Spain Backs Morocco’s Maritime Border Claims, Citing UN Convention
26 January 2020
The head of Spanish diplomacy, Arancha Gonzàlez Laya, stated that Morocco has the right to delimit its maritime space.
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Spanish Enclaves Ceuta and Melilla Face Economic Crisis as Morocco Keeps Borders Closed
26 January 2020
The presidents of Ceuta and Melilla have invited the Moroccan government to reopen the borders giving access to the enclaves, at the risk of suffocating and isolating their (…)
Spanish Police Bust International Marriage Fraud Ring, Arrest 30 in Valencia
26 January 2020
A criminal network specializing in the organization of white marriages has been dismantled by the Spanish police. 30 people belonging to this network, including Moroccans, were (…)
Morocco’s Maritime Border Law Sparks Tension with Spain
25 January 2020
The adoption of the two draft laws relating to the delimitation of Morocco’s maritime borders by the House of Representatives has provoked the anger of Spain.
Schengen Visa Fees to Jump 33% as EU Adopts New Regulations
25 January 2020
Visa fees in the Schengen area will increase by 33.3%, according to the new Visa Code adopted by the Council of the European Union in June 2019.
Morocco and Spain Seek Agreement on Maritime Border Delimitation
25 January 2020
Morocco and Spain are ready to continue the dialogue to settle the issue of the delimitation of maritime borders.
Spanish Fishing Vessel Vanishes Off Morocco Coast, Search Underway for 6 Crew Members
25 January 2020
The Spanish ship Rúa Mar disappeared during the night of January 22, while it was not far from Moroccan territorial waters. Six crew members were on board.
Morocco Showcases Tourism at Madrid Fair, Aims to Attract Spain’s 84 Million Visitors
24 January 2020
Morocco is counting on its tourist assets, at the Madrid International Tourism Fair (FITUR), to take advantage of the market of 84 million tourists visiting Spain.
Moroccan Police Implicated in Ceuta Border Smuggling Scheme, Report Finds
24 January 2020
About 200 cars out of more than a thousand dedicated to porterage belong "to security agents and customs". This is revealed by the report of the Parliamentary Commission on the (…)
Poverty-Stricken Spanish Mother Kills Disabled Son, Takes Own Life in Tragic Ourense Case
23 January 2020
The inhabitants of Ourense in Spain were all shocked by the sad event that occurred at the Jiménez home. Under the weight of poverty, Julia Jiménez, a sexagenarian who survived (…)