Keywords: Mediterranean


Jean-Noël Barrot expected in Rabat for talks with Nasser Bourita

Jean-Noël Barrot is expected to visit Morocco on Wednesday for high-level talks with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, as both countries continue to strengthen their diplomatic partnership. The visit comes several months after a state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Morocco,......

Morocco coastal fishing value rises despite lower catches

The coastal and artisanal fishing sector in Morocco recorded higher revenues at the end of April 2026, even as total catches declined. The value of marketed fish products reached 3.85 billion dirhams, an increase of 5 percent compared with the same period in 2025. This growth came despite a 5 percent......

Mediterranean navigation season disrupted by weather and fuel crisis

The 2026 Mediterranean navigation season has opened under severe disruption as extreme weather events, aviation fuel shortages, and geopolitical tensions reshape maritime tourism across the region. Conditions that typically support stable growth in yacht charters and cruise activity have been replaced......

Oum to headline Europe Day 2026 concert celebrating Morocco–Europe cultural ties

Morocco will host a special cultural celebration marking Europe Day 2026, featuring a concert aimed at strengthening cultural and artistic ties between the Kingdom and European Union. The event, scheduled for May 14 at the Hassan II Park amphitheatre in Rabat, will feature acclaimed Moroccan artist......

Deep-sea shipwreck discovery sheds new light on 16th-century Mediterranean trade

A remarkable underwater discovery in the depths of the Mediterranean Sea is offering historians a rare glimpse into maritime trade during the 16th century. Located approximately 2,500 meters below the surface, an exceptionally well-preserved shipwreck has been identified off the southern coast of France. Known......

Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni wins Mediterranean prize in Fes

Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Morocco’s minister delegate for digital transition and administrative reform, has received the Mediterranean Prize 2026 in the development category for her work on artificial intelligence and public sector digital transformation. The award was presented in Fes during......

Around 7,900 migrants dead or missing on migration routes in 2025

Nearly 7,900 migrants died or went missing on migration routes worldwide in 2025, according to data released by the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM). Although this figure is lower than the record of 9,200 deaths reported in 2024, it remains alarmingly high. The agency......

Gnv strengthens its commitment in Morocco with two new lng-powered vessels

Italian ferry operator GNV has announced the deployment of two next-generation vessels as part of its ongoing expansion in Morocco. The ships, GNV Aurora and GNV Virgo, are scheduled to enter service on June 1 and July 1 respectively, operating along the strategic Genoa–Barcelona–Tanger Med......

Eni announces 2 Tcf gas discovery off the Egyptian coast

Eni announced Tuesday a gas and condensate discovery off the coast of Egypt estimated at approximately 2 trillion cubic feet of gas in place. The find is the latest in a series of Mediterranean discoveries by the Italian energy company, which also includes a separate 1 trillion cubic foot discovery off......