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,......

Moroccans rank second among foreign communities in France in 2024

New figures from France’s National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) reveal that Moroccans remain among the largest foreign populations in the country, ranking second after Algerians. The data show that nearly 48.9% of all immigrants in France were born in Africa, while 30.9%......

Europe’s top destinations for residency seekers from the US, UK, and India

Tens of thousands of Americans, Brits, Indians, and other nationals obtained residency permits in Europe in 2024, with Spain, France, and Germany emerging as the most popular destinations, according to new Eurostat data. The report highlights where non-EU citizens moved and their primary reasons for......

Joelle Mardinian’s call for vigilance sparks debate on security in France

A new wave of concern grips southern France as prominent beauty entrepreneur Joelle Mardinian breaks her silence about a series of burglaries targeting her home. In a powerful Instagram post, Mardinian shared her harrowing experience of narrowly escaping harm during an armed break-in, urging followers......

Repeated burglaries target Joelle Mardinian’s French residence, raising security concerns

Joelle Mardinian, a prominent Lebanese beauty entrepreneur, has fallen victim to a burglary for the third time at her residence in southern France. The series of break-ins has sparked concerns about security in affluent neighborhoods and the risks faced by high-profile individuals. The latest incident......

Morocco’s evolving story: shifting from Western clichés to authentic engagement

Western media often portrays Morocco through the lens of mystery and exoticism, reducing its nuanced realities to narratives that center European perspectives. This approach, rooted in Orientalist traditions, undermines critical engagement with Morocco’s internal dynamics and achievements. Deconstructing......

Hundreds of toddlers left homeless in France as crisis deepens

The latest report on child homelessness in France, released by Unicef and the Fédération des acteurs de la solidarité (FAS), reveals a grim reality: over 500 children under three years old are forced to sleep on the streets each night, highlighting a growing crisis in the nation's......

Ukrainian woman assaulted near the Eiffel Tower in Paris

A 32-year-old Ukrainian woman was violently assaulted and raped near the Eiffel Tower in the early hours of August 26. The incident took place on the Champ-de-Mars, a popular area in Paris, when the victim, who was inebriated, was dragged into a bush by an intoxicated man claiming to be a 17-year-old......

Amal Hub: a new platform uniting Morocco’s global talent for national progress

Moroccan alumni from prestigious institutions have launched the AMAL Hub, an innovative platform connecting talent within Morocco and its diaspora. The initiative, developed by graduates from Harvard, HEC Paris, and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), aims to support Morocco's development......

Marrakech: Five-year prison sentence for secretly filming Airbnb tourists

The Court of First Instance in Marrakech sentenced a man to five years in prison and a fine of 500,000 dirhams for secretly recording foreign tourists in a villa rented through Airbnb. The case began on June 28, when tourists from the United States and Switzerland filed a complaint after discovering......

Network of exploitation: Moroccan workers trapped in Europe's modern-day slavery

A recent investigation by Corriere Milano has unveiled alarming details about a criminal network operating in Italy's Parco delle Groane, exploiting young Moroccan men under the guise of drug trafficking. This case sheds light on a widespread system of labor exploitation across Europe that targets......

Royal pardon benefits 19,673 convicts during Morocco's Throne Day celebrations

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has extended royal pardons to 19,673 individuals in Morocco to mark the 26th anniversary of his accession to the throne, a key highlight of the nation’s annual Throne Day celebrations. The Justice Ministry announced on Tuesday that 2,415 people were granted standard......

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