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Moroccan Immigrants Dominate Spanish Citizenship Grants in Ceuta
165 foreign residents in Ceuta became Spanish citizens in 2019. Among them, 148 Moroccans, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
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Spain Begins Repatriation of Moroccan Migrants from Canary Islands
The Spanish government is expelling hundreds of immigrants from the Canary Islands to Morocco. Almost every day for the past three weeks, at least 20 passengers have been repatriated to Morocco .
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Spanish-French Police Bust Major Hashish Smuggling Ring at Border
Eight people were arrested in northern Spain as they were transporting a large quantity of hashish in a convoy of vehicles destined for France. The drug trafficking network was dismantled thanks to the joint operation carried out by the Guardia Civil and the French gendarmerie.
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Spain Fears Morocco's Nuclear Ambitions as Israel Ties Strengthen
Could Morocco one day have a nuclear weapon? This is the concern of Spain in view of the resumption of relations between the Hebrew state and the Kingdom.
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Migrant Deaths Surge as 2,200 Perish on Dangerous Routes to Spain
At least 2,200 migrants died in 2020 trying to reach Spain and 85% of the deaths occurred in 45 shipwrecks off the Canary Islands.
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Spain Extends Schengen Border Closure with Morocco Until January 31
Spain’s borders will remain closed until January 31st. This is the decision of the Spanish Ministry of the Interior.
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Major Drug Ring Busted: 7 Arrested in Spain-Morocco Hashish Trafficking Operation
Civil Guard agents, in coordination with the National Police and the Tax Administration, have dismantled a drug trafficking network. Seven people, mainly of Moroccan origin, were arrested and a large quantity of hashish was seized.
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Moroccan Farm Workers Arrive in Spain for Harvest Season Amid COVID-19 Protocols
The Moroccan seasonal workers are expected in Huelva on December 31. But before that, they must prove that they are negative for the Covid-19 PCR test within 72 hours prior to their arrival.
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Suicide of Young Moroccan Migrant Sparks Protests in Spain's Girona
An impressive crowd mobilized last Monday in front of the government headquarters in Girona, northern Spain, to denounce the death of a young Moroccan who was part of the program for unaccompanied migrant minors. The protesters hold the General Directorate for Childhood (DGAIA) responsible for his death.
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Housekeeper Accused of $215,000 Jewelry Theft from Mallorca Villa
A Moroccan woman managed to deprive her owners of precious goods worth more than 200,000 euros in the villa where she worked in Platja de Palma (Palma de Mallorca).
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Ceuta President Affirms Spanish Sovereignty Over Enclaves Amid Moroccan Claims
Juan Jesús Vivas, President of Ceuta, reacted to the remarks of the Moroccan government chief on Sebta and Melilla. He specifies that they are 100% Spanish cities.
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Moroccan Café Owner Returns Customer's Lost €20,000 Lottery Ticket in Spain
The owner of the Youss cafeteria in Vigo returned to one of his customers a winning lottery ticket worth 20,000 euros that the latter had lost. A gesture that has aroused admiration and consideration for this 39-year-old Moroccan whose business is nevertheless going through major difficulties.