Morocco – Spain: drones to transport drugs The Spanish National Police have dismantled a network of drug traffickers operating between Morocco and Spain. Their particularity? The use of drones to transport drugsphenomenon which seems to be gaining momentum in recent years between the two countries. Spanish authorities are due to hold a press conference this […]
Criminal wanted by Morocco arrested in Spain Wanted by the Moroccan authorities since September 2023 for having introduced large quantities of narcotics (ecstasy) into the kingdom, a criminal was finally arrested in Algeciras. He faces a ten-year prison sentence for drug trafficking. Under an international arrest warrant, the suspect was arrested in Algeciras, following an […]
Tarifa-Tangier: Balearia and FRS Iberia fight each other DFDS-FRS Iberia, holder of the Tarifa-Tangier city line since 2023, denounced the behavior of Balearia which recently announced that it had won the contract to supply two electric ferries to ensure this maritime connection. In a press release published on November 18, Balearia, while recognizing that the […]
Ryanair, easyJet and Vueling condemned for cabin baggage 179 million euros. This is the total amount of the fine imposed by the Spanish authorities on the airlines Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Norwegian and Volotea for abusive practices. The low cost companies intend to take legal action to challenge this sanction. The Spanish Ministry of Consumer Rights […]
In Valencia, Moroccans work up to 14 hours a day to restore the city to its original state More than 100 agents and 37 trucks from Moroccan civil protection have been deployed to Valencia for a week to help rebuild the Spanish city, affected by the Dana depression. A first contingent of 70 agents, 24 […]
Spain: Moroccan arrested for attempted kidnapping of his three children Spanish police arrested a Moroccan man at the border as he tried to forcefully take his three children to Morocco. The man was arrested after his eldest daughter screamed for help. As she, along with her brothers aged 9 and 7, crossed the border on […]
Moroccan products: anger brews among Spanish farmers Spanish farmers are demanding the immediate suspension of the free trade agreement between the EU and Morocco, denouncing the unfair competition they face from Moroccan fruit and vegetable producers, particularly tomatoes. Last October, the EU Court of Justice annulled the fisheries and agriculture agreements signed in 2019 between […]
Tarifa-Tangier: electric ferries for MREs Baleària won the contract on Friday for the construction of two electric ships with a capacity of 800 passengers, worth 135 million euros. These two ferries will provide the Tarifa-Tangier Ville connection. The shipping company was awarded this contract following a call for tenders process. The construction of these two […]
F-35 stealth fighter: why Spain fears Moroccan air ambitions Morocco plans to acquire the F-35, a fifth-generation stealth fighter, from the American manufacturer Lockheed Martin to strengthen its air forces; which would cause concern in Spain. According to a Spanish report, Spain is concerned about Morocco’s upcoming acquisition of American F-35 stealth fighters. “Although bilateral […]
Spain abolishes the “golden visa” for Moroccans The Spanish Congress approved the abolition of “golden visas” which offer the possibility to foreigners, including Moroccans, to acquire housing and make commercial investments in the Iberian Peninsula. These visas will continue to be granted until the new measure comes into force. This measure is among the amendments […]