Keywords: Melilla


Historic reopening: First commercial vehicle crosses Morocco-Spain border after six years

In a significant development for Morocco-Spain relations, the first commercial truck successfully crossed from Melilla into Morocco through the Beni Enzar customs post on Wednesday, marking the end of a six-year closure that began in August 2018. The vehicle, carrying approximately 600 kilograms of home......

International scholars advocate for Tamazight recognition in European language charter

A significant academic conference held at Melilla's Hospital del Rey on January 17 brought together specialists from universities in Naples and Paris to discuss integrating Tamazight into the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. The event coincided with Yennayer, the traditional Amazigh......

Spain and Morocco Strengthen Trade Ties with Record-Breaking Growth

Rabat – Trade relations between Spain and Morocco continue to flourish, with recent data indicating a likely fourth consecutive year of record-breaking foreign trade between the two countries. Reports highlight Morocco's strong trade performance with Spain, emphasizing the robust bilateral......

Spain-Morocco Trade Deal Sparks Debate Over Melilla Customs Framework

Spanish authorities have announced significant progress in negotiations with Morocco regarding customs operations at Ceuta and Melilla, marking a crucial shift in bilateral trade relations. The development comes as both nations work to establish a modernized customs framework, though the initiative has......

Melilla Border Crossings Plummet as Morocco Intensifies Migration Controls

The Spanish enclave of Melilla has witnessed its lowest irregular migration numbers in over three decades, recording just 113 arrivals in 2024. This marks a dramatic shift from the previous year's figure of 340 entries, highlighting the effectiveness of enhanced border control measures. The decline......

Naval Crisis: Moroccan Patrol Vessel Stranded in Treacherous Waters Near Melilla

In a challenging maritime incident near Melilla, the Moroccan Royal Navy's patrol boat "Al-Qasid" remains stranded following a technical failure that occurred during its departure from Nador port on Thursday. The P-32 class vessel, commissioned in 1988, encountered difficulties in a rocky......

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......

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......

Melilla's Mayor: Morocco's Swift Action Curbs Migrant Influx, Demonstrating Effective Border Control

In a recent development that underscores the effectiveness of Morocco's border management strategies, the Mayor of Melilla, Eduardo de Castro, has praised the North African nation's swift and decisive actions in preventing a massive influx of migrants. This statement, made in the context of a......