Spain Resists Recognizing Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara, Citing Concerns for Ceuta and Melilla
14 June 2021
Spain is not about to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. It fears that the kingdom will claim Ceuta and Melilla.
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Spanish Tomato Industry Struggles as Moroccan Imports Surge in EU Market
14 June 2021
Moroccan tomatoes imported to the EU market threaten Spanish tomatoes, whose production curve has been plummeting for a few years.
Spain on Alert as Morocco May Allow New Migrant Surge Across Strait of Gibraltar
14 June 2021
After allowing thousands of migrants to enter Ceuta in May, Morocco would consider turning a blind eye to border control again to trigger a new mass entry of migrants into (…)
Dutch Crime Boss Arrested in Spain for 2016 DJ Murder Mix-Up
14 June 2021
Noureddine H., leader of a criminal network, actively wanted since 2016 after he accidentally killed a famous DJ in the Netherlands, was arrested last May in Malaga, southern (…)
Moroccan Immigrant’s Journey: From Tangier to Integration in Spain’s Basque Country
14 June 2021
Ahmed decided to leave his hometown of Tanger in 2019 to join Andalusia, in search of "better job opportunities". The Moroccan has gone through various adventures before (…)
Moroccan Education Minister Refutes Claims of Spanish Citizenship Amid Diplomatic Tensions
14 June 2021
Current events require, it is (almost) not in good taste to hold Spanish nationality today in Morocco. The Minister of National Education, Saaïd Amzazi, has just suffered the (…)
Spain Warns of Surge in Cocaine Trafficking from Morocco to Europe
13 June 2021
The Spanish Department of Homeland Security warns in its annual report of the "remarkable" increase in cocaine trafficking from Morocco. South American drug traffickers have, (…)
Hundreds of Moroccan Minors Still Stranded in Ceuta After Mass Migration
13 June 2021
Several hundred Moroccan minors continue to wander the streets of Ceuta, nearly a month after the migration crisis occurred. In total, 900 minors are taken care of in the (…)
Spain Seeks NATO Protection for Ceuta and Melilla Ahead of Biden-Sanchez Meeting
13 June 2021
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will meet with US President Joe Biden on Monday on the sidelines of the NATO summit. The migration crisis with Morocco will likely be at (…)
Spanish Farmers Launch Boycott of Moroccan Produce Amid Diplomatic Tensions
13 June 2021
Some Spanish farmers have launched a boycott campaign against Moroccan agricultural products, particularly tomatoes. This adds to the diplomatic crisis between Morocco and Spain.