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The fallout from the ongoing crisis surrounding Ceuta is beginning to be felt in tourism, with signs of increased cancellations and slower new bookings among Spanish travelers planning trips to Morocco. According to data cited by Spanish tourism publication Hosteltur and provided by hotel booking platform Travelgate, 84.13% of cancellations......
Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo has called for caution when discussing Morocco’s possible involvement in the mass migration crisis that affected Ceuta at the end of July, saying there is currently no conclusive evidence linking the Moroccan government to the large-scale arrival of migrants. Speaking......
Morocco is increasingly attracting the attention of Spanish economic observers. In an analysis published on September 6, 2026, Estrategias de Inversión estimates that the growth of the Moroccan economy is currently around 5%, a pace presented as nearly double that of Spain. Beyond this comparison, the economic media mainly highlights the......
Ceuta is facing growing economic pressure after the mass border crossing crisis at the end of July caused significant disruption to trade, tourism, hospitality and transport, with the financial impact continuing to weigh on businesses and public authorities. Private companies in the Spanish-administered city recorded direct losses estimated......
Morocco recorded an unprecedented trade surplus with Spain in 2025, marking a significant shift in the economic relationship between the two countries and highlighting the growing presence of Moroccan products on the Spanish market. According to data from the United Nations International Trade database, Moroccan exports to Spain reached approximately......
The migration crisis that shook Ceuta at the end of July continues to weigh on the political debate in Spain. According to a survey conducted by the 40dB institute for El País and radio SER, a majority of Spaniards severely criticize the way Pedro Sanchez's government responded to the massive influx of migrants. The survey, conducted with......
The issue of Ceuta and Melilla is once again at the heart of Moroccan political debate. Meeting in Ben Tayeb, in the Driouch province, the Secretary General of the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS), Mohamed Nabil Benabdallah, reiterated his party's stance on the two cities, while warning against rhetoric and actions that could exacerbate......
The San Sebastián Film Festival is set to honor one of the prominent figures in contemporary cinema. British actress and producer Naomi Watts will receive this year’s Donostia Award, an honorary distinction recognizing her entire career. The festival, taking place from September 18 to 26, announced this award while praising an actress......
The FIFA World Cup trophy won by Spain’s national football team arrived in Ceuta on Friday as part of a nationwide tour, in a visit that unfolded against a backdrop of heightened political and security tensions surrounding the Spanish enclave. According to Spanish media reports, Spanish Football Federation president Rafael Louzán......
The European Commission has postponed a decision on Spain’s request for European financial assistance to help Ceuta deal with growing migration pressures, saying the application remains under assessment and that additional information is still required from Spanish authorities. A European Commission spokesperson said Brussels was treating......
In response to the intensification of heatwaves, wildfires, and extreme weather events, Spain aims to push the European Union to sustainably strengthen its climate adaptation policy. Madrid is calling for the creation of a dedicated European fund and the establishment of binding targets to help member states anticipate the consequences of......
The European Union is not yet prepared to provide the assistance requested by Spain to support Ceuta following a major wave of irregular migration that affected the Spanish enclave at the end of July, Reuters reported. European Commission spokesperson Markus Lammert said the bloc was still assessing Madrid’s request and that several......
Morocco remains one of the most significant nationalities shaping Spain’s migration landscape, with thousands of Moroccan nationals arriving in the country while a substantial number also leave, according to preliminary data from Spain’s National Statistics Institute. Around 21,100 Moroccans moved to Spain between April and June......
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