Migrant boat capsizes off Mauritania, leaving 69 dead and dozens missing

At least 69 people have died after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania, according to an updated toll released by Mauritanian coast guards on Friday. Dozens remain missing more than 48 hours after the tragedy, which highlights the deadly risks faced by migrants attempting to reach Europe......

Spanish authorities dismantle €1-million human smuggling network

Spanish police have arrested 14 suspects and dismantled a sophisticated human smuggling network that transported migrants from Algeria to Spain using high-powered boats. The criminal organization, dismantled during "Operation Nautilita," charged migrants up to €7,000 for perilous Mediterranean......

Germany uses electronic bracelets to fight domestic violence

Germany is stepping up efforts to protect victims of domestic violence by proposing a law that would require perpetrators to wear electronic bracelets and attend anti-violence programs. The measure, announced by the Federal Ministry of Justice, aims to prevent repeat offenses and increase the safety......

Spain launches study for Morocco–Spain tunnel with vodafone and experts

The Spanish government has awarded Vodafone UK the communications services contract for the team studying a proposed tunnel connecting Spain and Morocco under the Strait of Gibraltar. According to Spanish media, the contract, signed in mid-August, includes voice and data services for around 15 experts......

Morocco strengthens firefighting fleet with advanced aircraft

In a strategic initiative to protect its forests and enhance disaster response capabilities, Morocco has added a sophisticated aircraft to its firefighting fleet. This plane is capable of operating in steep, mountainous regions that are difficult for conventional aircraft to reach. The acquisition comes......

Bab Sebta: Dutch man and two Moroccan women arrested for drug trafficking

At the Bab Sebta border crossing, between Fnideq and the Spanish-controlled city of Ceuta, Moroccan police and customs authorities conducted several operations on Saturday, resulting in the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of significant quantities of cannabis. According to Spanish sources,......

Spain suffers most intense heatwave on record

Spain has endured its most intense heatwave since records began, lasting 16 consecutive days in August, according to the national meteorological agency Aemet. Preliminary data show that this heatwave surpassed the one recorded in July 2022, with average temperatures 4.6°C higher than those of a......

Submarine fiber optic cable to connect Canary Islands and Morocco

The Spanish telecommunications company Islalink has announced the launch of a major project to lay a new generation submarine fiber optic cable linking southern Morocco with the Canary Islands. With an investment of nearly €49 million, part of which is financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB),......

Morocco becomes Spain’s top natural gas export market by mid-2025

Morocco has emerged as the leading destination for Spanish natural gas exports in June 2025, surpassing France and consolidating its role as a key partner in the region’s energy landscape. According to figures reported by Europa Press, Morocco received 858 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of Spanish gas during......

Israeli children barred from French leisure park amid discrimination probe

Authorities in southern France have detained the manager of a leisure park after a group of Israeli children, aged eight to 16, were denied access, raising allegations of religious discrimination. The children, on holiday in Spain, had reserved a visit to the Tyrovol zipline park in Porté-Puymorens......

Two Moroccans arrested in Spain for smuggling 1.5 tons of hashish in fake oranges

Spanish authorities have detained two Moroccan nationals in Malaga after uncovering a significant drug trafficking operation involving 1,579 kilograms of hashish concealed inside counterfeit oranges. Discovery on the highway The operation began when officers from the Drugs and Organized Crime Unit......

Algerian exodus to Spain fueled by unemployment, repression and diplomatic tensions

The Balearic Islands have recently witnessed an unprecedented arrival of irregular migrants. More than 600 people, departing from the Algerian coast, landed on the archipelago — the largest migratory wave in its recent history, according to the Spanish daily ABC. This surge is the result of a......

Difficult hours ahead: Spanish prime minister warns as wildfires rage

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has warned that the coming hours will be “difficult” in the battle against devastating wildfires that have ravaged western Spain for more than ten days. Despite the end of the intense heatwave that gripped the country, large areas remain under threat. Speaking......

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