Morocco leads Arab world with 33 Blue Flag sites, setting environmental benchmark
The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) has certified 33 Moroccan sites with the prestigious Blue Flag label for the 2025 summer season, according to a statement from the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection (FM6E), chaired by Princess Lalla Hasnaa. This recognition underscores Morocco's commitment to environmental......
US pressures nations to boycott UN conference on Palestine
The United States is exerting significant diplomatic pressure on foreign governments to avoid attending a United Nations conference on Palestine, co-sponsored by France and Saudi Arabia. A leaked US diplomatic cable, obtained by Reuters, reveals Washington's efforts to derail the event, which is scheduled to take place from June 17 to......
Madrid joins Formula 1 calendar as Spain set to host two grands prix in 2026
Spain will host two Formula One grands prix in 2026, with Madrid making its debut alongside the long-standing Barcelona race. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) confirmed the calendar on Tuesday, adding Madrid as a key addition to the European leg of the season. The Madrid Grand Prix is scheduled for 11-13......
Barcelona airport to undergo €3.2 billion expansion to boost global connectivity
Spain’s airport operator Aena has received approval from the Catalan government to move forward with a €3.2 billion expansion of Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The project, announced by Catalonia’s socialist president Salvador Illa, is set to transform the airport into a major intercontinental hub while balancing......
Netflix to invest over €1 billion in Spain to boost local productions
Netflix, the US-based streaming giant, has announced plans to invest €1.1 billion in Spain’s audiovisual sector between 2025 and 2029. The announcement underscores Spain’s growing importance as a creative hub for global film and television production in Europe. Speaking at Netflix's studios in Tres Cantos, near Madrid,......
Why Instagram Shopping Failed and How Brands Are Thriving Without It
Instagram Shopping, launched in 2017, was envisioned as a game-changer in social commerce. Meta, the parent company of Instagram, introduced features such as product tagging, in-app checkout, and storefronts to create a seamless shopping experience. By 2020, entire full-screen storefronts became available, allowing businesses to showcase their......
Egypt under pressure as Israel calls to block Gaza-bound protesters
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has called on Egypt to prevent international protesters from reaching the Gaza border, labeling the activists as "jihadists." The move comes amidst mounting global solidarity movements demanding humanitarian access to Gaza, where a devastating war has raged since October 2023. Katz warned Egyptian......
Spain's prime minister faces court inquiry over airline bailout linked to wife
A Spanish court has ordered an investigation into Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez over claims of a potential conflict of interest tied to his government's €475 million bailout of Air Europa during the COVID-19 pandemic. The inquiry will examine whether Sánchez should have recused himself from a 2020 Cabinet meeting that......
Spain's top high-interest savings accounts for 2025
Finding a high-yield savings account in Spain can be a challenge, especially when compared to the higher rates available in countries like the UK or the US. However, several options in 2025 offer competitive rates that can help maximize your savings. Below is a detailed look at the best savings accounts currently available in Spain. Raisin......
Morocco introduces dual-direction radar system to curb speeding
Morocco is set to implement a new automated radar system capable of detecting speeding in both traffic directions, marking a significant step forward in road safety enforcement. Enhanced radar technology The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) announced that the system will go into effect on June 16 as part of its ongoing efforts to improve......
Royal Air Maroc nears major Boeing deal with Airbus entry after 25 years
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is preparing to modernize and expand its fleet through a substantial deal with Boeing and a smaller order with Airbus, marking a transformative step for Morocco's national carrier. Boeing leads negotiations; Airbus returns after decades According to industry sources cited by Reuters, RAM is close to finalizing an......
Israel accused of targeting medics and journalists in Gaza as violence escalates
Two weeks after a video of a young girl walking through flames at the bombed Fahmi al-Jarjawi school in Gaza captured the world’s attention, the rescuer who saved her and the journalist who filmed the scene have been killed in an Israeli airstrike. The June 9 attack on paramedics and journalists has drawn widespread condemnation, with......
Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani feared aboard crashed Air India flight
Unconfirmed reports suggest that former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani may have been among the passengers onboard an Air India flight that crashed near Ahmedabad Airport on Thursday afternoon. The flight, AI171, was en route to London’s Gatwick Airport and reportedly carried over 240 passengers, including crew members. Although......
Brian Wilson, the troubled genius behind The Beach Boys' iconic sound, dies at 82
Brian Wilson, the creative force behind The Beach Boys and one of pop music's most influential figures, has died at the age of 82. Renowned for his groundbreaking compositions and technical innovation, Wilson’s work defined an era and reshaped the boundaries of popular music. A prodigious beginning Born on June 20, 1942, in Inglewood,......
Harvey Weinstein convicted of sexual assault in New York retrial
Harvey Weinstein, the once-powerful Hollywood producer, has been found guilty of sexual assault in a New York retrial, marking another legal defeat for the disgraced film mogul. The verdict comes after his 2020 conviction for sex crimes in New York was overturned last year. A jury of seven women and five men deliberated for five days during......