Melilla

Morocco May Reopen Borders with Spanish Enclaves, Resume Ferry Service in November

23 October 2021

Morocco could reopen its borders with Ceuta and Melilla and resume maritime passenger traffic with Spain as early as November 1st, announces a Spanish media.

Spain Begins Exhumation of Military and Civilian Remains from Al Hoceima Rocks

21 October 2021

The Spanish army launched this Wednesday the process of exhuming the remains of bodies of soldiers and civilians buried in the cemeteries located on the rocks of Al Hoceima and (…)

Moroccan Border Guards Face Deadly Violence in Migrant Clashes at Melilla

13 October 2021

Many Moroccan agents have lost their lives or have been seriously injured while trying to repel the assaults of migrants, said on Monday the colonel of the Civil Guard, Antonio (…)

Melilla to Deploy Drones for Border Surveillance as Morocco Crossing Reopens

12 October 2021

The city of Melilla intends to use drones to control its border with Morocco as soon as it reopens, announced the colonel of the Civil Guard of the city, Antonio Sierras Sánchez.

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.

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 (…)

Melilla Business Group Seeks to Limit Moroccan Citizenship in Spanish Enclave

6 October 2021

The Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Melilla (CEME-CEOE) has requested on Tuesday a legislative reform to prevent Moroccans born in the autonomous city or who have already (…)

Business Leaders Oppose Visa Requirements for Moroccan Border City Residents

4 October 2021

The Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Melilla (CEME-CEOE) is asking to exempt Moroccans from Nador and Tetouan who wish to go to Melilla and Ceuta from the visa "until Morocco (…)

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 (…)

NATO Rejects Vox’s Proposal to Protect Ceuta and Melilla Amid Migration Concerns

30 September 2021

A stinging setback for Vox at the Defense Commission in Congress. The far-right party’s bill on the protection of the cities of Ceuta and Melilla by NATO did not garner enough (…)