez-Acha, received «SADR ambassador» Ahmed Salek in Panama City on Wednesday, July 3, reports the Polisario press agency. «The two parties emphasized the need to promote and strengthen relations for the benefit of both peoples and
Morocco has been referenced by American politician Kevin Kiley in his critique of California’s high-speed rail project. Kiley, a U.S. representative for California's 3rd congressional district since 2023, highlighted that while California struggled to implement a high-speed rail system, Morocco successfully launched theirs in 2018. «The reality is that speed trains have been built in many parts of the world», Kiley said on June 30 in a short video shared online, noting that
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