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Moroccan Tourists Fuel Record-Breaking Tourism Surge in Marbella
Moroccan tourists have stormed the city of Marbella, in southern Spain, contributing to the increase in tourism revenues in this city.
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From Migrant Swimmer to Rising Star Chef: Moroccan Teen's Culinary Journey
Chouaib Marssou, a young Moroccan of 18 years old, is a fine example of perseverance. While he left his native Tetouan at the age of 13 to reach Ceuta by swimming, he has managed to become an accomplished chef who aims for a Michelin star. A dream come true.
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Spanish Farmers Shift Crops as Moroccan Watermelon Imports Surge
After donating 80,000 kilos of watermelons last year due to Moroccan competition, Spanish farmer Manuel Puertas has decided this year to change crops and produce tomatoes and cucumbers.
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Morocco to Produce Israeli Kamikaze Drones, Raising Concerns in Spain
Morocco is going to start producing on-site, with the support of Israel, kamikaze drones like the SpyX, developed by the company Bluebird Aero Systems. The acquisition of this Israeli technology by the kingdom is frightening Spain.
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Record-Breaking Influx: Over 1.1 Million Moroccans Enter via Spanish Ports for Annual Return
As of July 28, 1,179,325 Moroccans from Europe and 291,673 vehicles have joined Morocco via Spanish ports as part of Operation Marhaba, representing an increase of 9.3% and 11.7% respectively compared to the same period last year.
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Moroccan Family in Madrid Faces Eviction Despite Government Protections
Zohra and her family are under threat of eviction. The woman, living with her husband and their 8-year-old son in a two-room apartment in the Lavapies neighborhood of Madrid, fears finding herself on the street with her family on July 24.
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Massive Border Delay: Hundreds of Moroccan Expats Stranded for Hours at Melilla Crossing
Hundreds of Moroccans from Europe experienced hell on Sunday at Melilla, forced to wait more than nine hours before crossing the border and returning to Morocco.
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Spanish Police Seize 15 Stolen Luxury Cars Bound for Morocco in Major Smuggling Bust
The Spanish police intercepted 15 luxury cars stolen in Europe at the port of Algeciras, destined for Morocco.
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Iconic 1992 Expo Building in Seville Vandalized, Two Arrested
Left abandoned, the Moroccan Pavilion, one of the iconic buildings built for the 1992 Expo in Seville, has recently been vandalized. Two individuals have been arrested as the alleged perpetrators of this act.
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US Fugitive Wanted for Attempted Murder Caught at Spanish-Moroccan Border
The Civil Guard agents of Ceuta arrested on Friday a man wanted for attempted murder by the United States, as he was trying to illegally enter Morocco.
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Moroccan Diaspora Travel to Spain Drops 23% as Port of Motril Sees Mixed Results
Some 20,573 Moroccans from Europe and 5,578 vehicles transited through the port of Motril since the start of Operation Marhaba on June 13, representing a decrease of 23% and 18% respectively compared to the same period last year.
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Spain's Secret Cold War Nuclear Ambitions: Franco's Plan to Deter Morocco
Under the impetus of the dictator Francisco Franco, Spain had embarked on an ambitious but secret quest: the Islero Project. Born in the wake of Morocco’s independence in 1956, this project aimed to equip Spain with a nuclear arsenal, thus allowing it to counter Moroccan ambitions.