Morocco
Moroccans Face Steep Fees and Long Waits for Schengen Visa Appointments
Moroccans continue to suffer from the law of visa appointment intermediaries who demand exorbitant amounts that can reach 11,000 dirhams for a single appointment.
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Spain
Spain
Moroccan Immigrant's Journey from Stowaway to Actor Inspires Spanish Film
Ahmed Younoussi arrived in Spain at the age of 9, hidden under a truck. Ironically, the Moroccan plays that boy he was in a short film directed by Jean Gautier.
Sport
FIFA Negotiates with Real Madrid to Host 2030 World Cup Final at Bernabéu
FIFA is reportedly negotiating with Real Madrid for the 2030 World Cup final to be held at the Santiago Bernabéu. Morocco, co-organizer of this tournament, wants to host this final at the Grand Stadium of Casablanca, under construction in Benslimane.
Spain
Spanish Navy Patrols Disputed Perejil Island, Tensions Rise with Morocco
The Spanish Navy has deployed its patrol vessel Tagomago (P-22) on the island of Perejil (Leila) to carry out a surveillance and deterrence mission on this territory claimed by Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco Cracks Down on Jet Skis Amid Drug Trafficking Concerns
After go-fast boats, helicopters and drones, drug traffickers are using a new weapon: the jet ski. People smugglers of illegal immigrants to the Spanish coasts also use them. Based on this observation, the forces of the Royal Gendarmerie and the National Security in the city of Tangier have been instructed to strengthen controls on jet skis, especially during this summer period when these devices are numerous on the northern coasts of Morocco.
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.
Sport
Liverpool Eyes Brahim Díaz in €50 Million Bid as Premier League Clubs Vie for Real Madrid Striker
The Spanish-Moroccan striker of Real Madrid Brahim Dìaz is being targeted by several English and Italian clubs. Will he leave Spain this summer?
Sport
Spain's 16-Year-Old Star Lamine Yamal Faces Legal Hurdle at Euro 2024
German media have indicated that Spain risks sanctions if it allows Lamine Yamal , 16, to play against Albania (1-0) at the Euro. The issue is a German law on youth protection that prohibits minors from working after 8 pm. What is the reality?
Morocco
Spanish Firms Flock to Morocco as Manufacturing Hub Gains Appeal
Morocco is increasingly attracting Spanish companies that are relocating their production or operating through subsidiaries or in partnership with Moroccan companies.
Spain
Spain Bolsters Military Presence in Melilla Amid Territorial Dispute with Morocco
Spain has deployed surveillance and deterrence units in the city of Melilla. The objective is to guarantee the security of this territory claimed by Morocco.
Morocco
Hotel Ceiling Collapses on Sleeping Spanish Tourists in Morocco
Two Spaniards recount having avoided the worst during their stay in Morocco. The ceiling of the bathroom in their hotel room collapsed while they were sleeping.
Morocco
Spanish Firm Wins Moroccan High-Speed Rail Contract, Outbids French Competitor
The Spanish public engineering firm Ineco has won the strategic contract for project management assistance for the ONCF for the extension of the High-Speed Line to Marrakech, ahead of the French company Egis Rail.