This summer, Morocco is facing extreme heatwaves with temperatures reaching up to 47°C, raising concerns not only for physical health but also for mental well-being. Studies show that high temperatures can trigger or worsen anxiety, irritability, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and depression—especially in individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions.
The Spanish National Police have seized more than 15 tons of hashish hidden in a truck carrying watermelons from Morocco. The bust followed close coordination between Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security and France’s National Directorate of Judicial Police. The truck was tracked from the port of Almeria, where officers discovered the drugs cleverly concealed among watermelon crates and inside bags disguised to look like they contained sweet potatoes. The operation,
Four renowned Moroccan cultural figures were recently awarded the insignia of Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by France, recognizing their contributions to arts, literature, and creativity. The honors were presented by French Consul General Pascale Trimbach in Casablanca, in the presence of Gaëtan Pellan, director of the city’s French Institute. Amina Hachimi Alaoui, founder of Yanbow Al Kitab (2006), was celebrated for promoting children’s literature, especially
A Swiss tourist has died while on vacation in Agadir after being bitten by a stray dog in Taghazout, north of the city. Despite receiving prompt medical attention, including first aid and a rabies vaccine, her condition worsened and ultimately led to her death, according to Al Akhbar’s Thursday, July 3 edition. The newspaper reported that the woman had been playing with the stray dog when it suddenly bit her. Experts initially deemed the bite superficial and non-threatening. Medical
Utrecht health authorities are ramping up MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccinations ahead of the summer holidays, with a campaign focused on the Overvecht and Kanaleneiland districts, home to many families planning trips to Morocco, according to Dutch media. Fearing that unvaccinated children could fall ill abroad and bring the highly contagious virus back to the Netherlands, the municipality is offering additional drop-in sessions and distributing multilingual flyers and letters to guide
The Central Operations Unit of the Spanish Civil Guard is continuing its investigation into a financial corruption case involving former Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) Organization Secretary and former Minister of Transport, José Luis Ábalos, as well as PSOE MP and senior official Santos Cerdán, according to Spanish media reports. As part of the investigation, the Spanish Supreme Court has issued an order requesting that Morocco’s Bank of Africa
Due to a labor strike by air traffic controllers in France, Royal Air Maroc has announced the cancellation of several flights scheduled for Thursday, July 3, to and from various French airports. In a statement posted on X, the national carrier warned that «some flights to/from French airports will be disrupted», while assuring that its teams are «working to minimize inconvenience». Passengers affected by these disruptions will be contacted individually via email and
A prisoner held at Larache Local Prison under Morocco’s anti-terrorism law, linked to the so-called «Chamharouch» cell, died Tuesday evening in his isolation cell, the prison administration announced. According to a statement from the facility, the inmate, who suffered from psychological disorders, was under medical supervision and receiving appropriate treatment. He had been seen by the prison doctor just hours before his death due to flu symptoms. Following standard legal
The Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal in El Jadida has sentenced a man in his thirties to 12 years in prison on charges of kidnapping, unlawful detention, and rape, following his arrest under orders from the Public Prosecutor. During his court appearance, the defendant denied the charges, claiming his relationship with the complainant was consensual. He stated that she visited him willingly and stayed overnight in exchange for money. He also alleged that they consumed alcohol and drugs
Activists have reported that blogger and activist Saida El Alami was arrested on Tuesday, with authorities yet to disclose the reasons behind her detention. The arrest comes nearly a year after El Alami was granted a royal pardon on Throne Day, along with several other journalists and bloggers prosecuted in cases related to freedom of expression. In September 2022, the Casablanca Court of Appeal sentenced her to three years in prison, following an earlier two-year sentence issued by the
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