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Morocco-Spain trade surpasses €14 billion in seven months despite migration tensions

Trade between Morocco and Spain continued to expand during the first seven months of 2026, with the combined value of merchandise exchanges exceeding €14.19 billion. The increase came despite renewed tensions surrounding migration and the border situation, underlining the depth of the economic links......

Madrid housing protests grow after eviction of 87-year-old tenant

Hundreds of protesters remained camped in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol on Monday, demanding stronger protection for tenants and action to address Spain’s worsening housing affordability crisis. The protest followed a mass demonstration in the capital over the weekend and the eviction of an 87-year-old......

Irregular migration to Melilla rises sharply in 2026

The number of irregular migrant arrivals recorded in Melilla has increased sharply in 2026, according to the latest figures from Spain’s Ministry of the Interior. A total of 647 irregular entries were recorded between January 1 and September 15, compared with 252 during the same period in 2025,......

Nations League: Spain Comes Back to Defeat England in a Thrilling Wembley Clash

Spain secured a spectacular victory against England on Saturday night at Wembley. Trailing at halftime, La Roja ultimately triumphed 3-2 in a match filled with twists and turns, once again confirming their effectiveness in decisive moments. A Match Full of Surprises Spain didn’t wait long to take the......

Morocco retains sixth place in FIFA men's futsal world ranking

Morocco has maintained its position among the world's leading men's futsal teams, remaining sixth in the latest FIFA world ranking released on Friday, September 25, 2026. The result confirms the Moroccan national team's strong standing on both the continental and international stages. The......

Bourita reaffirms Morocco-Spain partnership while addressing migration tensions

Morocco and Spain are seeking to maintain their bilateral partnership while managing renewed tensions over irregular migration in Ceuta. Speaking in New York after talks with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Moroccan Foreign......

Bourita says Morocco-Spain ties remain grounded in the principles of the April 2022 declaration

Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita has reaffirmed that relations between Rabat and Madrid continue to be based on the principles set out in their joint declaration of April 2022, emphasizing dialogue, mutual respect and cooperation between the two neighboring countries. Bourita made the......

Bourita says responsibility for migrant returns lies with Spain if repatriations are delayed

Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita has said that responsibility for the return of irregular migrants and unaccompanied minors from Spain rests with the Spanish side if repatriations do not take place. Bourita made the remarks in New York on Thursday following talks with his Spanish counterpart,......

Sánchez praises Morocco’s security efforts to prevent new mass crossings into Ceuta and Melilla

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has praised Morocco’s security efforts after authorities prevented a new attempted mass crossing toward the Spanish-administered cities of Ceuta and Melilla on September 23. The attempted crossings followed calls circulating on social media encouraging......