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History exhibition opens in Montpellier celebrating Morocco heritage and diversity

The traveling exhibition on Morocco’s history has opened in Montpellier, presenting a curated journey through the country’s dynasties, rulers, and cultural evolution. The initiative aims to make Moroccan heritage accessible to international audiences through an educational and visual narrative......

Marhaba 2026 operation launches June 10 across Morocco Europe

The Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity will launch the 2026 edition of the Marhaba operation on June 10. The initiative is designed to support Moroccans living abroad during their summer travel between host countries and the Kingdom. It focuses on assistance at key transit points and border routes......

Tétouan screening highlights Fatna El Bouih rights struggle documentary

The documentary screening held in Tétouan brought attention to the life and activism of Fatna El Bouih, a key figure in Morocco’s human rights movement. The event took place at a French cultural institute and gathered academics, activists, and members of the public to discuss the country’s......

Patrick Bruel police custody extended by 24 hours

French singer Patrick Bruel has had his police custody extended by an additional 24 hours, according to a statement from the public prosecutor’s office on Tuesday. The 67-year-old artist, known for his long career in French music and popular songs that marked several generations, is currently......

Fire in Seine-Saint-Denis apartment block leaves 13-years-old boy dead

A 13-years-old schoolboy has died following a devastating apartment fire in a residential high-rise building in Saint-Denis-Pierrefitte, located in the Seine-Saint-Denis region of northern Paris, according to local authorities. The fire broke out early Tuesday morning inside a multi-storey housing block,......

Woman killed by mistake in Marseille apartment as four suspects are charged

A woman in her forties was killed in her apartment in Marseille after armed attackers targeted the wrong residence, in a case that has shocked the southern French city and highlighted ongoing concerns about violent criminal activity linked to organized networks. According to investigators, the incident......

Patrick Bruel questioned in expanding sexual violence investigation

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel was taken into police custody on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual violence. According to judicial authorities, the case currently involves several women who have reported alleged incidents dating back many years. Prosecutors......

Two men injured in shooting in Villeurbanne as authorities intensify security measures

A shooting in the city of Villeurbanne, located near Lyon in eastern France, has left two young men injured and prompted a renewed focus on security concerns linked to drug trafficking and urban violence. The incident occurred late on Saturday evening in a neighborhood known to local authorities for......

Apartment fire in eastern France leaves five seriously injured, including four children

A residential fire in the city of Forbach, in eastern France, left five people seriously injured, including four children, prompting a major emergency response during the night. The blaze broke out in an apartment located on the top floor of a four-story residential building. Emergency services were......

Free party near Montpellier gathers around 2,000 people despite prefectural ban

A large unauthorized electronic music gathering took place overnight from Friday to Saturday in the Hérault department, near Montpellier, bringing together around 2,000 people and approximately 600 vehicles, according to local authorities. The event was set up in the early hours of the morning......

French student receives suspended sentence in antisemitism case at Sorbonne University

A Paris court has sentenced a student from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University to a four-month suspended prison term after finding her guilty of discriminatory harassment linked to the Jewish faith of one of her fellow students. The ruling has reignited debate in France about antisemitism on......

Darija day expands diaspora cultural competition across Europe

The fourth edition of Darija Day will take place in Gennevilliers, in the Paris region, on June 6. The event centers on an eloquence competition dedicated to Moroccan Darija and targets members of the Moroccan diaspora in Europe. Organizers present it as a platform for cultural expression and linguistic......

French authorities open investigation into racist message targeting lawmakers

French judicial authorities have opened an investigation following complaints filed by several lawmakers who reported receiving a racist message containing discriminatory and offensive content. The case concerns a document sent to members of a parliamentary group in the French National Assembly. The......

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