Spain Extends Residence Permits for Immigrants by 6 Months Amid COVID-19 Crisis
21 May 2020
The Spanish government decided last Wednesday to extend the stay of foreigners whose permit has expired during the state of health emergency by six months.
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Spain to Launch Sea Repatriation of Citizens Stranded in Morocco
20 May 2020
After several weeks of waiting, Spanish nationals stranded in Morocco will be able to return home starting Friday, May 22. This return will be by sea.
Spain Charters Ships to Repatriate Citizens Stranded in Morocco Amid Pandemic
20 May 2020
Spaniards stranded in Morocco due to the coronavirus pandemic will finally be able to return home. The Spanish embassy in Morocco has chartered two new Tangier-Malaga ships for (…)
Morocco Suspends Repatriation of Nationals from Spanish Enclaves Amid Dispute
20 May 2020
The repatriation of Moroccans stranded in Ceuta and Melilla due to the closure of borders, decided jointly between Morocco and Spain, is suffering from a disagreement over the (…)
Morocco and Spain Strengthen Ties as Kings Mohammed VI and Felipe VI Collaborate on Key Issues
19 May 2020
The relationship between Kings Mohammed VI and Felipe VI is very warm. Together, they have been managing several files concerning Morocco and Spain in recent weeks through (…)
Ceuta Halts Repatriation of 350 Stranded Moroccans Amid Border Dispute
18 May 2020
On Sunday morning, May 8, the Moroccan government sent 8 buses to Ceuta to repatriate the 350 Moroccans stranded in the Spanish enclave. A surprise decision by the authorities (…)
French Retirees Stranded in Morocco Struggle with Heat and Repatriation Challenges
18 May 2020
Confined to a motorhome area in Taroudant, Morocco since March 20, Monique and Michel Hovart express concerns about the heat, insecurity and their repatriation. The couple (…)
French Retirees Stranded in Morocco as COVID-19 Closes Borders
17 May 2020
In full confinement in Tafraout, in Morocco, Béatrice and Eric Schnell, two residents of Wettolsheim, reassure their families and friends about their living conditions. This (…)
Morocco Reopens Tangier-Malaga Ferry Route for Repatriation Efforts
17 May 2020
The reopening of the Moroccan-Spanish borders is an exceptional measure that will allow the repatriation of Spaniards and Moroccan residents in Spain, starting next week.
Moroccan Terror Suspect Arrested in Barcelona, Allegedly Targeted El Clásico Match
16 May 2020
A joint operation carried out by the Spanish Guardia Civil and the Moroccan intelligence service, in collaboration with the FBI, led to the arrest on Friday, May 8 in (…)