Melilla

Spain Backs Morocco’s Sahara Plan as Territorial Dispute Eases

19 March 2022

Spain announced on Friday its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara. In return, the kingdom has committed to respecting the "territorial integrity" of Spain, which (…)

Spanish Parliament Debates Border Security After Migrant Surge in Melilla

17 March 2022

Vox and the Popular Party (PP) clashed on Wednesday in Congress over measures to protect the Melilla border with Morocco, after the latest migrant assaults. The PP is not in (…)

Melilla Port Crisis: Spanish Officials Seek Solutions Amid Morocco Border Closure

17 March 2022

The Melilla government delegation held a meeting on Tuesday with the president of the State Ports, Álvaro Rodríguez Dapena. On the agenda, the situation of the port of Melilla (…)

Former Spanish Prosecutor Slams Morocco’s Migration Policy and Spain’s Border Defense

16 March 2022

The former prosecutor of Zaragoza, Ramiro Grau, considers Morocco as "the enemy" of Spain. He denounces the kingdom’s policy of allowing hundreds of migrants to arrive in Ceuta (…)

Migrant Assaults Deter Investment in Melilla, Vox Leader Claims

13 March 2022

The president of Vox Melilla, José Miguel Tasende, stated that the "increasingly massive and violent" migrant assaults are not reassuring for businessmen who would like to (…)

Former Spanish Military Chief Urges Vigilance on Morocco Relations, Criticizes Government Stance

13 March 2022

General Fernando Alejandre Martínez, former Chief of the Defense Staff, believes that Morocco does not currently represent a direct threat to Spain and denounces the Spanish (…)

Balearia Ferry Collides with Container Ship in Alboran Sea, No Injuries Reported

13 March 2022

A ship from the Balearia company that operates the Malaga-Melilla route collided on Saturday with a container ship in the high seas of the Alboran Sea. No injuries were reported.

Morocco’s Border Closure with Spanish Enclaves Extends Beyond Pandemic, Business Leaders Claim

12 March 2022

The president of the Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Melilla (CEME-CEOE), Enrique Alcoba, believes that the pandemic "has been the perfect excuse" for Morocco to achieve its (…)

Vox Party Accuses Morocco of "Economic Blackmail" Over Migrant Crisis at Spanish Borders

10 March 2022

The Vox party has denounced "the economic blackmail and demographic pressure" of Morocco which "prepares and organizes the assaults at its convenience". It also accuses the (…)

Spanish Opposition Pushes for Reforms to Address Canary Islands Migrant Crisis

7 March 2022

The Popular Party (PP) is about to ask the government to undertake legislative reforms to allow migrant minors to return to Morocco.