Spain
Moroccan Workers Become Largest Foreign Labor Force in Spain
Moroccans constitute the main foreign workforce in Spain with more than 340,000 people of working age, surpassing Romanians who had been at the top of the ranking in recent years.
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Spain
Canary Islands Tourism Protests Turn Violent, Spark Concerns for Industry
In the Canary Islands, protesters have set fire to and vandalized about twenty rental cars, in reaction to mass tourism in the archipelago. Incidents that could encourage tourists to turn to other countries like Morocco.
Spain
Spain Conducts Largest Air Force Exercise Near Disputed Undersea Mountain
The Spanish Air Force carried out the largest military exercise called "Exercise Sirius" in the Canary Islands in 2024. The objective is to prepare to react to any possible attempt to control the resources of the Tropic mountain, claimed by Morocco.
Morocco
Spanish Jurists Expelled from Western Sahara by Moroccan Authorities
The Moroccan authorities expelled on Saturday from the Sahara a delegation of Spanish jurists who wished to inquire about the human rights situation in this territory under Moroccan sovereignty.
Morocco
Spanish Tourist Praises Moroccan Hospitality in Viral TikTok Video
A Spanish content creator has posted a TikTok video in which he recounts his travel experience in Morocco. The tourist says he was pleasantly surprised by the friendliness of Moroccans.
Spain
Trump Threatens to Move US Military Bases from Spain to Morocco
Spain fears that US President Donald Trump may transfer the US military bases in Rota (Cadiz) and Moron de la Frontera (Seville) to Morocco, a privileged ally of Washington.
Morocco
Trump's Proposed Tariffs Threaten Spanish Olive Oil Industry, May Boost Moroccan Exports
Donald Trump’s decision to soon impose tariffs on products exported to the United States is causing concerns among Spanish olive oil producers and exporters who fear that this situation will benefit Morocco.
Spain
Spanish Police Bust "French Clan" Drug Ring, Seize 700 Kilos of Hashish in Ceuta
Udyco (Drug and Organized Crime Unit) agents arrested six members of a Moroccan hashish trafficking network, known as the "French clan", in Ceuta. They face heavy prison sentences.
Spain
Spain's Arms Sales to Morocco Surge 13-Fold in 2024
Spain has multiplied its arms sales to Morocco by 13 in 2024, representing an increase of 1,264.77% compared to 2023, according to data from the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Commerce. Meanwhile, the Iberian peninsula refuses to increase its military budget, as recommended by NATO.
Morocco
Spanish Influencer Challenges Stereotypes About Morocco After Extensive Travel
A Spanish content creator has shared his travel experience in Morocco on TikTok, deconstructing certain prejudices about Morocco and Moroccans.
Sport
Spain's Youth Academy Director Reveals How Lamine Yamal Was Secured for National Team
Francis Hernández, former director of the youth academy of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), explained why Lamine Yamal joined La Roja, while Brahim Diaz joined the Moroccan national team.
Morocco
Morocco Invests $327 Million to Triple Tangier Airport Capacity for 2030 World Cup
The National Airports Office (ONDA) and the Ministries of the Interior, Habous and Islamic Affairs, Economy and Finance, Equipment and Water, and Transport and Logistics, are working on the Tanger Ibn Battouta airport extension project, in the perspective of the 2030 football World Cup that Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal.