Sport
Controversy Erupts as Lamine Yamal's Nationality Claim Sparks Backlash in Morocco
The recent statements by Lamine Yamal’s grandmother, claiming that the Barça prodigy is not Moroccan , have sparked the anger of Moroccans on social media.
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Spain
Spain
CIA Warns of Rising Tensions Over Spanish Territories Claimed by Morocco
The CIA, the American intelligence service, has expressed concerns about Morocco’s claims on territories under Spanish sovereignty, including Ceuta, Melilla, the Chafarinas Islands and the Velez de la Gomera rock.
Spain
Hiba Abouk Clarifies Relationship with Ex Achraf Hakimi After Madrid Sighting
Hiba Abouk has put an end to the rumors of a rapprochement with her ex-husband, Achraf Hakimi, born after the publication, last week, of photos of them leaving a restaurant in Madrid. She also denies having a romantic relationship with Alvaro Muñoz Escassi.
Morocco
Morocco Expands Fez Airport in $50 Million Upgrade for 2030 World Cup
Morocco is active in the extension and redevelopment of Fez-Saiss Airport in anticipation of the 2030 World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain and Portugal. In this regard, the National Airports Office (ONDA) has launched a pre-qualified tender.
Sport
Barcelona Prodigy Lamine Yamal Chooses Spain Over Morocco, Grandmother Explains
The grandmother of the Spanish striker of Moroccan and Equatorial Guinean origin, Lamine Yamal, explains her grandson’s choice to choose Spain over Morocco and France.
Morocco
Morocco Imports 1,300 French Calves to Boost Red Meat Supply
Morocco continues to import calves for slaughter and fattening. On Tuesday, a new shipment of over 1,300 heads arrived at the port of Jorf Lasfar from France.
Sport
Moroccan Striker Akhomach Rejects Saudi Riches, Commits to Villarreal
Moroccan international Ilias Akhomach rejected lucrative offers from major Saudi clubs during the last summer transfer window, preferring to prove himself at Villarreal.
Spain
Spanish Police Arrest Moroccan Fugitive Wanted for Forgery and Fraud
The Spanish police have arrested in Segovia a man wanted for two years by the Moroccan judicial authorities for forgery and fraud.
Spain
Spanish Navy Conducts Anti-Piracy Drills Near Morocco, Fires Warning Shot
The Spanish frigate Santa Maria (F-81), which is currently conducting exercises in the Atlantic, near Moroccan waters, has fired a shot over the bow of a tug.
Morocco
Shark Attack off Canary Islands: German Tourist Critically Injured at Sea
The Spanish rescue services called their Moroccan counterparts to come to the aid of a German tourist who had just been bitten in the leg by a shark off the Canary Islands.
Morocco
Record 3.4 Million Moroccans Abroad Return Home in Summer Transit Operation
The Marhaba Operation, marking the return to Morocco of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) during the summer, has exceeded all expectations this year. A total of 3.4 million MREs and more than 847,000 vehicles traveled between Spain and Morocco between June 13 and September 15.
Spain
Spain Advances Seismic Studies for Ambitious Morocco-Gibraltar Tunnel Project
The Spanish Society for Studies on Fixed Communications across the Strait of Gibraltar (SECEGSA) is preparing to launch a seismotectonic research campaign to accelerate studies as part of the project to build a tunnel connecting Spain and Morocco under the Strait of Gibraltar.