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Schengen visa reform: new fees and longer visas could affect Moroccan applicants

For Moroccan travellers heading to Europe, the Schengen visa process could enter a new phase as the European Commission reviews the rules governing short-term visas. The review comes at a time when demand from Morocco remains exceptionally high. European Commission statistics show that 619,827 short-stay......

Brussels residents protest aircraft noise over the Belgian capital

More than 1,000 people took to the streets of Brussels on Sunday to protest against aircraft noise affecting several northern and western districts of the Belgian capital. The demonstration was held in the Koekelberg area, where residents gathered near the entrance to Elisabeth Park to voice their opposition......

Diamond League 2026: Soufiane El Bakkali finishes second in the 3,000m steeplechase in Brussels

Soufiane El Bakkali will have to settle for second place. The Moroccan champion finished runner-up in the 3,000m steeplechase on Saturday at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels during the final of the Diamond League 2026. He was surpassed by Ethiopian Gemechu Godana, who won the race in 8 minutes 08......

EU foreign policy chief resists Franco-German plan to reshape bloc diplomacy

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is reportedly pushing back against a Franco-German initiative aimed at restructuring the bloc's diplomatic system, amid growing tensions over how the EU should organize and manage its external policy. According to diplomats cited by Politico, Kallas......

Icelanders reject plans to resume European Union membership talks

Icelanders have voted against reopening negotiations on joining the European Union, according to the final results of a national referendum held on Saturday. Official results released after all ballots were counted showed that 52.8% of voters opposed restarting negotiations with Brussels, while 47.2%......

Sebta: Spain Requests Emergency Funds from the European Union Amid Migratory Pressure

In light of the worsening migratory situation in Sebta, Madrid has officially approached the European Commission for urgent financial assistance. The requested funds are intended to strengthen border surveillance, security infrastructure, and reception capacities, particularly for unaccompanied minors. The......

Morocco emerges as a key player in European border security, Bloomberg says

Morocco is becoming an increasingly important partner for the European Union in managing migration and protecting its external borders, according to a recent Bloomberg analysis that highlights Rabat’s growing influence in its relations with Brussels. The analysis points to the latest migration......

Belgium’s air traffic control surpasses one million flights in 2025

Belgium’s air navigation service provider Skeyes handled more than one million flights in 2025, marking the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic that air traffic managed by the organization has reached this level. According to Skeyes’ latest annual report, air traffic controllers managed......

EU may allow Russian LNG shipments to third countries for another year

The European Union is reportedly considering allowing European companies to continue transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to countries outside the bloc for an additional year, according to the Financial Times. The proposal is reportedly part of discussions surrounding the European Union's......