Economy
Morocco’s government will revise its upcoming national budget to prioritize spending on health and education, aiming to address deep-rooted social disparities and respond to growing public discontent. The announcement comes after weeks of nationwide protests led by young Moroccans demanding better......
As Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, the event brings more than just athletic anticipation. It presents a rare opportunity for the nation to accelerate its green transition while addressing large-scale infrastructure needs. Policymakers, investors, and......
Morocco has imposed a temporary suspension on poultry imports from Portugal following the outbreak of a highly pathogenic bird flu virus (H5N1) near Lisbon. The decision, announced by the National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA), includes the ban of live poultry, eggs, meat, processed products, and animal......
Morocco has made a remarkable comeback in its potato export industry during the 2024-2025 season, following five years of declining performance. Between July 2024 and May 2025, the country exported 42,900 tons of consumer potatoes valued at $14.9 million, representing a 5.7-fold increase compared to......
Portugal is considering an electrical interconnection with Morocco as part of its €400 million energy security plan, aiming to strengthen its power grid and prevent major blackouts like the one that affected the Iberian Peninsula in June. During a press conference on Monday, Portugal’s Minister......
Spain’s western Extremadura region continues its efforts to combat depopulation by offering grants of up to €10,000 to attract digital nomads and remote workers. While many Spanish regions grapple with overtourism and rising living costs, Extremadura stands out, actively seeking new residents......
Morocco’s co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal is expected to generate more than 100,000 jobs annually while boosting the nation’s economic growth by 1.7%, announced Economy and Finance Minister Nadia Fettah during the eighth Morocco Today Forum (MTF) in Rabat. Transformative......
Morocco's electricity grid has witnessed a significant surge in demand, peaking at around 7.0 gigawatts on June 20, attributed to persistent heatwaves that have increased reliance on air conditioning. This figure represents a nearly 5% rise compared to 2024, according to Energy Transition Minister......
There was a time when summer holidays in Morocco meant pure joy and heartfelt nostalgia — a return to one’s roots, shared tajines with family, and the vibrant alleys of sun-drenched medinas. But for many Moroccan expatriates, that tradition is shifting. Today, a growing number are shortening......
Morocco's National Airport Authority (ONDA) has initiated a strategic restructuring of its leadership to propel its ambitious "Airports 2030" plan, aimed at modernizing the nation’s airport infrastructure to meet international standards. Leadership restructuring to drive transformation ONDA......
A wholesaler in Dordogne, France, has been handed a one-year suspended sentence and a €50,000 fine for falsely labeling imported fruits as French products. The fruits, primarily sourced from Morocco, Portugal, and the Netherlands, included raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, chestnuts, and kiwis,......
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has expressed its intention to strengthen ties with Morocco, leveraging the country’s rapidly growing aviation industry. Speaking at the 55th Paris Air Show, Wouter Van Wersch, Airbus’s executive vice president for international affairs, highlighted Morocco’s......
The National Railway Office (ONCF) has rolled out its “Summer 2025” plan to handle the surge in passenger traffic during the peak travel season. Running from June 23 to September 14, the initiative aims to enhance travel experiences for domestic passengers, Moroccan expatriates, and tourists......
