Morocco and Spain Mend Diplomatic Ties After Crisis
24 August 2021
The crisis between Spain and Morocco is gradually conjugating in the past. The two countries have expressed their willingness to renew ties on new bases.
Melilla
Spain Invests €9.7 Million to Upgrade Ceuta and Melilla Border Security
24 August 2021
Spain will allocate 9.7 million euros for the complete maintenance of the borders of Ceuta and Melilla, both in terms of facilities and infrastructure, in order to improve (…)
Civil Guard Recovers Body of Moroccan Man off Melilla Coast After Failed Rescue Attempt
12 August 2021
The agents of the maritime section of the Civil Guard recovered on Wednesday the lifeless body of a man of Maghreb appearance around 35 years old in the waters of Melilla.
Ceuta Port Seeks Economic Viability Amid Morocco Border Closure
12 August 2021
Faced with the economic situation of the port of Ceuta, which is suffering the effects of the health crisis with the closure of borders decided by Morocco, preventing the (…)
Spain Maintains Defense Strategy for Ceuta and Melilla Amid Moroccan Military Buildup
10 August 2021
The Spanish Ministry of Defense does not plan to modify its defense strategy for the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, despite the transfer by Morocco of drones acquired (…)
Poll: Most Spaniards View Morocco as Threat to Ceuta and Melilla Sovereignty
9 August 2021
For 74% of Spaniards, Morocco constitutes a threat to Ceuta and Melilla, while only 18% of the Iberian population would be willing to accept the kingdom’s sovereignty over the (…)
Moroccan Border Guard Dies After Attack by Migrant at Melilla Fence
5 August 2021
A Moroccan soldier, attacked four months ago at the Melilla border by a Sudanese migrant who was trying to cross the fence, died last Tuesday.
Diplomatic Rift Between Morocco and Spain Enters 100th Day Over Polisario Leader’s Visit
28 July 2021
The tensions between Morocco and Spain, opened with the reception in April of Brahim Ghali, the leader of the Polisario Front, in a hospital in Logroño, have now lasted for a (…)
Families to Protest in Melilla, Demanding Justice for Spanish Youths Killed by Moroccan Navy
28 July 2021
The families and relatives of Emin and Pilsy, the two young Spaniards killed on October 27, 2013 by the Moroccan Navy, plan to demonstrate on October 27 in front of the Melilla (…)
Spain and Morocco in Talks to Restore Relations, Ceuta and Melilla Status in Focus
27 July 2021
Diplomatic negotiations are underway for the rapid restoration of relations between Spain and Morocco. The Spanish authorities are actively working on a complete review of (…)