Sweden’s centre-right government has decided to abandon its proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 13, following insufficient political support in parliament, according to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer. Instead of the original plan, the government will now introduce revised legislation setting the minimum......
Sports streaming platform DAZN has announced a new multi-year partnership with DirecTV Latin America that will expand its football and sports content ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Under the agreement, DirecTV’s DSPORTS channels will be integrated into DAZN’s platform across five Latin American countries: Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,......
Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has submitted a regulatory filing to add a new extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) to its growing automotive portfolio, marking another step in its rapid expansion into the global electric vehicle market. According to a notice from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the proposed......
A memorandum of understanding was signed in Rabat between Morocco’s Interministerial Delegation for Human Rights and the UAE Permanent Committee on Human Rights, marking a new phase in institutional cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was concluded during an official visit by an Emirati delegation on 10 and 11 June,......
Morocco is increasingly positioning itself as a key player in the evolving global geo-economic landscape, benefiting from long-term strategic choices made under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, according to Morocco’s ambassador to Brazil, Nabil Adghoghi. In a context marked by geopolitical tensions and the restructuring of global......
The hospitality innovation summit Morocco gathered more than 500 senior decision makers in Rabat on 10 and 11 June. The event focused on the rapid expansion of the country’s hotel sector as Morocco prepares for major international tourism demand linked to 2030. The summit took place at a key moment for Morocco’s tourism strategy.......
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for the European Union to speak with a single voice in any negotiations with Russia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, stressing that smaller groups of countries should not act as substitutes for the entire bloc. Addressing lawmakers in Rome, Meloni emphasized that Europe needs a unified and......
Moroccan security services have intercepted nearly 1.9 tons of cannabis resin, locally known as “chira,” in two separate anti-drug operations carried out in the northern cities of Nador and Souk El Arbaa du Gharb, authorities announced. According to the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), the coordinated operations......
Rabat has positioned itself at the center of a renewed push to strengthen Morocco’s appeal to global investors in real estate and tourism. The GBB Investment Summit Morocco brought together developers, hotel operators, financial institutions and strategic partners to explore new opportunities across the country’s fast-evolving......
Onitsuka Tiger, the iconic Japanese sneaker brand owned by Asics, is preparing for a global expansion as it seeks to strengthen its position in the international fashion and lifestyle market. Known for its distinctive yellow-and-black designs and strong cultural associations, the brand has gained global recognition, partly thanks to its appearance......
Turkey’s chemical exports recorded a sharp shift in May 2026, with Morocco rising to fourth place among the sector’s main destinations. The North African country moved ahead in the ranking behind Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, marking a significant change in trade flows. Export volumes to Morocco increased by more than 200......
The Fès-Meknès Regional Council has approved a major sports infrastructure project involving the construction of the Grand Stadium of Meknes, with a total estimated cost of nearly 600 million Moroccan dirhams, as part of a broader package of regional development agreements. The decision was taken during an extraordinary session......
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced that his government will introduce a series of new reform proposals in the coming months as part of efforts to address long-standing structural challenges in the country’s economy and public administration. Speaking in the Bundestag in Berlin, Merz emphasized the urgency of implementing......
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