How a border wall works in Melilla, Spain, a gateway between Europe and Africa 04:51. Fnideq, Morocco — Spain's prime minister vowed to "restore order" in the North African enclave of Ceuta on ...

The North African territory of Ceuta is surrounded by Morocco but claimed as part of Spanish Europe. It’s one of the most unusual places on either continent.

CEUTA, Spain, May 19 (Reuters) - Hundreds of migrants tried to force their way past tightened security into Ceuta on Wednesday, as Spain pressed on with the expulsion of thousands who had swum or ...

Ceuta and its larger sister city Melilla, situated some 400km further south along the coast, trace their Spanish past to the 15th Century. Coveted by Morocco, they have long been a flashpoint in ...

Cristina Pérez, the Spanish government’s representative in Ceuta, told journalists Monday that since Aug. 22 an average of 700 people had attempted to breach the border daily, with a peak of ...

Ceuta and Melilla — two tiny Spanish territories in North Africa bordering the Mediterranean — have long been targeted by migrants and refugees seeking better lives in Europe.

According to Spanish media, the investigation spanned several years and reached a turning point in December 2023. It began with the interception of a truck at the port of Ceuta, carrying three ...

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Thousands of migrants have attempted to cross the border from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in the last few days, including hundreds of youth who tried to swim ...

The North African territory of Ceuta is surrounded by Morocco but claimed as part of Spanish Europe. It’s one of the most unusual places on either continent.