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Police officers from the Tangier Police Prefecture, in coordination with Morocco’s General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), arrested a woman on Saturday afternoon on suspicion of possessing and trafficking narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The suspect was apprehended in one of Tangier’s neighborhoods while allegedly caught in the act of drug trafficking. A search conducted during the operation resulted in the seizure of 7,600 prescription narcotic pills of various types, along with a sum of money suspected to be the proceeds of the alleged criminal activity. The suspect was placed in police custody pending a judicial investigation supervised by the…

Russia has imported a maritime shipment of approximately 30,000 metric tons of AI-92 gasoline loaded at the Port of Tangier as part of efforts to address a growing fuel shortage following the disruption of several oil refineries caused by repeated Ukrainian drone attacks. According to Reuters, citing two energy sector sources, a Panama-flagged tanker departed the Port of Tangier in mid-July for the Russian port of Murmansk, where the fuel cargo has begun to be unloaded. The shipment was supplied by the Russian energy company Lukoil. Data from the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange indicate that AI-92 gasoline is now…

The decision by Morocco’s State Secretariat in charge of Handicrafts and the Social and Solidarity Economy to prohibit the use of tar in treating pottery intended for food use has triggered widespread debate between public health authorities and traditional pottery professionals. The Moroccan Poison Control and Pharmacovigilance Center stated that the measure is based on laboratory analyses indicating that certain tar-treated pottery may release chemical compounds and metallic elements into food. According to the center, the precautionary principle supports the decision as a preventive measure to safeguard consumer health. Meanwhile, pottery artisans argue that the issue lies in improper practices…

On the occasion of the 27th anniversary of Throne Day, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces, promoted Abdelmajid El Malkouni, Regional Commander of the Royal Gendarmerie in Tangier, to the rank of General as part of the military promotions announced for the national celebration. The promotion recognizes a distinguished career within the Royal Gendarmerie, during which El Malkouni held a number of command positions. After graduating from the Royal Military Academy, he commanded the Royal Gendarmerie companies in Zagora and Taounate, served as Deputy Regional Commander in Fez,…

Spain’s EFE news agency reported that the number of people who lost their lives during irregular migration attempts toward the city of Ceuta has risen to 67, citing sources from the Spanish Government Delegation in the enclave, following the mass crossing attempts recorded over the past two days. According to the same sources, Spanish Civil Guard units are continuing search and recovery operations near the Tarajal border breakwater in an effort to locate additional victims or people who remain missing after thousands of migrants attempted to reach Ceuta by sea since last Thursday. In response to the growing number of…

Finland has joined the European debate surrounding the recent migration wave toward the city of Ceuta, announcing its support for Italy’s proposal to exclude Spain from the Schengen Area. The Finnish Interior Minister stated that protecting the external borders is a fundamental requirement for maintaining membership in the Schengen Area, arguing that the events witnessed in Ceuta reflect shortcomings in Spain’s border management. Helsinki also called on other European Union member states to support the Italian initiative, as discussions continue across Europe over migration policies and measures aimed at strengthening the security of the bloc’s external borders.

A widespread heatwave is expected to continue affecting large parts of Morocco over the coming days, with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 47°C in several provinces before gradually easing across the northern regions starting on Monday, according to the latest forecasts issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology. In an updated orange-level weather alert, the meteorological authority said that the southern, southeastern and several central provinces will remain under the influence of a hot air mass. Maximum temperatures are expected to range between 45°C and 47°C in some areas and between 42°C and 45°C in others, while coastal…

Several senior Palestinian officials have praised the positions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, in support of the Palestinian cause and the city of Jerusalem, on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of his accession to the Throne. They also commended the work of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency for implementing humanitarian and development projects that benefit the people of Jerusalem. The Palestinian officials emphasized that, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Morocco continues to provide political, diplomatic, and humanitarian support to the Palestinian people while contributing to the protection of Jerusalem’s holy sites…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has described his participation in Morocco’s Throne Day celebrations as a great honor, expressing his pride in joining His Majesty King Mohammed VI and the Moroccan people during this important national occasion. Infantino said that every visit to Morocco makes him feel as though he is returning home, highlighting the special place the Kingdom holds in his heart and praising the warm hospitality he consistently receives. He also emphasized the remarkable passion Moroccans have for football, describing it as one of the country’s greatest strengths. The FIFA president noted that Morocco is making significant progress in…

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated during his visit to the autonomous city of Ceuta that his government would deploy “all the State’s resources and capabilities” to guarantee security and preserve stability, while expressing solidarity with the city’s residents amid the mounting pressure caused by the arrival of large numbers of migrants. According to the Spanish newspaper Europa Sur, Sánchez attributed the recent migration wave to what he described as a “misinterpretation” promoted by human trafficking networks regarding a ruling issued by Spain’s Supreme Court. The ruling prohibits the immediate return of migrants who reach Ceuta by swimming in areas…