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Algeria Vows 'Energetic' Response to Spain's Shift on Western Sahara
In reaction to Spain’s change on the Sahara, Algeria intends to take "energetic" and "multifaceted" actions against the latter.
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Spanish Far-Right Party Vox Slams Morocco's Map Showing Ceuta and Melilla as Moroccan
The Vox party condemned on Friday the decision of the government of Pedro Sanchez to support the Moroccan autonomy plan for the Sahara, also demanding the withdrawal of a map of Morocco integrating Ceuta and Melilla from the website of the embassy in Madrid.
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Spanish Police Seize Over 500 Kg of Hashish from Moroccan Trucks at Algeciras Port
The Civil Guard has, as part of an anti-drug operation, seized more than 500 kilos of hashish hidden in three trucks arriving at the port of Algeciras from Morocco.
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TUI Fly Expands Routes: 19 New Destinations from Lille Airport to Morocco and Southern Europe
The airline TUI Fly Belgium plans to operate flights to 19 destinations in Morocco, Greece, Spain and Portugal from Lille-Lesquin airport this summer. Boeing 737s will be used.
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Algeciras Port Anticipates Reopening of Spain-Morocco Maritime Routes After Two-Year Closure
The port of Algeciras is eagerly awaiting the reopening of maritime borders with Morocco, now that Spain’s change of position on the Sahara has opened a "new stage" in the relationship between the two countries.
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Real Madrid Makes Late Bid to Lure Mazraoui Away from Barcelona Deal
While FC Barcelona thinks it has settled all the details regarding the transfer of Moroccan international Noussair Mazraoui , the player has been approached by Real Madrid with a more attractive offer than that of FC Barcelona.
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Spanish Port of Algeciras Prepares for Return of Moroccan Diaspora Transit Operation
The president of the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA), Gerardo Landaluce, expressed his satisfaction on Thursday with the announced resumption of passenger maritime traffic with Morocco and the upcoming organization of Operation Marhaba (Moroccans living abroad).
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Spain's Sahara Stance Shift Boosts Border Security Cooperation with Morocco
The positive effects of the Spanish government’s decision to support Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara are already being felt. Senior police and Civil Guard officers say this change of position has helped unblock security issues at the borders with Morocco, which have been pending for two years now.
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Spanish PM Echoes Trump's Language in Support of Morocco's Western Sahara Plan
The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchez, would have used the same words as former US President Donald Trump in his letter addressed to King Mohammed VI to support Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara .
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Spain's Sahara Policy Shift: King Felipe VI Not Involved in Morocco Negotiations
The King of Spain, Felipe VI, does not appear to have been involved in the negotiations with his Moroccan counterpart, Mohammed VI, which led to the change in position on the Sahara. The head of government, Pedro Sanchez, who conducts the country’s foreign policy, simply assumed his responsibilities.
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Diplomat's Warnings Averted 1975 Spain-Morocco Conflict Over Western Sahara
Three decisive letters from the Spanish ambassador to Rabat, Adolfo Martín-Gamero, would have helped to avoid an armed conflict between Morocco and Spain in 1975. The diplomat had strongly advised the Spanish authorities not to work for the fall of King Hassan II, and contributed to thwarting the Green March.
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Spain to Reopen Moroccan Borders and Resume Ferry Services for Expats
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares will travel to Rabat on April 1 to strengthen the bilateral relationship with Morocco. In particular, this trip will allow the reopening of the borders with Ceuta and Melilla and the resumption of maritime links and therefore the Marhaba Operation dedicated to Moroccans Residing Abroad.