Valencia mayor under fire for prioritizing digital nomads amid housing crisis
Valencia’s mayor, María José Catalá, is facing criticism for allocating €112,000 of public funds to attract digital nomads despite evidence linking their presence to rising housing costs. Critics argue that this policy exacerbates the housing crisis already affecting locals. Ferran Puchades, a city councillor......
Massive protests in Belgrade challenge Serbia’s populist government
Around 140,000 protestors filled Belgrade’s largest square and surrounding streets on Saturday, marking the biggest demonstration in Serbia since November. The protestors voiced their discontent with the populist government led by the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), accusing it of corruption and mismanagement since coming to power in......
Saudi delegation explores investment prospects in Morocco amid booming trade ties
A high-level delegation from the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce (FSC), led by its president Hassan Al-Huwaizi, began an official visit to Morocco on Sunday. Comprising over 30 Saudi investors and representatives from government agencies, the visit aims to enhance economic cooperation and identify new investment opportunities between......
Morocco ranks 6th in Africa for public services, highlights AfDB report
Morocco has cemented its position as one of Africa's leaders in public service delivery, ranking 6th in the continent according to the African Development Bank's (AfDB) 2024 Public Service Delivery Index (PSDI). The report underscores Morocco's achievements in socioeconomic inclusion, industrial development, and near-universal......
African Development Bank grants €300 million to boost Morocco’s economy and create jobs
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved over €300 million in funding to support Morocco’s economic development and job creation initiatives. The decision, announced by the AfDB’s Board of Directors, aims to strengthen the North African country’s resilience, competitiveness, and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Strategic......
Morocco debuts Nissan Magnite as Africa’s first left-hand drive market
Morocco has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first left-hand drive market in Africa—and among the first globally—to welcome the compact Nissan Magnite SUV. Initially launched in 2020, the Magnite represents a key step for the automobile giant as it strengthens its presence in North Africa. A versatile lineup for......
Morocco’s economy records robust growth in early 2025
Morocco’s economy demonstrated strong momentum in the first quarter of 2025, with GDP expanding by 4.8%, significantly outpacing the 3% growth recorded during the same period in 2024. According to the High Commission for Planning (HCP), this growth was driven by a rebound in agriculture, robust performance in non-agricultural sectors,......
Royal Air Maroc announces new direct routes to Zurich, N’Djamena, Sal Island, and Munich
Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Morocco’s national carrier, will introduce four new direct international routes from Casablanca starting September 2025. This move aligns with RAM’s strategy to expand its global network and reinforce connections between Morocco, Europe, and Africa. New destinations and schedules The first new route, to......
Morocco strengthens South-South cooperation to support vulnerable nations
Morocco has reaffirmed its dedication to assisting small island developing states, least developed countries (LDCs), and landlocked nations through its South-South cooperation model. The announcement was made by Abdellah Laghmed, Morocco’s Deputy Permanent Representative to UN organizations in Rome, during the 44th General Conference......
Ben Guerir ranks among the hottest cities on Earth as global heatwave intensifies
Morocco found itself in an unenviable spotlight: the city of Ben Guerir was listed among the top 10 hottest places in the world. According to data from Eldorado Weather, a global thermal monitoring platform, Ben Guerir recorded a scorching 46.4°C, placing it 10th internationally, ahead of several Middle Eastern cities that are typically......
Europe braces for sweltering heatwave as temperatures soar
Authorities across Southern Europe are implementing emergency measures to combat the season’s first major heatwave, which has sent temperatures skyrocketing across Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France. With climate scientists warning of the increasing frequency and intensity of such heat events, governments are urging citizens to protect......
Rising anti-Muslim violence in France: Another mosque targeted in Roussillon
A wave of anti-Muslim incidents is once again under scrutiny after an attack on the El Hidaya Mosque in Roussillon, southeastern France, on Saturday. The mosque was vandalized in the early hours of the morning, with masked perpetrators smashing windows, overturning furniture, and plastering hate-filled leaflets on its walls. Similar flyers......
Morocco and Turkiye strengthen transport ties with new agreements
Morocco and Turkiye have signed two significant cooperation agreements aimed at enhancing road safety and revitalizing maritime transport. The memoranda of understanding (MOUs), signed in Istanbul on Friday, reflect the countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral ties in the transport sector and addressing shared logistical challenges. Road......
Spain bolsters military presence in Ceuta and Melilla amid Morocco’s sovereignty push
Spain has significantly increased its military presence in the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, deploying additional troops under the framework of "Operation Presence – Surveillance and Deterrence." The move coincides with mounting calls in Morocco to reclaim the territories through legal and civic action, reigniting debates......
Morocco faces public health crisis as over 600 essential medicines run out
Morocco is grappling with a critical shortage of essential medicines, with over 600 drugs reportedly out of stock nationwide. The missing medications include life-saving treatments for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, neurological conditions, and cancer, leaving patients across the country struggling to access......