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Air Arabia Expands Morocco-Spain Routes with New Madrid-Nador Flight
The airline Air Arabia Maroc inaugurated on Thursday, June 23, its first direct flight between Madrid and Nador, thus strengthening its presence in Spain.
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Spanish Police Boost Security in Melilla for Moroccan Transit Operation
As part of Operation Marhaba 2022, the Spanish police have reinforced their staff in Melilla, particularly at the Beni-Ensar border, to ensure the safety of both Moroccans in Europe transiting through the city and citizens.
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Over 50,000 Moroccan Expats Return Home in First Week of Annual 'Marhaba' Operation
The Marhaba Operation 2022, which started on June 15, recorded the passage of more than 50,000 Moroccans living abroad and 15,000 vehicles from Spanish ports to Morocco in one week.
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Morocco-Spain Undersea Tunnel Project Set to Begin in 2030, Linking to Major Gas Pipeline
The work on the tunnel that will connect Spain and Morocco under the Strait of Gibraltar could start in 2030. The infrastructure should be connected to the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline intended to transport gas from Nigeria to Europe.
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Former Spanish PM Aznar Warns of Costly Fallout from Algeria Crisis
The former Spanish Prime Minister, José María Aznar, said that Spain will be the big loser in its crisis with Algeria, denouncing a "notable diplomatic failure" in the management of this crisis by the government of Pedro Sanchez.
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Moroccan Man Dies After Being Set on Fire in Spanish City of Algeciras
The Spanish police have managed to identify the young man found burned alive on a construction site in early May in Algeciras, who eventually died. The victim, of Moroccan origin, did not have any clothing or documents on him to identify him.
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Spanish Consulate in London Demands Moroccan Nationality Renunciation for Passport Renewal
Several Spaniards of Moroccan origin living in London are having difficulties renewing their passports. The Spanish consulate in London is asking them for a document proving that they have renounced their Moroccan nationality.
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Spanish Prosecutors Oppose Release of Intelligence Reports in Polisario Leader Case
The prosecution of the National High Court does not wish the National Intelligence Center (CNI) to transmit to the court a copy of the confidential reports on Morocco and Brahim Ghali, as requested by the defense of the Polisario Front leader.
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Almeria Port Sees 402% Surge in Passenger Traffic, Nador Route Reopens
Nearly 77,000 passengers have transited through the port of Almería from Nador, Melilla and Algerian ports, between January and May, an increase of 402% compared to the same period in 2021.
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Polisario Front Protests Spanish Agency's Stance on Western Sahara Military Exercises
The Polisario Front is angry with the Spanish agency EFE, which considers the Sahara as Moroccan territory, particularly the city of Mahbes where part of the Moroccan-American military exercises African Lion 2022 are to take place.
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Spain's Electricity Exports to Morocco Surge Amid Diplomatic Tensions with Algeria
Spain’s electricity exports to Morocco via the submarine interconnection in the Strait of Gibraltar have risen in May, amid a crisis between Spain and Algeria.
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New Guide Outlines Permitted Goods at Ceuta-Morocco Border Crossing
The Ministry of Health and the Tax Agency (AEAT) have drawn up a guide to specify the goods that can cross the Tarajal border from Morocco, as well as the authorized quantities and the prohibited products.