Morocco has once again been Spain’s leading supplier of fruits and vegetables in the first quarter of this year, according to figures just released by the Spanish Federation of Fruit, Vegetable, Flower and Live Plant Producer Exporter Associations (FEPEX).
If you plan to take the bus for your trip from Morocco to abroad, be aware that the Spanish customs have tightened the procedure, especially for those who are used to taking products or other Moroccan delicacies.
The small town of Salceda de Caselas, in northern Spain, is in shock after the death of a young Moroccan in his twenties. The victim received several stab wounds and his attacker fled.
The smiles in the photos and the official high-level requests are over. Spain has just turned its back on Morocco and is launching a bid for the 2030 World Cup with Portugal without mentioning the kingdom.
Those who were used to taking the bus to go to Morocco or to come to Europe, know that you will have to break your piggy bank, as the ticket price has increased significantly in recent months. Here are a few elements of explanation.
Following the arrest in Santa Coloma de Gramanet of a jihadist, who fled Morocco to Spain after the dismantling of a terrorist cell in Tangier, the latter has requested his extradition to Morocco.
A terrorist wanted in Morocco was arrested in Spain near Barcelona by the Spanish National Police. He is also wanted for drug trafficking.
On June 3rd, three Moroccans attempted to reach Europe, specifically Spain, by crossing the Mediterranean in a kayak. But they were intercepted by the Spanish maritime rescue.
An operation carried out by the Spanish Civil Guard has made it possible to dismantle four organized groups dedicated to the detention and transfer of migrant children from Morocco to the Spanish coast.
In southern Spain, more precisely in Campo de Gibraltar, the Spanish police seized 6 tons of hashish and arrested 14 people as part of an operation to combat drug trafficking.
Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Josep Borell, apologized on Monday to Moroccans for the long waiting times for Schengen visa applications.
Last Saturday, the arrest in Elche, in eastern Spain, of a Moroccan drug trafficker was reported by the Spanish National Police. This seems to fulfill the expectations of the French authorities who had been looking for him for more than two years.