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Could Spain face a tsunami? Experts assess the risks

A history of tsunamis in Spain The possibility of a tsunami hitting Spain may seem far-fetched, but history tells a different story. One of the most devastating events occurred in November 1755, when an earthquake between 8.7 and 9.0 on the Richter scale struck Lisbon. The quake triggered a tsunami......

Minister Bourita holds bilateral talks at EU–Southern neighbourhood meeting

Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, conducted a series of bilateral meetings on Monday during his participation in the 5th EU–Southern Neighbourhood Ministerial Meeting held in Brussels. Accompanied by Morocco’s Permanent......

Tanger Med port invests $500 million to double truck terminal capacity

Tanger Med, Morocco's largest port and a critical logistics hub in the Mediterranean region, has unveiled a $500 million (MAD 5 billion) project to expand its dedicated truck terminal. The initiative aims to double the terminal's capacity, aligning with the surge in Morocco's trade activity,......

Mediterranean ports see slight rise in coastal and small-scale fishing in early 2025

Fishing activities in Morocco’s Mediterranean ports recorded a modest increase during the first half of 2025, according to the latest data from the National Fisheries Office (Office National des Pêches - ONP). Between January and June 2025, coastal and artisanal fishing landings in Mediterranean......

Morocco and EU to strengthen ties with October parliamentary meeting in Rabat

The Morocco-EU Joint Parliamentary Committee is set to convene its next meeting in Rabat at the end of October, following an agreement between Lahcen Haddad, representing Morocco’s parliament, and Ruggero Razza, representing the European Parliament. The announcement was made during a video conference......

Morocco faces escalating drought crisis: report highlights urgent need for action

A new international report has placed Morocco among the countries most severely affected by drought, sounding the alarm over dwindling water reserves, declining agricultural productivity, and heightened social vulnerability. The findings underline the growing strain on ecosystems and communities, urging......

Turkey aids Syria in wildfire battle as flames rage across borders

Turkey has dispatched two firefighting aircraft to neighboring Syria to assist in combating the wildfires sweeping across the northwest Latakia region. This move comes as Turkish firefighters simultaneously battle blazes within their own borders, where one fatality has been reported in the western region......

La Méridionale unveils new Marseille-Tanger Med ferry service with modern comforts and sustainability

La Méridionale marked the inaugural voyage of its newly refurbished ferry, the Massalia, at Tanger-Med port on July 2, 2025. Designed to cater to the bustling Marseille-Tanger Med route, the Massalia seamlessly combines passenger and freight services. With a capacity to accommodate 1,200 passengers......

Europe braces for sweltering heatwave as temperatures soar

Authorities across Southern Europe are implementing emergency measures to combat the season’s first major heatwave, which has sent temperatures skyrocketing across Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France. With climate scientists warning of the increasing frequency and intensity of such heat events,......