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Analysts point to mounting friction along the Spanish enclave's border with Morocco, emphasizing that control over the strategically vital Strait of Gibraltar remains a critical fault line in global security dynamics.
The Spanish autonomous city of Ceuta, located south of the Strait of Gibraltar in Morocco, experienced significant events on July 30th, which was Morocco's national day, focusing on false news, poverty, and opportunities.
Zoologist Fernando López-Mirones suggests that the collaboration between orcas and humans in tuna fishing in the Strait of Gibraltar could be the origin of the first civilization, potentially holding clues to the location of Atlantis.
A veteran drug trafficker known as 'Peter Pan', who has operated in the Strait of Gibraltar for nearly 40 years, shares his confessions, noting that a new generation of traffickers is more dangerous and violent.
A study reveals that noise pollution from constant ship traffic in the Strait of Gibraltar is forcing cetaceans, such as pilot whales, to vocalize louder to communicate.
CNN reports that the Strait of Gibraltar, located between Europe and Africa, has a rich history of maritime activity and has been the site of 124 shipwrecks, similar to the Strait of Hormuz.
The plan to construct a tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar, connecting Europe and Africa, has once again garnered public attention, envisioned as a railway link between Spain and Morocco.
Spanish archaeologists have documented a unique 'ship graveyard' in the waters of the Strait of Gibraltar, revealing 134 wrecks including Phoenician ships, Roman galleys, and Spanish vessels.
Scientists have found that the subduction zone beneath the Strait of Gibraltar, known as the Gibraltar Arc, is set to move into the Atlantic after a long period of dormancy, a process that could eventually lead to the closure of the ocean.
According to Haaretz, Donald Trump is 'almost unstoppably' heading towards a catastrophic war with Iran, with the movement of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier through the Strait of Gibraltar cited as a contributing factor.
An orca was found with ten bullet holes in its fin in the Strait of Gibraltar, highlighting ongoing conflicts between cetaceans and seafarers in the region. This incident underscores the escalating tensions and dangers for marine life.
The 29-kilometer submarine cable under the Strait of Gibraltar is described as Morocco's 'umbilical cord,' essential for stabilizing its electrical system, which underpins King Mohamed VI's economic policy.
The French Navy's helicopter carrier Dixmude intercepted a 'go fast' boat in the Atlantic near the Strait of Gibraltar, recovering 2.4 tonnes of cannabis after firing warning shots.
Generals of the Civil Guard have sent letters to the Interior Ministry, urging the use of grenade launchers against drug traffickers in the Strait of Gibraltar, but report no response.
An international study reveals that pilot whales in the Strait of Gibraltar are increasing their call volume to overcome noise pollution from maritime traffic, reaching their biological limit and threatening their survival.
On April 29, 711 AD, a new chapter in the history of the Iberian Peninsula began when the Islamic Berber army, led by Tariq ibn Ziyad, crossed the Strait of Gibraltar from Africa.
Archaeologists have made a significant discovery, identifying 124 shipwrecks in a small marine area within the Strait of Gibraltar, a historically rich maritime passage between Europe and Africa.
Spain and Morocco have made significant progress towards constructing a submarine tunnel beneath the Strait of Gibraltar, a long-discussed infrastructure project.
A study by the Spanish Oceanography Institute confirms that species like whale sharks and lionfish, typically found in warmer waters, are now present in the Strait of Gibraltar due to rising sea temperatures.
Spain's Ministry for Ecological Transition (Miteco) is investigating the shooting of 'Toñi', the 60-year-old matriarch of the 'gladis' orcas, who was found with ten pellet impacts on her dorsal fin in the Strait of Gibraltar.
Europe is facing a crisis in the Strait of Gibraltar, likely related to migration or geopolitical issues.
A historical account details a 1928 proposal by a German architect to block the Strait of Gibraltar, drain parts of the Mediterranean Sea, and create a new continent named Atlantropa.
Spain's Popular Party (PP) has announced a seven-measure plan to combat drug trafficking in the Strait of Gibraltar. The plan includes increasing resources and toughening the Penal Code, with a promise to bring drug clans before the National Court.
Africa Morocco Link is reinforcing the Almería-Nador maritime corridor in anticipation of the 2026 Marhaba operation, aiming to ease pressure on the Strait of Gibraltar during the summer rush.
The head of anti-drug operations in the Strait of Gibraltar will be tried for alleged links to drug traffickers. An internal investigation revealed a subordinate accumulated significant assets while working with criminals.
Spanish archaeologists have mapped an extensive underwater cemetery near the Strait of Gibraltar, revealing shipwrecks dating from Carthage to World War II.
Severe weather conditions in the Strait of Gibraltar led to the complete suspension of ferry services between Tarifa, Spain, and Tangier, Morocco, for an entire day.
The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has passed through the Strait of Gibraltar and is now sailing in the Mediterranean, deployed to the Middle East to protect French citizens and allies from Iranian attacks.