Spanish farmers continue their demonstrations, demanding «flexibility in the EU's agricultural policies». However, these protests have taken a turn, with some turning to disruptive and destructive actions. On Wednesday, footage circulated widely on social media showing protesters in Jerez, Andalusia, stopping and ransacking a truck carrying Moroccan tomatoes. In addition to this incident, farmers staged tractor demonstrations across Spain, blocking major highways in cities like
Scotland's Health Secretary, Michael Matheson, resigned on Thursday following intense scrutiny over a hefty £11,000 data roaming charge incurred on his iPad during a family trip to Morocco in 2022, BBC reported. Initially, Matheson justified the expense by claiming he used the iPad for parliamentary work while travelling. However, after investigations launched by the Scottish Parliament he revealed that his sons had used it as an internet hotspot to watch football during the
The Moroccan Embassy to the Holy See hosted a ceremony on February 7th to honor Cardinal Pietro Parolin, newly appointed honorary member of the Royal Moroccan Academy. The event highlighted the shared importance of dialogue and understanding in overcoming global conflicts, Vatican News reported. Cardinal Parolin emphasized the «warm relations» between Morocco and the Holy See, underscoring their alignment with Pope Francis' call for interfaith brotherhood. He stressed the critical
United States Ambassador to Morocco, Puneet Talwar, met with Fouzi Lekjaa, Minister of Budget and President of the Moroccan Football Federation and the 2030 World Cup Bid Committee, in Rabat on Thursday, February 8th. Described as «productive», their discussion centered on two key topics : Morocco's 2030 World Cup bid and post-earthquake reconstruction and financial strategies. Both parties exchanged views on Morocco's «development objectives and ambitions» for hosting
A Polisario delegation led by its coordinator with MINURSO visited Russia, Wednesday, and met with Alexander Kinchak, Director of the Middle East and North Africa Division at the Russian Foreign Ministry. According to the Polisario press agency, the meeting «facilitated discussion and exchange of perspectives on several topics of mutual interest, including the UN-sponsored peace process in Western Sahara and Russia-Sahrawi relations». This visit follows a January 30th meeting in
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares is expected to visit Algiers on Monday, February 12th, at the invitation of the Algerian government, according to a press release issued by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This trip is seen as a potential turning point in relations between the two countries, which have been strained since the spring of 2022. This development follows a series of positive steps. In October 2023, Algeria appointed a new ambassador to Madrid. More
Algeria's ambitions to reach the Atlantic waters off Morocco's coast have taken a curious turn with the announcement of plans to fish in Mauritania instead. As reported by local media, Algerian Minister of Fisheries and Fisheries Production Ahmed Badani, in office since March 2023, stated, «There are negotiations with the Mauritanian side», confirming they possess «licenses granted by the authorities in Nouakchott». However, Badani's comments, made on the eve of a
Belgian airline TUI fly is expanding its Moroccan offerings with a new seasonal route from Antwerp to Oujda, starting next summer. This marks the third Moroccan regional airport the carrier serves, following Tangier and Nador. Flights will operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays, from June 26th to September 22nd, 2024. This caters to both short breaks and longer summer holidays. TUI fly cites a growing demand for Oujda, particularly from the Moroccan community in Belgium, as the
Ahead of the General Population and Housing Census scheduled for September 1-30, 2024, Morocco is seeking 55,000 data collectors. The High Commission for Planning announced applications are open online until February 27th.
On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Russian Premier League club Sochi FC announced the signing of Moroccan international winger Yahia Attiyat Allah on a free transfer from Wydad Casablanca. Attiyat Allah, 28, previously had a brief stint in Europe with Greek club Volos F.C. in 2019, playing 10 matches across all competitions before returning to Morocco and joining Wydad in 2020. He began his professional career at Olympique Safi in 2014. Sochi FC currently sits in last place in the
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