Morocco
Moroccan Man Attempts Suicide After Atlantic Crossing Scam in Dakhla
A man tried to set himself on fire in Dakhla . He would have been scammed by smugglers who promised him the crossing of the Atlantic.
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Canary Islands
Morocco
Moroccan Migrant's European Dream Ends in Canary Islands Disappointment
Hamza, a young Moroccan who went in search of the Eldorado, saw his dream darken in the Canary Islands. After several attempts to reach Valencia and now with limited means, he had to negotiate his repatriation with the police at the airport, preferring to live modestly in Morocco rather than in precariousness in the Iberian neighbor.
Morocco
Morocco to Launch New Maritime Route Connecting Tarfaya Port to Canary Islands
Morocco is preparing to launch a mixed maritime transport line between the port of Tarfaya and that of the Canary Islands. To this end, the Ministry of Equipment, Transport and Logistics has launched a call for expressions of interest (AMI) for its operation.
Morocco
Morocco Repatriates 160 Citizens and Residents from Canary Islands Amid COVID-19 Crisis
The second special flight of Royal Air Maroc from Gran Canaria after the lifting of confinement, took off from Laâyoune to Casablanca with on board 160 Moroccans and foreign residents.
Morocco
COVID-19 Outbreak Among Rescued Migrants in Canary Islands
14 migrants from Laâyoune have tested positive for coronavirus in the Canary Islands. They were rescued off the coast of Fuerteventura and taken care of by the local authorities.
Morocco
Morocco Boosts Banana Imports from Canary Islands Amid Pandemic
Morocco has significantly increased its imports of bananas from the Canary Islands during the global health crisis of the coronavirus. A total of 38 million kilos of bananas were imported.
Morocco
Morocco Accelerates Repatriation of 32,000 Citizens Stranded Abroad Due to COVID-19
The repatriation operation for Moroccans stranded abroad will be accelerated. After Ceuta, Melilla and Algeria, Moroccans stranded in Spain will be repatriated to the country starting this Thursday.
Spain
Canary Islands Urge Spain to Challenge Morocco's Maritime Claims
The regional government of the Canary Islands is demanding more "firmness" from the Spanish central government towards Morocco. This request follows the publication in the Official Gazette of two laws adopted by the Moroccan parliament on the delimitation of maritime space.
Spain
Spanish Police Bust Moroccan Ring for Fake Work Permit Scheme in Canary Islands
Seven Moroccans were arrested in the Canary Islands for their alleged involvement in a document forgery case.
Morocco
Canary Islands Leader Softens Stance on Morocco's Maritime Boundary Claims
The President of the Government of the Canary Islands , Angel Victor Torres, after his previous thunderous statement, has revised his copy and changed his tone regarding the delimitation of Morocco’s maritime space.
Morocco
Deadly Moroccan Scorpion Found in Child's Backpack After Family Vacation
Parents who had just returned from vacation in Morocco discovered with fright a scorpion in their daughter’s schoolbag. It was, according to experts, an Androctonus mauretanicus, a particularly dangerous species whose stings are responsible for 60% of deaths in the kingdom.