Sexual harassment : The first complaint filed in Morocco has been withdrawn

The first complaint filed by a Moroccan girl for sexual harassment might be withdrawn, reported EFE on Monday. In fact, the 18-year-old woman reportedly withdrew its complaint which would not be brought before the court of first instance. The same source indicates that the victim and the family of the alleged harasser have reached a settlement. The man she is accusing of sexually harassing her is a 66-year-old visual artist from an influential family in Fes. He was released after spending at

Groupe Alliances : Forte hausse du résultat net à 112 MDH au 1er semestre 2018

Le résultat net d’Alliances a affiché une hausse spectaculaire de 250% à 112 millions de dirhams (MDH) au premier semestre 2018. Cette performance s’explique par l’augmentation de l’activité conjuguée à la baisse de 30% des charges d’exploitation, notamment suite à la rationalisation des coûts de production et à la réduction des charges de structure, et à la contraction de 22% des frais

Marrakech Film Festival to pay tribute to Robert De Niro

The 17th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival, scheduled on Nov. 30-Dec. 8, will pay tribute to US actor Robert De Niro, who confirmed his presence at the event, organizers said Monday in a press release. «Although I have been to Marrakech on several occasions, I feel I am now seeing a side of Marrakech I have always wanted to see. I am most grateful for this invitation, and I am looking forward to being a part of a great Festival», De Niro pointed out, as quoted in

Three US representatives submit a resolution, backing Morocco’s accusations against Iran

U.S. representative Joe Wilson (Republican), alongside Carlos Curbelo from the same party and Democrat Gerry Connolly submitted a resolution that supports Morocco in its dispute with Iran. The initiative calls the Donald Trump administration to back the autonomy plan in Western Sahara. The resolution signed by senators and members of the U.S. House of Representatives urges the Congress to «condemn any action by the Government of Iran or by Hezbollah that promotes instability in

Marrakech : Le FIFM rend hommage à Robert De Niro

La 17e édition du Festival international du film de Marrakech, prévue du 30 novembre au 08 décembre prochain, décernera une Etoile d’or à Robert De Niro, en hommage à sa carrière. Dans un communiqué, les organisateurs confirment ainsi la présence de ce monstre sacré du cinéma mondial. Considéré comme l’un des plus grands acteurs de l’histoire du cinéma, Robert De Niro

Istanbul : Le Maroc décroche cinq médailles lors du 3ème Salon international des inventions

Le Maroc, à travers l’Ecole marocaine des sciences de l’ingénieur (EMSI), a décroché cinq médailles et deux prix spéciaux lors du 3ème Salon international des inventions d’Istanbul (ISIF 18), qui s’est déroulé du 27 au 29 septembre. L’EMSI, à travers ses laboratoires «Smarti Lab» et «LPRI», a pu décrocher une médaille d’argent et un prix spécial

Maroc : Averses orageuses localement fortes ce lundi dans plusieurs provinces

Des averses orageuses localement fortes sont attendues lundi entre 12h et 20h dans plusieurs provinces du Royaume, indique la Direction de la météorologie nationale (DMN). Ces averses orageuses, localement accompagnées par des chutes de grêle et des rafales de vent sous orages, concerneront les provinces d'Al-Hoceima, Berkane, Boujdour, Boulemane, Driouch, El Hajeb, Fès, Figuig, Guercif, Ifrane, Jerada, Khemisset, Meknès, Midelt, Moulay Yaacoub, Nador,

Internationaux de gymnastique de Paris : Le Marocain Hamza Hossaini sur la 3ème marche du podium

Le gymnaste marocain Hamza Hossaini a remporté, dimanche, la médaille de bronze au saut de cheval lors des Internationaux de gymnastique disputés ce week-end à Paris. Lors de cette épreuve, décrochée par le Français Frasca Loris avec une note de 14,825, Hossaini a été crédité de la note de 14,625. Le gymnaste marocain, qui s'entraine au club de Noisy-Le Sec (Ile de France- centre-nord), s’était

Seven Moroccan women and their children arrested in Syria for trying to leave the country

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have recently arrested 87 women for joining ISIS, 7 of them were Moroccan nationals. According to Northern Observatory for Human Rights (ONDH), the Moroccan women were accompanied by two children. The NGO, which reported the arrest, indicated that four of these women are from the city of Larache, while the rest are from Casablanca. They were arrested «during their attempt to enter Turkey in order to return to Morocco». The same

The Royal Navy rescues 112 migrants near Al Hoceima shore

The Moroccan Royal Navy intercepted on Sunday, 30th of September, two small boats in two different operations near Al Hoceima, says EFE. The two boats carried 112 migrants, mostly from Mali and Mauritania who were trying to reach the Spanish coast, security sources told the Spanish press agency. The Royal Navy, based in Nador, located shortly before 7 am a boat that was transporting 57 migrants, including a minor migrant and three women, ten miles away from the Sidi Abid beach. The boat was