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 […]
Morocco sends new convoy after floods in Valencia A large Moroccan aid convoy left the port of Motril, in Andalusia, this Saturday morning, heading to Valencia. Made up of 13 trucks, including 12 pumpers and a repair vehicle, it also transports 34 Moroccan volunteers who came to lend a helping hand to the populations affected […]
Morocco-Spain tunnel: seismic studies to validate feasibility The tunnel project between Morocco and Spain under the Strait of Gibraltar is moving forward. The Spanish Society for Studies for Fixed Communication across the Strait of Gibraltar (SECEGSA) formalized on Tuesday the signing of the contract with TEKPAM Ingeniería, the company selected to supply the four seismometers […]
MREs asked to turn around The severe weather which affected Catalonia during the day of Tuesday and Wednesday forced the authorities to take exceptional measures. Many Moroccans living abroad (MRE) were thus forced to turn back. Moroccans living abroad (MRE) who crossed the region via the A7 to reach Morocco were faced with unforeseen difficulties. […]
Floods in Valencia: Spain accepts help from Morocco Following the devastating floods which hit the Valencia region in Spain, a surge of international solidarity is being organized. The Spanish Interior Ministry, in coordination with the Valencian authorities, announced that it had accepted international aid. Morocco deployed a contingent of seventy rescue workers and twenty-four trucks […]
Floods in Spain: Moroccans to rebuild Valencia? Construction companies are asking the Spanish government to recruit 30,000 workers, including Moroccans, to rebuild Valencia, ravaged by floods caused by the Dana depression. Floods caused by the Dana depression in Spain caused significant damage in Valencia in the south-east of the country, estimated at more than 20 […]
New for the Morocco-Spain tunnel The Spanish Company for Studies for Fixed Communications across the Strait of Gibraltar (SECEGSA) signed on November 6 with the company TEKPAM Ingenieria based in Madrid, the rental contract with an option to purchase four seabed seismometers in with a view to carrying out studies in the Strait of Gibraltar, […]
Morocco: Spain issues recommendations for its travelers The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued important recommendations to its citizens traveling to Morocco. This advice aims to ensure their safety and prevent possible administrative problems. The Spanish authorities draw attention to the strong currents which characterize many Moroccan beaches, particularly on the Atlantic coast and […]
Sahara: Spain suffers from the crisis between Morocco and Algeria While Morocco expects Spain to officially recognize its sovereignty over the Sahara, Algeria has just ended more than two years of suspension of trade with this country, in reaction to the decision of Pedro Sanchez to support the Moroccan autonomy plan for this territory. Less […]