NASA bids farewell to veteran astronaut Butch Wilmore after 25 years of service
A career defined by exploration NASA has announced the retirement of decorated test pilot and astronaut Butch Wilmore, marking the end of an illustrious 25-year career dedicated to advancing human space exploration. Selected by NASA in 2000, Wilmore logged an impressive 464 days in space, flying aboard four different spacecraft: the Space......
Hiroshima remembers 80 years since atomic bombing amid nuclear tensions
Japan commemorates a somber milestone Japan marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Wednesday with a solemn ceremony at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Survivors, local officials, and international dignitaries gathered to honor the victims and warn against the rising threat of nuclear conflict. The 1945 bombing,......
Morocco refutes diaspora drop rumors, highlights Marhaba 2025 success
Official data contradicts speculation As of August 4, more than 2.78 million members of the Moroccan diaspora have entered the country under the Marhaba 2025 operation, a program designed to facilitate summer travel. This figure marks a significant increase of 10.37% compared to 2024, dispelling rumors circulating on social media about a......
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 vulnerable Moroccan workers, turning their......
Royal Jordanian to launch direct Amman-Casablanca flights this October
Royal Jordanian Airlines is set to introduce direct flights between Amman and Casablanca starting mid-October, marking a significant milestone in strengthening ties between Jordan and Morocco. The new route was announced by Jordanian Ambassador to Morocco, Jumana Ghunaimat, who highlighted its importance for fostering cooperation in travel,......
Morocco intensifies road safety measures amid urban surge in traffic accidents
Morocco’s Road Safety Vigilance Committee has introduced a series of measures aimed at reducing road accidents, with a particular focus on motorcycle speeds and vehicles with diplomatic license plates. The initiative comes in response to rising traffic fatalities in urban areas, despite overall national improvements in road safety. New......
Moroccan court rejects key reforms in civil procedure law, citing constitutional violations
Morocco’s Constitutional Court has invalidated several pivotal provisions in the proposed Civil Procedure Code (Law 23.02), dealing a significant blow to the Justice Ministry's reform agenda led by Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi. The ruling underscores concerns over judicial independence, legal clarity, and the right to a fair trial. The......
Why Spain’s self-employed face lower pensions than employees
The challenges of being self-employed in Spain extend far beyond managing day-to-day business operations. For autónomos, retirement pensions represent another significant hurdle, as they receive markedly less than their salaried counterparts, despite contributing a similar percentage of their earnings to social security. A stark pension......
Immigrants do not harm Spanish jobs or wages, studies confirm
Immigration in Spain has become a polarizing topic in recent years, fueled by political rhetoric and sensationalized narratives. However, mounting evidence from economic studies debunks claims that immigrants take jobs from Spaniards or depress wages, challenging widespread misconceptions. The rise of immigration myths Recent events, such......
UK bans Zara ads over 'unhealthily thin' models
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned two advertisements by Spanish fashion giant Zara, citing the depiction of models who appeared "unhealthily thin." The regulator criticized the images as "irresponsible" and in breach of social responsibility guidelines. Details of the ads The ads, which appeared......
Panama’s support for Morocco’s Sahara sovereignty reshapes regional dynamics
Panama has officially declared its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, following its decision to sever ties with the self-proclaimed “Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic” (SADR). This transformative move signals a major shift in Panama’s foreign policy and strengthens Morocco’s position on the international......
Rare fossils shed light on Earth’s earliest ecosystems in Morocco
A groundbreaking discovery in Morocco’s Anti-Atlas Mountains has unveiled rare fossils that could illuminate the transition from the Ediacaran period to the Cambrian explosion, over 540 million years ago. This pivotal moment in Earth’s history marked the emergence of complex life, and researchers believe the findings could help......
Ministry addresses controversy over dismissal of Figuig religious council leader
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments has clarified its decision to dismiss the head of the local religious council in Figuig, addressing widespread speculation and criticism surrounding the issue. In a formal statement, the Ministry emphasized that the dismissal adhered to established legal and institutional procedures, dismissing......
Spain denies removing national symbols from islets near Morocco
Spain has dismissed claims that it removed its national flag from two small islets near Morocco’s Mediterranean coast. The Spanish Ministry of Defense clarified that no flags have been flown on these territories for over two decades, instead using metal structures painted in the national colors as markers of sovereignty. Clarification......
First Moroccan clerk at ICJ reflects rise in global legal representation
Adil Auraghi, a Stanford Law graduate, is set to make history as the first Moroccan to serve as a clerk at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) through its prestigious Judicial Fellowship Program. Beginning in September, Auraghi will work under Judge Leonardo Nemer Caldeira Brant of Brazil, contributing to the court’s pivotal legal......