Spain wants Morocco to consider opening commercial borders with Melilla

Spain has announced that it is holding a meeting «next week» with the head of Morocco's Customs Administration to address the sensitive topic.

Borders with Melilla : In the parliament, Podemos has been indulgent with Morocco

Pedro Sanchez’ cabinet is expected to answer questions, asked by Spanish deputies on the closure of commercial borders, separating Morocco and Melilla. The request was submitted by the People’s Party, Ciudadanos and PDeCAT.

Spain to examine Morocco’s decision to close commercial borders with Melilla

The Spanish government is expected to examine, on August 29th, the «possible answers» to Morocco’s decision to close commercial borders with Melilla. The meeting, to be held in Madrid, is the first of its kind.

Spain's PP to question Josep Borell on the closure of commercial borders in Melilla

Melilla's president sees closure of commercial borders as an «insult to Spain' sovereignty»

Melilla's president denounced the closure of commercial borders, separating Morocco and the Spanish enclave. For Juan José Imbroda the decision is an «insult ro Spain' sovereignty over the city».

Melilla’s merchants seek the help of Angela Merkel as Morocco closes commercial borders

Since August the 1st, borders used for commercial purposes with Melilla have been closed, affecting merchants in the Spanish enclave. Some of them sought the help of Spain’s Prime Minister while others preferred to knock on Angela Merkel’s door.

Spanish officials want to link Melilla and Ceuta to Morocco by sea

Eid al-Adha : The Islamic Commission of Melilla seeks the help of the Minister of Agriculture

More than 400 Moroccan minors are living alone in Melilla

Mule women : The European Commission puts the blame on Morocco and Spain

The European Commission believes that Morocco and Spain should shoulder their responsibilities regarding «mule women» entering Ceuta and Melilla on a daily basis.