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Moroccan Man in Spain Dies from Shower Electrocution, Leaving Two Children Behind
A man of Moroccan origin, residing in the Dolores neighborhood of Catral (Alicante), died electrocuted in his shower while taking a bath.
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Passenger Arrested for Fake Bomb Threat After Airline Loses Wedding Luggage
While he was traveling to Tangier , Morocco to get married, a Vueling passenger lost his luggage. Angry, he tries to take revenge on the Spanish airline by making believe there is a bomb threat on a flight from Spain to France. He will be arrested and placed in custody.
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Ceuta Migration Update: Adult Moroccan Migrants Return Home, Minors Remain
The vast majority of Moroccan adults who participated in the migration wave last May have left Ceuta for Morocco, according to local authorities.
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Spanish Raspberry Production Shifts to Morocco as Acreage Declines
Jan van Bergeijk, from the Plusberries group, says that Spanish raspberry cultivation is increasingly shifting to Morocco. European producers are therefore setting up in the kingdom.
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Morocco's Border Closure Impacts Winter Tourism Rankings in France
Morocco is not on the list of the best-selling destinations at the beginning of this year in France, according to the booking trends revealed by Entreprises du Voyage (EdV).
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Spanish Court Allows Key Witness in Polisario Leader Case to Testify Remotely
The judge in charge of the Ghali case, Rafael Lasala, has authorized the number two of the police to testify on February 7 by videoconference.
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Moroccan-Dutch Man Found Dead in Spain: Suspected Gang-Related Killing
The lifeless body of a Moroccan, reported missing in Malaga, was found in Chiclana de la Frontera (Cadiz), a few meters from his vehicle which was set on fire. He was killed by a bullet to the head.
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Morocco Denies Changing 'Border' to 'Gate' on Melilla Police Station Sign
Morocco has not requested to replace the word "border" with "bab" (gate in Arabic) on the sign of the police station in Melilla. The latter word, curiously, has always been there.
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Spanish Hotel Chain Silken Expands to Morocco with Three New Resorts
The Silken hotel chain plans to build three new units in Morocco, specifically in Tangier, Marrakech and Dakhla, within two years. The company already operates 35 establishments in Spain.
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Morocco Considers Reopening Air Borders with Health Safeguards in Place
The Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, announced on Monday the upcoming reopening of air borders, "provided that all necessary guarantees are given" to protect the health of travelers and Moroccans against Covid-19.
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Morocco Removes 'Border' References at Ceuta and Melilla Crossings, Escalating Territorial Dispute with Spain
The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) took a decision on Tuesday to replace the word "border" with "bab" (gate in Arabic) on the signs of the two police stations in Ceuta and Melilla.
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Tanger Med Port Surges Ahead as Mediterranean's Top Container Hub, Outpacing Algeciras
The port of Tanger Med consolidates its position as a leader in container traffic in the Mediterranean, to the detriment of Algeciras. In 2021, the Moroccan port handled a total of 7,173,870 TEU containers, compared to 5,771,221 in 2020, an increase of 24%.