Society

Fati Vazquez, a 30-year-old Spanish influencer with a significant online following, has become the target of widespread criticism and death threats after being linked to Lamine Yamal, a 17-year-old rising star in Barcelona’s football team. The controversy erupted when photos surfaced showing both......

Children across Morocco gathered in Rabat to demand stronger protection of their rights and actionable policies addressing their needs. The event, organized by the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) with UNICEF Morocco’s support, marked the culmination of a year-long national dialogue. Voices......

Morocco is set to implement a new automated radar system capable of detecting speeding in both traffic directions, marking a significant step forward in road safety enforcement. Enhanced radar technology The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) announced that the system will go into effect on June 16......

The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) has denounced unethical practices within some driving schools, citing misleading advertisements and undervalued training fees as threats to the integrity of Morocco’s driving education sector. The agency has vowed to take strict legal and administrative action......

Activists, healthcare workers, and citizens from over 35 countries are set to participate in the Global March to Gaza, a peaceful, civilian-led movement demanding immediate humanitarian access to the besieged region. Scheduled for June 15, the march will culminate at the Rafah border crossing in Egypt,......

Two Moroccan women working in Spain’s high-profit strawberry sector were expelled and sent back to Morocco under alarming conditions—one while pregnant, the other with cancer—triggering widespread criticism over the treatment of migrant laborers. Pregnant and abandoned The first case......

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has extended royal clemency to 1,526 individuals convicted by Moroccan courts, marking the sacred occasion of Eid Al-Adha with an act of compassion that underscores the monarchy's commitment to rehabilitation and second chances. Comprehensive pardon encompasses diverse......

Morocco, like many nations worldwide, is experiencing a significant demographic transition characterized by an ageing population, declining birth rates, and notable social and economic implications. The latest census data reveals that the country’s population has surpassed 37 million, with the......

Morocco will enhance its special maritime passenger transport to and from southern Europe with 520 weekly sailings under the Marhaba 2025 operation. This was announced by Mustapha Baitas, the government spokesperson and Minister Delegate for Relations with Parliament. Following the weekly government......

Recent data released by Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE) and reported by ABC newspaper reveal that Moroccan nationals topped the list of foreign-born individuals who acquired Spanish citizenship in 2024. This marks an unprecedented record since such statistics began in 2013. According......

Morocco will celebrate Eid al Adha on June 7. The Moroccan National Motorway Company (ADM) has announced that traffic on the country’s motorways will increase significantly during the holiday period. The busiest hours are expected on Thursday and Friday afternoons and evenings, specifically between......

Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the world’s largest cooling system at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, where pilgrims are gathering to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. More than 1.4 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, which kicked off today. Saudi authorities promised......

A new national survey reveals troubling civic behavior trends that could undermine Morocco’s global image as it prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The Moroccan Center for Citizenship conducted the survey to assess public attitudes and practices in daily life, with a focus on public space......