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Spain commissions Ineco to design Morocco tunnel after feasibility study

The Spanish government has officially tasked public engineering firm Ineco with designing the reconnaissance gallery for the long-awaited Morocco-Spain tunnel project, marking a significant milestone in the decades-old initiative. This ambitious undertaking envisions a railway connection under the Strait......

Morocco-Spain tunnel: forging a new era of Euro-African connection

A proposed tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar is drawing fresh attention as Morocco and Spain renew efforts to bridge their continents. Beyond the technical challenges, the project symbolizes a potential transformation in diplomacy, trade, and cultural integration between Europe and Africa. Reviving......

Ryanair warns of significant flight delays in Spain this summer

Low-cost airline Ryanair has raised alarms regarding a potential increase of up to 20% in flight delays for routes to and from Spain during the upcoming summer months. The airline attributes this worrying forecast to a shortage of air traffic controllers (ATCs) within the country. The airline has publicly......

Surge in copper theft disrupts Spain's railways: Unraveling the crisis

The recent theft of copper cables on Spain's railways has sparked chaos for countless train passengers, highlighting a troubling trend of rising crime. This article delves into the alarming frequency of such incidents, the motivations behind them, and the significant repercussions for Spain's......

Spain probes copper theft that disrupts high-speed train services

Spanish authorities have launched an investigation following a series of thefts of copper cables that halted high-speed train services from Madrid to the south, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The incidents unfolded on a busy travel day as many returned home after a long weekend in Madrid,......

Cable theft disrupts Spain's high-speed rail network

On Sunday evening and Monday morning, thousands of passengers in Spain experienced major disruptions to their travel plans when a cable theft caused chaos on the country's high-speed rail system. Cables were stolen from four locations along the rail line connecting Madrid and Seville, stranding many......

US Investigates Spain’s Alleged Denial of Arms Shipments to Israel

The United States Federal Maritime Commission launched an investigation on December 7, 2024, into Spain’s reported refusal to allow U.S. cargo ships carrying weapons to Israel to dock at its ports. The investigation follows claims that Spain denied entry to at least three cargo ships, including......

The Ambitious Gibraltar Strait Tunnel Project Regains Momentum

After years of dormancy, an ambitious project to construct a subaquatic tunnel linking Europe and Africa is once again capturing the attention of policymakers and the public alike. The proposed tunnel, estimated to cost a staggering €6 billion, aims to establish a groundbreaking connection between......

Morocco and Spain Fast-track Transport and Logistics Cooperation Accord

In a diplomatic endeavor aimed at fortifying their bilateral relations, Morocco and Spain have pledged to expedite the implementation of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on enhancing cooperation in the transport and logistics sectors. This commitment was reaffirmed during a productive working......