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[ad_1] Rabat – Morocco is moving forward with plans to overhaul the National Press Council (CNP). On Monday, Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, presented a draft law before the House of Councillors, outlining measures he said would create a stable and transparent legal environment for journalism. Bensaid stressed that the reform builds on the country’s experience with self-regulation while ensuring legal and democratic guarantees for the sector. He said the draft law, numbered 26.25, draws on the work of a provisional commission that consulted with journalists, publishers, and professional organizations. Reinforcing the Council’s professionalism The minister…
[ad_1] Morocco’s 2004 Labor Code, once groundbreaking legislation, now constrains the nation’s economic potential in an era of digital transformation and evolving work patterns. Business leaders and policy advocates increasingly call for comprehensive reform rather than incremental amendments, positioning labor law modernization as critical for Morocco’s 2030 World Cup preparations and broader development goals. The current framework, designed for a different economic landscape, impedes business competitiveness while failing to protect workers effectively, writes Jamal Belahrach in a column published by news platforl Le360. Companies face regulatory rigidities hampering investment and innovation, while unions, representing less than 7 percent of workers,…
[ad_1] Rabat — Morocco is keen to boost its tourism strategy and promote itself as a destination for sustainable tourism. The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) and Intrepid Travel, a global leader in sustainable adventure travel, recently signed a strategic partnership to make Morocco a top destination for responsible tourism. Held in Rabat, the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) paves the way to attract up to 200,000 tourists per year by 2031. The two organizations aim to achieve this goal by promoting the North African country as a destination for sustainable and immersive travel experiences. Australian ambassador Damien…
[ad_1] Amazon company has chosen Morocco for shooting season two of its thriller series “The Terminal List” starring Chris Pratt, confirming that the country has become an attractive destination for Hollywood movie-makers and producers. Filming of the TV series will take place over the next couple of months across Marrakesh, then a large part in Casablanca and finally Tangier with the locations doubling for Syria, Eastern Europe, and Greece. “The Terminal List” is among many big projects to choose to film in the North African country this year. These include Christopher Nolan’s new epic “The Odyssey”, starring Matt Damon and…
[ad_1] Marrakech – The scenes of chaos, vandalism, and disregard for public property that accompanied the reopening of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat did not arrive as a shock – they were, in many ways, painfully predictable. The scenes that unfolded were disheartening, though hardly surprising. Hundreds of spectators descended onto the pitch as the final whistle blew in Morocco’s match against Niger, with countless smartphone cameras capturing and widely circulating this deplorable moment on social media. The images revealed not only the invasion of the field but also piles of trash left across the stands, and in…
[ad_1] Swedish packaging company Boxon has announced its expansion in Morocco with a new office and warehouse to support the region’s rapidly growing automotive industry. This strategic move strengthens the company’s local presence, improves supply chain efficiency, and brings Boxon closer to its customers with faster deliveries. Starting early next year, Boxon pledges to provide customers in Morocco greater flexibility and enhanced collaboration with both local producers and trusted European partners. “By establishing a local presence in Morocco, we strengthen our position in one of the world’s most dynamic automotive markets. This step enables us to combine regional sourcing with…
[ad_1] Marrakech – Dimiter Tzantchev, the European Union’s newly appointed Ambassador to Morocco, presented copies of his credentials to Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Rabat on Monday. The ceremony marks a new stage in the reinforcement of the strategic partnership between Morocco and the European Union, set to be further consolidated through political dialogue, economic cooperation, and human exchanges. Tzantchev succeeds Patricia Llombart Cussac, who held the post from 2021 to 2025 and has now been appointed as the Managing Director for Africa in the European External Action Service (EEAS). The Bulgarian diplomat’s appointment was announced by EU High Representative…
[ad_1] Morocco advances its strategic positioning as a maritime gateway between Europe and Africa with two major shipping line launches scheduled for late 2025. Ocean Network Express and DP World’s new services from Casablanca and Agadir complement the kingdom’s multi-port strategy, diversifying beyond Tanger Med’s established dominance. Japanese carrier Ocean Network Express inaugurates its Spain-Portugal-Morocco rotation October 16, connecting Valencia, Lisbon, and Casablanca biweekly. This service provides Moroccan exporters, particularly automotive and agro-food sectors, direct access to Valencia’s global hub while reducing logistics costs and accelerating supply chain integration. Partnership arrangements with Hyundai Merchant Marine and Yang Ming Marine Transport…
[ad_1] Mohammedia – In August 2025, blockchain firm Ethereum’s revenue experienced a significant decline, dropping 44% month-over-month to approximately $14.1 million, down from $25.6 million in July. This downturn occurred despite Ether (ETH), Ethereum’s cryptocurrency, reaching an all-time high of $4,957 on August 24, marking a 240% increase since April. Factors contributing to revenue decline Dencun upgrade The Dencun upgrade, implemented in March 2024, make transactions cheaper and faster by moving most data off Ethereum’s main chain. This helps the network handle more users and lowers transaction costs on Layer-2 solutions. While this upgrade improved efficiency, it also led to…
[ad_1] As the UN Security Council prepares to review the mandate of its Western Sahara mission (MINURSO), pressure is mounting on UN Envoy Staffan de Mistura to realign his efforts with the growing international consensus favoring Morocco’s autonomy plan. The recent meeting between de Mistura and US Senior Advisor Massad Boulos in New York marked a pivotal moment as Washington reaffirmed that “genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the only feasible solution.” This message from the Trump administration was a strategic directive. Boulos’s statement is also a rebuke of Algeria and the Polisario Front. It underscored the urgency for the…