Morocco-Polisario Tensions Escalate: France Urges Restraint in Western Sahara
15 November 2020
Faced with the resurgence of tensions between Morocco and the Polisario, France calls for "doing everything to avoid escalation" in the Sahara.
Spain
Dutch-Moroccan Teen Arrested for Violent Assault Over Mask Dispute in Spain
15 November 2020
A Dutch national of Moroccan origin was arrested in the Malaga region for a violent assault. The victim, a 50-year-old Spaniard, explained to the media that he was assaulted in (…)
Algeciras Free Zone Project Advances, Boosting Spanish Port’s Competitiveness
14 November 2020
The project of a free zone in Algeciras, the largest Spanish port, will take shape within the tax enclosure of the Bay located in the municipality of "Los Barrios". It is (…)
Melilla Pushes for Maritime Link to Algeria to Boost Tourism and Trade
14 November 2020
The project of the maritime line between the Spanish enclave of Melilla and Algeria is gaining more and more support. After the president of the port authority, Victor Gamero, (…)
Spain Requires Negative PCR Test for Travelers from Morocco, Other High-Risk Countries
14 November 2020
Passengers from high-risk countries, including Morocco, will have to present a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old before entering Spanish territory as of November 23.
Moroccan Truckers Face Ongoing Penalties Despite Spain’s Fuel Discount Concession
13 November 2020
Despite the Kingdom’s response, Spain has maintained the application of the fuel discount to Moroccan transporters. Thus, the payment of penalties is still ongoing, to the (…)
Spain to Reopen Borders with Ceuta and Melilla in March, Ending COVID Closure
13 November 2020
The reopening of the borders with Ceuta and Melilla is scheduled for March 2021. The information was relayed earlier this week by the Spanish radio station Cadena Ser.
Spain to Boost Morocco’s Border Patrol with $7.8 Million Vehicle Deal
12 November 2020
Spain is working to acquire 170 four-wheel drive vehicles that will be allocated to Morocco to fight against illegal immigration.
Moroccan Driver Mehdi Bennani Clinches 2020 TCR Europe Championship
10 November 2020
The 2020 TCR final took place on the permanent Jarama circuit in Spain. It is the Moroccan Mehdi Bennani who comes out on top with a total of 285 points.
Spanish Interior Minister to Visit Morocco for Talks on Migration and Security
10 November 2020
Morocco will host on November 20 the Spanish Minister of the Interior for a working visit. Fernando Grande-Marlaska himself announced it in Las Palmas.