A Lyon criminal court on Wednesday sentenced a 27-year-old man to one year in prison for burning a Quran outside the Errahma Mosque in Villeurbanne (Rhône). He was also banned from entering the city for two years. The defendant, who has been under psychiatric care since the age of 18, carried out the act during the night of June 1–2, just before the first morning prayer. According to AFP, mosque officials filed a complaint after being alerted by a witness who extinguished the
Transavia will add Oujda, in northeastern Morocco, to its winter schedule from Amsterdam Schiphol, with flights operating during the Christmas and Spring school holidays. The airline announced on Tuesday that it will operate the route twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Sundays, from December 10, 2025, to January 11, 2026, and again from February 4 to March 8, 2026, using its Airbus A321neo. Oujda becomes the latest Moroccan city connected to the Netherlands, with the route catering to families
The far-right Spanish party Vox has continued its hostile campaigns against Morocco, seizing on the royal pardon granted to more than 19,000 prisoners on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of King Mohammed VI's accession to the throne. Without providing any concrete evidence, the party alleged that Morocco is «exporting criminals to Spain», linking the pardon to what it described as rising insecurity in the country. Vox claimed that «Morocco is emptying its prisons of
The Polisario Front has responded to the Throne Day speech delivered by King Mohammed VI on Tuesday, June 29. In a statement, the movement said that «any consensual solution, one that allows all parties to save face, with no winners or losers, must be democratic, grounded in international law, and acknowledge the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination and independence, without recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara». «If Morocco is sincere and acting in
At the invitation of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun embarked on an official visit to Algeria on Tuesday. The visit focused on discussions surrounding the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure in southern Lebanon. During a joint press conference with President Tebboune, the Lebanese leader expressed his gratitude for Algeria's unwavering support for Lebanon. He also highlighted Morocco's significant role in Arab efforts aimed at resolving
Young Moroccan footballer Oussama Hamham, a former player for Amal Al-Aroui, tragically lost his life during an attempted irregular migration from the shores of Saidia, after the boat he was on came under fire from the Algerian coast guard. Oussama was among a group of young men aboard a «Phantom» speedboat bound for Spain when they encountered Algerian forces. The confrontation ended with him fatally wounded. Amal Al-Aroui announced the heartbreaking news on its official page,
Hasna, a mother of three and a French-Moroccan restaurateur who recently moved to La Roche-Posay (Vienne), was attacked on Saturday, July 19, in front of her restaurant, Le Casablanca. She recounts being subjected to racist insults, physical assault, and sexual aggression. «I am completely shattered. Why so much hatred? I just feel like I'm not welcome here», she told France Bleu, still in shock. On that day, two men appeared at her door. One had already confronted her a few days
Officers from the National Security and Customs services at the Bab Sebta border post arrested a 44-year-old woman on the evening of Tuesday, July 29, on suspicion of involvement in an international cocaine trafficking operation. According to a security source, the suspect was taken into custody immediately upon arriving at the Bab Sebta crossing, where she was driving a vehicle with foreign registration. A search of the vehicle uncovered 4.77 kilograms of cocaine. The woman is currently
For four days, members of the Spanish Civil Guard and the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie conducted joint land, sea, and air patrols as part of ongoing efforts to combat irregular migration and drug trafficking, according to Spanish media reports. A delegation from the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie visited Spain from July 14 to 18, taking part in coordinated patrols with Civil Guard units in Granada, particularly along the «Costa Tropical» coastline. These operations aim to disrupt
The Hebrew daily Israel Hayom has reported that King Mohammed VI has appealed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow the entry of Moroccan humanitarian aid into Gaza. According to the outlet, Morocco is preparing to send aid—mainly food supplies—by air to Ben Gurion Airport. The cargo will then be transported by truck to the Kerem Shalom crossing. The Israeli National Security Council is currently reviewing the plan, with several ministries assessing its
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