A $239 million industrial project in Morocco aims to produce jet fuel from waste. The proposed plant near Nador could produce 200,000 tonnes a year. Its financing is under review.
In results published on 22 October, Nexans cited major Moroccan solar projects among the factors supporting its growth. The French cable maker reported strong growth in its power grid business, driven by several international markets.
Abderrahim Naji has received fresh recognition in Italy. His company, CS Stampi, is among the winners of a film competition held in Rome on 21 October. Behind the distinction is a rise that began with a simple job and an unexpected train journey.
FranceIn the Territoire de Belfort, a mother is challenging a demand to repay RSA benefits following a CAF review. At the heart of the case: her daughter’s stay in Morocco and €7,245 paid by her stepfather. The Besançon administrative court has ruled.
MoroccoMorocco has selected major investors and set aside land to develop green hydrogen. A German study of eight major projects finds that none has yet entered the construction phase. It details the next steps, from investment to water needs.
WorldThe Moroccan market is supporting Vossloh’s sales despite declines elsewhere. In results published on October 22, the German rail equipment maker reported growth in Morocco and Australia, helping stabilize global activity in its switch systems division.
SpainIn response to the planned Dakhla Atlantique port, the Canary Islands are considering cuts to the fees paid on ships and cargo. Their draft maritime strategy outlines measures to retain major shipping companies and protect transit activity.
SpainSpain imports more fruit and vegetables from France than from Morocco, but goods from Morocco are worth nearly eight times as much per kilo on average. The latest customs figures reveal a striking gap between the two suppliers.
WorldThe son of a former Dutch-Moroccan international footballer, Kamil Boussatta runs a property business active from the Netherlands to Dubai. In an October 1 podcast, he discusses his partnership with Lukas Kerrebijn and their ambitions for 2027.
SportAfter their bout in Antwerp, comments pitting Moroccans against Algerians have proliferated on social media. Nordine Mahieddine, who was beaten by Nidal Bchiri, rejects the controversy and reveals that he trains in Morocco with a Moroccan team.
MoroccoThe US Army has set out requirements for future counter-drone systems to be evaluated in Morocco: identifying aircraft emitting no radio signals from nearly 1.6 kilometers away, tracking targets at much greater distances and operating at isolated sites.
WorldSix months after the death of Nour, a 14-year-old of Moroccan origin killed in Blerick, Dutch prosecutors have cleared her father of suspicion. They believe her mother acted alone. A new hearing is scheduled for January.
WorldIn the Netherlands, a proposed reform could change how children help their retired parents. The government wants to exempt up to €1,200 a year in groceries, bills and gifts from affecting the AIO income supplement. The measure would also apply to Moroccan families.