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Morocco Boosts Naval Capabilities with Launch of Advanced Patrol Vessel
Navantia officially launched the Avante 1800 patrol vessel, ordered by the Royal Moroccan Navy, on Tuesday.
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Moroccan Concierge in Spain Earns Six-Figure Salary, Outpacing Local Officials
Having arrived in Spain from Morocco several decades ago, Hamid now earns a monthly salary of 97,500 euros as a concierge of a luxury residential complex in Estepona (Malaga).
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Spanish Police Thwart Moroccan Parents' Attempt to Flee with Children Wanted by Dutch Authorities
Spanish police arrested a Moroccan couple at the port of Tarifa (Cadiz) who were wanted by Dutch authorities for kidnapping and holding their three minor children.
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Measles Alert: Health Expert Urges Vaccination for Morocco-Bound Travelers
The head of the preventive medicine service at the University Hospital of Ceuta, Julián Domínguez, recommends that Moroccans in Europe wishing to travel to Morocco during the summer as part of Operation Marhaba 2025, get vaccinated against measles which is prevalent in the kingdom.
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Moroccan Expat in Catalonia Criticizes Compatriots' Defense of Migrant Crime
A Moroccan residing in Catalonia denounces a certain hypocrisy of his compatriots regarding the situation of Moroccan migrants who are sometimes accused of sowing chaos in this region. In a TikTok video, he stated that if the situation were reversed and Spanish migrants committed criminal acts in Morocco, they would be chased away "with stones and kicks."
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Baleària Boosts Spain-Morocco Ferry Service Ahead of Summer Travel Rush
The maritime company Baleària has strengthened its connection between Tarifa and Tangier City by adding a second vessel. Since May 23, the fast ferry Jaume I has joined the fleet, increasing the number of daily departures from four to six on this route opened on May 8.
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Search Continues for Man Overboard on Almería-Melilla Ferry Route
A passenger on the Volcán de Timanfaya ship of the Trasmediterranea company, which was operating the route between Almería and Melilla, fell overboard on Monday. Maritime rescuers continue the search to find him. An investigation has been opened.
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Moroccan Police Officer Seeks Asylum at Spanish Border in Ceuta
A Moroccan police officer presented himself on Monday at the Tarajal border post, between Morocco and Ceuta, to request political asylum.
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Study: Unaccompanied Migrant Minors in Spain Outperform Local Peers in Job Market Integration
In Spain, unaccompanied foreign minor migrants (MENA) adapt to the job market better than Spanish minors under guardianship with whom they live in public homes, reveals a study.
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Orca Attacks in Gibraltar Strait Drop 40% After New Safety Measures
Orca attacks between the Gulf of Cadiz and the Strait of Gibraltar decreased by 40% during the summer of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to the Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition.
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Ryanair Shifts Focus to Morocco as Spanish Routes Decline
Morocco expects an influx of travelers during the high tourist season. Meanwhile, airlines like Ryanair are seeking to strengthen their connection with the kingdom after the winter season when attendance was not as expected.
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EasyJet Flight Diverted to Madrid After Passenger Turns Violent Mid-Air
An EasyJet plane traveling from London to Marrakech had to make an emergency landing in Madrid due to the aggressive behavior of a passenger on board the flight.