Morocco
Morocco-Spain Underwater Rail Tunnel Aims for 2040 Completion
The mega-project of a tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar, connecting Morocco to Spain, will be operational by 2040. At least, that’s what is hoped.
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Gibraltar
Morocco
Moroccan and British Navies Conduct Joint Diving Exercises in Gibraltar
Since January 20, the Royal Navy has been conducting exercises with its Moroccan counterpart in Gibraltar. These maneuvers are part of the Augmentra project and aim to strengthen diving operations.
Spain
Gibraltar Police Officers Face Retrial in 2020 Fatal Boat Collision Case
The families of Mustafa Dris, 49, and Mohamed Abdeslam Ahmed, 40, two men from Sebta killed in Spanish waters by a Royal Gibraltar Police patrol boat in March 2020, continue to demand justice. A new hearing is scheduled for May 2025.
Morocco
Study Reveals Mediterranean Lost 70% of Water 5.5 Million Years Ago
5.5 million years ago, the narrowing of the Strait of Gibraltar, particularly the passage between Spain and Morocco, led to the drying up of the Mediterranean, which lost 70% of its water volume, according to a study published Monday in the journal Nature Communications.
Spain
Collision between two tankers in the strait, near Moroccan waters
Two tankers, the chemical tanker Southern Puma and the bulk carrier Louisa Bolten, collided on Friday morning in the waters of the Strait of Gibraltar, off the coast of Morocco.
Spain
Spain Deploys Warship to Patrol Gibraltar Strait and Alboran Sea
Spain has deployed the maritime action ship Tornado in the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea, near Moroccan waters, to carry out a surveillance and deterrence mission.
Spain
Spain Advances Seismic Studies for Ambitious Morocco-Gibraltar Tunnel Project
The Spanish Society for Studies on Fixed Communications across the Strait of Gibraltar (SECEGSA) is preparing to launch a seismotectonic research campaign to accelerate studies as part of the project to build a tunnel connecting Spain and Morocco under the Strait of Gibraltar.
Morocco
Orca Attack Sinks Sailboat in Gibraltar Strait, Raising Concerns About Increasing Incidents
The sailboat Bonhomme William of the Briton Robert Powell sank on Wednesday in the Strait of Gibraltar after an attack by orcas. For a few years now, orca attacks have become frequent in this region.
Sport
UEFA Investigates Racist Chants by Spanish Players After Euro Victory
UEFA, the governing body of European football, announced the opening of an investigation into racist chants against Morocco and Gibraltar, sung by Spanish national team players during the celebration of their triumph at the Euro in the streets of Madrid.
Morocco
Morocco-Spain Underwater Tunnel Project Aims for 2030 World Cup Completion
The construction of the tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar which will connect the two countries, but also Africa and Europe, could be effective before the 2030 World Cup that Morocco and Spain are co-hosting with Portugal.
Morocco
Morocco-Spain Tunnel Project Advances Ahead of 2030 World Cup
The project to connect Morocco and Spain by tunnel in the Strait of Gibraltar is progressing. The two countries are stepping up the pace to complete the infrastructure before the 2030 World Cup, which they are co-hosting with Portugal.
Morocco
Morocco Leads Multi-Agency Rescue Exercise in Strait of Gibraltar
Moroccan rescue units on board the "Morocco Star" ship participated on Thursday in the "SAREX Détroit 2024" exercise, conducted off the port of Tangier Med. A demonstration of Morocco’s civil and military capacity to ensure the safety and security of navigation in the Strait of Gibraltar as part of Operation Marhaba 2024 .