France
Sète Port Remains Open, Morocco Ferry Link Continues Despite Closure Rumors
Contrary to rumors about its closure, the port of Sète is still operational and the link with Morocco is confirmed, according to the port authorities.
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Morocco
Morocco Raises Taxes on Alcohol and Tobacco to Boost Revenue and Combat Addiction
To raise more financial resources and also fight alcoholism and smoking, the government wants to step up. In this perspective, it is preparing to increase the domestic consumption tax (TIC) applicable to alcoholic beverages and beer and tobacco.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Expands Connections from Casablanca to Africa and Europe
Royal Air Maroc will allow its customers departing or going to Africa to make connections from Casablanca airport.
Sport
Heavyweight Kickboxing Showdown: Ben Saddik vs. Verhoeven Set for 2021 Glory Matchup
After their first two confrontations, Moroccan kickboxer Jamal Ben Saddick and Dutchman Rico Verhoeven will face off again in the ring in 2021, according to Glory Kick-boxing. For now, no official date has been set.
Morocco
Ibn Sina Hospital Continues Critical COVID-19 Care Despite Temporary Admission Limits
Contrary to rumors, the Ibn Sina hospital continues to provide care for serious or urgent Covid-19 cases. The hospital has also not interrupted surgical procedures.
Morocco
Morocco Introduces New Social Tax for 2021 Amid Pandemic Recovery Efforts
The Moroccan government has instituted in the new draft finance law a fairly significant contribution that will be imposed on companies and employees in the public and private sectors.
Morocco
Former Moroccan Olympic Athlete Arrested for Alleged Taxi Driver Assault and Theft Attempt
A former athlete, a repeat offender, was arrested on Wednesday near El Hajeb. He is accused of attempted theft and assault on a taxi driver with tear gas.
Morocco
Former Moroccan Minister Condemns Child Marriage as 'Legal Pedophilia'
The former Minister of Social Development, Solidarity and Family, Nouzha Skalli, spoke out against the marriage of minors. According to her, it is a form of legal pedophilia.
Morocco
Morocco-Saudi Ties Cool as King Salman Skips Annual Tangier Visit
Relations between King Salman and King Mohammed VI are no longer rosy. In this regard, the Saudi sovereign, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, unlike his usual habits, has turned his back on Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco's Port Traffic Surges 8% Despite Pandemic, Led by Jorf Lasfar
Port traffic continues to grow, with an 8% increase by the end of September and a 6.9% growth in the first nine months of 2020, according to the latest statistics from the National Ports Agency .
Morocco
Morocco Faces Potential Surge: Up to 500,000 COVID-19 Cases Projected by Year's End
Morocco could record some 400,000 coronavirus infections by the end of the year according to projections by the High Commission for Planning .
Morocco
Morocco Faces Challenges in Organ Donation and Transplantation Awareness
Morocco is lagging behind in organ transplants. Several factors are behind this situation.