Economy
European natural gas prices climbed above 32 euros per megawatt-hour on January 13, 2026, marking their highest level since early November 2025. This spike stemmed from a harsh cold wave, rapidly depleting storage levels, and lingering geopolitical tensions rattling energy markets. The benchmark Dutch......
A Spanish government study has confirmed the technical feasibility of constructing a tunnel linking Morocco and Spain, marking a significant step forward for the ambitious €8.5 billion project. This cross-continental railway link, which would span approximately 65 kilometers, has been under discussion......
The debate over taxing the ultra-wealthy has reignited across Europe as discussions center on addressing national debts through wealth-based taxation. Economist Gabriel Zucman recently proposed a 2% minimum tax on fortunes exceeding €100 million, a measure aimed at replacing France’s former......
Morocco has become a founding member of the newly launched Future of Investment and Trade Partnership (FIT), a coalition of 14 nations aimed at strengthening the global trade influence of small and medium-sized economies. The initiative, formalized during a virtual ministerial meeting on September 16,......
Morocco has achieved a historic milestone in its agricultural sector, exporting 745,000 tons of tomatoes during the 2024/25 season, a record-breaking figure despite challenges posed by drought and labor shortages. This achievement solidifies Morocco’s position as the third-largest tomato exporter......
A new wave of innovation is transforming Europe’s defense technology landscape, driven by a generation of former soldiers who are leveraging their military expertise to create multibillion-dollar enterprises. This surge comes as European nations accelerate rearmament efforts following Russia's......
European logistics company Samskip has introduced the Moroccan Reefer Service (MRS), a new weekly maritime line connecting Agadir and Casablanca directly to Thamesport in the UK and Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The service offers a faster, more sustainable alternative for transporting fresh produce......
A new global study reveals that immigrant workers in Spain earn nearly a third less than Spanish nationals, highlighting structural inequalities within the labor market as the country braces for a major demographic shift. The research, led by the University of Oslo and published in Nature Journal,......
Morocco has ranked 51st out of 60 countries in the 2025 Global Work-Life Balance Index, reflecting significant challenges in aligning working conditions with quality of life. The report, published by Remote, a global platform for remote employment, underscores systemic issues in the country’s labor......
The U.S. dollar is poised to achieve its best annual performance in nearly a decade, supported by a combination of economic strength and growing demand. Throughout the year, the dollar has seen a significant appreciation of 7%, marking its most substantial rise since 2015. This surge has led to a decline......
The World Bank has unveiled an unprecedented commitment to aid the world's poorest countries, raising nearly $24 billion in new funds. This initiative will allow the bank to leverage these resources, unlocking a remarkable total of $100 billion in loans and grants. The goal is to address the pressing......
