Moroccan Migrant Dies Attempting to Scale Melilla Border Fence
7 August 2020
A Moroccan national, blocked in Melilla since the closure of the borders, died on Wednesday after attempting to climb the wire fence separating the enclave from Morocco.
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Spain Extends Border Closure with Morocco Until September 1
6 August 2020
The land borders with Morocco will remain closed until September 1, except in cases of force majeure. The decision was made on Friday by the Spanish government.
Spanish Citizenship Granted to Moroccan-Born FC Barcelona Athlete Ghaita El Jarraz
4 August 2020
For the past 3 years, 18-year-old FC Barcelona athlete Ghaita El Jarraz, born in Tetouan, Morocco and residing in La Rioja for about 15 years, has applied for Spanish (…)
Moroccan Border Closure Leaves Ceuta and Melilla Domestic Workers Jobless
3 August 2020
The border domestic workers of Ceuta and Melilla have lost their jobs in large numbers due to the closure of the borders with Morocco.
Moroccan Border Restrictions Disrupt Summer Travel Plans for Asturias Community
3 August 2020
The Moroccan community in Asturias, the second largest, with some 3,000 inhabitants, has been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
Morocco-Ceuta Border Fence Upgraded: Barbed Wire Removed, Height Increase Planned
2 August 2020
The perimeter of the fence serving as the border between Morocco and Ceuta is undergoing renovation. The barbed wire is being replaced by less sharp elements.
Moroccan Woman Sentenced for Stalking Ex-Partner in Spain
2 August 2020
The criminal court on Thursday sentenced a Moroccan woman to 60 days of community service for harassing her ex-partner in Palma in April 2016.
Melilla’s Economy Reels as Morocco Abruptly Shuts Key Border Customs Post
2 August 2020
Morocco closed the Beni-Ensar commercial customs in Melilla without prior notice on July 31, 2018, blocking the passage of several trucks at the border post. This decision by (…)
Ceuta President Demands Health Measures for Morocco Border Reopening
1 August 2020
The border separating Ceuta from Morocco remains closed until further notice, but the president of the city, Juan Vivas, specified during the Conference of Autonomous (…)
Spain-Morocco Power Link Leak Detected; Service Unaffected, Says REE
1 August 2020
Red Eléctrica Española (REE) has announced that it has detected a leak of biodegradable fluid in a reserve cable of the link connecting Spain to Morocco. However, it specifies (…)