Introducing the Hassani culture in Italy gives a real image of Morocco, quite contrary to the one conveyed by some media, said Thursday, the mayor of the city of Otranto, Pierre Paulo Carddi.

In a statement issued in Sofia, the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs underlines that Bulgaria "supports a lasting and fair solution" to this regional conflict through negotiations under the auspices of the United Nations and in accordance with the resolutions of the Security Council.

Romania expressed on Wednesday its appreciation for Morocco's efforts to reach a solution to the Moroccan Sahara issue.

The autonomy initiative, presented by Morocco and which enjoys growing international support, is the only solution likely to end the conflict around the Moroccan Sahara, wrote independent Argentinean news agency "Total News".

The benefits of fisheries and agricultural incomes for the population of the southern provinces were highlighted at the European Parliament during an exchange of views, Tuesday, with European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs, Pierre Moscovici.