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Málaga halts new tourist flat licences for three years to curb housing crisis

The southern Spanish city of Málaga has officially suspended the issuance of new tourist accommodation licences for three years, marking its latest effort to regulate the booming short-term rental market. The decision comes amid growing concerns over the impact of such rentals on affordable housing......

Bitcoin hits new record, surpasses $124,000 amid market optimism

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high early Thursday during Asian trading, briefly exceeding $124,500, before stabilizing around $123,600. This new milestone surpasses its previous record of $123,205 set on July 14. The surge was driven by a combination of strong performances on the U.S. stock markets,......

Moroccan lawmakers approve bill to reorganize the National press council

Morocco's House of Representatives has taken a significant step in reforming the country’s media regulation framework by adopting a draft bill to reorganize the National Press Council (CNP). The bill was approved by the Parliamentary Committee on Education, Culture, and Communication, with......

Police investigate alleged assault by ride-sharing app driver in Rabat

Moroccan authorities have launched an investigation into an alleged assault involving a ride-sharing app driver and a university student in Rabat. The incident, which took place on June 29, has reignited calls for stricter regulations on ride-sharing apps in the country. The incident The altercation......

Jouahri advocates global cooperation to strengthen Islamic finance resilience

Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Morocco’s Central Bank, emphasized the importance of international collaboration in advancing Islamic finance during the 23rd Forum on Islamic Financial Stability held in Rabat. The event, organized by BAM and the Islamic Financial Services......

Spain's bold move to stabilize olive oil prices: mandatory stock withdrawal introduced

Spain's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPA) has announced a groundbreaking plan to stabilize olive oil prices by mandating the withdrawal of surplus stock from the market. This measure, activated under the European Union's Article 167a of Regulation 1308/2013, aims to prevent......

Spain introduces mandatory registration for tourist rentals by July 2025

New regulations set to take effect on July 1, 2025, require all homeowners renting out tourist properties in Spain to register them with the government. The rules, aimed at regulating short-term rentals, outline specific requirements, exceptions, and the registration process, marking a significant shift......

Morocco establishes itself as a key player in the international medical cannabis market

Morocco has reached a significant milestone in the development of its medical cannabis industry with the recent export of a shipment of the local "Beldiya" cannabis variety to Australia. This shipment marks a crucial step in the international expansion of Morocco’s regulated cannabis......

Spain's beach bars and Airbnb's regulatory challenges

In this week's exploration of Spain, we delve into the rising tensions surrounding the privatization of public beaches and the ongoing regulatory battle facing Airbnb. If you have visited a beach in Spain, you may have enjoyed a meal or drink at a chiringuito, the local term for beach bar. Traditionally......