Morocco has solidified its position as a leading supplier of watermelons to the European Union despite escalating concerns over its water scarcity. New data reveals the North African nation as the EU's second-largest watermelon exporter, trailing only Spain. According to agriculture-focused platform......
If you live in Spain, opening an overseas bank account can offer significant financial benefits, such as holding different currencies and accessing higher savings rates. While maintaining a Spanish bank account is essential for paying bills and taxes, many residents are exploring foreign accounts to......
Shell has officially canceled plans to build one of Europe’s largest biofuel facilities in Rotterdam, marking a significant retreat from renewable fuels. The decision reflects challenging market conditions and a broader strategic pivot toward fossil fuel investments. The British energy giant announced......
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......
Transavia has announced the introduction of a new air route connecting Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the Moroccan city of Oujda. The route will operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays, starting December 10, 2025. Seasonal operations and high demand The service will run until January 11, 2026,......
The United States and the European Union have reached a trade agreement aimed at avoiding severe tariffs on European goods. While the deal has been praised for preventing a transatlantic trade war, it has also drawn sharp criticism from some European leaders and industries. Key terms of the agreement The......
Rooted in the cultural values of Morocco and shaped by professional experiences abroad, a call for institutional reform and the prioritization of human dignity has emerged as the cornerstone of sustainable development. The philosophy of “the right person in the right place” is often heralded......
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,......
Morocco and France are advancing toward a landmark agreement to protect Moroccan banks operating within Europe from the stringent effects of the European Union’s Capital Requirements Directive VI (CRD VI). The directive, a key part of the EU’s efforts to tighten financial regulations, limits......
Tesla has officially entered the Moroccan market by creating a local subsidiary headquartered in Casablanca. The move positions Morocco as a key hub for Tesla’s operations in North Africa and a launchpad for its broader ambitions across the African continent. The subsidiary, established on May......
A recent study from the Carlos III Health Institute in Spain has revealed the detection of five cases of a rare enterovirus in children between 2019 and 2024. This enterovirus, also identified in other European countries, is linked to both respiratory and neurological diseases, prompting calls for heightened......
From Madrid to Barcelona, Spain’s vibrant economy is evident in bustling restaurants, packed hotels, and a thriving service sector. Recognized by The Economist as the world’s best-performing economy in 2024, Spain’s success is attributed in part to a distinctive migration policy that......
In a significant business migration trend, over 360 Spanish companies have relocated their production facilities to Morocco, according to a recent report by the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade and Investment (ICEX). This strategic move appears to be driven by companies seeking to navigate European......
