Keywords: Ceuta


Ceuta-Morocco Border Corridor Undergoes Comprehensive Upgrade with €3.5 Million EU Grant

In a bid to enhance safety and optimize traffic flow, the access road connecting Ceuta, Spain, to the Moroccan border will undergo a comprehensive €3.5 million (37.7 million dirhams) upgrade. This project, funded by the European Union's Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan, aims to......

Spanish Maritime Patrol  vessel "Meteoro" near the Moroccan coast

In a proactive display of maritime vigilance, the Spanish Navy's offshore patrol vessel 'Meteoro' has been conducting vital surveillance and deterrence operations in the Alboran Sea and coastal waters surrounding the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla since late April. Given its strategic geographic......

US Congress Set to Review Morocco's Acquisition of MQ-9B SeaGuardian Drones

The United States Congress is set to review Morocco's request to acquire the advanced MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned air vehicles. According to reports from the Spanish news outlet El Periodico de Ceuta, the US legislative body will soon consider the proposed agreement, marking a pivotal moment in defense......

Clarifying Customs: Spain's Efforts to Resolve Ceuta and Melilla's Commercial Relations with Morocco

Spain's government finds itself increasingly concerned by Morocco's decision to suspend commercial customs with the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla since 2018, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the region's economic landscape. This contentious issue has garnered significant attention from......

Increase in Irregular Migrant Arrivals to Spain in the First Quarter

According to official data, the number of irregular migrants arriving in Spain in the first quarter saw a sharp increase. In total, Spain welcomed 16,156 irregular migrants by the end of March, which is a 277% increase compared to 2023, when 4,287 people arrived in the country illegally. Breaking down......

Moroccan Migrants Brave Stormy Seas in Mass Ceuta Border Crossing

In a daring journey marked by resilience and determination, a group of forty irregular Moroccan migrants, including six minors, embarked on a perilous swim across the Ceuta border, defying the elements and risking their lives for a chance at a better future. According to reports from the reputable Spanish......