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The intensity of wildfires seems to be easing in Spain. Over the past week, 968 hectares were destroyed by flames, compared to more than 6,000 hectares during the previous period, according to data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS).However, this weekly decline should not overshadow......
One of the most remarkable sets of jewelry from the Bronze Age in Europe was targeted in a spectacular burglary in southeastern Spain. The Villena Treasure, housed in a museum in the province of Alicante, was stolen either completely or partially during an operation that took just a few minutes on Thursday......
A significant leak of sensitive data targeting Spanish security forces is under investigation. A file of nearly 500 pages, containing personal information on several hundred police officers, civil guards, and military personnel, has reportedly been disseminated online. The professional association Justicia......
At least 50 people were injured on Wednesday in Noáin, in the Navarre region of northern Spain, following a pyrotechnic incident that occurred during the launch of the annual San Miguel festivities. Three individuals suffering from burns had to be hospitalized. The accident took place shortly after......
In light of the worsening migratory situation in Sebta, Madrid has officially approached the European Commission for urgent financial assistance. The requested funds are intended to strengthen border surveillance, security infrastructure, and reception capacities, particularly for unaccompanied minors. The......
Morocco and Spain are bound by a complex relationship in which political disagreements coexist with extensive economic, security and strategic cooperation. For Madrid, maintaining dialogue with Rabat has become increasingly important as the two countries face shared challenges involving migration, energy,......
Nearly three weeks after the massive influx on July 30, the situation of unaccompanied migrant minors remains concerning in Ceuta. UNICEF warns of the presence of children still left to fend for themselves on the streets and calls for a rapid strengthening of reception, identification, and protection......
The European Commission has expressed support for the return of people staying irregularly in Ceuta, as Spanish and Moroccan authorities work to manage the consequences of increased irregular migration to the Spanish enclave in North Africa. A European Commission spokesperson responsible for internal......
Irregular migration to Ceuta has increased sharply in 2026, according to the latest figures from Spain’s Interior Ministry, placing renewed attention on the role of cooperation between Madrid and Rabat in managing migration along the western Mediterranean and North African borders. Between January......
A scabies outbreak has been reported among Spanish military personnel stationed in Ceuta, with at least 14 soldiers confirmed to have contracted the contagious skin condition, according to Spanish media reports. The cases emerged amid heightened pressure on the Spanish enclave following a recent increase......
Forest fires continue to challenge firefighting capabilities in Spain. Between January 1 and August 17, 2026, flames have destroyed 254,730 hectares, according to provisional data from the Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO). However, this toll marks a first shift......
Italy and Spain are facing growing tensions over temporary border controls introduced amid concerns about irregular migration and possible new attempts to reach Ceuta. Italian authorities have defended the measures, while Spanish officials have responded with similar checks on travelers arriving from......
Spanish authorities reportedly received six warnings from two unions representing border workers in Ceuta in the weeks before a mass attempt by migrants to enter the Spanish enclave on July 29 and 30, according to Reuters. The warnings reportedly followed a Spanish court ruling issued on June 29 concerning......
