New Moroccan Consul in Barcelona Brings Hope for Immigrant Community
12 September 2019
The appointment of the new Honorary Consul of Barcelona has been long awaited and welcomed by Moroccans residing in the city.
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Violent Pickpocket Attack on Barcelona Beach Leads to Arrest of Repeat Offender
2 September 2019
While he had seriously injured a man while trying to steal his cell phone on the Barceloneta beach, a young Moroccan with a criminal record was arrested by the Mossos d’Esquadra.
Barcelona Police Arrest 10 Suspects, Including Minors, in String of Armed Robberies
23 August 2019
Ten young people, including two minors, were arrested by the Mossos d’Esquadra and the Guardia Urbana for four armed robberies in different neighborhoods of Barcelona. These (…)
Fatal Brawl in Barcelona’s Ciutat Vella Leaves Moroccan Man Dead
13 August 2019
A 45-year-old Moroccan died in the hospital after getting into a fight with a man on the Plaza del Comercio, in the Ciutat Vella neighborhood of Barcelona.
Controversy Erupts as Moroccan Woman Buried in Christian Cemetery Despite Repatriation Request
11 August 2019
The Moroccan Consulate in Barcelona is the subject of several complaints from the Moroccan community in Spain. Indeed, a Moroccan woman, who recently passed away, was buried in (…)
Undocumented Immigrants in Barcelona Face Harsh Realities and Police Crackdowns
7 August 2019
In Barcelona, the life of the undocumented is not a quiet river. A look back at the journey of Mustafa, Maria and Babacar.
Moroccan Professor Alleges Racial Discrimination at Barcelona Airport
20 July 2019
The misadventure of Maha Tazi, recounted on her Facebook account, is causing a stir. A young professor and researcher at Concordia University in Montreal, this Moroccan details (…)
Teenage Suspect Stabs Guard During Luxury Watch Theft Attempt in Barcelona
5 July 2019
In the outskirts of Barcelona, three minors of Moroccan origin were about to steal a valuable watch from a Mexican tourist. Trying to prevent them, the security guard of the (…)
Moroccan Terror Suspect Arrested in Spain Agrees to Extradition
7 June 2019
Following the arrest in Santa Coloma de Gramanet of a jihadist, who fled Morocco to Spain after the dismantling of a terrorist cell in Tangier, the latter has requested his (…)
Spain Arrests Moroccan Terror Suspect Wanted for Drug Trafficking Near Barcelona
6 June 2019
A terrorist wanted in Morocco was arrested in Spain near Barcelona by the Spanish National Police. He is also wanted for drug trafficking.