Spain
Former Spanish Minister Calls for Ceuta and Melilla to Join Morocco
Former Spanish minister María Antonia Trujillo reiterated her remarks on Ceuta and Melilla which, according to her, should be annexed to Morocco.
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Ceuta
Spain
Civil Guard Arrests Three in Ceuta for Luxury Car Smuggling Ring
The Civil Guard of Ceuta has arrested three individuals, two French and one Moroccan residing in Spain, for attempting to smuggle three high-end vehicles stolen in Morocco into Morocco.
Spain
8-Year-Old Boy's Murder Shocks Ceuta Community Near Morocco Border
The residents of the Loma Colmenar neighborhood in Ceuta are outraged and angry after the tragic death of Mohamed Abdeselam, an 8-year-old boy whose lifeless body was recently found.
Spain
Spain and Morocco to Reopen Ceuta and Melilla Customs Posts After Years-Long Closure
After several years of closure, the customs offices of Ceuta and Melilla will reopen on January 23 next , a week before the holding of the high-level Morocco-Spain meeting, scheduled for February 1 and 2 in Rabat.
Spain
Spain-Morocco Summit to Address Key Border and Territorial Disputes
The opening of the commercial customs of Ceuta and Melilla, the delimitation of territorial waters or the control of the airspace of the Sahara are among the major points of friction between Spain and Morocco that will certainly be the subject of discussions during the High-Level Meeting scheduled in Rabat on February 1 and 2 .
Spain
Former Ceuta Health Minister Jailed on Child Abuse Allegations
Dr. Javier Guerrero, well known in Ceuta for having been Minister of Health, was arrested on Wednesday as the alleged perpetrator of abuse of minors, including Moroccans. On Friday, the Court of First Instance of the autonomous city ordered his provisional detention without bail.
Spain
Ceuta Leader Urges Spain to Keep Moroccan Visa Requirement at Border
Ceuta wishes to maintain the visa requirement for Moroccan travelers to control the transit at the Tarajal border.
Spain
Ceuta Sees 60% Drop in Moroccan Tourists Since Pre-Pandemic Levels
Ceuta has recorded a sharp drop in Moroccan tourists after the Covid-19 health crisis and the closure of the border with Morocco.
Spain
Massive Border Delays Frustrate Travelers Between Morocco and Spain's Ceuta
Long queues have been observed at the Ceuta border with Morocco, causing a considerable slowdown in traffic. The situation is denounced by the residents of the autonomous city on social networks.
Spain
Teenage Migrant's Body Repatriated to Morocco After Fatal Ceuta Border Crossing Attempt
The body of the young Nawfal, who died while trying to cross Ceuta , was repatriated to Morocco to be buried there. After verifying his full identity, the local government authorized his transfer to Morocco.
Spain
Spanish Police Under Investigation for Alleged Assault on Moroccan Soccer Fans in Ceuta
The national police have opened an investigation after the violence exerted by the police on three women celebrating in the streets of Ceuta the victory of Morocco over Portugal and its first qualification for the World Cup semi-finals. For its part, the Minister of the Interior has opened an internal investigation to clarify the facts.
Sport
Moroccan Goalkeeper's Claim on Ceuta and Melilla Sparks Controversy in Spain
In the fever of celebrating Morocco’s qualification , Moroccan goalkeeper Munir El Kajoui made statements that are at the heart of a controversy in Spain.