Spain Deploys Drones to Monitor Melilla-Morocco Border Ahead of Reopening
17 May 2022
The Civil Guard has deployed drones to monitor the Melilla border with Morocco, a few hours before the reopening at 00:00 on Tuesday.
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Morocco Tightens Border Rules: Passport Stamps Now Required for Melilla Residents
17 May 2022
The government delegate in Melilla, Sabrina Moh, announced that the Moroccan authorities will impose the entry stamp on passports on residents of the autonomous city who wish (…)
Spanish Court Acquits Moroccan Man in Arranged Marriage Rape Case
17 May 2022
The court in Zaragoza decided to acquit Yassine B., a 32-year-old Moroccan accused of rape by his 19-year-old wife, after an arranged marriage by their respective families in (…)
Ceuta-Morocco Border Reopens After Two Years, Sparking Celebrations
17 May 2022
The reopening of the Ceuta border with Morocco was effective at 12:00 am on Tuesday. Nearly two hours earlier, the atmosphere was festive at the Tarajal border crossing.
Civil Guards Call for More Border Agents as Ceuta, Melilla Crossings Set to Reopen
16 May 2022
A few hours before the reopening of the borders of Ceuta and Melilla with Morocco, the civil guards have asked the Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, to deploy (…)
Morocco-Spain Economic Council Aims to Boost Investment and Expand Market Access
16 May 2022
The president of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) of Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Adil Raiss, newly appointed co-president of the Morocco-Spain Economic (…)
Spain Eyes Qatari Gas Deal Amid Tensions with Algeria
15 May 2022
The upcoming visit to Spain of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa, could be an opportunity for the Spanish authorities to negotiate the replacement of (…)
Melilla Business Leaders Urge Reopening of Morocco Border Customs for Trade
15 May 2022
The Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Melilla (CEME) welcomes the upcoming reopening of the border with Morocco scheduled for Tuesday, May 17 at 00 hours, but regrets that the (…)
Morocco’s Foreign Minister: Spain’s Sahara Stance Part of Global Shift
15 May 2022
Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, comments on Spain’s change of position on the Sahara. He believes that the (…)
Morocco and Spain to Discuss Canary Islands Maritime Border in June Talks
15 May 2022
The issue of the delimitation of territorial waters, particularly those concerning the Canary Islands, will soon be the subject of discussion in Madrid. The announcement was (…)