Spain Deploys Navy Vessel to Boost Maritime Surveillance Off Melilla Coast
3 March 2023
The Spanish government plans to send a military ship to the coasts of Melilla, a border town with Morocco, as part of maritime surveillance.
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Melilla Calls for Strategic Plan Amid Economic Crisis Fueled by Morocco Border Closure
26 February 2023
The unilateral closure of commercial customs by Morocco, the closure of the border due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have dealt a "severe blow" to Melilla’s (…)
Spanish PM Sanchez to Address Congress on Morocco Agreements, Sahara Policy
21 February 2023
The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchez, will soon appear before Congress to account for the commitments made with Morocco during the high-level meeting, (…)
Spanish Enclaves Ceuta and Melilla Seek EU Integration to Boost Economy
20 February 2023
The presidents of Ceuta and Melilla are asking the Spanish government to take the necessary steps to integrate the two autonomous cities into the European Union (EU) and its (…)
IKEA Opens Near Ceuta, Sparking Economic Concerns in Spanish Enclave
16 February 2023
The IKEA store in the commercial area located between Tetouan and M’diq, near Ceuta, opened its doors on Tuesday, raising concerns among the residents of the autonomous city (…)
Melilla President Blames Morocco for Border Closure, Straining Relations
14 February 2023
The President of Melilla, Eduardo de Castro, said on Monday that Morocco, which keeps its borders closed, is solely responsible for the situation the autonomous city is (…)
Spanish General Warns of Moroccan Threat to Ceuta and Melilla, Urges Defense Preparedness
13 February 2023
In his book titled "Soldados", retired General Juan Carlos Domingo Guerra claims that Spain should prepare to face threats from the south, particularly from Morocco, which (…)
Morocco Unveils Plan to Streamline Border Crossings for Expats Returning Home
9 February 2023
Having started its work last June, the "Temporary Exploratory Mission at the Northern Border Crossings, Operation Marhaba 2022", set up by the Committee on Foreign Affairs, (…)
Spanish Foreign Minister Affirms Ceuta and Melilla’s Status Ahead of Morocco Summit
31 January 2023
On the eve of the High-Level Meeting between Spain and Morocco scheduled for February 1 and 2 in Rabat, the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, reiterated (…)
Spain’s Border Crackdown Slashes Moroccan Travel to Ceuta and Melilla
30 January 2023
Spain has tightened border controls in Ceuta and Melilla for Moroccans, significantly reducing the number of travelers from the kingdom to the autonomous cities.