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The Court of First Instance in Targuist has sentenced Noureddine Mediane, former president of the Istiqlal parliamentary group, to six months in prison for defamation targeting his party colleague, Rafia El Mansouri. In addition to the prison sentence, Mediane has been fined 3,000 dirhams and ordered......
Spain recruited 25,767 seasonal workers in 2025 through the GECCO program, which grants foreign workers simultaneous residence and work permits from their country of origin, the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migrations reported. The number represents a record for the program’s 25th......
Morocco's Public Prosecutor's Office revealed comprehensive 2024 statistics on mixed marriages between Moroccan citizens and foreigners, emphasizing the kingdom's stringent regulatory framework under the Family Code. These unions, blending diverse cultural backgrounds, have grown amid globalization,......
Authorities in Casablanca have deployed reinforced security measures for New Year celebrations, aiming to ensure public safety and the smooth running of festivities across the city. The security plan covers various neighborhoods, with particular focus on areas expected to see high attendance. Additional......
The head of a municipality in Morocco’s Chichaoua province was arrested on Tuesday evening after being caught receiving a bribe of 10,000 dirhams. The arrest was conducted by the Royal Gendarmerie in coordination with the competent public prosecutor’s office, following a complaint submitted......
Moroccan streamer Ilyas El Maliki, who was sentenced on Tuesday to 10 months in prison, may avoid detention by complying with alternative penalties provided under the law. The Court of First Instance in El Jadida handed down a sentence of 10 months of imprisonment and a fine of 20,000 dirhams, in addition......
The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) reported that 15 people died and 2,559 were injured, including 102 seriously, in 1,941 traffic accidents in urban areas across Morocco during the week of December 22–28, 2025. According to the DGSN, the main causes of these accidents were driver......
Morocco is set to introduce significant changes in 2026 that will directly affect everyday consumer goods, following the implementation of new customs measures linked to the Finance Law 2026. While the reforms include price increases for certain products, they also provide relief for households through......
Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior has announced that the deadline for submitting new registration requests for the electoral rolls of Professional Chambers, as part of the annual revision for the year 2026, is set for December 31. In a statement released on Monday, the ministry called on professionals......
The Chinese industrial giant Sunrise has announced the launch of a new textile factory in Fez, Morocco, through its subsidiary Euwen Textile. The project, located in the Bensouda industrial zone, represents an investment of 1.4 billion Moroccan dirhams (MAD) and is scheduled for completion in the third......
Casablanca has been placed on high alert as the city prepares for both New Year celebrations and the African Cup of Nations (CAN). Authorities have deployed enhanced security measures to prevent incidents and ensure the safety of residents and visitors. The police prefecture has activated a dual-purpose......
A mild earthquake was briefly felt in Morocco’s capital on Saturday afternoon, according to available seismic data. The tremor was noticed by some residents in Rabat and nearby areas but caused no injuries or material damage. Witnesses described a short vibration, sometimes perceived as a low......
According to the General Directorate of Meteorology, the total area covered by snow in Morocco reached 54,084 square kilometers as of Wednesday, December 17, 2025. This extensive coverage highlights the scale of recent snowfall and its significant contribution to strengthening the country’s water......
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