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Casablanca encounter : Anti-Zionist Orthodox Jews from the US seek peaceful life in Morocco

A chance and surprising encounter in Casablanca: Orthodox Jews from the USA were strolling along Boulevard Moulay Youssef, with a little boy in traditional dress holding two Palestinian flags. The adults wore cloths inscribed with «Jews are not Zionists!» in Hebrew and English. In conversation, they confirmed their American origins and their intent to live in Morocco, a country they view as peaceful. Suddenly, a man in a car stopped to shout at them, to which the eldest replied,

Spain denies Moroccan role in Ceuta migrant surge

The Spanish government has ruled out Morocco's involvement in the recent influx of migrants into Ceuta, according to Spanish government sources. They noted that relations with the Kingdom of Morocco remain positive, reported EFE. The government sources denied any connection between the current situation and the events of May 2021, when more than 8,000 people entered irregularly during a diplomatic crisis with Rabat. They highlighted the good cooperation in combating migration and the positive

Organ donation rates lower among Dutch of Moroccan descent

Recent data released by the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reveals a significant disparity in organ donation rates among different ethnic groups in the Netherlands. While the overall number of adults refusing organ donation has slightly decreased, there remains a notable trend among Dutch citizens of Turkish, Moroccan, or Surinamese descent. The data highlights that 75% to 98% of adults born in Turkey, Morocco, or Suriname, or with a parent from these countries, have explicitly

Moroccan Foreign Minister congratulates new Tunisian counterpart

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, had a telephone call yesterday evening with the new head of Tunisian diplomacy, Mohamed Ali Nafti. Bourita «congratulated» his Tunisian counterpart «for the confidence entrusted in him by His Excellency the President of the Republic», according to a statement from the Tunisian Foreign Ministry. Both parties «emphasized the depth and solidity of the fraternal ties between the two brotherly peoples and the common

Satellite captures Saharan dust winds sweeping off Morocco

A satellite image from the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership, a weather satellite operated by the United States' National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), captured winds carrying dust from Southern Morocco sweeping over the Atlantic Ocean. The image, published by NASA’s Earth Observatory on August 24, shows dust from the Sahara Desert, described as «Earth’s largest source of airborne dust»,

Morocco addresses concerns over non-hazardous waste imports

The Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development has clarified that the importation of non-hazardous waste into Morocco is strictly regulated by both international and domestic laws. The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, ratified by Morocco, provides the overarching framework, while specific domestic legislation, such as Law 28.00 and Decree 587.17.2, outlines detailed procedures and requirements. Addressing recent

Leicester City secures Moroccan star Bilal El Khannouss for €20.5M

Moroccan international footballer Bilal El Khannouss will be signed by English club Leicester City. According to Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, Leicester City has agreed to sign the attacking midfielder from Belgian Pro League club Genk. El Khannouss is set to join Leicester City on a €20.5 million package deal, Romano wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. «A 15% sell-on clause is also included», he added. ?? Leicester City agree deal to sign El Khannouss

RMC drops columnist Mehdi Ghezzar after anti-Morocco remarks on Algerian TV

Following his appearance on the Algerian public channel AL24 News, where he made numerous false claims, particularly about royal advisor André Azoulay and Morocco, Ghezzar has been removed from French channel RMC's Les Grandes Gueules.«Following unacceptable comments made by Mehdi Ghezzar on foreign television, the management of RMC and Les Grandes Gueules have decided to end his participation in the show», the program announced on Tuesday. MISE AU POINT - Suite

Heavy thunderstorms and hail expected Wednesday in northern and central Morocco

The Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an orange alert warning of heavy thundershowers, hail, and gusty winds in several provinces of Morocco on Wednesday. Between 1 PM and 11 PM, thundershowers are expected to bring 20-35 millimeters of rainfall to the provinces of Boulemane, Taza, Ifrane, Khenifra, Midelt, Sefrou, Al Hoceima, Guercif, Driouch, Jerada, and Taourirt.

Espanyol signs Moroccan international Walid Cheddira on loan

RCD Espanyol Barcelona announced on Tuesday that they have signed Moroccan international striker Walid Cheddira on a 2024-2025 season loan from Napoli. The club said in a statement that they reached an agreement with the Italian club to bring Cheddira to Catalonia. The 26-year-old Atlas Lion has successfully passed a medical examination and will join the Espanyol training squad this afternoon. Cheddira joined Napoli in 2023-2024 before moving on loan to Frosinone, where he made 39 appearances

Dam reservoir levels in Morocco rise to 27.71% following recent rainfall

According to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Equipment and Water, dam reservoir levels in Morocco reached 27.71% by the end of August, equivalent to 4 billion and 467.87 million cubic meters. This represents an increase of 2.01% compared to the previous month. The official website of the Ministry, which provides daily updates on the kingdom's dam situation, reported varying fill rates across different water basins. The Loukkos basin recorded the highest fill rate at 52.57%,

Boat involved in Civil Guard maneuver registered in Valencia and intended for irregular migration

The tourist boat involved in the August 25 incident was registered in Valencia, Spain, according to well-informed sources. The incident saw a dangerous maneuver by members of the Spanish Civil Guard, who rammed the boat from behind. Sources further explained that individuals of Spanish nationality had brought the boat to the coast of the Nador region from the city of Melilla, intending to use it for criminal activities related to organizing irregular migration. The incident involved four

Marrakech : Police respond to dangerous driving by Moroccan expats

Since the end of last week, the Marrakech Prefecture of Police has intensified its security operations to address Highway Code violations, dangerous driving, and other criminal activities that threaten public safety. On the night of August 24 and in the early hours of August 25, these operations resulted in the arrest of 93 individuals, including those involved in offenses against public order and morality. Authorities also seized 23 vehicles driven by individuals who posed a threat to road

In average, «700 daily attempts» to enter Ceuta from Morocco were recorded recently

An average of «700 attempts» to enter Ceuta from Morocco were recorded in the recent nights, according to the Government delegate of the autonomous city Cristina Perez Valero. The number of returns to Morocco, on the other hand, has been around 150 or 200 a day, she acknowledged. Quoted by Spanish media, Valero also stated in a press conference on Monday that up to «1,500 people tried to cross the border» on Sunday night. The Ceuta Government delegate acknowledged that

Tourist vacationing in Morocco hospitalized in Ceuta with suspected monkeypox

A northern European citizen who has been holidaying in Morocco has become the first suspected monkeypox case in Ceuta, local media reported. The patient has been admitted to the University Hospital of Ceuta on Monday, where he is under isolation. After showing symptoms of monkeypox, the patient's samples have been sent to the Carlos III Institute in Madrid. The patient was expected to be transferred last Tuesday but instructions were given to admit him to the isolation area and patient

Morocco's U20 women's team defeats Fiji in friendly

Morocco's U20 women's national team secured a 2-0 victory over Fiji in a friendly match played in Alajuela, Costa Rica, on Monday. Goals from Hajar Said in the 65th minute and Doha El Madani in the 80th minute sealed the win for Jorge Vilda Rodriguez's squad. This victory marked a successful conclusion to the national team's training camp in preparation for the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024, as announced by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation on its website. The national team

Meteor Airlines : Amazigh rock band takes UK by storm

As part of their Agdal tour, Meteor Airlines will be playing several concerts in the UK. The Amazigh rock band from Tinghir is set to perform in Edinburgh, Birmingham, London, Liverpool, and Manchester, reaching new audiences who will discover their unique style that blends ancestral music with contemporary sounds. Additional dates are scheduled in Ireland, France, and Morocco. On this occasion, the group will be promoting its latest album, Agdal, which is «a tribute to the ancient

Migrants attempting to reach Melilla involved in boat collision

Local sources in the Nador region reported that a video showing Spanish Civil Guard members chasing a boat in the water depicts an incident that occurred on August 25, 2024. The incident involved four individuals, including a girl, who attempted to migrate irregularly from Morocco to Melilla in a boat. According to the same source, the individuals refused to comply with warnings from the Royal Marine Gendarmerie patrol, which pursued the boat in an attempt to stop it. As they approached the