Massive 1-Ton Ocean Sunfish Caught and Released off Moroccan Coast
16 October 2021
A group of fishermen caught a nearly prehistoric-sized ocean sunfish off the coast of Ceuta, Morocco, on October 3rd. A rather incredible discovery.
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Spanish Police Bust Migrant Trafficking Ring Operating Across Strait of Gibraltar
14 October 2021
The Civil Guard has arrested six people, including a Moroccan, in Ceuta and Malaga, accused of trafficking Moroccan migrants to Spain via the Strait of Gibraltar. They will be (…)
Spain Awaits Decision on Crucial Algeria-Europe Gas Pipeline as Deadline Looms
13 October 2021
José Manuel Albares, Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, says that Algeria did not reassure him about the renewal of the contract on the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline during his (…)
Polisario Leader Entered Spain Using Alias on Algerian Passport, Investigation Reveals
13 October 2021
The passport presented by Brahim Ghali upon his admission to the San Pedro de Logroño hospital on April 18 last, bears the name of Mohamed Benbatouche, "retired ambassador", (…)
Moroccan Border Guards Face Deadly Violence in Migrant Clashes at Melilla
13 October 2021
Many Moroccan agents have lost their lives or have been seriously injured while trying to repel the assaults of migrants, said on Monday the colonel of the Civil Guard, Antonio (…)
Spanish Court Dismisses Case Against Ex-Foreign Minister in Polisario Leader Entry Probe
12 October 2021
The president of the investigating court in Zaragoza, in charge of the investigation into the Bhaim Ghali case, declared a dismissal concerning the involvement of the former (…)
Melilla to Deploy Drones for Border Surveillance as Morocco Crossing Reopens
12 October 2021
The city of Melilla intends to use drones to control its border with Morocco as soon as it reopens, announced the colonel of the Civil Guard of the city, Antonio Sierras Sánchez.
RTVE Defends Editorial Independence Amid Polisario Front Coverage Controversy
12 October 2021
RTVE has issued a denial following rumors insinuating that it had banned its journalists from covering a demonstration organized on Saturday by the Polisario Front. According (…)
Spanish-Moroccan Drug Ring Busted: Over 4 Tons of Cocaine Seized in International Sting
12 October 2021
The Spanish police, in collaboration with the Portuguese security forces, dismantled on Monday a network of drug traffickers who wanted to introduce drugs from Morocco into (…)
Poll: Most Spaniards Support Military Defense of Ceuta and Melilla Against Potential Moroccan Attack
12 October 2021
The majority of Spaniards would be in favor of an armed response from the government in the event of a possible attack by Morocco on the cities of Ceuta and Melilla.