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France Advises Its Citizens to Refrain from Traveling to Iran, Lebanon, Israel, and the Palestinian Territories

French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné "strongly advises French citizens to refrain from traveling to Iran, Lebanon, Israel, and the Palestinian territories in the coming days," his office informed AFP on Friday. The decision comes as Iran threatens to strike Israel,......

Mehdi Qotbi Awarded Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit by French President Emmanuel Macron

Mehdi Qotbi, President of the National Foundation of Museums of Morocco (FNM), was elevated to the rank of Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit by French President Emmanuel Macron during a ceremony at the Elysée Palace. Macron praised Qotbi as an "exceptional artist" and a "builder......

Morocco to Switch to GMT+1 Time Zone on Sunday, April 14

This Sunday, April 14, at 2 a.m., Morocco will switch to the GMT+1 time zone, advancing the clocks by 60 minutes. This measure is being implemented in accordance with decree 2.18.855 published on October 26, 2018, regarding the legal time. It is worth noting that every year, during the month of Ramadan,......

Volotea Expands Its Offering from Lille with a New Route to Agadir

The low-cost airline, Volotea, has announced the expansion of its offering for its clientele in Lille by launching a new route to Agadir. This new route will be operational from November 10, 2024. The company indicates that travelers will be able to enjoy a weekly flight, on Sundays, offering a total......

The US Federal Government Targets Loophole Allowing Buyers to Skip Background Checks in Gun Sales

The US federal government has announced that background checks for firearm buyers will soon be required in more situations. This move aims to close loopholes that allow buyers to avoid having their criminal and psychological backgrounds checked, particularly during sales at gun shows and online. In......

Hassan Boulaknadal, New Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lesieur Cristal

Hassan Boulaknadal has been appointed chairman of the board of directors of Lesieur Cristal, according to a statement from the company. This appointment follows the resignation of Khalid Cheddadi, who stepped down from his positions as director and chairman of the board. Boulaknadal is an expert in......

Uber Strengthens Passenger Safety Globally

Uber has implemented measures to enhance the protection of its customers, allowing them to choose up to four safety preferences, such as encrypted audio recordings, PIN verification, and real-time location sharing. These measures are in response to concerns about passenger safety, with complaints ranging......

Reopening of Royal Mansour Casablanca: A Renewed Luxury Experience

The Royal Mansour Casablanca, an iconic palace in Moroccan hospitality, announces its imminent reopening. After a period of closure in May 2015 for renovations, the prestigious hotel is preparing to welcome back its guests starting from Monday, April 15, 2024. A renowned address that promises a luxurious......

Failed Attempt of Irregular Emigration at Sebta Border

An attempt of irregular emigration towards the enclave of Sebta, in the locality of Oued Lakhloute, was thwarted in the early hours of Wednesday morning, according to local authorities of the prefecture of M'Diq-Fnideq. This attempt of irregular emigration was carried out by nearly 200 people from......

Spain, Guest of Honor at the International Agriculture Fair in Morocco

ICEX Spain Export and Investments, in collaboration with the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, have organized Spain's participation in SIAM, which this year has been selected as the guest of honor country and features an official pavilion bringing together 35 Spanish companies,......

Olaf Scholz Joins TikTok: An Inevitable Platform or a Threat to Privacy?

Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron did it before him. Olaf Scholz opens an account on TikTok. The German Chancellor posted his first video on the Chinese platform this Monday, while TikTok is regularly criticized for its lack of user data protection. The video lasts just about ten seconds. It shows a black......

Chefchaouen, Favorite Destination for Spanish Tourists during Easter Week

Chefchaouen is among the northern destinations most favored by Spanish tourists during the Easter Week holidays. Major enthusiasts, mostly of the natural and cultural heritage, have contributed to creating a new dynamic in the famous Plaza Outa El Hammam and the old intramural commercial districts at......

Air Arabia Enhances Services between Rabat and Agadir

Airline company Air Arabia has made a significant increase in its services between the cities of Rabat and Agadir. Starting from May 1st, the Rabat-Agadir route will benefit from three new weekly flights, bringing the total number of connections to seven per week. "Air Arabia expresses pride in......