Economy

The Canary Islands’ active participation in Morocco's territorial development marks a significant shift in geopolitical dynamics, further isolating the Polisario Front. Once a recipient of Spain’s institutional backing, the separatist movement now faces a reality where former allies have......

Morocco has strengthened its position as a key supplier of fresh sweet corn to Germany, achieving significant export growth for the second consecutive year. According to EastFruit, Moroccan exporters shipped over 2,000 tons of fresh sweet corn to Germany in the first nine months of 2025, valued at $3.83......

The MEDays 2025 Summit in Tangier, Morocco, hosted a pivotal session on Wednesday highlighting the transformative role of global tourism in emerging markets. The panel, titled "Invest in Tourism & Hospitality: Catalyst for Economic Growth," brought together policymakers, industry leaders,......

Morocco’s Ministry of Tourism has announced a significant expansion of its Tourism Project Bank, which now includes over 900 initiatives spanning 60 provinces. Initially launched with 200 projects, the initiative aims to transform Morocco into a global tourism destination by fostering investment......

The Spanish government has officially tasked public engineering firm Ineco with designing the reconnaissance gallery for the long-awaited Morocco-Spain tunnel project, marking a significant milestone in the decades-old initiative. This ambitious undertaking envisions a railway connection under the Strait......

Spain’s imports of Moroccan fruits and vegetables have risen sharply during the first eight months of 2025, reshaping the Spanish market and heightening concerns among local producers. Recent data from the Spanish customs administration, analyzed by the Federation of Spanish Exporters and Importers......

The Spanish gaming group Circa, known for its online gaming platforms and physical slot-machine operations, has finalized an agreement to acquire 50% of the historic Casino de Marrakech, located within the prestigious La Mamounia Hotel. This major move fits into the company's broader expansion strategy,......

Spain faces a pressing demographic challenge as a new report reveals that the country will require 2.4 million additional workers over the next decade to maintain economic productivity and stabilize its pensions system. With a rapidly aging native population, experts emphasize that migrants will play......

Spain is preparing to restore a stricter refund policy for high-speed rail passengers, requiring the national operator Renfe to compensate travellers delayed by as little as fifteen minutes. The shift follows a vote in Congress to reinstate the earlier reimbursement model that had been replaced in 2024......

The Port of Cadiz has reestablished regular maritime connections with Morocco after an 11-year hiatus, a major step in revitalizing cross-strait trade and cooperation. This milestone marks a turning point in the port's strategic expansion plan, which aims to strengthen ties with both Morocco and......

Morocco has achieved an unprecedented milestone in its lemon exports to the United Kingdom, shipping 1,200 tons between November 2024 and August 2025. This record-breaking achievement, valued at MAD 9.6 million ($920,000), reflects a 40-fold increase compared to the previous season, according to EastFruit.......

Several construction companies involved in the renovation of FC Barcelona’s iconic Camp Nou stadium are facing fines totaling €1.87 million due to widespread labor law violations. The violations were uncovered following 218 investigations into working conditions since the project began in......

Morocco’s Tanger Med Port continues to strengthen its position as a leading global logistics hub, outpacing major Spanish ports such as Valencia and Barcelona. Spanish shipping magnate Vicente Boluda, president of Boluda Corporación Marítima, has acknowledged that Spain is losing......