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The Moroccan royal family sells two luxury properties in Paris
The royal family has begun selling several prestigious properties that belonged to Lalla Latifa, the mother of King Mohammed VI , who passed away in June 2024.
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Jean-Luc and Lydia, blocked at the Lidl checkout, saved by the generosity of a Moroccan
It is a beautiful story of solidarity that warms the hearts at the beginning of the year. In Taillecourt (France), a retired couple had their bank card blocked at the supermarket checkout. An anonymous customer, originally from Morocco, spontaneously paid their bill, refusing any reimbursement in the name of his values.
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Lyon: investigation for "racist crime" after the discovery of the body of a young North African man
Macabre discovery and heavy suspicions in Loire-sur-Rhône. The lifeless body of a 20-year-old man of North African origin was found frozen under the ice of a pond. The Lyon public prosecutor’s office has opened a judicial investigation for murder, retaining the aggravating circumstance of racism.
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Terrorist", "future dealer": the first baby of Avignon targeted by a racist raid, his parents file a complaint
The celebration turned into a digital nightmare. Zaïd, the first baby born in Avignon in 2026, has unwittingly become the target of an outpouring of hatred of unprecedented violence. Faced with the flood of racist comments on social media, the baby’s parents have decided to take legal action.
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Transavia launches a new flight to Morocco (43 euros)
Transavia has announced the launch of two new international routes from Montpellier Airport. From mid-July 2026, the carrier will serve Tangier (Morocco) and Malaga (Spain) with one flight per week.
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France: Residence permits threatened after the excesses of the 2025 AFCON
The festive atmosphere of the 2025 AFCON is now under high surveillance in the Hexagon. In a telegram addressed to the prefects, the Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nunez, orders absolute firmness for the quarter-finals and semi-finals. On the program: bans on gatherings and explicit threats on the residence permits of foreign troublemakers .
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France tightens visa requirements, Moroccans penalized
The persistent tension between Moroccan road hauliers and French consular services has prompted a reaction from the French embassy. Accused of the multiplication of visa refusals , the diplomatic representation defends a strict application of the community code, while ensuring that it wants to preserve the logistical fluidity between the two countries.
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Laeticia Hallyday officially confirms relationship with Franco-Moroccan billionaire Serge Varsano
It’s official. Laeticia Hallyday has found love again with a major figure in the business world. On Sunday, January 4, the widow of the rock star publicly introduced her new partner: Serge Varsano, a Franco-Moroccan billionaire nicknamed the "sugar emperor".
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Weather in Paris: Royal Air Maroc cancels several flights this Wednesday, January 7
Storm warning for travelers to or from France. Due to deteriorating weather conditions in the Paris region, Royal Air Maroc has been forced to cancel some scheduled flights this Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The national airline has put in place a special system to manage the affected passengers.
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Marrakech undefeated in 2025, but a danger looms for 2026
The ochre city retains its crown. For the fifth consecutive year, Marrakech was the preferred destination for French travelers in 2025 , benefiting from a drop in airfares. However, the first projections for 2026 indicate a change of direction in favor of Asia, relegating the imperial city to fifth place in searches.
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Nearly half a million euros blocked: a halt to the mosque project in Metz
A halt to the public financing of Muslim worship in Metz . The administrative court of Strasbourg decided, on Tuesday, December 30, to cancel the nearly half a million euros in aid voted by the municipality for the construction of the Grand Mosque. The court ruled that the city had not provided sufficient proof of the local necessity of this project.
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New residence permit rules in France as of January 1, 2026
New obligations will come into effect on January 1, 2026 for foreigners wishing to obtain a multi-year residence permit or a resident card in France. Under the law of January 26, 2024 to control immigration and improve integration, the level of French proficiency is being raised and passing a civic exam becomes imperative to settle permanently in the country.