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Spanish Police Seize 7 Luxury Cars Stolen in Belgium Bound for Morocco
Agents of the Civil Guard at the port of Algeciras (Cádiz) intercepted seven cars stolen in Belgium that were about to be shipped to Morocco to be sold there.
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Spain Bolsters Sovereignty over Disputed Alborán Island with Navy Operation
Faced with Morocco’s persistent claims, Spain is taking measures to mark its sovereignty over the island of Alborán.
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Record Surge in Moroccan Travelers Strains Spanish Port of Algeciras
The Marhaba Operation 2024 recorded record figures during its first weekend. The arrivals of Moroccans from Europe and vehicles in the Spanish ports have respectively increased by 90% and 120% compared to last summer. Algeciras is struggling to manage so much traffic.
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Spanish Doctors Warn of 'Karkoubi': Dangerous Moroccan Drug Targeting Youth
In Spain, the consumption by young people of Moroccan karkoubi, also called the "drug of the poor", worries the Spanish Society of General Practitioners and Family Physicians (SEMG) which has called for an end to the consumption of this hallucinogenic drug that can lead to suicide.
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Tragic Drowning of 11-Year-Old Boy in Spain's Júcar River Shocks Community
The lifeless body of Adam, 11, was recovered on Friday in a river in Ribera Alta, where he had dived with friends the day before, not knowing how to swim. The family of the boy of Moroccan origin is devastated.
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From Migrant Teen to Engineer: Moroccan's Journey to Success in Spain
Moustapha Kasmi, 24 years old and of Moroccan origin, immigrated to Spain since 2015. Nine years later, he has succeeded in his integration. The young man is about to obtain his degree in industrial electronics engineering.
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Moroccan Families Flock to Spain's Costa del Sol for Eid al-Adha Getaway
This year, many Moroccans have opted to celebrate Eid al-Adha outside the kingdom, setting their sights on southern Spain to enjoy its beaches and low-cost hotels.
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Long Delays Frustrate Moroccan Expatriates at Melilla Border Crossing
Many Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) wishing to celebrate Eid al-Adha and spend their summer vacation in Morocco are stuck at the Beni Ensar border near Melilla. They complain about the endless queues and the relatively long waiting time.
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Moroccan Drug Gang Linked to Fatal Shooting in Spain's Galicia Region
The Mocro Maffia would be behind the assassination of a man in Galicia, a city located in northwestern Spain. The victim, shot in broad daylight, would have been mistaken for his brother who was the target of the Moroccan mafia. The police lean towards a settling of scores related to drug trafficking.
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Spain Issues Travel Advisory for Parts of Morocco Citing Security Concerns
Spain recommends its citizens to avoid traveling to certain regions of Morocco for security reasons.
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Spain Boosts Security for 2.3 Million Moroccan Travelers in Annual 'Operation Marhaba'
In the run-up to the start of Operation Marhaba on June 13, the Directorate General of Civil Protection and Emergencies of the Spanish Ministry of the Interior, in collaboration with the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA), organized on June 11 and 12 a training for the staff involved in the process for greater efficiency.
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Spain Eases Driving License Rules for Moroccan Truckers, Removing Exam Requirement
The Spanish government has authorized on Tuesday the removal of the obligation for Moroccan truckers to take a theoretical exam before having their Moroccan driving license recognized.