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Amid growing speculation over the status of border trade between Spain and Morocco, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares clarified that the customs posts at Ceuta and Melilla remain operational and have not been closed permanently. Speaking from Santander, Albares responded to claims—mainly......
Around 100 people, including several children, attempted to swim from Morocco to Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta early on Saturday morning, amid warnings that the enclave’s reception system is overwhelmed and close to collapse. Recent weeks have seen an increase in crossings, with......
More than 80 migrants swam to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta over the weekend, marking the summer’s largest wave of irregular crossings. The group, which included at least 50 Moroccan and Palestinian minors, braved hazardous sea conditions, with strong swells and dense coastal fog complicating rescue......
The Spanish enclave of Ceuta witnessed its largest irregular migration wave of the summer on Saturday, as more than 80 migrants—including at least 50 unaccompanied Moroccan and Palestinian minors—reached the city by swimming across treacherous waters. According to Spanish media outlets such......
Spanish and Moroccan authorities are engaged in a thorough investigation of a recently discovered tunnel used for drug trafficking between Ceuta and Morocco. This operation, dubbed Operation Hades, is a collaborative effort by the Spanish Civil Guard and Moroccan security forces, aimed at dismantling......
Spanish media outlets have voiced significant apprehension following Morocco's receipt of six Apache AH-64E combat helicopters from the United States. El Independiente, among others, has issued warnings about what it perceives as a strategic challenge to Spain's military status. This alarmist......
Spanish authorities recently discovered a suspected drug-smuggling tunnel linking Morocco with the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, located in North Africa. The tunnel, found during an operation targeting hashish trafficking, was equipped with basic lighting and extended 12 meters underground (39 feet). It......
The Spanish Army’s VI Maneuver Helicopter Battalion (Bhelma VI), operating under the Canary Islands Command, is carrying out joint military exercises in the Spanish-administered enclaves of Ceuta (Sebta) and Melilla. These exercises, part of the annual training program led by the General Command......
In a heartfelt address from La Moncloa, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed deep condolences for the victims of the recent catastrophic floods, known as "dana," which have tragically claimed 64 lives in Valencia and one in Cuenca. He pledged to mobilize "all necessary......
In a significant development along the Morocco-Spain border, enhanced vigilance by Moroccan authorities has led to a substantial 80% reduction in illegal swim entries to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. This marked decrease in irregular migration attempts comes as a result of intensified efforts by Morocco......
Ceuta, the Spanish enclave in North Africa, is grappling with an unprecedented influx of migrants, with an average of 700 individuals attempting to enter the city each night. Cristina Pérez Valero, the Ceuta government representative, revealed this alarming statistic during a recent press conference. Despite......
In a desperate bid for a better life, nearly 350 individuals attempted to swim to Ceuta early Thursday morning. This perilous journey was largely thwarted by Moroccan and Spanish authorities, who intercepted most of the swimmers before they reached the shore. However, 12 Algerian adults and four children......
