Morocco Demands Spain’s Support on Western Sahara for Diplomatic Thaw
22 January 2022
Morocco remains willing to resume its relations with Spain, provided that the latter clearly expresses its support for the kingdom on the Sahara issue.
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Spanish Court Grants Citizenship to Moroccan Woman Despite Failed Integration Test
20 January 2022
The Spanish justice system has just granted Spanish nationality to a Moroccan woman, even though she did not successfully pass the general knowledge exam required by the Civil (…)
Spain’s Popular Party Backs King’s Call for Renewed Ties with Morocco
20 January 2022
The Popular Party (PP) welcomes the remarks made on Monday by King Felipe VI, who expressed Spain’s willingness to "walk together" and "start a new relationship" with Morocco.
Spanish Judge Probes Police on Polisario Leader’s Secret Entry
19 January 2022
The judge in charge of the Ghali case is continuing his investigation into the entry of the Polisario leader into Spain under a false identity. He has just summoned the number (…)
Spain Ready to Mediate Algeria-Morocco Crisis, Awaits Request
19 January 2022
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said that Spain has not played the role of mediator in the crisis between Algeria and Morocco because neither party has asked it to (…)
Vox Party Demands Mutual Respect in Spain-Morocco Relations
19 January 2022
The spokesman for Vox in Congress, Iván Espinosa de los Monteros, stressed on Tuesday the need to restore relations with Morocco, provided that the latter respects Spain and (…)
Spain’s Luis Enrique Urges Ezzalzouli to Leave Barcelona Amid National Team Switch
19 January 2022
Luis Enrique, coach of the Spanish national football team, is said to have advised the Moroccan player Abdessamad Ezzalzouli to leave FC Barcelona. While the player had (…)
Moroccan Farm Workers Face Alleged Racism and Discrimination in Southern Spain
18 January 2022
The Moroccan seasonal workers currently in Huelva, in southern Spain, would be victims of racism. Acts of verbal and physical aggression are recorded daily and the authorities (…)
Spain Extends Ceuta-Morocco Border Closure Until June Amid COVID Concerns
18 January 2022
The Spanish government announced on Monday the continued closure of the Ceuta border with Morocco at least until the months of "May or June" due to the "current health conditions".
Spain Denies Providing Aid to Morocco for Migration Control
18 January 2022
The Spanish government denies that subsidies to Morocco have been planned in the state budget and even approved since the beginning of last year as part of international police (…)