Spanish drivers turn to Morocco for low-cost car repairs
Thousands of Spanish drivers are flocking to Morocco for vehicle repairs, drawn by dramatically lower costs for labor and parts. The trend has grown rapidly as drivers combine holidays with essential maintenance, capitalizing on Morocco’s affordable and efficient automotive services. A booming cross-border repair industry The substantial......
OCP partners to restore degraded land and boost sustainability in Brazil
Morocco’s OCP Group has announced a partnership with several organizations to restore 100,000 hectares of degraded pastures in the Araguaia Valley, located in Central-West Brazil. This large-scale initiative aims to enhance soil health, support sustainable cattle ranching, and generate high-integrity carbon credits, reinforcing OCP’s......
Royal pardon marks milestone in Morocco’s stance on the death penalty
La présidente du Conseil national des droits de l'Homme (CNDH) du Maroc, Amina Bouayach, a salué la récente grâce royale, qui a converti les condamnations à mort de 23 détenus en peines fermes, la qualifiant d'étape importante dans l'évolution de la position du pays sur la......
Legendary Egyptian actor Lotfi Labib passes away at 78
The revered Egyptian actor Lotfi Labib has died at the age of 78 after a prolonged battle with illness, marking the end of a distinguished career that spanned decades and deeply influenced Egyptian cinema and television. Labib, who had been in and out of hospitals due to persistent health issues, passed away early this morning in an intensive......
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 pardons, while an additional 17,258 convicts......
HM King Mohammed VI renews call for Algeria reconciliation, celebrates Sahara diplomatic breakthrough
In his 2025 Throne Day speech, His Majesty King Mohammed VI reaffirmed Morocco's commitment to dialogue and reconciliation with Algeria, while celebrating the growing international support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. The address, delivered on July 29, marked the 26th anniversary of the King’s accession to the......
Morocco advances Sahara diplomacy as HM King Mohammed VI extends olive branch to Algeria
His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s 2025 Throne Day speech struck a delicate balance between celebrating Morocco’s significant diplomatic gains on the Sahara issue and extending a hand of reconciliation to Algeria. Delivered on July 29, the address highlighted Morocco’s growing confidence and strategic depth in the Sahara dossier......
HM King Mohammed VI outlines vision for territorial equity and regional diplomacy in 2025 throne speech
The 2025 Throne Speech by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, delivered on July 29 to mark the 26th anniversary of his accession to the throne, provided a comprehensive roadmap for Morocco's future. The address focused on three core themes: consolidating economic growth, achieving integrated territorial development to bridge regional disparities,......
Spain extends paid parental leave to 19 weeks in push for equality
Spain's government has approved a significant reform to extend paid parental leave from 16 to 19 weeks per parent, aiming to promote family support and gender equality. The measure, announced on Tuesday, reflects the country’s commitment to shared parenting responsibilities and aligns with European Union directives on parental leave. New......
Spain’s coastal housing crisis: Over 86,000 homes built on illegal land
A recent study by Newtral has revealed that 86,426 coastal homes in Spain are built within the Maritime-Terrestrial Public Domain (DPMT), land protected under Spain’s 1988 coastal law. These properties, while inhabited, are technically illegal and face strict restrictions, including potential demolition. The legal framework The DPMT......
Excommunicated Spanish nuns defy eviction from historic convent
A group of Spanish nuns, excommunicated by the Catholic Church for aligning with a controversial sect, appeared in court on Tuesday, vowing to resist eviction from their centuries-old convent in Belorado, northern Spain. A year-long standoff The dispute began in May 2024 when the nuns of the Order of Saint Clare split from the Vatican over......
Qatar’s costly gift: How a Boeing for Trump became a billion-dollar controversy
The New York Times has uncovered a troubling financial maneuver involving the renovation of a Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar to former President Donald Trump. The project, intended to transform the plane into a state-of-the-art Air Force One, has become so expensive that a significant portion of its funding appears to have been discreetly funneled......
Morocco sets course for economic transformation under royal leadership
His Majesty King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, received Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, at the Royal Palace in Tetouan on Tuesday. Jouahri presented the central bank’s annual report, outlining Morocco’s economic, monetary, and financial performance for 2024,......
HM King Mohammed VI highlights Morocco's economic growth and water security initiatives
In his Throne Day speech commemorating the 26th anniversary of his ascension to the throne, His Majesty King Mohammed VI outlined Morocco's significant economic transformation and progress in addressing water security challenges. The monarch emphasized the nation’s achievements in industrial exports, global partnerships, and its......
Morocco unveils special stadium courts for 2030 World Cup to expedite justice
Morocco is preparing to introduce an innovative judicial framework for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with plans to establish courtrooms inside stadiums. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi announced the initiative, which aims to manage minor offenses committed by foreign visitors efficiently and in accordance with FIFA’s event-hosting standards. Streamlined......