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Paris, November 28, 2025 — The Louvre Museum will soon implement a significant price increase for visitors arriving from outside the European Union as well as from non-EU countries within the European Economic Area. The revised pricing, set to begin on January 14, reflects the museum’s intention to adjust to rising operating and......

During the panel “Industrial Transformation & Value Chains: Competing on the Global Stage” at the 17th Medays International Forum, held in Tangier from 26 to 29 November 2025 under the High Patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, Nassim Belkheyat, founder of Neo Motor, outlined a bold vision for Morocco’s automotive future.......

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has announced a significant reduction in the rate of counterfeit banknotes in circulation for 2024, marking a major achievement in Morocco’s ongoing efforts to combat counterfeiting. The rate dropped to 1.5 counterfeit notes per million banknotes, a considerable improvement compared to 5.3 per million in 2018. A......

Tunisia’s President Kais Saied summoned the European Union’s ambassador in Tunis, Giuseppe Perrone, on Wednesday to express what he described as a strong protest over “violations of diplomatic norms,” according to an official statement released early Thursday. The presidency did not specify which actions prompted the......

French President Emmanuel Macron has declared explicitly that Russia shows no willingness to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine at this time. Speaking after a high-level video conference with 30 coalition countries supporting Ukraine, Macron emphasized the need to maintain pressure on Moscow amid ongoing hostilities. Despite Russia’s......

Belgium is facing widespread disruption after the country’s main unions launched a three-day strike on Monday to protest the government’s newly announced austerity package worth €10 billion. The industrial action is affecting rail traffic, public services, and air travel across the country. Rail operator SNCB began reducing......

The 2025 G20 summit in Johannesburg marked the first time the gathering was held on African soil, with leaders from 18 of the world's major economies convening despite a US boycott. The United States, led by President Donald Trump, chose not to participate, citing unsubstantiated claims of racial persecution in South Africa, a move broadly......

World leaders gathered in Johannesburg for the first-ever G20 summit held on African soil, a historic milestone for the continent. However, the event was soon overshadowed by a diplomatic rift as the United States announced a boycott, marking an unprecedented absence from one of the world's leading economic forums. Former President Donald......

US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker urged European allies to take a stronger and more proactive approach against Russia, especially amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Speaking at the Berlin Security Conference, Whitaker emphasized the urgency for Europe to tap into frozen Russian central bank assets to finance Ukraine’s military......

European Union officials are preparing to confront U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over Washington's efforts to expand the list of EU products subject to elevated steel and aluminum tariffs. This expansion threatens to undermine a trade agreement reached just months ago designed to cap tariffs at 15% for most goods. Despite the......

Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are projected to reach a record 38.1 billion metric tons in 2025, marking a 1.1% increase from the previous year, according to a report by the Global Carbon Project. This alarming milestone coincides with the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, where world leaders face mounting evidence......

The European Commission has approved a proposal to begin negotiations on a new fishing agreement with Morocco, marking a significant step in their bilateral partnership. A move towards renewed cooperation European Commissioner for Fisheries Costas Kadis announced the decision on Tuesday before the Spanish Parliament, explaining that a "negotiating......

Morocco’s OCP Group, a global leader in phosphate production, has launched a new nitrogen-phosphate compound fertilizer called NP 5-42. This innovative product is part of OCP’s strategy to enhance agricultural precision while managing raw material costs, particularly in light of rising ammonia prices. A strategic addition to OCP’s......