Strait of Gibraltar Remains Major Drug Trafficking Route Despite Crackdowns
25 July 2020
Over the years, the Strait of Gibraltar has remained a hub for drug and human trafficking, despite the tireless efforts made by the Moroccan authorities.
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Melilla Muslims Urge Morocco’s King to Reopen Border with Spain
25 July 2020
The Muslim community of Melilla, in a letter addressed to King Mohammed VI, is asking for the reopening of the borders, in view of the family, historical, regional, cultural (…)
Moroccan Man Arrested Near Barcelona for Promoting Terrorism on Social Media
24 July 2020
An individual of Moroccan nationality was arrested on Thursday in the Barcelona region. He is accused of "crimes related to the apology of terrorism and hatred".
Spanish Muslims Challenge Ceuta’s Eid al-Adha Ban Amid COVID-19 Concerns
24 July 2020
The Muslims of Spain are awaiting this week’s response from the government, which will determine whether they can celebrate Eid al-Adha as in previous years. According to their (…)
Moroccan Workers Lead Non-EU Contributors to Spanish Social Security System
24 July 2020
Moroccans residing in Spain remain at the top of the ranking of non-EU foreign workers contributing to the Spanish social security system, with a total of 254,664 people.
Spanish-Moroccan Authorities Bust Rare Animal Trafficking Ring, Seize Exotic Birds
23 July 2020
A network of rare animal traffickers, including parrots involving Moroccan fortunes, has been dismantled in Spain. This operation was a success thanks to the collaboration of (…)
Algeciras Mayor Urges Reopening of Spanish-Moroccan Border Amid Travel Uncertainty
23 July 2020
The mayor of Algeciras (Cádiz), José Ignacio Landaluce, announced that he will meet with Arancha González Laya, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, (…)
Ceuta Officials and Muslim Leaders Collaborate on Future Eid Al Adha Celebrations
22 July 2020
A working group to propose the conditions, measures and resolutions to be adopted to guarantee, from next year, the celebration of Eid al adha, subject to the legislation in (…)
Spain Moves to Donate Historic Cervantes Theater in Tangier to Morocco
22 July 2020
After the decision adopted last February by the Spanish Council of Ministers, it is now the turn of the Congress of Deputies (lower house of Parliament) to give its opinion on (…)
Thousands of Moroccan Farmworkers Return Home from Spain After Months of Hardship
20 July 2020
Blocked for a long time in southern Spain, several thousand Moroccan workers are finally returning to the kingdom. Six boats were mobilized on this occasion by the Moroccan (…)