Society
Moroccan authorities have arrested a man in the province of Settat following allegations of physical abuse involving his nine-years-old son, in a case that has drawn public attention and renewed discussions about child protection and family violence. According to information released by security authorities,......
VFS Global, the Dubai-headquartered visa processing company majority-owned by private equity giant Blackstone, has built a quietly dominant empire atop what was once a straightforward government function. A year-long coordinated investigation involving more than a dozen media partners across Europe and......
Spain recorded its highest annual number of naturalizations since statistics were first compiled in 2013, with 299,732 foreign residents acquiring Spanish citizenship in 2025, an 18.7 percent increase compared to the previous year. The figures, released by Spain's National Statistics Institute, position......
A growing number of Moroccans believe the communal traditions associated with Eid Al Adha are gradually disappearing as urban lifestyles and economic pressures reshape how families celebrate the religious holiday. A recent reader survey found that collective practices linked to solidarity and neighborhood......
The administration of Aït Melloul 2 Prison has denied allegations circulating on social media regarding the health condition of an inmate linked to the Gdeim Izik case. In an official statement, prison authorities responded to a video shared online claiming that the detainee, identified by the......
Two decades of legal reform in Morocco have not translated into proportional gains in women’s social and economic status, a new study by the Centre marocain de recherche et d’analyse des politiques (CEMRAP) finds. The report, prepared by researcher Houda Lanzari, documents persistent gaps......
The spread of insects across several Moroccan cities has triggered growing concern among residents and local authorities. Reports from different regions describe unusual waves of flying insects, including mosquitoes, appearing in public spaces. Videos shared from Béni Mellal show dense swarms......
Consumer groups in Morocco have raised concerns over the sugar content of infant cereals marketed under the Cerelac brand. The dispute centers on claims that products sold locally contain added sugar while similar items in some European markets are reportedly sugar-free. The issue has triggered renewed......
Two French nationals have been reported missing after their catamaran encountered difficulties off the coast of Tangier in northern Morocco, according to Moroccan maritime rescue authorities and relatives of the passengers. The alert was reportedly received during the early hours of Sunday after the......
As Aïd Al-Adha approaches, scheduled to be celebrated on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) has called on private sector companies to consider granting Friday, May 29, as a day off for employees whenever possible. This recommendation comes in a context......
The General Directorate for National Security (DGSN) in Morocco has reported record attendance at the seventh edition of its Open Days event held in Rabat, which attracted more than 3.05 million visitors between May 18 and May 24. The large turnout highlights growing public interest in the initiative,......
Employees of the tramway and busway networks in Casablanca have launched a protest movement to denounce what they describe as deteriorating working conditions and insufficient social benefits. The demonstration was organized by the Union Marocaine du Travail (UMT), one of Morocco’s largest labor......
The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has expanded the mission of its police dog units in Morocco by introducing a new specialization focused on the detection of electronic devices used in criminal investigations. This new capability allows trained police dogs to identify hidden or concealed......
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