Morocco
Morocco to Raise Alcohol Taxes, Driving Up Prices in 2024
Alcohol will cost more next year in Morocco. This price increase follows the increase in the tax on alcoholic beverages provided for in the draft finance law.
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Nadia El A.
Nadia El A.
Spain
Melilla Pushes for Maritime Link to Algeria to Boost Tourism and Trade
The project of the maritime line between the Spanish enclave of Melilla and Algeria is gaining more and more support. After the president of the port authority, Victor Gamero, the representative of Melilla’s business leaders is calling on the Spanish authorities to support this Oran maritime line project.
Morocco
Austria Tightens Security Measures Against Jihadists After Terror Attack
Preventive detention or electronic surveillance for jihadists present on Austrian territory, this is the measure taken following the deadly attack of last week. The announcement was made by Chancellor Sebastian Kurz.
Spain
Moroccan Truckers Face Ongoing Penalties Despite Spain's Fuel Discount Concession
Despite the Kingdom’s response, Spain has maintained the application of the fuel discount to Moroccan transporters. Thus, the payment of penalties is still ongoing, to the great detriment of truck drivers.
France
Sustainable Denim Brand Launches Eco-Friendly Jeans Made in Morocco
For a year now, Zakaria Ghattas has been offering jeans that last, while respecting the environment and people. Part of the manufacturing is done in Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco Shifts from Potato Exporter to Importer, Signaling Agricultural Trade Reversal
Morocco finds itself in a situation of net importer of agricultural products, while it was one of the major exporters. The Kingdom has thus opened the door to the European agri-food industry, in terms of added value and job creation.
Belgium
Animal Abuse Uncovered at Belgian Koranic School Farm, Dozens Rescued
Following an inspection carried out in a "pedagogical farm", run by the Saint-Denis Koranic school in Forest, the Brussels police proceeded on Tuesday, November 10 in the early evening, to the confiscation of all the animals. Five shelters took charge of dozens of animals imprisoned in deplorable conditions, at the request of the Bruxelles-midi police zone.
Morocco
Morocco Partners Exclusively with China's Sinopharm for COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
While it is true that Chinese vaccines are being deployed in the experimental field, the one being used in Brazil is not related to the vaccine for which Morocco is participating in clinical trials. Sinovac and CNBG SinoPharm are two different Chinese laboratories, and Morocco is dealing exclusively with the latter.
Morocco
Morocco's Bank Lending Rates Drop to 4.30%, Lowest in Years
Interest rates in Morocco have fallen further in the third quarter of this year, reaching 4.30%, according to the Bank Al-Maghrib survey. The rates have fallen by 0.79 percentage point compared to the same period in 2019.
Morocco
Morocco's Rental Market Shifts: Surge in Demand for Furnished Properties
The long-term rental market has been undergoing real changes in Morocco for a few months now. The taste for furnished properties is becoming more and more pronounced, confirms Mubawab in its latest edition of the rental barometer for the 3rd quarter.
Morocco
Morocco Revises Property Tax Laws: Key Changes for Homeowners and Businesses
The draft law 07-20 on taxation in Morocco is once again coming to the fore. It was analyzed and adopted during the government council on Thursday, November 5.
Morocco
Morocco Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign with 10 Million Doses
As part of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, 10 million doses of the vaccine will be available in Morocco in the coming weeks, for a first stage.