As Donald Trump threatens to reconsider American military presence in Europe, Spain’s Rota and Morón bases return to the center of debate. A former Pentagon official dismisses the idea of simple replacement by Morocco.
While Morocco is presented as a serious candidate to host the 2030 World Cup final, Spain refuses to fall behind. Madrid assures that no official decision has been made and promises to defend its candidacy to the end.
The Spanish Army has launched new air defense exercises in Ceuta , with 35/90 cannons and Mistral missiles. Officially, it is an annual training. But the location, just facing Morocco, gives these maneuvers a particular significance.
The battle to host the 2030 World Cup final is intensifying between Morocco and Spain. According to Spanish press, Casablanca has now gained a serious advantage thanks to an influence campaign conducted among several blocs within the FIFA Council.
After Morocco’s qualification against Canada, Brahim Diaz returns to the center of attention in Spain. His grandmother, Purificación Abdelkader, sums up his choice in one powerful sentence: the Real Madrid player is as Spanish as he is Moroccan.
As France faces Paraguay in the World Cup round of 16, Kylian Mbappé continues to capture all eyes . In Morocco, the French team’s star is also known for another habit: his repeated stays in Marrakech.
Spain is evaluating its defense capabilities against new geopolitical competitors. Among them, Morocco is perceived as a major threat to Spanish sovereignty, pushing Madrid to rethink its arsenal and strategy.
Wrongly accused of fraud, a Moroccan domestic worker employed in Ceuta has won a major legal victory. Spanish justice has annulled the rejection of her work visa, condemning the administration for its biased assessment .
By 2050, Spain’s capital could see its thermometer rise by more than 5°C. This temperature surge will give Madrid a climate similar to that of Marrakech , multiplying heat waves and water shortages.
A Spanish tourist recovered his lost wallet in Rabat with all his money intact. This unexpected repatriation took place under high security, with the item traveling to Andalusia via a diplomatic pouch.
Young midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi is making waves at this 2026 World Cup . At just 18 years old, his bold performances are already attracting the interest of the biggest clubs, with Real Madrid leading the charge.
Spain wants to better capture Moroccan tourists by developing a more visible halal offering. Restaurants, accommodation, activities: Madrid is seeking to adapt to a clientele that travels more, but remains attentive to cultural and religious criteria.