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Spain phases out certain €50 banknotes due to counterfeiting concerns

The Bank of Spain has declared that starting in April, specific €50 banknotes will no longer be accepted as legal tender across the nation. While €50 and €20 notes remain widely used in Spain, this decision affects only those €50 banknotes that exhibit visible signs of tampering......

International Bar Association conference opens in Marrakech to discuss labor law and diversity

The annual conference of the International Bar Association (IBA), which unites over 80,000 lawyers from leading law firms worldwide, commenced in Marrakech under the theme "Labor Law and Diversity." This significant event is organized by the IBA's Committee on Labor Law and Industrial Relations,......

Envisioning the Future of Morocco’s Family Code: A Conference in Fez

Legal scholars, policymakers, and representatives from civil society will gather at the Private University of Fez (UPF) on April 12 for a significant conference focused on the Moroccan family code, known as the Moudawana. This event, hosted by the Higher Institute of Political and Legal Sciences, aims......

Algerian suspect faces trial in Lyon bombing case

Mohamed Medjdoub, an Algerian national, has appeared in a Paris court today, accused of orchestrating a bomb attack in Lyon that injured over a dozen individuals in May 2019. He faces serious charges, including attempted murder tied to terrorism, the manufacturing of an explosive device, and the possession......

Morocco updates cybercrime laws to enhance citizen protection and privacy

In response to the increasing threat of cybercrime, Morocco is revising its legal framework to bolster the protection of its citizens and uphold their privacy rights. The initiative, led by Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi, includes implementing robust measures to combat cyber threats while ratifying......

Hate speech trial of Isabel Peralta: Neonazi leader faces charges for inciting violence against migrants

The prosecution has called for a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence for Isabel Medina Peralta, the leader of the neonazi organization NS Bastión Frontal, for "incitement to violence and hostility" against migrants and Moroccan Muslims during a rally on May 18, 2021, outside the Moroccan......

Mohamed Benalilou: Leading Morocco's Anti-Corruption Efforts

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has appointed Mohamed Benalilou as the new president of the National Authority for Integrity, Prevention, and Fight Against Corruption (INPPLC). With a formidable background in Morocco's legal and judicial systems, Benalilou is poised to enhance the country's initiatives......

Turkey's political crisis: Istanbul mayor detained in corruption probe

Turkish authorities have detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in a corruption probe, sparking widespread controversy. The arrest, carried out during a police raid on his residence, was swiftly condemned by the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), which labeled it a "coup." Imamoglu,......

Spain faces EU legal action over discriminatory tax for non-residents

In recent months, Spain has found itself in the spotlight as the European Union prepares to take legal action against the country for imposing a discriminatory tax on non-residents. This issue has gained traction since Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced plans to address the housing crisis,......