A medical aircraft repatriating two hantavirus patients to Amsterdam landed in the Canaries after being denied a stopover by Morocco. Following a breakdown, the aircraft remains stuck on the Spanish tarmac.
For a long time, money sent to Morocco was one of the strongest links between Moroccans in the Netherlands and their country of origin. But this relationship is changing across generations, according to a recent study dedicated to the Dutch Moroccan community.
Spanish police intercepted a vessel carrying a historic quantity of cocaine . Investigators suspect the involvement of Jos Leijdekkers, a drug trafficker on the run in Sierra Leone, as his family faces money laundering charges in the Netherlands.
Hit by severe weather and disease, Morocco sees its tomato production plummet this year . A temporary slowdown that is pushing French farmers to encourage local consumption to reclaim supermarket shelves.
In the Netherlands, a large portion of retirees from immigrant backgrounds find themselves below the poverty line. An alarming phenomenon that particularly affects workers of Moroccan origin, penalized by fragmented careers and incomplete pensions.
Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech has left Casablanca for the Netherlands to undergo a physical rehabilitation protocol . The player hopes to quickly rejoin Wydad’s squad, which is currently facing sporting difficulties.
One year after the launch of the regulated cannabis cultivation in ten Dutch municipalities, the experiment is considered positive. Despite a higher cost than Moroccan products, consumers are gradually abandoning the illegal channels for the controlled sector.
Called in urgency to make up for an injury, Ayoub Oufkir made an impression during his first match with the Dutch youth team. Between a goal and a decisive pass, the former Sparta Rotterdam player confirms his meteoric rise.
Ismael Saibari impresses with his power and technique at PSV Eindhoven. Mohamed Ihattaren and several observers already see the midfielder joining Bayern Munich, while his coach sets a record asking price .
Reda Kharchouch, 30 years old, is ending his professional career in Cyprus to return to the Netherlands. The striker will join an amateur club at the end of the month in order to support his son, who is suffering from a neurological disease that deprives the child of memory.
At the beginning of April 2026, European markets are facing a shortage of berries . Quality issues in Morocco and Spain are boosting local demand despite high prices ahead of the Easter holidays.
The recent brilliant performance of Ayoub Oufkir with the Dutch youth team against Belgium is causing unrest. At 20 years old, the young AZ Alkmaar striker could soon turn his back on the Netherlands to represent Morocco.