Spain and Morocco in Talks to Revive Key Maritime Route Between Canary Islands and Tarfaya
22 December 2023
Spain has just engaged in discussions with Morocco to reactivate the maritime link between Tarfaya and Fuerteventura.
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Spain Invests €1.7 Billion in 16 Airbus C295 Aircraft for Maritime Patrol and Defense
22 December 2023
Spain has just invested 1.695 billion euros in the acquisition of 16 Airbus C295 aircraft, dedicated to maritime patrol and surveillance. The finalization of this contract (…)
New Moroccan Drug ’Karkoubi’ Raises Alarm in Spain as Authorities Scramble to Respond
16 December 2023
Spain is facing a "new drug" from Morocco. Called "karkoubi" and very well known in the kingdom, it is often referred to as "the drug of the poor".
Melilla Unveils High-Tech Border Surveillance System to Monitor Morocco Frontier
15 December 2023
The city of Melilla has just equipped itself with an intelligent border control system following a collaboration between Thales, a European technology giant, and Trablisa, a (…)
Civil Guard Seizes 300 Kilos of Hashish at Spanish Port, K-9 Unit Key in Discovery
15 December 2023
A significant drug seizure was made by the Civil Guard at the port of Motril, where nearly 300 kilos of hashish were discovered hidden in a refrigerated truck coming from Morocco.
Spain Denies Citizenship to Suspected Moroccan Intelligence Agent
15 December 2023
The highest Spanish court has recently confirmed the refusal to grant Spanish nationality to a Moroccan citizen, suspected of spying for Morocco since 1999.
Spanish Navy Patrols Disputed Waters Near Moroccan Coast
14 December 2023
The Spanish maritime action ship Meteoro (P-41) recently patrolled around the Alhucemas rock, thus showing its presence in this area just a few dozen meters from Morocco.
Former French President Sarkozy Backs Morocco’s Claim to Western Sahara
13 December 2023
In a television interview, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy reiterated his support for the Moroccanness of the Sahara. He also welcomed Spain’s position on the issue.
Fatal Shooting in Seville Leaves Moroccan Man Dead, Two Injured; Drug-Related Conflict Suspected
11 December 2023
A man of Moroccan origin was killed in the night from Saturday to Sunday in Seville, in southern Spain. The exact circumstances of this shooting which also left two injured are (…)
Spain Arrests Moroccan Fugitive Wanted for Fraud and Embezzlement
9 December 2023
The Spanish police recently arrested a 38-year-old man of Moroccan nationality. The individual was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by Morocco for alleged (…)