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Romanian expatriates rally behind far-right candidate in Spain

Romania's far-right presidential candidate, George Simion, has garnered notable support from the Romanian community in Spain, particularly in Coslada, a suburb of Madrid. With over 20 percent of its 80,000 residents identifying as Romanian, this town exemplifies the backing Simion has received from......

Morocco’s returnees: A surge of opportunity and identity

Remittances from Moroccans residing abroad accounted for nearly a tenth of the country’s GDP At 5 a.m., Joulya Azmi zipped her suitcase shut for the last time in Bordeaux, France. The Franco-Moroccan nurse had spent nine years in France—slogging through night shifts, dodging microaggressions,......

Algeria’s covert crackdown in France deepens diplomatic rift

A series of covert operations allegedly orchestrated by Algeria on French soil has heightened diplomatic tensions between the two nations, with implications that stretch far beyond espionage. According to an explosive report by Le Journal du Dimanche (Lejdd), the Algerian regime under President......

Surge in Spanish remittances positions Morocco as a leading recipient

Remittances from Spain to Morocco have nearly doubled over the past decade, establishing Morocco as the second-largest recipient of funds transferred from the European nation. Recent data from the Bank of Spain, analyzed by The Objective, reveals that in 2023, remittances to Morocco reached €1.375......

Moroccan diaspora transfers surpass 9.45 billion dirhams in January

Funds transferred by Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) exceeded 9.45 billion dirhams (MMDH) by the end of January 2025, compared to 9.4 billion dirhams in January 2024, according to the Office des Changes. This represents a 0.5% increase (+44 million dirhams) compared to the same period in 2024, as highlighted......

Mobile consulate brings vital services to Moroccan community in Toledo

The Moroccan Consulate General in Madrid launched a mobile consulate on Saturday in Toledo, central Spain, to provide crucial consular services to the local Moroccan community. This initiative aligns with the Moroccan government’s policy of proximity, following the directives of King Mohammed......

Moroccan diaspora's economic impact soars with $11.7 billion in remittances

Remittances from Morocco's diaspora reached MAD 117.7 billion ($11.7 billion) in 2024, marking a 2.1% increase from the previous year's MAD 115.26 billion ($11.4 billion), according to data from the Moroccan Exchange Office. The significant financial inflow maintains Morocco's position as......

Morocco's Diaspora Remittances Surge to $10.7 Billion, Strengthening Economic Ties

Morocco's expatriate community continues to make substantial contributions to the national economy, with diaspora remittances reaching MAD 108.67 billion ($10.7 billion) by November 2024, according to recent data from Morocco's Office of Foreign Exchange. This represents a 2.8% increase compared......

Moroccans Rank as Top Social Security Contributors in Spain

The Moroccan diaspora plays a key economic role by sending hard currency in the form of remittances to their families. Moroccans living in Spain are the top foreign contributors to the country’s social security system, official figures reveal. As of November, 342,318 Moroccans were paying into......