Algeciras plans to modernize its quays and expand its terminals. Across the strait, Morocco is preparing additional capacity almost equal to a year’s container traffic at the Spanish port.
A passenger flying from Casablanca to New York could soon miss their flight because of a simple forgotten declaration. The new rule also applies to children and US citizens. The airline says a few clicks may be all it takes to complete the requirement.
The truck was travelling on a street where trucks were banned at that time. The driver had also exceeded the permitted driving hours. Three years after a pedestrian was killed in Genoa, the victim’s relatives have secured substantial compensation.
FranceA transfer between two accounts belonging to the same person can trigger bank checks. In a guide published Thursday, French authorities explain the possible consequences of an incomplete file, including account closure.
WorldAfter sending combat aircraft to Niamey in August, Algiers is now considering deploying troops to a former French base near the Libyan border. A US analysis puts the move in the context of competition with Morocco for influence in the Sahel.
MoroccoAfter peaking at more than 15,600 business failures in 2024, Allianz expects a gradual improvement through 2028. Tougher rules against late payments are beginning to have an effect, but Moroccan businesses continue to face structural difficulties .
SpainIn Andalusia, efforts to combat an insect that attacks peppers have already led to 922 inspections and 272 penalties. Production difficulties persist, while Spanish farmers are exploring cultivation opportunities in Morocco.
FranceThe court had ordered the prefecture to issue him a residence permit. Yet just a few weeks later, the father of two French children found himself without work authorization or a salary. He had to turn to the Council of State to enforce the ruling.
MoroccoA Russian research vessel has set out from Casablanca on a 45-day mission to assess Morocco’s fish stocks. The findings from the campaign, carried out with two researchers from the Kingdom, will help determine future fishing volumes.
FranceA complete application, a decision within three months and, if the authorities remain silent, an implied refusal: the decree published on Thursday changes the timeline for prefectures. It also introduces new protections for some foreign workers who lose their jobs.
SportA photo his mother posted on Instagram helped 18-year-old Safwan Meftah join Morocco’s field hockey team. The young player from Rotterdam now takes part in training camps with a team made up of Moroccans living in Europe.
WorldIn the Netherlands, Nabil Loubann transports luxury cars that can be worth four million euros. The Moroccan-born entrepreneur had a much tougher start. His journey has also taken him into the boxing ring and the classic car trade.
SpainOn October 26, a Spanish court ordered that a Yemeni asylum seeker be allowed to stay in Spain while his appeal is pending. But Yaseen had already been sent back to Morocco. Madrid says it received the ruling too late and now promises to facilitate his return.