France
Moroccan Vacation Trap: French Tourists Risk Hefty Fines for Counterfeit Souvenirs
Upon returning from Morocco, some vacationers discover that their souvenir purchases are prohibited in France. Without knowing it, they risk customs penalties.
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France
Shock and Grief: Koh-Lanta Pioneer Stéphane Bertheau Dies at 48, TV World Mourns
The French-Moroccan Stéphane Bertheau, a candidate from the very first season of the cult TV show on TF1, "Koh-Lanta", has died at the age of 48. Since then, tributes from TV personalities and memories from his friends have been pouring in on social media.
Sport
Franco-Moroccan Biathlete Chases Olympic Dream: From Alps to Italy 2026
Born to a Moroccan father and a French mother, Paul Mehdi Benhayoun is preparing to represent Morocco in the biathlon events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy.
France
French Mosque Under Fire for Hosting Radical Islamic Publisher
The prefect of Hauts-de-Seine has just put the "Omar du Sud" mosque in Bagneux on notice after the sermons of Mohamed Mehdaoui, a publisher suspected of promoting radical Islam.
France
Algerian Woman Battles French Bureaucracy: Court Orders Prefecture to Process Stalled Residence Permit
A Maghrebi woman had no choice but to take the French justice system to court after receiving an error message as the only response to her residence permit application, filed online on the digital platform for foreigners in France (ANEF).
Spain
Highway Heists: Spanish Roads Become Hunting Ground for Cunning Thieves Targeting Tourists
Thieves compete with strategies on Spanish roads to lure vacationers. Some pretend to have a flat tire or a breakdown to force drivers to stop in order to strip them. Others do not hesitate to pose as police officers.
France
Tech Prodigy's Job Hunt Goes Viral: 21-Year-Old's Innovative Approach Shakes Up La Défense
While Yassine Boussekine is due to join an engineering school in computer networks and security in September, he is struggling to find a company that can take him on as an apprentice. To achieve his goal, he is showing great ingenuity.
Morocco
French Pension Alert: Extended Stays in Morocco Could Cost Retirees Their Benefits
Staying too long in Morocco can result in the total or partial loss of a type of pension paid by France. Here’s what you need to know.
Morocco
Moroccan Summer: French Families Rediscover Roots and Adventure in Annual Pilgrimage
The summer season is an opportunity for many French people of Moroccan origin to "go back to the homeland". Rennes families will be traveling to the kingdom this August to enjoy their vacations.
France
Racism Plagues French Parliament: Deputies of Color Face Daily Harassment and Threats
In France, many deputies of sub-Saharan and Maghreb origin have become the target of everyday racism. Some of them have filed complaints.
France
Moroccan Restaurant Owner Faces Racist Assault in French Town, Sparking Outrage
The owner of a Moroccan restaurant in La Roche-Posay has given a poignant testimony about the racist assault she recently suffered.
Morocco
Ryanair Slashes French Flights as Airline Tax Soars, Sparking Competitiveness Concerns
The Irish airline Ryanair announced on Wednesday a 13% reduction in its capacity in France for this winter due to the tax on airline tickets. Flights between mainland France and Morocco are affected by this measure.