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European Film Weeks mark their 31st edition in Morocco

The European Film Weeks will return to Morocco for their 31st edition from January 28 to February 11, 2026, reaffirming their status as a major cultural event in the country. Organized by the European Union in Morocco, the festival will take place in Casablanca, Marrakech and Rabat, showcasing a selection of contemporary European auteur cinema. This......

Hungarian film master Béla Tarr dies at 70

Renowned Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in European art cinema, has died at the age of 70 after a long illness, according to statements released by his family and professional peers. Celebrated for his distinctive visual language, Tarr was known for his extended long takes, stark......

Turkish FM Fidan calls on Europe to take responsibility for its own security

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has called on European countries to assume greater responsibility for their own security, warning that reliance on external powers is no longer sustainable in a rapidly changing global environment. Speaking at a diplomatic conference in Lisbon, Fidan stressed that Europe faces a historic moment......

Investors shift to value stocks amid AI-driven inflation fears

As global stock markets kick off 2026 buoyed by artificial intelligence fervor, a growing chorus of investors and strategists warns that surging AI-related spending could reignite inflation and derail the rally, prompting a pivot toward undervalued assets. Fund managers express rising alarm over the multi-trillion-dollar race among tech giants......

Former EU commissioner calls Trump-led US Europe's enemy

A former top European Union official has sharply criticized the United States under President Donald Trump, labeling it an enemy of Europe rather than an ally. Joaquin Almunia, who served as vice president of the European Commission and competition commissioner, made the bold statement during an interview on Spanish radio station Cadena Ser.......

London and Paris stock markets end 2025 in negative territory

The London and Paris stock exchanges closed the final trading session of 2025 slightly lower, amid reduced activity and shortened trading hours ahead of New Year’s Eve. London’s benchmark index ended the session almost unchanged, slipping by 0.09%, while the Paris market recorded a decline of 0.23%. Trading volumes remained low,......

Tanger Med emerges as a strategic port hub for Africa

Tanger Med Port has established itself as one of Africa’s most strategic maritime hubs, driven by its strong performance, advanced organization, and central role in global trade flows, according to observations highlighted by the Ivorian media. Located at the crossroads of Europe and Africa, the port complex covers more than 1,000 hectares......

Bulgaria prepares to join the eurozone amid economic hopes and public concerns

Bulgaria is set to adopt the euro overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, becoming the 21st country to join the eurozone, a major milestone that has sparked both optimism and anxiety across the country. At midnight, the Balkan nation of 6.4 million people will officially replace the lev, its national currency since the late 19th century, with......

Zelensky to consult European allies before meeting Trump

Kyiv/Washington, December 27, 2025 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he will hold consultations with European allies before his upcoming meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump, scheduled for Sunday in Florida. Speaking to journalists via a messaging application during his flight to the United States, Zelensky......

Russia blocks tons of Moroccan tomatoes over virus detection

Russian authorities have restricted the entry of several tons of tomatoes imported from Morocco and Türkiye after detecting plant viruses during routine phytosanitary inspections. According to Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, inspections carried out in late December identified the presence......

Tanger Med: attempt to traffic more than 8.1 tonnes of cannabis thwarted

Security operations carried out jointly by the National Police and Customs services at the port of Tanger Med successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 8.1 tonnes of cannabis on Thursday. According to an official statement from the General Directorate of National Security, the seized drugs were discovered aboard a truck involved......

Russia lacks the capacity to conquer Ukraine or Europe, says US intelligence chief

The United States intelligence community does not believe that Russia has the military capability to conquer either Ukraine or Europe, according to the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. In a public statement shared on the social media platform X, Gabbard dismissed claims suggesting that US intelligence aligns with European......

Morocco becomes Germany’s fourth largest supplier of mandarins

Morocco has strengthened its position in the European agri-food market by becoming the fourth largest supplier of mandarins to Germany, reflecting steady growth in citrus exports over recent years. The increase highlights the country’s expanding role in meeting European demand for fresh fruit. During the current export season, Moroccan......

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