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Over 80 migrants swim to Ceuta amid summer surge in irregular crossings

More than 80 migrants swam to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta over the weekend, marking the summer’s largest wave of irregular crossings. The group, which included at least 50 Moroccan and Palestinian minors, braved hazardous sea conditions, with strong swells and dense coastal fog complicating rescue......

Dozens of Moroccan and Palestinian minors reach Ceuta by sea in record migration wave

The Spanish enclave of Ceuta witnessed its largest irregular migration wave of the summer on Saturday, as more than 80 migrants—including at least 50 unaccompanied Moroccan and Palestinian minors—reached the city by swimming across treacherous waters. According to Spanish media outlets such......

Algerian detained in Ceuta over sexual abuse of migrant minors

Spanish authorities in Ceuta have arrested an Algerian migrant residing in a temporary shelter on charges of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy. The suspect is alleged to have initially engaged in inappropriate touching before escalating to full sexual assault, according to reports from Moroccan newspaper......

Spain bolsters military presence in Ceuta and Melilla amid Morocco’s sovereignty push

Spain has significantly increased its military presence in the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, deploying additional troops under the framework of "Operation Presence – Surveillance and Deterrence." The move coincides with mounting calls in Morocco to reclaim the territories through legal......

Musk's Dubai loop sparks comparisons to Spain-Morocco underwater tunnel

Spanish media, including El Faro de Ceuta, have pointed out that Elon Musk's recently announced Dubai Loop bears a striking resemblance to the proposed underwater tunnel project intended to connect Spain and Morocco. In February, Musk unveiled the Dubai Loop, which aims to create an efficient transportation......

Spanish crown princess’s first visit to Ceuta during naval training

Spanish Crown Princess Leonor de Borbón is expected to visit the occupied city of Ceuta for the first time in June 2025 as part of her military training program with the Spanish Navy. She will arrive aboard the frigate Blas de Lezo, which will dock in Ceuta for 48 hours from June 21 to June 23. Spanish......

Mohamed tops Ceuta surname rankings in Spanish enclave

The Spanish enclave of Ceuta has witnessed a striking demographic milestone, with Mohamed emerging as the most prevalent surname among its residents, according to 2024 data from Spain's National Statistics Institute. Overwhelming presence of Arabic surnames The statistical analysis reveals that......

Morocco strengthens cyber defenses by deploying specialized units near Ceuta and Melilla

In a strategic move that reflects the rapid advancement of its defense system, Morocco is preparing to deploy specialized electronic warfare battalions near the occupied territories of Ceuta and Melilla, as well as other key northern locations like Al Hoceima. This initiative aims to bolster national......

Uncovering the drug tunnel connecting Ceuta and Morocco

Spanish and Moroccan authorities are engaged in a thorough investigation of a recently discovered tunnel used for drug trafficking between Ceuta and Morocco. This operation, dubbed Operation Hades, is a collaborative effort by the Spanish Civil Guard and Moroccan security forces, aimed at dismantling......