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Rabies Outbreak Confirmed in Ceuta After Stray Dog Tests Positive
The government of Ceuta has reported the discovery of a rabies outbreak in the autonomous city, after a stray dog tested positive for the virus.
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Morocco Explores Spanish LNG Option as Algeria Pipeline Deal Nears Expiry
Morocco is studying with Spain the possibility of transporting gas through its liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in case Algeria does not renew the concession contract for the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline, which expires on October 31.
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Ceuta-Morocco Border Remains Closed as Spain Upgrades Security Infrastructure
The government delegate in Ceuta, Salvadora Mateos, assured this Monday that "the border, for the moment, will remain closed" and that upon its reopening, the crossing conditions will be strengthened to better control entries into the autonomous city.
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Mexican Sinaloa Cartel Linked to Moroccan Hashish Smuggling Ring Busted in Spain
The Civil Guard has dismantled a hashish trafficking network from Morocco. The drugs were transported in planes and helicopters piloted by members of the Mexican Sinaloa cartel.
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Moroccan Migrant Rescued at Sea by Sailboat Captain Near Ceuta
A 35-year-old Moroccan migrant was rescued at sea on Sunday by the owner of a sailboat, with the cooperation of the maritime rescue service.
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Spanish Police Hunt Moroccan Suspect in Drug Trafficking Case
A man of Moroccan origin is actively being sought by the Spanish police who suspect him of drug trafficking.
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Catalonia Expands Arabic Education, Sparks Debate Over Language Priorities in Schools
The Catalan government is promoting the teaching of the Arabic language and Moroccan culture in all schools in the region while relegating the Spanish language to the background. This new reform is denounced by associations who are asking to correct the situation.
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Spain Urged to Compensate Morocco for Chemical Weapons Use in Rif War
The ERC party of the Republican Left of Catalonia has called on Spain to apologize to Morocco for using chemical weapons during the Rif War , which killed thousands of Moroccans.
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Spanish Drug Ring Busted: Pilots Trained to Smuggle Hashish by Air from Morocco
The Spanish Civil Guard has dismantled a major hashish trafficking network from Morocco. The criminal organization had a fleet of planes to introduce large quantities of this drug into Spain by air.
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Moroccan TV Signals Disrupt Spanish Coastal Broadcasts, Affecting Thousands
Spanish households in coastal cities are having trouble accessing channels broadcast via Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT). These channels have lost the signal due to interference from Morocco.
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Polisario Leader Ghali Deflects Questions on Controversial Spain Visit
The leader of the Polisario Front, Brahim Ghali , refused to give details about his entry and stay in a hospital in Spain, asking the media to stick to the explanations provided by the Spanish government. This was during the press conference he held on Saturday, the first since his return to Tindouf.
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Massive 1-Ton Ocean Sunfish Caught and Released off Moroccan Coast
A group of fishermen caught a nearly prehistoric-sized ocean sunfish off the coast of Ceuta , Morocco, on October 3rd. A rather incredible discovery.