Morocco

Spain

IMMIGRATION

Morocco puts pressure on Spain by letting thousands of migrants swim out

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/18/21

Moroccan police reportedly did not intervene as at least 2,700 people swam almost 2 kilometres across the border.

World

'NONUPLETS'

Woman from Mali gives birth to nine babies

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/6/21

There were 35 medical staff present for the birth by caesarian section.

World

PRO-INDEPENDENCE

Polisario Front quits decades-old Western Sahara ceasefire

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/15/20

In 1975, Morocco took over Western Sahara after Spain withdrew from the region. The Polisario Front, which is backed by Algeria , demands an independence vote.

World

TERRORISM

Tensions with France trigger worries in Maghreb countries

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/9/20

Fears are growing in Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco that France may repatriate migrants from the Maghreb under counter-terrorism efforts.

Finland

Residence permits granted to Moroccan students to study in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 8/21/20

The first of the young talents admitted - three women and two men - arrived in Finland two days ago. The others are expected to land next week.

Tourism

CORONAVIRUS

EU reimposes entry restrictions on travellers from Morocco

The Nomad Today 8/8/20

People coming from Morocco are only to be allowed to enter the EU if their reasons for travelling are deemed essential.

Finland

EduExcellence and Helsinki Business College recruiting students from North Africa and the Middle East

The Nomad Today 6/1/20

The first group of Moroccan students will start a professional qualification programme in Business in August 2020.

Finland

Haaga-Helia University to select North African young talents to study in Finland

The Nomad Today 5/27/20

On 1 June, the leading Finnish University of Applied Sciences will conduct online exams to select some twenty North African students interested in attending its programs.

Finland

Three Moroccan students gained a place to study at Haaga-Helia University

The Nomad Today 11/27/19

All three have been accepted to study Business Administration in Finland after passing the entrance exam held in Rabat. Managers of Akademia.fi confirmed they are working to organize…

Finland

Haaga-Helia University returns to Morocco in October to test applicants for a study place in Finland

The Nomad Today 9/27/19

Students who pass the examination and meet the other requirements are expected to arrive in Finland in January or February. 

World

Moroccans, Albanians, Indians and Turks, main beneficiaries of EU citizenship

The Nomad Today 7/23/19

Finland granted its citizenship to 12,219 applicants. Russians, Somalis and Iraqis were the most numerous groups.

Finland

Haaga-Helia examines 8 ​​Moroccan students in Rabat who want to study in Finland

The Nomad Today 5/31/19

The examination took place in Rabat on May, 30th 2019 and it was conducted by two representatives of the Finnish educational institution.