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Expert: Morocco Unlikely to Initiate Armed Conflict with Spain, Cites US Influence
An expert on Islam and the Arab world believes that the opening of an armed conflict between Morocco and Spain is unlikely.
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Morocco Shifts Closer to Russia, Adopts 'Hybrid War' Tactics Against Spain
A Spanish journalist believes that Morocco is politically closer to Russia than to the EU and Spain. This is evidenced by his absence from the UN General Assembly that condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine .
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Spanish Navy Resupplies Disputed Territories Off Moroccan Coast
The Spanish Navy ship Mar Caribe has started on Monday its first logistical support mission (materials and supplies of all kinds) of the year to the defense forces stationed on the Vélez de la Gomera and Al Hoceima rocks, and on the Chafarinas Islands, claimed by Morocco.
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Young Moroccan Migrant Becomes YouTube Influencer, Bridges Cultures in Spain
Samir Faranji, 20, is a young Moroccan who immigrated to Spain at the age of 17. Today, he uses social media, especially YouTube, to make the stories of young migrants like him known and denounce the discrimination and hate speech of which they are victims.
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Top Olive Oil Experts to Judge World's Best at Evooleum Awards in Spain
Thirty of the world’s best tasters will meet on March 18 and 19 in Cordoba, southern Spain, for the Evooleum Awards international competition, to evaluate samples of the 100 best extra virgin olive oils (EVOO) in the world, including that of Morocco.
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Moroccan Expats in Spain Protest Travel Restrictions, Demand Open Borders
Moroccans residing in Spain once again demonstrated on Saturday, March 12, in front of the Moroccan consulates in Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Murcia, Girona, Tarragona, Algeciras and Ibiza, to protest against the continued travel restrictions to the kingdom. They call on the Moroccan government to open the borders without restrictions.
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Morocco Stalls on Repatriation of Migrant Minors to Spain's Ceuta
Morocco has only sent the files of 75 minors out of the 1,300 who arrived in Ceuta last May. It is up to the Spanish government to decide whether or not to initiate the repatriation procedure for these minors.
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US-Led Naval Exercise 'Obangame Express 2022' Kicks Off in Senegal with Moroccan Participation
Officially started in Dakar, Senegal on March 11, the multinational maritime exercise Obangame Express 2022 sees the participation of naval units from the United States, Morocco, Spain and Gambia.
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Moroccan Man Arrested in Spain for Fatal Stabbing Linked to Drug Trade
The Civil Guard arrested in Murcia the Moroccan, suspected murderer of another Moroccan whom he stabbed with a knife during a fight in which a third compatriot also took part. A drug and debt case would be at the origin of this violent brawl between the three Moroccans.
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Fatal Knife Fight in Murcia Leaves One Dead, Two Injured in Moroccan Community
A knife fight between three men of Moroccan nationality, this Sunday, in La Unión (Murcia), resulted in the death of one of them. The other two, seriously injured, were taken to the hospital.
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Spanish Authorities Bust Major Hashish Trafficking Ring, Seize 3,000 Kilos
The Spanish Civil Guard has dismantled in Murcia an international network specialized in the trafficking of Moroccan hashish and migrant trafficking. In total, nearly 3,000 kilos of the drug were seized and four people were arrested.
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Moroccan Entrepreneur Shakes Up Spanish Wine Industry with Eco-Friendly Canned Brand
Sana Khouja , a young Moroccan-born businesswoman, has broken racial, economic and gender barriers to make her mark in the Spanish wine industry. In 2019, she created Zeena, her organic wine brand packaged in a 100% recyclable aluminum can.