Economy
Ryanair has announced the opening of its fifth base in Morocco, located in Rabat, starting April 2026. The new base will operate two aircraft and represents an investment of $200 million, offering 20 routes in summer 2026, including seven new connections to major European destinations such as Milan Bergamo,......
Morocco has strengthened its foothold in the German citrus market, posting record shipments of mandarins and clementines during the 2024/2025 export season. Trade data indicate that the country is moving beyond its traditional destinations and consolidating its position in Europe’s largest economy,......
Italia Marittima, a subsidiary of Evergreen, has launched a new commercial shipping route connecting Morocco and Spain, enhancing trade links between the two countries. The route will now operate on a four-week rotation instead of the previous three-week cycle, with weekly departures maintained. The......
The Morocco-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CCMI) was officially inaugurated in Rome on Wednesday, marking a milestone in bilateral economic cooperation between the two nations. This new institution aims to foster investment opportunities, promote trade exchanges, and serve as a strategic link between Moroccan......
The Moroccan Chamber of Commerce in Italy (CCMI) is set to officially launch on November 19 with a ceremony at the Senate of the Republic in Rome, marking a key milestone in strengthening economic relations between Morocco and Italy. Launch event to foster bilateral cooperation The inauguration will......
Spanish authorities have suspended the export of live cattle to Morocco after confirming several outbreaks of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in northeastern Spain. The temporary measure, reported by El Faro de Ceuta, is intended to contain the spread of the virus and safeguard both animal health and the agricultural......
Moroccan jewelers are preparing to launch a gold import company under the leadership of the Moroccan Federation of Jewelers. This initiative seeks to combat the dominance of the informal market and establish a more regulated and stable gold industry in Morocco. Tackling informality in the gold sector The......
France is grappling with an escalating sovereign debt crisis that threatens to destabilize the eurozone's second-largest economy as political turmoil compounds the government’s challenges. Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a critical confidence vote on Monday that could lead to his......
Ryanair, the budget airline, has dealt a significant blow to Spanish residents and tourists by announcing the cancellation of 36 flight routes connecting Spain with domestic and international destinations by this winter. This decision follows a reduction of 13 routes earlier in 2025, which had already......
Spain's national rail operator Renfe has announced the discontinuation of its low-cost Avlo services on the Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona high-speed line, effective September 8. These will be replaced by its premium Ave trains, while maintaining the same frequencies, schedules, and competitive pricing. Renfe......
Low-cost airline Ryanair is set to announce significant reductions in flights to and from regional airports in Spain this winter, confirming plans to cut an additional one million passenger seats. The move comes amid ongoing tensions with Aena, the Spanish airport network, over fee increases. Sharp......
France’s national postal service, La Poste, has suspended business parcel deliveries to the United States, joining several European operators in response to upcoming import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The decision, effective Monday, excludes personal gifts valued under $100, which......
Italy’s government has approved a groundbreaking €13.5 billion ($15.6 billion) project to construct the world’s longest suspension bridge, connecting the island of Sicily to the mainland across the Strait of Messina. The ambitious state-funded project, which has been debated for decades,......
