The Spanish Air Force carried out the largest military exercise called "Exercise Sirius" in the Canary Islands in 2024. The objective is to prepare to react to any possible attempt to control the resources of the Tropic mountain, claimed by Morocco.
The Catalan authorities arrested in early March at the Barcelona airport a 44-year-old woman from Morocco carrying two kilos of hashish in her stomach, as she was trying to pass customs.
Spain fears that US President Donald Trump may transfer the US military bases in Rota (Cadiz) and Moron de la Frontera (Seville) to Morocco, a privileged ally of Washington.
Udyco (Drug and Organized Crime Unit) agents arrested six members of a Moroccan hashish trafficking network, known as the "French clan", in Ceuta. They face heavy prison sentences.
Spain has multiplied its arms sales to Morocco by 13 in 2024, representing an increase of 1,264.77% compared to 2023, according to data from the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Commerce. Meanwhile, the Iberian peninsula refuses to increase its military budget, as recommended by NATO.
The Barbary ground squirrel (Atlantoxerus getulus), a rodent native to Morocco, poses a threat to "the rich biodiversity of the fragile ecosystem of the Canary Islands," according to Spanish researchers.
Unfavorable weather conditions related to the storm led to the cancellation of all maritime links between Tarifa and Tangier on Saturday. A situation that directly impacted travelers, particularly Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) .
The Spanish police dismantled in Marbella an international drug trafficking network with links to the Mocro Maffia , the Moroccan mafia specialized in drug trafficking and organized crime. In total, five people were arrested and 873 kilos of cocaine seized.
King Felipe VI of Spain received representatives of the Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Ceuta in audience at the Zarzuela Palace on Thursday. A meeting that could lead to an upcoming visit by the Spanish Sovereign to the Spanish enclave claimed by Morocco.
Samya Aghbalou is on her way to becoming one of the most controversial candidates of the new season of Survivors (Supervivientes). The young Moroccan stands out for her outspokenness and provocative character.
Spanish and French farmers are joining forces to fight what they call the invasion of Moroccan tomatoes in Europe. In this context, a delegation of leaders from the Spanish association COAG recently held a session with representatives of the Confédération paysanne of France.
The Spanish police have dismantled a network of high-end stolen cars in Europe and shipped to Morocco from the port of Algeciras. In total, eleven people were arrested and eight vehicles seized.