El Instituto Nacional Neerlandés para la Salud Pública (RIVM) ha emitido una alerta ante la preocupante disminución en las tasas de vacunación entre los padres marroquíes residentes en los Países Bajos, lo cual está impulsando un alarmante aumento en los casos de sarampión. En un informe reciente, el RIVM destacó que desde 2013 la cobertura de vacunación entre los niños de origen marroquí ha caído
A strategic partnership has recently been established between Mr. Bricolage Maroc and H&S Invest Retail, which acquired 47.5% of the shares and voting rights from the Benjelloun family, as well as 37.5% of the shares held by O Capital Group. Majid Benjelloun, CEO of the home improvement brand, also increased his stake by acquiring an additional 5% of shares, bringing his total ownership to 15%, according to an official statement. This transaction is pending approval by the Competition
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health (RIVM) has raised the alarm over declining vaccination rates among Moroccan parents living in the Netherlands, contributing to a concerning rise in measles cases. In a recent report, RIVM stated that since 2013, vaccination coverage among children of Moroccan background has dropped significantly, from 95% to 65%. A similar trend has been observed among Turkish parents in the Netherlands, with coverage among children of Turkish background falling
A 16-year-old Moroccan teenager tragically drowned after jumping into the sea to save two tourists struggling in the water near Lido degli Estensi beach in Italy, where swimming is banned due to strong currents. Aymane, who wasn’t a strong swimmer, didn’t hesitate when he heard cries for help. He rushed into the water to rescue a 30-year-old Ukrainian man and a 20-year-old Moldovan woman. One of his friends, Mohamed, followed with a life jacket but quickly ran into trouble himself.
The French government has taken decisive action. In an order signed on June 16, the Ministries of the Interior and Economy froze the assets of the European Institute of Human Sciences (IESH), located in Saint-Léger-de-Fougeret in the Nièvre region. According to the French news magazine Le Point, the measure also personally targets two senior executives of the institute. The freeze will remain in effect for six months, with the possibility of renewal. The IESH trains hundreds of
A gendarme was seriously injured on Wednesday morning after being shot with a hunting rifle during a security operation in the Sidi Bibi commune, part of the Chtouka Ait Baha province. The incident occurred as Royal Gendarmerie officers attempted to disrupt an irregular migration operation along the coast near Sidi Toual Beach, which falls under the commune’s jurisdiction. According to initial reports, the gunfire that wounded the officer is believed to have come from a member of a
Morocco and Rwanda signed a military cooperation agreement on Wednesday, June 18, in Rabat, during a meeting between Minister Delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration Abdellatif Loudiyi and his Rwandan counterpart, Juvenal Marizamunda. The agreement covers several areas, including training, joint exercises between the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and the Rwandan army, as well as logistical support, technical assistance, military healthcare, and the exchange of expertise in areas
The second edition of the Nostalgia Lovers Festival is set to take place from July 3 to 6, 2025, in Casablanca, offering a renewed celebration of retro music and pop culture in a festive, intergenerational atmosphere. Held at the heart of the Go Velodrome, the event promises a rich and diverse program, celebrating timeless hits, cherished memories, and iconic figures, according to festival spokesperson Othman Benabdeljelil at a recent press conference. This year’s venue will span more
Wydad Casablanca suffered a 2-0 defeat against Manchester City in their opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup, held at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, USA. Manchester City struck early, with Phil Foden scoring just 112 seconds into the game following a rebound off goalkeeper El Mehdi Benabid, marking the fastest goal in the new Club World Cup format. In response, Wydad pushed forward and created several chances, notably in the 11th minute through Mohamed Moufid and again in
A 20-year-old Moroccan man has been arrested in Italy by the Carabinieri’s ROS unit on suspicion of belonging to a terrorist organization, Italian news agency Italpress reported on Wednesday. Acting on orders from the Perugia Court, following a probe by the District Anti-Mafia Directorate, investigators found the man had shared «ISIS» propaganda and incitement content via a messaging platform popular among youth. He is believed to be affiliated to said terrorist