France
Foreign Workers in France Face Ongoing Hurdles for Residence Permits
In France, the ordeal of foreign workers to obtain or renew their residence permit continues.
Topic
Administration
Morocco
Morocco's Medical Brain Drain: Doctor Shortage Persists as Professionals Flee
Morocco faces a severe shortage of doctors. The cause: medical exodus, which deprives the country of hundreds of professionals each year. Despite legislative reform, few foreign doctors are willing to settle in the kingdom.
Morocco
Controversy Erupts in Agadir Over Proposal to Rename Streets After Jewish Figures
The proposal by an association to rename certain streets and public facilities in the city of Agadir in honor of Moroccan Jewish personalities is not well received.
France
Surge in Deportation Appeals Strains French Administrative Courts
In France, an administrative court complicates the lives of residence permit applicants, mostly from sub-Saharan African and North African countries, including Moroccans.
Morocco
Morocco Discourages Sheep Sacrifice for Eid al-Adha Amid Drought Concerns
In Morocco, measures aimed at preventing citizens from buying animals to sacrifice during Eid al-Adha have been observed. They are being directed towards abandoning the sacrifice.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Crackdown to Recover Millions in Unpaid Customs Debts
The recovery services of the General Administration of Customs and Indirect Taxes are determined to recover the maximum available debts for the Kingdom’s Treasury before the end of the year.
Belgium
Bruges City's Arabic-Language Video Sparks Political Backlash Over Integration
The political parties N-VA and Vlaams Belang criticize the use of Arabic language by the City of Bruges to communicate with residents.
Morocco
Tangier Authorities Crack Down on Corniche Violations, Citing Environmental Concerns
During an unannounced field visit, a commission formed of representatives from the authorities noted numerous environmental violations and non-compliance with commitments made in 2018 by certain operators working on the Tangier corniche.
Morocco
Marrakech Nightclub Shut Down for Using National Anthem to Promote Alcohol
Farid Chourak, wali of the Marrakech-Safi region and governor of the Marrakech prefecture, has decided to temporarily close a nightclub located in the Hivernage district for using the national anthem to promote alcoholic beverages.
Morocco
Marrakech Hot Air Balloon Operators Face Suspensions Over Flight Safety Concerns
The licenses of two more tourism agencies organizing leisure hot air balloon rides in Marrakech have just been suspended by the Civil Aviation Authority under the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, bringing the total number of licenses withdrawn in this case to five.
France
Moroccan Entrepreneur Wins Lawsuit Over 10-Month Visa Delay in France
A Moroccan had to wait more than 10 months after submitting his application to obtain his residence permit from the Paris police prefecture. For this delay in issuing the document, he filed a lawsuit against the public institution and claimed 1.12 million euros.
France
Paris Grand Mosque Opposes Assisted Dying Bill as French Parliament Debates
The Grand Mosque of Paris expresses its opposition to a proposed law establishing a right to assisted dying, which will be put to a vote in the National Assembly on May 27.