Ceuta and Melilla Borders on Maximum Alert as Morocco Prevents Attempt by Hundreds of Migrants
CEUTA, Spain – The borders of Ceuta and Melilla remain on maximum alert as Moroccan security forces reported on Saturday that they had thwarted an attempt by hundreds of migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, to cross irregularly into Ceuta. The migrants had reportedly hidden on the outskirts of the border town of Fnideq before being […]
Magnitude 5 Earthquake Shakes Granada and Several Provinces
GRANADA, Spain – A magnitude 5 earthquake with its epicentre in the town of Alhendín shook Granada and its metropolitan area during the early hours of Saturday, with tremors felt widely across Andalusia and beyond. No casualties have been reported. Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Shakes Murcia Region The earthquake struck at 1:04 AM, according to the […]
Lloret de Mar Police Officers Exposed to HIV After Suspect Spits Blood During Arrest
LLORET DE MAR, Spain – Eight local police officers in Lloret de Mar are undergoing medical tests after a man arrested on Wednesday spat blood at them, later revealing he was HIV-positive. The incident has placed the officers under medical observation and sparked concern within the force. Moroccan National Stabs Man in Neck After Arrival […]
Morocco Says It Will Regain Ceuta and Melilla Through Patience and Dialogue
RABAT, Morocco – Morocco has not renounced its claim to the sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla, and the issue remains a subject of debate with Madrid, according to Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi. Rabat is approaching the matter with patience and dialogue, while reaffirming its commitment to its territory and its desire to find a solution […]
Ceuta Doctors Demand Urgent Ministerial Visit Amid “Catastrophic” Situation
CEUTA, Spain – The migration crisis in Ceuta has escalated into a direct confrontation between the Official College of Physicians of Ceuta (COMCE) and the Ministry of Health, with doctors demanding an urgent visit from Minister Mónica García and denouncing a “healthcare catastrophe,” while the ministry rejects claims of collapse and insists that care for […]
Overwhelmed Police in Ceuta Report Daily Sexual Assaults
CEUTA, Spain – The National Police are receiving daily reports of sexual assaults committed by Moroccan illegal immigrants involved in the invasion of Ceuta, with both minors and adults targeting their compatriots. Among the victims are girls, adolescents, and women, according to Jupol, the majority police union. Man Arrested in Cadaqués for Sexual Assault According […]
Puig de les Basses Inmates Hack Justice Department Systems from Inside Prison
FIGUERES, Spain – Inmates at Puig de les Basses prison in Figueres have hacked the Catalan Justice Department’s computer systems and gained unauthorised access to shared documentation stored on network drives, the Departament de Justícia i Qualitat Democràtica has confirmed. Alleged Montjuïc Sexual Assailant Attacks Prison Officers Prison authorities detected the breach and immediately activated […]
Morocco Considers Suspending Extradition Agreement with Spain
RABAT, Morocco – Morocco is studying the possibility of suspending the application of its extradition agreement with Spain, citing problems with the handover of individuals requested by Moroccan courts, Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi told EFE on Wednesday. Defence Minister Robles Declares Ceuta and Melilla ‘Utterly Spanish’ “We are currently debating within the Ministry of Justice […]
Defence Minister Robles Declares Ceuta and Melilla ‘Utterly Spanish’
CEUTA, Spain – Defence Minister Margarita Robles on Wednesday reaffirmed Spain’s sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, declaring that “any aggression against Ceuta and Melilla is an aggression against Spain as a whole,” while avoiding confirmation of whether she will appear before the Senate next week to brief on the migration crisis triggered by the mass […]
Unresolved Ceuta Crisis Leaves Thousands on Streets
CEUTA, Spain – Nearly two weeks after the mass entry of 80,000 migrants into Ceuta, the crisis remains far from resolved, with thousands of people still wandering the city’s streets and a potential new border assault looming on August 15. Ceuta Crisis: Minors clash outside police to escape repatriation While the government has boasted of […]