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......
Vodafone UK has secured a contract to deliver communication services for the team conducting studies on the proposed Morocco-Spain underwater tunnel, a groundbreaking project aiming to connect Europe and Africa through the Strait of Gibraltar. Vodafone’s role in the project The Spanish government......
Brussels has allocated over €300 million to fund Morocco’s Nador West Med (NWM), a strategic deep-water port near the Strait of Gibraltar, triggering alarm among Spanish ports. Modeled after the successful Tanger Med, the €730 million project is set to begin operations by 2030, positioning......
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......
Moroccans spent nearly MAD 1 billion ($100 million) on rejected Schengen visa applications in 2024, sparking outrage over the financial and emotional toll of the process. Parliamentary debates have intensified, with lawmakers denouncing excessive fees, opaque procedures, and systemic barriers that disproportionately......
Morocco has solidified its position as a key player in the global automotive sector, with production figures reaching an impressive one million vehicles in 2025. This milestone places the country among the world’s top fifteen automotive manufacturers and establishes it as Africa’s leading......
Morocco continues to dominate as Spain’s primary natural gas importer, solidifying its position in June 2025, according to the latest data from the Corporación de Reservas Estratégicas de Productos Petrolíferos (Cores). Morocco leads natural gas imports from Spain In June,......
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......
More million-euro properties than low-cost rentals Spain’s housing market is marked by a glaring imbalance, with more luxury homes priced over €1 million than rental properties available for under €1,000. According to data from the property portal Idealista, there are currently 43,707......
Morocco has achieved a significant milestone in the global blueberry market, climbing from seventh to fourth place in export rankings within a single year, according to Agraria Pe. This rapid ascent reflects the country’s strategic efforts to position itself as a key player in the industry. In......
Morocco’s watermelon exports to France have seen a dramatic rise, increasing by 155% over the past decade, according to new data compiled by COMTRADE and shared by Hortoinfo. In 2015, Morocco exported 23.96 million kilograms of watermelons to France, a figure that soared to 61.13 million kilograms......
The challenges of being self-employed in Spain extend far beyond managing day-to-day business operations. For autónomos, retirement pensions represent another significant hurdle, as they receive markedly less than their salaried counterparts, despite contributing a similar percentage of their......
Immigration in Spain has become a polarizing topic in recent years, fueled by political rhetoric and sensationalized narratives. However, mounting evidence from economic studies debunks claims that immigrants take jobs from Spaniards or depress wages, challenging widespread misconceptions. The rise......
