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Morocco's Economic Boom Threatens Spanish Enclaves Ceuta and Melilla
The many development projects launched by King Mohammed VI in northern Morocco could eventually economically stifle the cities of Ceuta and Melilla.
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Moroccan Cross-Border Workers Plead for Aid as Spanish PM Visits
Moroccan workers authorized to work in the cities of Ceuta and Melilla are calling on the Spanish Prime Minister and his Moroccan counterpart for help. Faced with unemployment and precariousness since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, following the closure of land borders, they are seizing the opportunity of the Spanish Prime Minister’s visit to the kingdom to draw attention to their situation.
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Melilla Plans Maritime Links to Morocco's Nador, Boosting Trade and Travel
The President of the Port Authority of Melilla, Víctor Gamero, announces a project for two maritime links to serve the port of Beni Nsar in Nador . The shipping company that will be selected will separately ensure the transport of goods and passengers.
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Melilla's Economic Future Hinges on Morocco Ties, Experts Say
Melilla has no choice but to preserve its economic and trade relations with Morocco. This is at least what experts who have reflected on the economic model that this Spanish city should adopt claim.
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Morocco Ends Informal Trade with Spanish Enclaves, Seeks Economic Development
No doubt, the informal trade at the level of Ceuta and Melilla is over, now at the gates of a new era. In an annual report, the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) has registered a well-designed strategy that can facilitate job creation and ensure the development of the regions around the two enclaves.
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Melilla Pushes for Maritime Link to Algeria to Boost Tourism and Trade
The project of the maritime line between the Spanish enclave of Melilla and Algeria is gaining more and more support. After the president of the port authority, Victor Gamero, the representative of Melilla’s business leaders is calling on the Spanish authorities to support this Oran maritime line project.
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Spain to Reopen Borders with Ceuta and Melilla in March, Ending COVID Closure
The reopening of the borders with Ceuta and Melilla is scheduled for March 2021. The information was relayed earlier this week by the Spanish radio station Cadena Ser .
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Spain to Boost Morocco's Border Patrol with $7.8 Million Vehicle Deal
Spain is working to acquire 170 four-wheel drive vehicles that will be allocated to Morocco to fight against illegal immigration.
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Melilla Business Owner Arrested for Exploiting Stranded Moroccan Workers
A businessman in Melilla and 2 of his employees were arrested by the national police, for their alleged involvement in human trafficking and the exploitation of Moroccan and Tunisian nationals, stranded following the closure of the borders.
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Tragedy in Morocco: Four Migrants Die in Sewer Attempting to Reach Spanish Enclave
Four young Moroccans, aged between 20 and 30, illegal immigration candidates, have just paid with their lives for their will to realize the dream of their lives. They were trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Melilla, via a sewer, from the neighboring port of Beni Ensar (northern Morocco).
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Melilla Business Group Offers $70 Million to Morocco, Seeks Border Reopening
The Confederation of Melilla Enterprises (CEME) is seeking to seduce the Moroccan authorities in order to obtain from them the reopening of the borders with the enclaves. The economic situation continues to deteriorate in these times of health crisis related to the coronavirus.
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Spanish Enclave Melilla Seeks New Ferry Route to Attract Algerian Tourists
The president of the port authority of the Spanish enclave of Melilla, Victor Gamero, intends to work for the launch of a new maritime link with Oran in order to attract Algerian tourists.