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Disruptions in maritime traffic between Tarifa and Tanger due to adverse weather conditions

The maritime traffic for passengers between the Spanish port of Tarifa and Tanger has once again faced disruptions due to adverse weather conditions impacting the Strait of Gibraltar, as reported by the port authorities of the Bay of Algeciras. All scheduled departures from Tarifa have been canceled,......

Spain allocates €85 million aid package to Morocco

Spain has identified Morocco as a key beneficiary in its newly announced €85 million aid program for 2025. This decision follows an earlier allocation of €30 million to Morocco’s interior ministry through 2023. The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) disclosed......

Morocco receives first Apache AH-64E helicopters in strategic military upgrade

The first six Apache AH-64E attack helicopters ordered by Morocco arrived at the Tanger Med port this Monday evening, according to the well-informed Far Maroc forum. This marks the beginning of a larger acquisition program under the U.S. government's Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process. In total,......

Moroccan authorities foil major terrorist plot targeting the kingdom

Moroccan authorities successfully thwarted a significant terrorist plot targeting the Kingdom earlier today, thanks to precise intelligence provided by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The operation, carried out by the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), came......

Massive fire engulfs shoe factory in Tangier industrial zone

A devastating fire broke out Wednesday morning at a shoe manufacturing facility in the Majd - Al-Awama zone of Tangier, Morocco. The blaze generated towering columns of smoke as it spread through the industrial complex. Civil protection teams and local authorities immediately responded to the scene......

Major drug trafficking attempt foiled at Tanger port: 64,080 psychotropic pills seized

Authorities at Tanger-Ville Port successfully intercepted an attempt to traffic 64,080 psychotropic pills late Sunday night, apprehending three individuals suspected of involvement in an international drug trafficking network, according to security sources. The suspects, identified as a family unit—a......

Spanish-Moroccan cooperation leads to arrest of terrorist network spreading extremist content

Spain's Civil Guard has apprehended seven suspects in a coordinated anti-terrorism operation supported by Morocco's General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The operation, which began in late 2023, resulted in arrests across Toledo, Madrid, and Pontevedra provinces. Three suspects......

Moroccan Teams Clear 50 Pool-Sized Areas in Valencia Flood Recovery

Following devastating floods in Valencia last October, Moroccan recovery teams have demonstrated remarkable efficiency in Spain's cleanup efforts, removing enough debris to fill approximately 50 Olympic swimming pools. The mission, initiated through royal directives, deployed 36 specialized trucks......

Port Closure in Tarifa Due to Severe Winds; A Safety Measure Amid Storm

The port of Tarifa, located at the southern tip of Spain, has been temporarily closed due to severe winds caused by a "Levante" storm sweeping through the Strait of Gibraltar. This decision was made by the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras to ensure the safety of both passengers and staff.......

Engineering Challenges Halt Bridge Dreams Across Gibraltar Strait, Tunnel Plans Emerge

The ambitious vision of connecting Europe and Africa through the Strait of Gibraltar has faced persistent engineering hurdles, with experts identifying three major obstacles that make a bridge construction "impossible" while opening doors to alternative solutions. According to recent findings......

Unveiling the Web of Terror: Three Daesh Supporters Arrested in Morocco

In a significant development, Morocco's security forces have dealt a decisive blow to potential terrorist threats, arresting three individuals suspected of supporting the extremist group Daesh. The operation, led by the Bureau Central d'Investigations Judiciaires (BCIJ), has unraveled a web of......

Moroccan Authorities Dismantle Major Drug Trafficking Operation in Tangier

In a significant blow to international drug trafficking networks, Moroccan police forces in Tangier have successfully dismantled a large-scale operation, resulting in the arrest of five key suspects and the seizure of over 500 kilograms of hashish. The operation, which took place on Wednesday, August......

Tanger's Tragic Blast: A Somber Reminder of Domestic Hazards

In a gut-wrenching incident that has left the coastal city of Tanger reeling, an explosion caused by a small gas cylinder claimed the lives of two women and inflicted injuries of varying severity upon six others. The blast, which occurred within the confines of a four-story residential building in the......