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Morocco and France work to safeguard banking links under new EU regulations

Morocco and France are advancing toward a landmark agreement to protect Moroccan banks operating within Europe from the stringent effects of the European Union’s Capital Requirements Directive VI (CRD VI). The directive, a key part of the EU’s efforts to tighten financial regulations, limits......

Europe tightens citizenship rules amid shifting political tides

Across Europe, governments are revising citizenship laws, imposing stricter requirements for foreign residents seeking naturalization. This trend reflects a broader political shift as immigration remains a contentious issue, with changes varying between tightening residency terms, increasing fees, and......

Europe’s cleanest and dirtiest swimming spots revealed in latest report

More than three-quarters of monitored bathing waters across the European Union, Albania, and Switzerland were rated as "excellent" in 2024, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). The annual report, published on Friday, also found that only 1.5 percent of swimming areas were classified......

Schengen at 40: Challenges and transformations for Europe's border-free zone

Four decades ago, a small town in Luxembourg became the birthplace of one of the world’s most ambitious border-free initiatives—the Schengen Agreement. Signed on June 14, 1985, by five European countries, the agreement sought to dismantle internal border checks and enable seamless travel......

Netflix to invest over €1 billion in Spain to boost local productions

Netflix, the US-based streaming giant, has announced plans to invest €1.1 billion in Spain’s audiovisual sector between 2025 and 2029. The announcement underscores Spain’s growing importance as a creative hub for global film and television production in Europe. Speaking at Netflix's......

Smugglers exploit loopholes in ketamine trafficking across Europe

The recent discovery at Brussels Airport shocked customs officials: a shipment intended to contain a tonne of medical ketamine had been swapped for salt during its journey across Europe. Initially verified by Dutch customs, the consignment had traversed multiple countries before disappearing, suggesting......

Could Canada join the EU? A German politician’s bold vision amid shifting alliances

A German politician has sparked a unique debate, proposing that Canada could one day join the European Union. Joachim Streit, a member of the European Parliament, has launched a determined campaign advocating for deeper ties between Canada and the EU, driven by concerns over global instability and waning......

Morocco Morocco Accelerates Energy Transition with Natural Gas and Green Hydrogen

Facing increasing demands for decarbonization and energy sovereignty, Morocco is undertaking a major transformation of its energy model. The country's strategy revolves around two key pillars: natural gas for short-term stability and green hydrogen for a sustainable, low-carbon future. As part of......

Mohamed tops Ceuta surname rankings in Spanish enclave

The Spanish enclave of Ceuta has witnessed a striking demographic milestone, with Mohamed emerging as the most prevalent surname among its residents, according to 2024 data from Spain's National Statistics Institute. Overwhelming presence of Arabic surnames The statistical analysis reveals that......