Russia Bans Moroccan Tomato Imports Over Virus Concerns
31 October 2020
Despite the sanitary certificates issued to the Netherlands, Belgium and France, Russia refuses to import Moroccan tomatoes. They would be carrying the Pepino mosaic virus, (…)
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Morocco and Russia Aim to Boost Agricultural Trade with ’Green Corridor’ Initiative
20 October 2020
Strengthening trade in agricultural products is now one of the priorities of Morocco and Russia, with the "green corridor" as a major act of this cooperation. The announcement (…)
Russian Confectionery Gains Easier Access to Moroccan Market
11 October 2020
Access to the Moroccan market is simplified for confectionery and plant-based products made in Russia. A single certificate is now sufficient.
Gérard Depardieu Reveals Past as Practicing Muslim, Discusses Religious Journey
3 October 2020
Gérard Depardieu has a great interest in all religions, and particularly in Islam. Openly speaking about his changing faith, the film producer declares that he feels very good (…)
Morocco Joins Global Effort in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials
30 September 2020
Morocco is actively participating in ongoing clinical trials to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Like several other countries, the kingdom has also undertaken research to find a (…)
Morocco Leads Russian Blueberry Market, Exports Surge 36% Despite Pandemic
17 September 2020
Fruit exports to the Russian market reached 1,900 tons and generated $13.7 million in the first half of 2020. Morocco thus confirms its position as Russia’s leading fruit supplier.
Russia Bars Entry to 1,500 Moroccan Students, Disrupting Academic Year
9 September 2020
Russia’s decision to close its borders risks condemning nearly 1,500 Moroccan students to a blank year. A distress call has been launched to the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign (…)
Morocco Emerges as Key Transit Hub for Cocaine Bound for Europe, UN Report Finds
8 September 2020
Morocco has become a hub, a transit zone for Latin American cocaine destined for Europe. This is indicated in a report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
Russia Offers Morocco COVID-19 Vaccine as Country Prepares for Chinese Trials
6 September 2020
The new vaccine developed by Russia is of interest to Moroccan importers, says the Russian Federation’s ambassador to Rabat. This is happening at a time when Morocco is (…)
Morocco Begins Chinese COVID-19 Vaccine Trials, Russia Vies for Influence
29 August 2020
In Morocco, clinical trials of the Chinese vaccine will begin this week, much to the disappointment of the Russians who cannot stand being overtaken by the Chinese.