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New year’s eve in Paris: 125 people detained, no vehicles set on fire

The transition into the new year was marked by heightened security measures across Paris and its surrounding suburbs. Authorities reported that 125 individuals were taken into police custody during the night of December 31 to January 1, reflecting a slight increase compared to the previous year. Approximately......

Immigration to Israel declines sharply in 2025 despite rise in arrivals from Western countries

Immigration to Israel saw a significant decline in 2025, with official figures showing a 24 percent drop compared to the previous year. The Jewish Agency, responsible for promoting and facilitating aliyah (Jewish immigration to Israel), reported that around 34,530 new immigrants arrived during the year,......

Tributes pour in after the death of Brigitte Bardot

Tributes from across the cultural and political spectrum have poured in following the death of Brigitte Bardot, one of the most iconic figures in French cinema. The actress and animal rights activist passed away at the age of 91 at her home in Saint-Tropez, according to her foundation. Celebrated worldwide......

Jazz critic Francis Marmande passes away at 80

French writer, literary scholar, and renowned jazz critic Francis Marmande has died at the age of 80 after a long illness, according to media reports confirmed on Saturday. His passing marks the end of a major intellectual and cultural voice in French journalism. Born in Bayonne in January 1945, Francis......

Drug kingpin extradited from Morocco and charged in France

Paris – The alleged leader of a major drug trafficking network operating in the Paris region has been extradited from Morocco to France and formally charged by French judicial authorities, according to a statement released by the Lille public prosecutor’s office. The......

Morocco-Spain cooperation dismantles transnational drug network

Authorities in Spain, in close collaboration with Moroccan police, have dismantled a major transnational drug trafficking network operating between Morocco and several European countries, ultimately targeting Belgium. The network reportedly used passenger buses to transport hashish across international......

Telethon raises over €83.5 million in pledged donations

The 39th edition of the French Telethon concluded overnight from Saturday to Sunday with more than €83.5 million in pledges to support research on rare genetic diseases, according to the AFM-Téléthon association. After 30 hours of continuous broadcasting on public television channels,......

Over 200 public figures call for the release of Marwan Barghouti

More than 200 international cultural and public figures — including French Nobel laureate Annie Ernaux, Spanish actor Javier Bardem, and British musician Sting — have signed an open letter urging the release of Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouti, who has been imprisoned in Israel......

Saad Lamjarred faces French court again over rape allegations

Moroccan pop star Saad Lamjarred, known for his international hits, is appearing once again before the French justice system. He is set to face the assize court of Var in Draguignan on Monday for rape allegations dating back to August 26, 2018, which could carry a sentence of up to 15......

New night train between Paris and Berlin to launch in March via Brussels

A new night train will soon connect two of Europe’s most iconic capitals. The Dutch-Belgian cooperative European Sleeper announced the launch of a Paris–Berlin night service, scheduled to begin operations in late March 2025. The route will include a stop in Brussels, offering travelers a......

Moroccans show that patriotism and civic demand can move hand in hand

In a remarkable display of unity, Moroccans have demonstrated that the pursuit of rights and the love of one’s country are not conflicting forces but complementary expressions of civic maturity. Only days after thousands of citizens, led largely by members of Generation Z, marched peacefully through......

Industrial and commercial property: OMPIC and INPI France hold their 28th joint commission

The Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC) and the French National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) held their 28th Joint Commission meeting on October 16 in Casablanca. The meeting, chaired by Abdelaziz Babqiqi, Director General of OMPIC, and Pascal Faure, Director General......

Modern Moroccan architecture and the enduring urban class divide

During the French Protectorate (1912–1956), cities such as Casablanca, Fez, and Rabat were redesigned to enforce a physical and social separation between Europeans and Moroccans. European districts were constructed as symbols of prestige and authority, featuring wide boulevards and grand squares,......

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