Keywords: Ceuta


Ceuta and Spanish FM Reject Speculation of ‘New Green March’ by Morocco

The President of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, and Spain’s Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, have firmly dismissed recent media claims suggesting a potential Moroccan “Green March” targeting the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Both officials categorically rejected these speculations,......

Smuggling tunnel uncovered between Morocco and Spain's Ceuta enclave

Spanish authorities have discovered a 50-meter underground tunnel connecting Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, believed to have been constructed for drug smuggling. The tunnel, located in an abandoned warehouse near the border, was sealed by Spain’s Civil Guard pending further investigation. The......

Trump’s foreign policy sparks Spanish fears over Ceuta and Melilla

Spanish media outlets are abuzz with speculation and concern over the potential implications of Donald Trump’s second presidency for Spain’s North African enclaves, Ceuta and Melilla. Drawing parallels to Trump’s 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, Spanish publications......

Authorities uncover drug-smuggling tunnel between Morocco and Ceuta

Spanish authorities recently discovered a suspected drug-smuggling tunnel linking Morocco with the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, located in North Africa. The tunnel, found during an operation targeting hashish trafficking, was equipped with basic lighting and extended 12 meters underground (39 feet). It......

Spanish Army Helicopter Battalion Conducts Joint Exercises in Ceuta and Melilla

The Spanish Army’s VI Maneuver Helicopter Battalion (Bhelma VI), operating under the Canary Islands Command, is carrying out joint military exercises in the Spanish-administered enclaves of Ceuta (Sebta) and Melilla. These exercises, part of the annual training program led by the General Command......

Ceuta's Financial Crisis Deepens as Migrant Youth Care Strains Budget

The autonomous city of Ceuta faces severe financial instability due to mounting costs associated with caring for unaccompanied migrant minors, according to government spokesperson Alejandro Ramírez. The Mediterranean enclave's administration describes its current financial situation as "practically......

Spain and Morocco Eye Customs Reopening: A Strategic Move to Boost Ceuta and Melilla's Economies

The Spanish Parliament has reignited discussions regarding the potential reopening of commercial customs at the borders of Ceuta and Melilla with Morocco, a matter that has garnered significant attention during a session held on Tuesday. This initiative, spearheaded by the Popular Party (PP), aims to......

Tensions Mount as Morocco and Spain Prepare for Potential Border Crisis in Ceuta

As September 30 approaches, Moroccan and Spanish authorities are on high alert, bracing for a possible surge in irregular migration attempts at the border of Ceuta, Spain's North African enclave. Social media calls for a mass border crossing have prompted officials to bolster security measures, echoing......

Morocco's Swift Action: Addressing the Fnideq Crisis and Irregular Migration

In a decisive move, Morocco's government has taken swift and resolute action to tackle the recent crisis in Fnideq, a coastal town known for its proximity to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The authorities have demonstrated their commitment to addressing the complex issue of irregular migration, which......