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Pregnant Passenger's Labor Scare Diverts Paris-Agadir Flight to Malaga
A flight from Paris to Agadir was diverted to Malaga on Saturday, after a pregnant passenger on board began having contractions.
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Spain Considers Extradition of Alleged Drug and Human Trafficking Kingpin to Morocco
The Audiencia Nacional will consider this week the extradition of Mohammed B., requested by Morocco. The accused, wanted for his alleged membership in a criminal organization specializing in drug and human trafficking, faces a 15-year prison sentence.
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Morocco and Spain Modernize Air Forces in Regional Arms Race
While the Spanish army will take possession of its modern Eurofighters in 2026, Morocco plans to receive its first Mirage 2000-9s in 2027. The two neighboring countries are competing for air superiority.
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High-Speed 'Narcolanchas' Fuel Drug Trafficking Surge Across Gibraltar Strait
The phenomenon of the Narcolanchas, these ultra-fast boats used by cannabis trafficking networks to transport drugs from Morocco to Spain, has taken on an alarming scale in the Strait of Gibraltar in recent years.
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Dutch Mafia Boss Flees Spain, Suspected to Hide in Morocco
Under judicial supervision and awaiting extradition to the Netherlands, Karim Bouyakhrichan, leader of the Dutch Mocro Maffia accused of threatening to kill Princess Amalia , managed to leave Spain a few days ago. He is said to have taken refuge in the Nador region of Morocco.
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Boabdil: Last Sultan of Granada's Fall Marks End of Islamic Spain
Boabdil El Chico (Mohammed XII of Granada), the last sultan of the Nasrid kingdom of Granada, fought fiercely to defend his heritage, Al-Andalus, against the inexorable advance of the Catholic Monarchs. His reign, marked by power struggles and fragile alliances, ended in a bitter capitulation in 1492, sealing the fate of Granada and that of its sovereign.
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Five Arrested in Racist Attack on Moroccan Man at Málaga Airport
A racist attack perpetrated by a group of individuals at Málaga airport, in southern Spain, against an Arab-origin man has led to the arrest of five suspects. The 41-year-old victim, who is said to be of Moroccan origin but not yet confirmed, was beaten and insulted by the alleged assailants, who are said to be linked to a radical ideological group.
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Belgian-Moroccan Fugitive Arrested in Spain for Drug Trafficking and Weapons Charges
The Spanish police arrested in Tarifa (Cádiz) a Belgian of Moroccan origin wanted by the Belgian authorities for belonging to a criminal organization, drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms.
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European Tomato Industry Struggles as Moroccan Exports Surge
While Moroccan tomato exports to the European Union have more than doubled over the past decade, reaching nearly 700,000 tons, Spanish exports have fallen by 20%. Figures that worry the tomato sector in Europe.
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Dutch Crime Boss Flees Spain, Raising Security Concerns for Royal Family
Karim Bouyakhrichan, the leader of the Dutch Mocro Maffia who had threatened to kill Princess Amalia , has just fled Spain where he was awaiting extradition to the Netherlands. This has caused concern within the Dutch royal family.
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Spain Deploys AI-Powered Drones to Boost Border Security with Morocco
The Civil Guard has deployed in Melilla drones equipped with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology to strengthen surveillance and security at the land and maritime border with Morocco.
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Moroccan-Origin Surnames Reveal Alicante's Rich Arab Heritage
Alicante, a city with a rich multicultural past, still bears the marks of Arab influence today. The presence of family names of Moroccan origin is eloquent testimony to this.