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Skoda unveils affordable Epiq electric SUV with compact urban focus

Skoda Auto unveiled the new Skoda Epiq in Zurich on Tuesday, introducing its most affordable electric vehicle and the smallest SUV in its battery powered lineup. The compact crossover is positioned below the Skoda Elroq and Skoda Enyaq, targeting urban drivers and first time electric vehicle buyers with......

France and Turkey top Europe’s prison overcrowding with 131 inmates per 100 places

According to a recent study compiled by the University of Lausanne for the Council of Europe, France and Turkey are the two European countries facing the highest levels of prison overcrowding. Both countries record an average of 131 detainees for every 100 available prison places. The report, based......

Moroccan tomato exports to Finland hit historic record

Morocco’s tomato exports to Finland reached a historic level during the 2025/2026 season, marking a significant expansion of the country’s presence in Nordic food markets. Between July 2025 and February 2026, shipments totaled around 2,200 tonnes, representing a doubling compared with the......

European stocks fall as Gulf tensions fuel inflation fears

European equity markets fell on Monday as rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf and renewed inflation concerns weighed on investor sentiment, with energy prices remaining elevated due to the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. The downturn extended a broader global risk-off move,......

Moroccan tomato exports to Finland reach record high level

Moroccan tomato exports to Finland have reached a historic high during the 2025–2026 season, reflecting the growing strength of Morocco’s agricultural trade in European markets. According to industry data from EastFruit, Finland imported around 2,200 tonnes of Moroccan tomatoes between July......

Rachid Ellouah wins Spanish arm wrestling title and targets world stage

Rachid Ellouah has secured the Spanish arm wrestling title after defeating a German opponent in the final of an official competition recognized within the sport. The victory marks a major step for a Moroccan athlete who built his career without federation backing or institutional support. His performance......

European Central Bank official warns of early stagflation signals in eurozone

European Central Bank policymaker Olli Rehn has warned that recent economic data point to early signs of stagflation in the eurozone, linking weak growth and rising inflation to energy shocks driven by geopolitical tensions. Speaking in Helsinki, Rehn said the latest indicators suggest the eurozone......

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......

Sol Borelli and Lukas Skinner win Morocco Mall Junior Pro Casablanca

Sol Borelli of Spain and Lukas Skinner of Great Britain claimed victory at the Morocco Mall Junior Pro Casablanca on Sunday, May 10, 2026, taking the titles in the women's and men's divisions of this Junior Qualifying Series 1,000 event organized by the World Surf League. The competition took......