News in brief
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.......
A tragic collision involving three drug smuggling boats off the coast of Morocco has resulted in one fatality and six arrests. The incident occurred in Moroccan waters near Larache, leaving one individual brain-dead, according to Spanish authorities. The collision has raised questions about the circumstances......
A Russian cargo ship, suspected of being on a mission linked to Syria, has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea following an engine room explosion, according to officials in Moscow. The incident has left two crew members missing, while 14 others were rescued and taken to Spain. The vessel, identified as Ursa......
A chilling murder case in Spain has taken an unexpected turn with the aid of cutting-edge mapping technology. Authorities have revealed that images captured by a street-view application played a notable role in piecing together the events surrounding the disappearance and suspected murder of a man in......
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......
Spanish police and customs officials have successfully intercepted a Venezuelan fishing vessel near the Canary Islands, seizing a staggering 3.3 tons of cocaine and arresting all 10 crew members aboard. The operation, which occurred on Saturday, uncovered 110 packages of cocaine, each weighing approximately......
A DHL cargo plane crashed near Vilnius, Lithuania, on Monday morning, killing at least one person and raising several questions about the causes of the tragic incident. The Boeing 737, which was en route to the capital's airport from Leipzig, Germany, crashed shortly before 5:30 a.m. local time,......
Morocco has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to international solidarity through its response to the recent floods in Spain. The Moroccan ambassador to Spain, Karima Benyaich, emphasized this spirit of cooperation during a visit to Valencia, highlighting the robust ties that bind Rabat......
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Barcelona on Saturday, November 23, 2024, to voice their frustration over the soaring cost of renting apartments in the Catalan capital. The rally highlights a housing crisis exacerbated by a 70% increase in rents over the past decade, while wages have barely......
The Spanish government announced on Friday a record fine of €179 million against five low-cost airlines, accusing them of abusive practices that infringe on passenger rights. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs revealed that these companies, including Ryanair, Vueling, EasyJet, Norwegian, and Volotea,......
On November 14, 2024, Spain’s Congress of Deputies approved a bill to eliminate the real estate investment route from the Golden Visa Program. The move, part of broader amendments under the Law for the Efficiency of Justice, is pending Senate review and final approval in Congress before taking......
On November 13, 2024, the Spanish maritime company Baleària facilitated the transport of 75 professionals and 25 water extraction vehicles from Morocco to Valencia to assist in flood relief operations. The region of Valencia has been severely impacted by recent floods, prompting collaborative......
A devastating fire at a care home in Villafranca de Ebro, near Zaragoza in northeastern Spain, has resulted in at least ten fatalities, with several others injured. The fire occurred early on Friday morning, around 05:00 local time, and emergency responders quickly rushed to the scene. At the time of......
