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Spain Intensifies Border Control Aid to Morocco Amid Record Migration Crisis

Spain has allocated €2.5 million to Morocco for enhanced border surveillance equipment and vehicles, responding to unprecedented migration pressures that saw 63,970 irregular arrivals in 2024—a 12.5% increase from the previous year. The funding, channeled through the International and Ibero-American......

Tragic Milestone: Over 10,400 Migrants Lost at Sea En Route to Spain in 2024

In a devastating development that underscores the ongoing migration crisis, more than 10,400 migrants perished or vanished while attempting to reach Spanish shores in 2024, according to a recent report by Spanish NGO Caminando Fronteras. The toll includes over 1,500 teenagers, marking this year as the......

Spanish Army Helicopter Battalion Conducts Joint Exercises in Ceuta and Melilla

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......

Morocco and Spain Strengthen Scientific Ties with the Africa Canarias Challenge Research Program

In a significant move to advance cross-continental scientific collaboration, Morocco and Spain have deepened their partnership with the third edition of the Africa Canarias Challenge. This initiative aims to address critical challenges across Africa, focusing on water, energy, and health sectors. The......

Spanish Authorities Seize 3.3 Tons of Cocaine from Venezuelan Vessel

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......

Canary Islands' I+D+i Delegation Embarks on African Scientific Journey

The President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, is set to embark on a groundbreaking journey to Marrakech, accompanied by an unprecedented delegation of over 40 university doctors, entrepreneurs, startups, and knowledge centers. This mission, part of the 'Africa Canarias Challenge', aims......

Canary Islands: A New Approach to Migrant Crisis Management

The President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, has expressed his satisfaction with the Spanish government's commitment to providing €100 million to address the ongoing migrant crisis in the region. This move, he believes, signifies a crucial understanding that the issue is a collective......

Clavijo's Upcoming Visit to Morocco to Enhance Scientific Collaboration

The Government of the Canary Islands is poised to deepen its collaborative efforts with Morocco, as President Fernando Clavijo prepares for a significant visit this week. Announced by spokesperson Alfonso Cabello, the trip aims to bolster scientific, technological, and innovative partnerships between......

Canary Islands' Migrant Minor Repatriation Plan Sparks Political Backlash

The Canary Islands government's proposal to transfer the care of unaccompanied migrant minors to Morocco has ignited a fierce debate over immigration policy and human rights. Fernando Clavijo, President of the Canary Islands, recently defended the controversial plan to repatriate minors from Morocco......