A Moroccan variant of the measles virus, genotype B3, has been detected in high concentrations in Brussels sewage, researchers from KU Leuven reported. The virus, linked to an ongoing outbreak in Morocco, has been on the rise across Europe, with (...)
Dutch linguist Harry Stroomer has spent years researching and compiling his Tachelhit-French dictionary, which will be published at the end of March by De Gruyter Brill. The dictionary spans over 3,000 pages and is the result of four decades of (...)
Taws porcelain, rooted in centuries of trade between Morocco, the Far East, and Europe, became a prized part of Moroccan households, particularly during Ramadan and special occasions. Originally known as Imari ware, it reflects Morocco's rich (...)
Measles infections in the Netherlands have surged in recent weeks, with many of the reported cases imported from Morocco. Since September 2023, Morocco has been grappling with an unprecedented measles epidemic, reporting nearly 25,000 suspected (...)
Saïd Chaou, former Moroccan MP, and 15 co-defendants are on trial in Breda, Netherlands, facing charges related to drug trafficking, money laundering, and criminal organization membership. Chaou, who has been at the heart of Dutch-Moroccan (...)
Bilal Ben Abdelkarim shares the story of his parents' migration journey and their resilience in the Netherlands, emphasizing the importance of telling the stories of first-generation Moroccan migrants. His book, Van dankbaar naar strijdbaar, (...)
The Civil Guard and local police in Tarifa have arrested four individuals and are investigating six others after recovering ten stolen vehicles from various European countries. These vehicles were destined for sale on the black market in Morocco, (...)
Moroccan kickboxing star Badr Hari is pressing ahead with the expansion of his gym network in Morocco, despite facing legal troubles in the Netherlands over recent allegations of violence. In early February 2025, Hari was arrested in Amsterdam for (...)
Belgian-Moroccan kickboxer Jamal Ben Saddik secured a dramatic knockout victory over Uku Jurjendal at GLORY 98 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on February 22.
Jurjendal, who had previously found success with calf kicks against Badr Hari, struggled to (...)
Ilias Ennahachi, a Moroccan-Dutch kickboxer, has won nine world titles in major organizations like Enfusion, BLADE, and ONE Championship, where he became the Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion. Now competing in the bantamweight division, he aims to (...)
A son actif, le kickboxeur maroco-néerlandais, Ilias Ennahachi, compte neuf titres mondiaux dans des organisations majeures comme Enfusion, BLADE et ONE Championship, où il est devenu champion du monde de kickboxing poids mouches. Maintenant qu'il (...)
The Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Residing Abroad has announced the deployment of a 272-member mission from February 27 to April 1, 2025, to provide religious support to Moroccan expatriates during Ramadan.
This delegation includes 38 (...)
Moroccan tomatoes are likely to be one of the thorny topics at the Paris International Agricultural Show this week, where Morocco is the guest of honor. Since France announced its support for Morocco's plan for Western Sahara, Franco-Moroccan (...)
Sixty runners from fifteen countries are set to participate in the 11th edition of the Trans Sahara Marathon. The event, taking place from February 14 to 22, will see athletes traverse the Sahara Desert in Morocco's Zagora province. Starting from (...)
Moroccan kickboxer Badr Hari was taken into custody on Sunday, February 2, following allegations of assaulting the mother of his five children. According to Dutch media reports, the incident occurred as Hari was returning his children to his (...)
Mohamed Bouzia, a journalist and documentary filmmaker, transitioned from a humble upbringing in Morocco's Rif region to a career in media, education, and storytelling in the Netherlands. His work, including the acclaimed documentary Anaak, explores (...)
Morocco has set a new record by importing 35,000 tons of shelled almonds from the United States in the first 11 months of 2024, according to data from Eastfruit. This import volume, valued at $174.5 million, marks an 18% increase compared to the (...)
Moroccan exports of Nadorcott mandarins and tomatoes are experiencing robust demand in the UK market, with multiple weekly shipments being delivered. The Moroccan mandarin season, which began a month ago, benefits from favorable weather conditions (...)
For over seven years, suspicions of fraud have lingered regarding aid intended for combating youth radicalization in Rotterdam. In the Netherlands, the public prosecutor's office has identified three key suspects accused of redirecting the subsidies (...)
Fewer Moroccans were deported from the Netherlands in the latter half of 2024 compared to the first six months, according to recent data from the Dutch Repatriation and Departure Service (DTenV). The figures reveal that Dutch authorities deported 50 (...)
Akhnif, a traditional Amazigh cape made by women of the Ait Ouaouzguit in Morocco's Atlas Mountains, combines practical protection against harsh weather and symbolic protection against evil.
Ancient garments woven by Moroccan women speak volumes (...)
In 2021, a groundbreaking study published in the Cretaceous Research journal unveiled the discovery of a new mosasaur species in Morocco. This marine lizard, described as having «shark teeth», was said to have roamed the seas during the Cretaceous (...)
In a poignant conclusion to a days-long search, Ahmed, a Moroccan man from Amersfoort, Utrecht, was laid to rest in his hometown of Nador earlier in January. Ahmed had gone missing in the Netherlands on December 23, sparking an extensive search (...)
Spain's fresh fruit and vegetable imports from non-EU countries reached a significant milestone from January to October 2024, totaling €2,696 million. This figure accounted for 66% of the nation's total imports in this sector, with the remaining (...)
In 2024, the National Police in Melilla successfully apprehended ten individuals sought by judicial authorities across several countries, including the Netherlands, France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, and Morocco. Most of these arrests occurred (...)