Spain
Spain Bolsters Naval Presence Near Disputed Islands Claimed by Morocco
The Spanish Navy has deployed a patrol boat on the islands and rocks claimed by Morocco, including the Vélez de la Gomera rock.
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Ceuta
Spain
Spanish Navy Conducts Surveillance Missions in Alboran Sea Near Morocco
The Spanish Navy’s maritime action ship "Meteoro" has been carrying out a surveillance and deterrence mission in the Alboran Sea and the cities of Ceuta and Melilla since late April.
Morocco
Moroccan Parties Demand Economic Revival for Crisis-Hit Border Town Fnideq
The Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS), the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP), and the Unified Socialist Party (PSU) have denounced the dire economic situation in Fnideq, a border town with Ceuta, calling on local authorities to implement ambitious development projects to revive the local economy.
Morocco
Dutch National Arrested at Morocco Border with 72 kg of Cannabis
The Moroccan police and customs thwarted, in the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, an attempt to traffic drugs at the Bab Sebta crossing point.
Morocco
Morocco requires a visa for travelers going to Ceuta
Moroccan agents stationed at the Tarajal border post would refuse to let Moroccan workers wishing to go to Ceuta pass, demanding that they present a Schengen visa.
Spain
A suspected member of the Mocro maffia falls in Ceuta
Elements of the Drugs and Organized Crime Unit (Udyco) of Ceuta have arrested this Thursday an individual, suspected to be close to the Mocro maffia, accused of several crimes including a kidnapping in Catalonia.
Spain
Ceuta, no visa for Moroccans in the North?
Morocco would be negotiating with Spain to reactivate the Schengen visa exemption agreement for Moroccans residing in the northern cities of the kingdom in order to allow them to enter Ceuta with only their passports.
Morocco
Morocco Prepares to Manage Sahara Airspace as Spain Considers Transfer
Morocco is gearing up for the transfer by Spain of the management of the airspace of the Sahara , in exchange for the opening of the customs offices of Ceuta and Melilla.
Morocco
Polisario Condemns Spain's Transfer of Western Sahara Airspace to Morocco
The Polisario has reacted to Spain’s decision to transfer the management of the airspace of the Sahara to Morocco, in exchange for the opening of the customs offices of Ceuta and Melilla.
Morocco
Interpol-Wanted Moroccan Drug Baron Arrested in Casablanca Traffic Stop
A Moroccan, a drug baron, was arrested in Casablanca after committing a traffic-related offense. The suspect, holder of a Dutch residence card, was the subject of an international arrest warrant for drug trafficking.
Morocco
A Moroccan living abroad arrested for drug trafficking in Ceuta
Customs and police officers at the Bab Sebta crossing point intercepted a large quantity of drugs. 21.4 kg of cannabis resin were seized from a light vehicle registered in Spain.
Spain
Spain, caught between two fires: Morocco and Algeria
Spain is trying to normalize its relations with Morocco, its main trading partner. But for the moment, it is unable to rebuild ties with this strategic country due to its policy of rapprochement with Algeria.