Spain’s Senate is calling on the government to report within three months on maritime boundaries with Morocco. A motion adopted on Thursday also calls for talks with Rabat to resume, with the Canary Islands government involved.
Two benchmarks used to track Moroccan fertilizer prices will be discontinued this Thursday, October 1. Platts, a division of S&P Global Energy, is ending publication of the assessments because trade flows have changed. They were calculated using the U.S. market in New Orleans.
Morocco retains its position as the leading country of origin for international students in France. According to the OECD, Moroccan students account for 12% of the total, ahead of Algeria and China, in a ranking based on 2024 data.
FranceThe Tarik Ben Ziyad took part in five days of training off Toulon with the French Navy. Rafale and Mirage 2000 aircraft were deployed for an air defense exercise as part of a program combining naval and air operations.
MoroccoClimate change could expand the areas suitable for Morocco’s black scorpion, particularly in the north and northwest. A study projects an expansion of its potential habitat under all three climate scenarios examined.
WorldTwo screenings in the Netherlands this Thursday, October 1, bring the family journey to Morocco back to the screen. In *Porte Bagage*, a packed trunk and luggage on the roof accompany a particular departure: that of an ageing father being taken back to his homeland by his children.
MoroccoMorocco’s military purchases from Israel also include strike capabilities. Drones, artillery and intelligence complement air defense, according to an analysis published by JNS on October 1.
WorldThe Netherlands had 70,600 residents born in Morocco aged 55 or older in 2024, up from 35,900 in 2012. As this generation ages, it is facing growing financial hardship, despite often having lived in the country for many years.
WorldAttijariwafa bank has signed an agreement to become the majority shareholder in Société Générale Ghana. The Moroccan group is set to acquire 55.22% of the capital, along with the bank’s operations, customers and employees.
MoroccoSending notifications and verification codes to Moroccan customers will cost more starting this Thursday. The new pricing published by Alibaba Cloud sets a 475% increase for these business messages.
MoroccoDiesel now costs more than 16 dirhams a litre at several stations in Morocco. The October 1 increase adds further to the bill: for 50 litres, the difference from prices in early July is approaching 175 dirhams.
MoroccoRidges stretching for several kilometers have been spotted off Cape Spartel in northern Morocco. Some are more than 20 meters high. Researchers are debating their origin.
FranceApplicants residing in Morocco can submit their applications through Études en France starting this Thursday, October 1. The application period closes on November 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Moroccan time. By then, applications must be submitted and fees paid.