The Spanish city of Tarifa is once again saturated at the height of summer. Between massive tourism and Operation Marhaba (MREs), traffic becomes difficult, much to the dismay of local merchants.
A man receiving unemployment benefits in Spain was sanctioned after an undeclared stay in Morocco to the State Public Employment Service (SEPE ). The court reduced the penalty, but he will still lose three months of benefits.
Spain buys more fruits and vegetables from France by volume, but it is Morocco that weighs most heavily on the bill. Between January and April 2026, Moroccan products reached 710 million euros .
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.
A French national was arrested in Ceuta as he was about to head to Fnideq via Bab Sebta crossing. He is suspected of having struck his partner at the port, in front of several witnesses.
Motorists heading to Morocco must monitor their vehicle’s weight and condition. On the AP-7, Catalan police are intensifying checks against overloading and dangerous cargo during the Strait Crossing Operation.
Moroccan olive oil exports to Spain exploded in early 2026 . But behind the spectacular surge in volumes, the Moroccan product remains a limited supplier for a market dominated by Spanish olive oil power.
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.
Ferry cancellations between Motril and Al Hoceima are sparking outrage among many MREs from the Rif region. During peak Operation Marhaba, several travelers are forced to change ports, facing longer routes and additional expenses.
A new controversy targets Moroccan olive oil in Spain. A Spanish politician accused a brand of selling oil from Morocco, but the company firmly denies the claim and asserts that this accusation is based on no evidence whatsoever.
Catalan courts ruled in favor of a woman married in Morocco in 1965 to a man who later became Spanish. Social Security had refused her widow’s pension on the grounds that the marriage was not registered in the Spanish civil registry.
A 39-year-old woman died in Algeciras, Spain, during celebrations of Morocco’s qualification for the World Cup quarterfinals . According to initial investigation findings, the Moroccan flag she was wearing became caught in the rear wheel of a motorcycle.