Morocco
Gibraltar Forges New Trade Route with Morocco to Reduce Spanish Dependence
An effective trade route between Gibraltar and Morocco is being created to allow the British Overseas Territory to break free from its dependence on Spain.
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Gibraltar
Spain
Ceuta Aims to Rival Gibraltar as Online Gambling Hub Post-Brexit
Faced with the drastic drop in cross-border trade revenues, the authorities of Ceuta want to take advantage of Brexit to supplant the Strait of Gibraltar in the exploitation of online gambling. To succeed in this challenge, they are offering facilities to certain specialized companies from the Rock.
Morocco
Gibraltar Police Arrest Belgian-Moroccan Drug Kingpin Wanted Internationally
The Gibraltar border police arrested a Belgian drug trafficker who also holds Moroccan nationality. The 53-year-old man was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by Morocco.
Morocco
Gibraltar Explores Submarine Power Cable Link with Morocco for Renewable Energy
A project to install submarine power cables is currently under study. The objective of this project, which is to connect Morocco to the British territory of Gibraltar, is to allow this territory still under British administration to benefit from the development of renewable energy production in Morocco.
Morocco
Migrant Teen Crosses Gibraltar Strait Solo in Inflatable Boat, Rescued by Spanish Coast Guard
A young Sub-Saharan has managed to reach Spanish territorial waters, by crossing the [Strait of Gibraltar] on board an inflatable boat. He was rescued by the Spanish coast guard.
Morocco
British Couple Embraces Extended Stay in Tangier Amid Morocco's Coronavirus Lockdown
Unlike those who have sought to leave Morocco since the state of emergency was declared on March 20, Henry and Priscilla Sacramento, who came from Gibraltar, have chosen to self-isolate in Morocco. Without pressure and without any complaint, they have settled in their home in Tangier and are patiently waiting for the Moroccan authorities to announce the end of the confinement.
Spain
Gibraltar Police Bust Major Moroccan Migrant Smuggling Ring, Dozens Arrested
A network of Moroccan migrant smugglers, between Gibraltar and Spain, has been dismantled this Sunday. About fifty people were arrested.
Spain
Spain Bans AML Ship from Ports Due to Toxic Emissions
Due to toxic gas emissions, the ship "Morocco Sun", owned by the company AML, will no longer be able to cross the Strait of Gibraltar or dock at Spanish ports. The decision has just been made by the Spanish port authorities.
Morocco
German Smuggler Arrested at Gibraltar Border with Moroccan Drugs
The Gibraltar customs services managed to apprehend a German national at the Spanish border. The individual was in possession of a large quantity of drugs from Morocco.
Morocco
Massive Cannabis Shipment Washes Ashore in Gibraltar After Boat Rescue
A boat transporting a large number of cannabis crates ran aground on Friday morning on the coast of Gibraltar due to bad weather. The Gibraltar police seized more than 85 "Moroccan suitcases" washed ashore by the tide.