Morocco
A earthquake felt from Tetouan to Rabat
A slight earthquake hit the northern coast of Morocco on Tuesday evening. Its epicenter, located off the coast of Tetouan, caused widespread tremors, reaching the capital and its surrounding regions.
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Gibraltar
Spain
New developments for the Morocco - Spain tunnel
The Spanish government has just released an additional 1.73 million euros to accelerate the studies for the railway tunnel connecting Spain to Morocco. This funding marks a decisive step towards the realization of this historic infrastructure under the Strait of Gibraltar.
Morocco
Tanger Med, the big winner of the US-Iran crisis? The port becomes the pivot of world trade
The offensive by the United States and Israel against Iran places Morocco in the face of a major geostrategic earthquake. Despite the distance, the kingdom must manage a surge in its energy bill while asserting itself as a global maritime hub.
Morocco
Morocco–Spain Tunnel: €8.5 Billion Project Could Begin by 2030
A Spanish government study confirms the technical feasibility of a 65-kilometre railway tunnel linking Spain and Morocco. This colossal project, estimated at €8.5 billion, could see its first construction work begin by 2030.
Morocco
Morocco-Spain: traffic resumes between Algeciras and Tanger Med, but vigilance remains
Maritime traffic has resumed this Saturday on the main line connecting Algeciras to Tanger Med, after several days of paralysis due to bad weather. While this reopening allows for the gradual easing of the flow of passengers and goods, tensions on the supply of fuels and butane gas are beginning to be felt in Morocco.
Spain
Textile Waste Scandal Unravels: Illegal Moroccan Imports Threaten Spanish Coast
At the request of the Civil Guard, the Nature Protection Service (Seprona) is investigating an illegal transfer of textile waste from Morocco to the industrial area of Zabal, in La Línea de la Concepción. Several people would be involved in this illegal traffic.
Morocco
Moroccan Crown Prince Sparks Intrigue with Jet Ski Convoy Near Disputed Ceuta Waters
Prince Moulay Hassan was spotted this week, navigating the waters of the Strait of Gibraltar, near Sebta, escorted by several jet skis.
Morocco
Ambitious Gibraltar Tunnel to Bridge Europe and Africa by 2040, Faces 50 Billion Euro Price Tag
The project to build a tunnel connecting Morocco and Spain under the Strait of Gibraltar is progressing. Ultimately, it should help strengthen the movement of people and goods between Europe and Africa.
Spain
Daring Migrant's Solo Swim Across Gibraltar Strait Ends in Dramatic Rescue by Vacationing Family
Unusual rescue at sea off Malaga. An Andalusian family sailing to the Balearic Islands rescued a young man of Moroccan origin who was swimming across the Strait of Gibraltar with flippers and a buoy. He is safe and sound.
Morocco
Cocaine Surge: Strait of Gibraltar Emerges as Europe's New Drug Gateway
The Strait of Gibraltar has become the preferred channel for international drug trafficking networks to smuggle cocaine into Europe from Morocco.
Spain
Ceuta's Status Sparks Debate: Spanish Enclave Rejects Gibraltar Comparison Amid Sovereignty Concerns
The president of Ceuta, Juan Vivas, has assured that the autonomous city, like that of Melilla, has never been a "colony" and that attempting a comparison with Gibraltar is "absurd". TEXTE: "I think it is absurd to look for similarities between Gibraltar and Ceuta, those who do so are mistaken. We have nothing to do with Gibraltar, Ceuta has never been a colony, it is part of Spain, is integrated into the EU and has no tax haven. Trying to find analogies is a crazy, unfounded and senseless attitude, it is a shameless attitude," said the president of Ceuta, Juan Vivas, in reaction to the remarks of Alejandro Fernández, the president of the Popular Party (PP) in Catalonia, who had stated that "the agreement on Gibraltar anticipates Mr. Sánchez’s plans for Ceuta and Melilla: co-sovereignty with Morocco..." According to Fernández, the shared management of access to Gibraltar could constitute a worrying precedent for the future status of the two autonomous cities. With this agreement, the border between Gibraltar and La Línea de la Concepción will cease to exist, thus marking the end of several decades of political tensions between Spain and the United Kingdom. It is a "historic agreement," said José Manuel Albares, the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a post on his social networks.
Spain
Orca Attacks in Gibraltar Strait Drop 40% After New Safety Measures
Orca attacks between the Gulf of Cadiz and the Strait of Gibraltar decreased by 40% during the summer of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to the Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition.