Moroccan truck drivers are of interest to European companies facing a shortage of drivers. But recognition of their professional qualifications remains an obstacle. An assessment by the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlights the difficulties they face and the steps being taken to make it easier to recruit them.
Aircraft flying over Morocco have transmitted data showing occasional declines in GPS accuracy. The latest observations concern areas around Agadir and Tangier, among others. A specialist platform tracks these anomalies using navigation data broadcast by aircraft.
Spain has approved more than €3.16 billion in contracts to modernize its S-80 submarines and equip them with new missiles. The Spanish government approved two funding packages on November 10 as part of efforts to strengthen the capabilities of its navy.
SpainAfter failing to mention the conflict in the Sahara in the coalition government agreement signed at the end of October with the Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE), the Sumar party, led by Yolanda Diaz, wanted to make up for it by signing an informal agreement with the Polisario to defend the interests of the Sahrawi independence movement during the next legislature.
MoroccoInaugurated in March 2022, the Fnideq commercial zone, intended to revive commercial activity at the border with Ceuta, seems to be keeping its promises. At least that’s what the authorities say.
MoroccoMorocco has reported the presence in some greenhouses of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), a virus that destroys tomato plants. In total, ten outbreaks were confirmed during the 2022-2023 season.
MoroccoThe criminal chamber of the Marrakech Court of Appeal sentenced a notary and the commercial director of a major real estate company to six years in prison each for fraud, forgery and breach of trust.
MoroccoIn Morocco, the addiction of young people to alcohol is a concern for the government. The latter plans to significantly increase the tax on alcoholic beverages.
MoroccoAccording to the ranking of a specialized platform focused on the quality of road infrastructure, Morocco is among the 20 countries with the best roads in the world.
SportThe new coach of the Moroccan women’s football team, Jorge Vilda , is called upon to meet three important challenges: qualify the Atlas Lionesses for the Olympics, the next World Cup and the Africa Cup. Morocco has made all the means available to it to achieve these objectives.
MoroccoThe United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco, which have normalized their diplomatic relations with Israel under the "Abraham Accords," are among the countries that have acquired a considerable number of Israeli weapons.
MoroccoRevelations have been made about Iran’s support for the Polisario, protected by Algeria, which continues to claim the independence of the Sahara, but also about Tehran’s expansionist approach in North Africa.
MoroccoFaced with the proliferation of bed bugs in certain European countries such as France, Morocco is strengthening the surveillance system at its borders. A decision has been made in this regard.