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Morocco launches summer road safety plan to curb rising fatalities

Moroccan authorities have introduced an urgent road safety strategy to tackle the alarming rise in traffic fatalities, particularly during the busy summer season. The initiative, led by the National Road Safety Agency (NARSA), aims to reduce accidents through stricter enforcement, public awareness campaigns,......

Former Russian transport minister found dead after abrupt dismissal

Roman Starovoït, Russia’s former transport minister, was found dead in what authorities suspect to be a suicide, hours after President Vladimir Poutine dismissed him from his position. Russian investigators have confirmed that the initial evidence points to self-inflicted harm, though a full......

European travel chaos deepens amid French air traffic control strike

Hundreds of flights across Europe were cancelled on Friday as French air traffic controllers began the second day of a two-day strike, plunging the continent into widespread travel chaos just as summer holidays commence. Mass cancellations disrupt European skies The strike forced aviation authorities......

Royal Air Maroc cancels flights amid France air traffic controllers' strike

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced the cancellation of several flights to and from France scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2025, due to an ongoing strike by French air traffic controllers. Flight disruptions and passenger support The Moroccan national airline explained that the strike has disrupted......

Morocco’s ports report 60.8 million tonnes of traffic in Q1 2025, driven by transshipment and tourism

Moroccan ports handled 60.8 million tonnes of commercial traffic in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a 10.2% year-on-year increase, according to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts. This growth underscores Morocco’s expanding role as a global logistics and trade hub. Transshipment......

Morocco introduces dual-direction radar system to curb speeding

Morocco is set to implement a new automated radar system capable of detecting speeding in both traffic directions, marking a significant step forward in road safety enforcement. Enhanced radar technology The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) announced that the system will go into effect on June 16......

Eid al Adha in Morocco: authorities issue safety advice for holiday road travel

Morocco will celebrate Eid al Adha on June 7. The Moroccan National Motorway Company (ADM) has announced that traffic on the country’s motorways will increase significantly during the holiday period. The busiest hours are expected on Thursday and Friday afternoons and evenings, specifically between......

Moroccan ports see over 4 percent growth in Q1 2025 traffic

During the first quarter of 2025, ports under the management of Morocco’s National Ports Agency (ANP) handled close to 23 million tonnes of cargo, marking a 4.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024. According to a recent statement from the ANP, the agency’s cumulative revenue rose......

Ryanair warns of significant flight delays in Spain this summer

Low-cost airline Ryanair has raised alarms regarding a potential increase of up to 20% in flight delays for routes to and from Spain during the upcoming summer months. The airline attributes this worrying forecast to a shortage of air traffic controllers (ATCs) within the country. The airline has publicly......