Morocco
Spanish Bank Bankia Expands to Morocco, Opens Casablanca Office to Support Business Growth
To support the internationalization of Spanish companies, the Bankia group has just announced the establishment of a representation in Casablanca.
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Consumption
Morocco
Morocco's Highway Authority ADM Reports 5% Traffic Growth, Doubles Digital Customers
Autoroutes du Maroc (ADM) has recorded notable progress in terms of commercial performance, road infrastructure, sustainable mobility and renewable energy. And the prospects are good.
Morocco
ONSSA Cracks Down on Untested Mint Sales in Moroccan Markets
Mint that has not undergone the necessary analysis to prove that it is fit for consumption must no longer be marketed. This is the decision of the National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) which requires that the mint on the market meet the standards and be preserved from all chemicals.
Morocco
Morocco's Organic Farming Expands to 11,000 Hectares, Still Lags Behind Neighbors
Slim Kabbaj, President of the Organic Entrepreneurs Club (CEBio), highlighted organic agriculture at the opening of the first Regional Organic Fair in Rabat. On this occasion, he told the Map that organic agriculture now covers an area of 11,000 hectares.
Morocco
Morocco's Consumer Prices Rise 0.3% in October, Led by Food and Fuel Costs
The consumer price index rose by 0.3%. The announcement was made by the High Commission for Planning (HCP) in its information note for the month of October.
Morocco
EU Court Rules: Israeli Settlement Products Must Be Clearly Labeled
Food products originating from the territories occupied by the Israelis must now be labeled. This is the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Communities (CJCE).
Spain
Ceuta Border Reopens: Cross-Border Trade Resumes After Weeks-Long Closure
Closed a few weeks ago due to incidents, the Ceuta border has regained the normal course of its cross-border traffic since Monday, October 28, 2019, according to the authorities of the city.
Morocco
Morocco Allocates 26 Billion Dirhams to Boost Purchasing Power, Support Middle Class
The Government is allocating an envelope of nearly 26 billion dirhams to support the purchasing power of its citizens, particularly the middle class, according to the Minister of Economy, Finance and Public Administration Reform, Mohamed Benchaâboun.
France
French Town Bans Shisha Smoking in Public Spaces, Sparking Debate
No more shisha consumption in public spaces in Estrées-Saint-Denis in the Oise department. This is what Charles Pouplin, the Mayor of the municipality, has decided.
Morocco
Consumer Prices Drop in Northern Morocco Cities, HCP Report Shows
The Regional Directorate of the High Commission for Planning (HCP) of Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima has published a report showing that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell by 0.2% during the first eight months of the year in Tangier and Al Hoceima, while it remained stable in Tetouan.
Morocco
Hassan II Mosque Launches Energy Efficiency Project to Cut Costs and Emissions
The energy efficiency project is now at the heart of the priorities of the Hassan II Mosque Foundation in Casablanca.
Morocco
Morocco Faces Wheat Shortage, Imports 576,000 Tons as Cereal Production Drops
Moroccan cereal production will record a significant decline, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The National Cereals Office, while measuring the situation, has approved, through a tender closed on October 1, the import of 576,000 tons of soft wheat, at a reduced rate, from the European Union (EU).