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"We have a voice": Beirut sit-in demands full voting rights for Lebanese abroad

Dozens of protesters gathered Thursday morning in front of Beirut’s municipality building, just an hour before the parliamentary session began. Their message was clear: Lebanese expatriates must have full voting rights, allowing them to vote for all 128 members of Parliament—just like citizens......

Spain’s coastal housing crisis: Over 86,000 homes built on illegal land

A recent study by Newtral has revealed that 86,426 coastal homes in Spain are built within the Maritime-Terrestrial Public Domain (DPMT), land protected under Spain’s 1988 coastal law. These properties, while inhabited, are technically illegal and face strict restrictions, including potential demolition. The......

Exploring legal alternatives to Spain's Beckham Law tax regime

Spain’s Beckham Law, offering a flat 24 percent tax rate for eligible foreigners, has long attracted international professionals and investors. However, recent scrutiny and legal challenges have led many to explore other legitimate tax-saving options. Here’s a look at some of the alternatives......

Australian women allowed to sue Qatar Airways over forced gynecological exams in Doha

A major legal step has been taken in Australia, where several women who were subjected to forced gynecological examinations at Doha airport in 2020 will now be allowed to sue Qatar Airways. On Thursday, the Australian Federal Court of Appeal overturned a previous ruling, opening the door to legal proceedings......

Casablanca court rejects BeIN’s 100 million MAD lawsuit against Inwi

The Commercial Court of Casablanca has delivered a landmark ruling in the long-standing legal dispute between Qatar-based BeIN Media Group and Moroccan telecom provider Inwi. The court dismissed BeIN’s claim seeking 100 million Moroccan dirhams in damages, marking a major victory for the internet......

Moroccan lawmakers approve bill to reorganize the National press council

Morocco's House of Representatives has taken a significant step in reforming the country’s media regulation framework by adopting a draft bill to reorganize the National Press Council (CNP). The bill was approved by the Parliamentary Committee on Education, Culture, and Communication, with......

Press reform bill under scrutiny: Minister Bensaïd acknowledges need for amendments

During a parliamentary session held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Morocco’s Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaïd, addressed members of the Education, Culture and Communication Commission to discuss the proposed bill aimed at reorganizing the National Press Council. In......

Federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order, triggering nationwide legal battle

A federal judge in New Hampshire has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship in the United States. The ruling, issued Thursday by Judge Joseph Laplante, halts the policy nationwide, citing the “irreparable harm” it would......

Morocco advances law to protect stray animals and address public safety concerns

Morocco has intensified its efforts to address the issue of stray animals, particularly dogs, with the government approving a draft law aimed at protecting the animals while safeguarding public health and safety. The announcement follows increasing concerns over the risks posed by strays in public spaces. During......