Melilla

MMA Fighter Yusef Kaddur Spotted with Morocco’s King Mohammed VI During Royal Vacation

14 July 2024

Yusef Kaddur, an MMA fighter from Melilla, was recently seen alongside King Mohammed VI, who took a ride in a convertible Mercedes in northern Morocco where he is enjoying his (…)

Spanish Officials: Morocco Not a Military Threat, but Economic Concerns Persist

8 July 2024

The Popular Party (PP) of Melilla shares the view of General Loreto Gutiérrez Hurtado, director of the National Security Department (DSN), who recently stated that Morocco does (…)

Europol Intensifies Border Checks to Catch Moroccan Fugitives in Ceuta and Melilla

6 July 2024

The European Union’s law enforcement agency (Europol) has stepped up controls at the border crossings of Ceuta and Melilla with Morocco in order to apprehend Moroccan criminals (…)

Moroccan Expats Face Border Chaos: New Tech Causes Hours-Long Delays at Melilla Crossing

4 July 2024

The summer vacation turns into a nightmare for some Moroccans living abroad. The return to the country is transformed into an ordeal at the Melilla border. Endless queues, (…)

Spain Bolsters Naval Presence in Melilla Amid Territorial Tensions with Morocco

3 July 2024

The Spanish Navy has deployed a patrol boat (the Vigía) and a contingent of the Legion in Melilla to carry out surveillance and deterrence missions there.

Spanish Security Chief: Morocco Poses No Current Threat to Ceuta and Melilla

2 July 2024

Morocco does not currently represent a threat to Spain, despite its insistent claims on Ceuta and Melilla, said General Loreto Gutiérrez Hurtado, director of the National (…)

Spain Bolsters Military Presence in Melilla Amid Territorial Dispute with Morocco

25 June 2024

Spain has deployed surveillance and deterrence units in the city of Melilla. The objective is to guarantee the security of this territory claimed by Morocco.

Long Delays Frustrate Moroccan Expatriates at Melilla Border Crossing

15 June 2024

Many Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) wishing to celebrate Eid al-Adha and spend their summer vacation in Morocco are stuck at the Beni Ensar border near Melilla. They complain (…)

Spain’s Solar Project on Disputed Islands Sparks Tension with Morocco

11 June 2024

Spain’s recent installation of a solar power plant on the Chafarinas and Alborán islands could be the source of new tensions with Morocco, which has constantly claimed these (…)

Spain Forms Committee to Address Morocco’s Actions on Ceuta and Melilla Enclaves

6 June 2024

Spain has decided to set up a ministerial committee to study the "unilateral measures" taken by Morocco and affecting the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. A measure that could (…)