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Spain Ends 'Golden Visa' Program, Impacting Moroccan Investors
Bad news for Moroccans. Spain has suspended an important visa of which they are the main beneficiaries.
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Spanish Aid Recipient Ordered to Repay $8,500 for Undisclosed Morocco Trips
A Spanish beneficiary of aid for those over 52 years old has been sanctioned by the State Public Employment Service (SEPE) for not declaring several trips to Morocco. As a result, he lost his right to aid and must repay more than 8,500 euros.
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Catalan Muslims Urged to Celebrate Eid al-Adha, Defying Moroccan King's Advice
Islamic bodies in Catalonia called on Muslims on Monday to celebrate Eid al-Adha in June, thus ignoring King Mohammed VI’s call for Moroccans to abstain this year from sacrificing sheep as per tradition.
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Viral Far-Right Videos Falsely Label Homeless Moroccan Migrants as Thieves in Spain
In Girona, several young Moroccans living on the street are filmed without their knowledge, then falsely presented as thieves in videos shared by profiles linked to the far-right. These viral contents fuel stigmatization and provoke anger even among their families still in Morocco.
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Orca Pod Attacks Sailboat in Gibraltar Strait, Damaging Rudder
A group of orcas attacked a sailboat on Saturday in the Strait of Gibraltar, severely damaging the boat’s rudder, which nevertheless managed to reach the port of Tarifa.
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Spanish Avocado Farmers Face Surge in Moroccan Imports, Raising Concerns
Producers in the Valencian Community in Spain are complaining about the massive import of avocados from Morocco. They denounce unfair competition, in the midst of the marketing campaign.
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Spanish Patrol Boat Deployed Near Melilla to Monitor Maritime Borders
Spain deployed the patrol boat Isla Pinto (P-84) in the waters of Melilla, near Morocco, this weekend. According to the Spanish Navy, this operation is part of the ongoing presence, surveillance, and deterrence missions in the enclave, as well as in Spanish islands and rocks.
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Spain Seizes Over 700 Kilos of Moroccan Hashish in Ceuta Crackdown
Spain is waging a fierce battle against hashish trafficking from Morocco. In the space of three months, the Guardia Civil has seized more than 700 kilos of hashish at sea in Ceuta.
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Rabies Alert: Second Infected Dog Found at Melilla-Morocco Border
The competent authorities of Melilla reported on Saturday the discovery of a second rabid dog at the border with Morocco.
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Spanish Army Deploys Tactical Unit to Melilla for Border Surveillance Near Morocco
The Spanish army has deployed a tactical sub-group of the regular army group to carry out a reconnaissance and surveillance mission in sensitive areas of Melilla, not far from Morocco.
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Strait of Gibraltar Tunnel Project Advances: Spain and Morocco Opt for Underwater Link
Why a tunnel rather than a bridge under the strait to connect Spain and Morocco? The tunnel option was chosen due to its lower cost and minimal environmental impact.
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Spain's Guardia Civil Welcomes Diverse Recruits, Including Moroccan Nationals
Foreigners, including Moroccans, holding Spanish nationality, have been admitted to training for integration into the Guardia Civil, the Spanish Gendarmerie.