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Norway enters golden age of film-making

After decades of being overshadowed by its Nordic neighbors, Norway is emerging as a new force in international cinema. Once in the shadow of Sweden and Denmark, whose filmmakers such as Lars von Trier, Thomas Vinterberg, and Ruben Östlund dominated the global stage, Norway is now enjoying what......

La Fête du cinéma 2025 attracts nearly 60,000 spectators across Morocco

CASABLANCA, September 16, 2025 – The magic of the big screen has once again captivated audiences! La Fête du cinéma, held over four days from September 11 to 14, recorded nearly 60,000 admissions across partner cinemas in Morocco. Around 28% of the screenings featured Moroccan......

Picasso painting unseen for 80 years revealed in Paris

A Paris auction house has unveiled a painting by Pablo Picasso that had remained hidden from public view for eight decades. The work, titled Bust of a Woman in a Flowery Hat (Dora Maar), was completed during the German occupation of Paris in 1944 and has since been kept in a private collection. The......

Morocco opens submissions for 23rd National Press Grand Prix competition

Morocco’s Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication has officially launched the 23rd edition of the National Press Grand Prix (GPNP), coinciding with National Information Day. This prestigious event celebrates excellence in journalism across Morocco, recognizing outstanding contributions in......

Tangier, a city of dreams that bridges past and present

The Daily Telegraph has highlighted the timeless charm of Tangier, portraying the Moroccan port city as a place that has modernized without losing its soul. Once home to around 400,000 residents in the 1970s, Tangier now counts more than 1.3 million inhabitants, yet its historic medina continues to preserve......

Belgium prime minister supports Israeli conductor amid Festival controversy

Belgium’s Prime Minister, Bart De Wever, attended a concert in Essen, Germany, led by Israeli conductor Lahav Shani, who had been excluded from a Belgian festival. The Munich Philharmonic was removed from the Ghent Festival after concerns arose over Shani’s association with Israel, sparking......

Coca-Cola Food Festival brings music, gastronomy and culture to Morocco

Casablanca, Morocco – September 8, 2025: Coca-Cola brought its Real Magic philosophy to life through the Coca-Cola Food Festival, a traveling celebration that lit up five major cities across the Kingdom. Blending music, gastronomy, and cultural experiences, the festival offered unforgettable moments......

Silver Lion in Venice for the voice of Hind Rajab, a film on Gaza’s tragedy

The Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania received the Silver Lion at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival for her powerful film The Voice of Hind Rajab, which tells the tragic story of a young Palestinian girl killed in Gaza in early 2024. The film, deeply emotional and politically charged,......

Belgica Biladi: Exploring the shared history of Morocco and Belgium at Saïdia Mediterrania

Saïdia Mediterrania, a premier Mediterranean destination in Morocco, is hosting the traveling exhibition "Belgica Biladi: A Moroccan-Belgian Story" from September 1 to 15, 2025. Held at the Medina Mall's main entrance, the exhibition highlights the intertwined histories of Morocco......

Ayouch and Touzani use Venice red carpet to call for Gaza

At the Venice International Film Festival, Moroccan filmmakers Nabil Ayouch and Maryam Touzani used the global spotlight to send a powerful message: “Stop the genocide in Gaza.” A symbolic gesture on the red carpet During their walk at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, Touzani carried a handbag......

Morocco honored as guest of honor at Venice Production Bridge 2025

For the first time, Morocco has been named Guest of Honor at the prestigious Venice Production Bridge, part of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, running from August 27 to September 6 in Venice, Italy. This milestone underscores Morocco's growing prominence in global cinema and its expanding......

Taylor Swift et Travis Kelce annoncent leur mariage, un couple de légendes

La superstar mondiale de la pop Taylor Swift et le joueur vedette de football américain Travis Kelce se marieront prochainement, ont annoncé les deux icônes sur leurs réseaux sociaux ce mardi. Une annonce romantique et très attendue "Votre professeure d'anglais......

Moroccan broadcasting icon Ali Hassan passes away at 84

The Moroccan media and cultural landscape mourns the loss of Ali Hassan, a celebrated journalist and television presenter, who passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the age of 84, according to sources close to his family. A pioneer of Moroccan broadcasting Born as Mohamed El Wali in the village......