
Finnish Perspective on Tangier, Morocco
A Finnish newspaper explores the reality of Tangier, Morocco, a city primarily known to Finns through the board game 'African Star'.
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A Finnish newspaper explores the reality of Tangier, Morocco, a city primarily known to Finns through the board game 'African Star'.

Italy has reportedly refused permission for US military aircraft to use the Sigonella air base in Sicily for operations in the Middle East, specifically those related to the conflict with Iran. This decision has led to reported tensions between Italy and the US, with President Trump criticizing allies.

Moroccan police, in coordination with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance, arrested three individuals on suspicion of drug trafficking and seized nearly 7,000 psychotropic pills in Tangier.

Casablanca – The RamadanIA hackathon program concluded Friday evening in Tangier in the presence of Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, marking the…

Casablanca – Late last Thursday, Glovo suspended operations at all seven of its dark stores located in Tangier, Mohammedia, Casablanca, Dar Bouazza, and Marrakech. The move followed an administrative closure order targeting the Dar Bouazza site, issued by local authorities in Nouaceur province, according to Tel Quel. Shortly after that decision, activity across the company’s […] The post Glovo Suspends 7 Dark Store Operations Across Morocco appeared first on Morocco World News.

The 2027 total solar eclipse will offer a minutes-long spectacle, with prime viewing locations identified in Egypt, Spain, and Morocco.

Banque Populaire has opened a new support center for very small businesses in Tangier, Morocco, marking a further step in its strategy to expand its network.
An Indonesian United Nations peacekeeping mission (UNIFIL) soldier was killed and another seriously injured in southern Lebanon when a projectile exploded at one of its positions. The origin of the projectile remains unknown, and an investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances.
Severe weather conditions in the Strait of Gibraltar led to the complete suspension of ferry services between Tarifa, Spain, and Tangier, Morocco, for an entire day.

The French fast-food brand BiG M has opened its first restaurant in Tangier, marking its entry into the Moroccan market and the start of a broader African expansion strategy.

Agadir – Judicial authorities in Tangier have opened an investigation into suspected fraudulent Spanish visa applications after receiving an alert from the Spanish Consulate General in the city. The move follows concerns about forged documents and inaccurate information submitted as part of several visa requests. Preliminary findings show that the consulate detected irregularities during its […] The post Tangier Authorities Suspected Fraud in Spanish Visa Applications appeared first on Morocc...

Air Europa is expanding its services by launching a new direct flight route from Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tangier, Morocco, with flights set to begin on June 16.

Police in Tangier, Morocco, arrested a Swedish national wanted by international authorities for alleged involvement in cross-border drug trafficking and attempted extortion.
Writer Umberto Pasti reflects on his latest novel, 'Arabesco', expressing concern over the loss of authenticity and identity in Tangier, where he has resided for 40 years.

Morocco has been selected to host the 58th Session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Conference of Ministers, along with the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, in Tangier in 2026.

Authorities in Tangier, Morocco, arrested a 38-year-old man from a sub-Saharan African country who was wanted under an Interpol Red Notice issued by Belgian judicial authorities for scam activities.

Rabat – Low-cost carrier Ryanair will expand its connections with Morocco during this year’s summer season, adding a new route between Valencia and Rabat and increasing flights to Tangier.

In this episode of arts24, Eve Jackson speaks to Moroccan filmmaker Maryam Touzani, whose intimate and quietly powerful cinema continues to explore love, identity and the tensions within Moroccan society. After "Adam" and "The Blue Caftan", she returns with her most personal film yet, "Calle Málaga" – a story of memory, mixed identity and belonging set in Tangier's historic Spanish community. At a time when debates around migration and identity feel increasingly polarised, Touzani brings the conversation back to something deeply human. The film is also a tender and rare meditation on ageing and desire – celebrating vitality, intimacy and dignity later in life in ways cinema seldom dares to portray.