News in brief
A devastating explosion at a coal mine in Asturias, Spain, has resulted in the deaths of five individuals and left another four seriously injured. The incident occurred on Monday at the Cerredo mine in Degana, situated approximately 450 kilometers (280 miles) northwest of Madrid. Initial reports indicated......
In a significant move to bolster maritime security cooperation, the Spanish Civil Guard (GCE) and the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie (GRM) have initiated joint patrols around Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. This initiative aims to combat criminal networks facilitating irregular migration from Morocco to......
As Semana Santa approaches, many are eager to know what their Easter holiday will cost and what weather conditions to expect in Spain this year. The Holy Week, which runs from April 13th to 20th in 2025, is a significant travel period for both Spaniards and international visitors. According to a recent......
French authorities have announced the arrest of Allal El Mrabet, known as "Allal TGV," a dual national of Morocco and Spain, after he fled Spain where he is suspected of committing three murders between November 2023 and January 2024. He is also linked to terrorist and extremist activities.......
Barcelona City Council has received a letter from the US Embassy in Spain urging the local government to refrain from implementing diversity policies within a language learning program at a public library, warning that funding could be withdrawn if these policies are enforced. The controversy centers......
Spain has been experiencing relentless severe weather since early March, with three consecutive storms battering the country. Now, the fourth storm, Martino, has arrived with full force, prompting Spanish authorities to declare a state of high alert across half of the nation. The storm brings torrential......
Spain is hosting NATO's most ambitious naval maneuvers, Dynamic Mariner/Flotex-25, which began on Monday in the Gulf of Cádiz and the southern coast of Andalusia. These operations, which will run until April 4, involve over 4,000 military personnel and 30 ships from nine countries. The exercises......
The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez Almeida, has highlighted the severe impact of the flooding in the Airport District, describing it as a situation of "special incidence." However, he assured that the overall situation remains stable, although road closures may occur if necessary.......
A major police operation took place early Monday morning in the La Mina neighborhood of Sant Adrià de Besòs (Barcelona), involving 350 officers. The operation aimed to arrest individuals connected to the shooting that occurred on January 7 and to address drug trafficking offenses. So far,......
Ferry services between Morocco and Spain cautiously resumed on Friday following a suspension caused by severe weather conditions on Thursday. Strong winds reaching up to 70 kilometers per hour and hazardous wave conditions had significantly impacted maritime travel across the Strait of Gibraltar. The......
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......
Severe Weather Disrupts Travel Between Spain and Morocco Strong winds and torrential rain have led to the cancellation of passenger ferry services between Tarifa, Spain, and Tangier, Morocco, as adverse weather conditions grip the region. Authorities from the Algeciras Bay Port Authority reported that......
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,......
