Ceuta

Moroccan Asylum Seekers Protest Delays in Ceuta Despite Valid Documents

23 October 2021

Moroccan migrants in Ceuta can no longer stand to continue staying in the autonomous city when for more than a month they have already in their possession the document allowing (…)

Rabies Outbreak Confirmed in Ceuta After Stray Dog Tests Positive

20 October 2021

The government of Ceuta has reported the discovery of a rabies outbreak in the autonomous city, after a stray dog tested positive for the virus.

Ceuta-Morocco Border Remains Closed as Spain Upgrades Security Infrastructure

19 October 2021

The government delegate in Ceuta, Salvadora Mateos, assured this Monday that "the border, for the moment, will remain closed" and that upon its reopening, the crossing (…)

Moroccan Migrant Rescued at Sea by Sailboat Captain Near Ceuta

18 October 2021

A 35-year-old Moroccan migrant was rescued at sea on Sunday by the owner of a sailboat, with the cooperation of the maritime rescue service.

Massive 1-Ton Ocean Sunfish Caught and Released off Moroccan Coast

16 October 2021

A group of fishermen caught a nearly prehistoric-sized ocean sunfish off the coast of Ceuta, Morocco, on October 3rd. A rather incredible discovery.

Spanish Police Bust Migrant Trafficking Ring Operating Across Strait of Gibraltar

14 October 2021

The Civil Guard has arrested six people, including a Moroccan, in Ceuta and Malaga, accused of trafficking Moroccan migrants to Spain via the Strait of Gibraltar. They will be (…)

Poll: Most Spaniards Support Military Defense of Ceuta and Melilla Against Potential Moroccan Attack

12 October 2021

The majority of Spaniards would be in favor of an armed response from the government in the event of a possible attack by Morocco on the cities of Ceuta and Melilla.

Morocco Delays Reopening of Sebta Border Despite Spanish Preparations

9 October 2021

While Spain is preparing to reopen the Sebta border on October 10, the Moroccan authorities have not set a date for the moment. The population is impatient, while the local (…)

Spanish Opposition Slams Government Poll on Ceuta and Melilla’s National Status

8 October 2021

In Spain, the Popular Party (PP) has lambasted a poll on the cities of Ceuta and Melilla, carried out by the Center for Sociological Research (CIS). It is demanding (…)

NATO’s Defense Pledge for Spanish Enclaves Ceuta and Melilla in Question

4 October 2021

Could Ceuta and Melilla benefit from NATO military support in the event of a possible attack, even though Spain has been a member of the organization since 1982 and the two (…)