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Moroccan nationals exempt from Irish visa application fees

Moroccan nationals are among a group of foreign citizens exempt from paying Irish visa application fees, according to Ireland’s Immigration Service Delivery. The measure reduces the administrative cost of applying for an Irish visa, while leaving the visa requirement itself unchanged for Moroccan......

Morocco’s OCP Group expands capital footprint with $150 million hybrid bond tap

Moroccan phosphate and fertilizer behemoth OCP S.A. has demonstrated continued momentum in global capital markets, successfully securing $149.9 million through an over-the-counter tap issue. The financing move expands upon the 10.25-year tranche of the group's landmark perpetual subordinated hybrid......

Germany deports 390 Moroccan nationals during the first half of 2026

Germany deported 390 Moroccan nationals during the first six months of 2026, according to figures released by the German federal government in response to a parliamentary inquiry concerning deportations and voluntary departures. The figures indicate that 60 Moroccan nationals were transferred under......

Ireland charges alleged Kinahan cartel leader after extradition from Dubai

Irish authorities have charged and remanded Daniel Kinahan, the alleged leader of the powerful Kinahan cartel, following his extradition from Dubai, where he had been arrested five months earlier. Kinahan, who is accused of being a leading figure in a criminal network involved in drug trafficking across......

Ireland uses government aircraft to extradite suspected cartel leader Daniel Kinahan

Ireland has deployed a government aircraft to bring Daniel Kinahan back from Dubai, where he had been detained following an extradition request from Irish authorities. The 40-year-old is suspected by Irish authorities of being a leading figure in a powerful organized crime network and is expected to......

Ireland charges man over explosives found near Northern Ireland border

Irish authorities have charged a second man in connection with the discovery of an explosive device found inside a vehicle near the border with Northern Ireland, as police investigate what they described as suspected dissident republican activity. The man, who is in his forties, was charged with possession......

German parliament approves stricter asylum rules under EU reform framework

Germany’s federal parliament has approved a sweeping overhaul of national asylum procedures, aligning domestic legislation with broader European Union reforms aimed at tightening migration management across the bloc. The Bundestag voted in favor of the bill with a clear majority, marking a significant......

Independent Left-Wing candidate Catherine Connolly wins Irish Presidential election

Independent left-wing politician Catherine Connolly has been elected the 10th President of Ireland after securing a landslide victory in Saturday’s election. Official results showed Connolly winning 63% of first-preference votes, far ahead of her rival Heather Humphreys of......

The 2025 Dublin International Film Festival Pays Tribute to Moroccan Cinema

The 2025 Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) celebrated Moroccan cinema this year as part of its "Country in Focus" program, highlighting the richness and dynamism of the Moroccan film industry. A high-level Moroccan delegation, led by Mr. Abdelaziz El Bouzdaini, Secretary General of......