The European Commission has raised concerns over new policies introduced by Meta Platforms regarding access to artificial intelligence services on its messaging platform WhatsApp. According to EU regulators, the introduction of fees for third-party AI assistants could violate competition rules and limit market access for smaller developers. The......
Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Italian energy giant Eni, called on the European Union Sunday to reconsider its plan to phase out Russian gas imports starting in early 2027. He warned the bloc lacks clear alternatives to replace the supplies it plans to cut. Speaking at a League party event, Descalzi questioned how Europe could substitute about 20......
Morocco’s telecom operator Maroc Telecom held talks with the European Commission on digital sovereignty during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, highlighting shared priorities on infrastructure security and data governance. The meeting brought together Maroc Telecom CEO Mohamed Benchaaboun and European Commission Executive Vice President......
The European Union and Morocco have launched a digital dialogue aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation in technology and innovation, marking a new phase in their long standing partnership. The initiative was announced during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech by Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni and Henna Virkkunen. The move coincides with the......
Leaders of the European Union have welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as an important step toward easing tensions in the region. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, highlighted that the agreement provides a much-needed opportunity to reduce escalation and stabilize......
Five European Union countries have called for the introduction of a windfall tax on energy companies, as rising fuel prices continue to put pressure on households and economies across the region. The proposal comes amid renewed energy market volatility linked to geopolitical tensions. Finance ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal,......
A new type of cosmetic procedure, dubbed “zombie filler,” has begun to attract attention in aesthetic‑medicine circles and on social media. The method involves injecting fat harvested from human cadavers into the face, breasts, buttocks, hips and other body parts to add volume and reshape contours. While the technique is still......
European Union authorities could temporarily relax rules requiring member states to keep budget deficits below 3% of GDP if the Middle East conflict persists, Italy’s EU Affairs Minister Tommaso Foti said on Wednesday. Foti explained that the EU Council might act in response to prolonged crises, particularly as European countries face......
Eighteen migrants drowned on Wednesday after their inflatable boat capsized off the coast of Bodrum, in southwestern Turkey, Turkish coast guards reported. A rescue operation saved 21 migrants, while the bodies of 18 others were recovered, according to a coast guard statement. The authorities said the group was spotted at sea around 06:00......
European Union energy ministers are scheduled to meet on Tuesday to discuss a coordinated response to disruptions in oil and gas markets caused by the ongoing conflict involving Iran, according to an internal EU briefing. Europe’s heavy dependence on energy imports has exposed it to rising prices since the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping......
The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, along with a de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has upended global energy markets, and the ripple effects are now reshaping how consumers around the world buy cars. With Brent crude surpassing 116 dollars a barrel this week, drivers from Seoul to Stockholm are shifting toward electric......
Europeans rush toward used electric vehicles as Iran war-driven gasoline price spikes bite. Online car sales platforms report sharp demand increases continent-wide. Consumers seek cheaper, immediate EV alternatives amid fuel cost surges. The conflict began February 28 with US and Israeli strikes on Iran. These disrupted the Strait of Hormuz,......
The European Union is facing mounting pressure to investigate allegations of foreign interference in Slovenia’s upcoming parliamentary elections. Concerns have emerged following claims that a private Israeli intelligence firm may have attempted to influence the country’s political landscape. Slovenian Prime Minister Robert......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
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Iran under the lens
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
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Walaw at the Heart of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World 2025
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