Morocco's non-financial market services sector recorded mixed performance during the first quarter of 2026, while wholesale trade maintained relative stability, according to business leaders surveyed on sector activity. Half of the executives questioned reported a decline in activity, while 24% indicated growth. The downturn was mainly......
Spanish low-cost airline Volotea has decided to remove its fuel surcharge policy for new bookings starting June 10, following regulatory scrutiny over its pricing practices. The airline had introduced the temporary surcharge in March after rising fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including the Iran conflict, pushed......
Bulgaria has announced that it will stop supplying Ukraine with weapons drawn from its national military stockpiles, marking a notable shift in its support policy amid the ongoing war. The decision was confirmed by Bulgarian Prime Minister Roumen Radev, who stated that the country has already provided sufficient military assistance and can......
A new strategic partnership has been launched in Morocco aimed at strengthening sports tourism through the development of the Casablanca Marathon as a major international event. The Regional Tourism Council of Casablanca-Settat and the Association of the Grand Casablanca Runners have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation in promoting......
Pope Leo has placed a strong emphasis on prisoners’ rehabilitation during his visit to Spain, making his first-ever papal visit to a Spanish prison during an ongoing apostolic journey. During his stop at the Brians 1 penitentiary near Barcelona, the pontiff spoke directly to inmates, encouraging them to reflect on their past actions......
The French Minister of Sports has reportedly given the national football team, France national football team, symbolic “lucky stones” ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in a gesture meant to boost morale and bring good fortune. During a visit to the national training centre in Clairefontaine, the minister expressed her support......
A Swiss postal worker with 42 years of service has been dismissed after allegedly failing to follow delivery instructions, sparking a labor dispute that could now be taken to an employment tribunal. The employee, identified as Jean-Daniel, worked for the Swiss postal service for more than four decades before his contract was terminated at......
Gold declined sharply and moved below 4,200 dollars per ounce for the first time since late March. The metal traded at 4,190.62 dollars, marking a daily drop of 1.65 percent. The move extended a broader selloff that has erased the year to date gains in gold and challenged its role as a safe haven during geopolitical stress. Market pressure......
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Türkiye has stepped up preparations for the NATO summit scheduled to take place in Ankara on July 7–8. Speaking during a parliamentary meeting in the capital, Erdogan said the government aims to make the gathering “a reference point in NATO’s history.” A major......
STMicroelectronics shares rose after Bank of America Securities upgraded the Franco-Italian semiconductor group from neutral to buy and raised its price target to 86 euros. The new valuation marks a record level among recent analyst forecasts and reflects renewed confidence in the company’s earnings recovery trajectory. The upgrade also......
A new security flaw has emerged in Microsoft Defender shortly after the release of a major Patch Tuesday update cycle. The vulnerability allows attackers to gain SYSTEM-level privileges on fully updated Windows 10 and Windows 11 machines. The issue stems from a race condition inside Microsoft Defender, exposing systems even after recent security......
Global debt issuance linked to artificial intelligence is expected to surge sharply in 2026, surpassing half a trillion dollars as major technology companies increasingly rely on bond markets to finance massive infrastructure investments, according to projections from Morgan Stanley. The financial institution estimates that AI-related debt......
European aerospace group Airbus is increasingly considering Sweden’s Saab as a potential long-term partner, as uncertainty grows around the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), the flagship Franco-German-Spanish fighter jet programme. The FCAS project, designed to develop Europe’s next-generation combat aircraft, has faced growing......
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