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Morocco’s unemployment rate drops slightly to 12.8% but challenges persist

Morocco’s unemployment rate fell to 12.8% in the second quarter of 2025, down from 13.1% during the same period last year, according to figures released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This marks the first decline after several quarters of rising unemployment, driven largely by job creation......

Muhammad tops baby name rankings in England and Wales as diversity reshapes trends

New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that “Muhammad” has retained its position as the most popular baby name for boys in England and Wales, reflecting the nation’s growing multicultural identity. A name of growing prominence In 2024, 5,721 boys were named......

Moroccan travel spending abroad surges to MAD 15.5 billion in first half of 2025

Moroccans have spent over MAD 15.5 billion ($1.69 billion) on international travel during the first six months of 2025, according to data released by the Moroccan Exchange Office. This figure marks an 8.2% increase compared to the MAD 14.33 billion ($1.56 billion) spent during the same period in 2024. The......

Moroccan banks reduce bad loans, boost coverage despite rising provisions

Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al Maghrib (BAM), revealed a 2.7% decrease in non-performing loans (NPLs) at Moroccan banks, bringing the total to MAD 97.4 billion ($10.86 billion) in 2024. This marked a slight improvement in the loss rate to 8.4%, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous year,......

Spain’s workforce grows by over 1 million foreigners in a decade

Spain has added more than 1.4 million foreign workers to its labor force over the past decade, according to new data. Economists view this trend as essential for sustaining the country’s welfare and pension systems amid an aging population. A decade of growth in foreign labor Figures from Spain's......

U.S. fertility rate hits record low despite rise in total births

The fertility rate in the United States has reached its lowest point on record, continuing a two-decade decline, according to new data from federal health officials released Thursday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the fertility rate dropped by 1% between 2023 and......

Morocco updates national employment survey to meet new labor market challenges

 Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has launched a consultation workshop as part of the planned overhaul of the country’s National Employment Survey (ENE). This initiative aims to modernize Morocco’s......

Spain's Franco football stunt and the growing split-bill ban

Football meets anti-fascism: Franco's head as the ball Spain’s love for football took an extraordinary twist this week at the experimental "Ex Abrupto" art festival in Moia, near Barcelona. Two teams participated in a symbolic match, using a hyper-realistic replica of dictator Francisco......

Gaming’s evolution: how technology and culture are redefining digital entertainment

The gaming industry in 2025 reflects a seismic shift in how people connect, compete, and find meaning through digital experiences. What was once a tech-centered pastime is now a multifaceted ecosystem reshaping social interactions, accessibility, and economic opportunities. Cloud gaming breaks barriers Cloud......