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Ceuta: Madrid Seeks Clarifications on Report Suggesting Morocco's Role in Migrant Influx

A possible report from Spanish police services raises questions about the massive arrival of migrants in Ceuta at the end of July. While Pedro Sánchez's government had publicly dismissed any responsibility from Morocco, a document mentioned by the press would attribute a role to Moroccan forces in the......

Moscow demands evidence from Madrid over alleged disinformation campaign linked to Ceuta migration crisis

Russia has called on Spain to provide concrete evidence supporting allegations that Moscow may have been involved in disinformation campaigns surrounding the recent migration crisis in Ceuta. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Tuesday that accusations of this nature should be......

Spain records more than 5,000 heat-related deaths during the summer

Spain recorded an estimated 5,111 heat-related deaths between June 1 and August 31, 2026, marking the highest summer toll since the country's Carlos III Health Institute began systematically collecting comparable data in 2015. According to figures from the institute, August was the deadliest month,......

Anti-migrant tensions intensify in Ceuta amid growing unrest

Tensions surrounding migration have intensified in Ceuta in recent days, with Spanish media reporting protests, attacks and growing hostility toward migrants and organizations providing them with humanitarian assistance. The situation has created an increasingly tense atmosphere in the Spanish enclave,......

Madrid business leaders join protest supporting Ceuta amid economic crisis

Business representatives in Madrid are expected to take part in a protest scheduled for September 2 in support of the private sector in Ceuta, amid the economic difficulties linked to the city's recent migration crisis. According to Spanish media reports, the Madrid Business Forum has announced......

Spain: 58.1 million foreign tourists in seven months, spending rises even faster

Spanish tourism continues to show strong momentum in 2026. Nearly 58.1 million international visitors crossed the country's borders between January and July, while their spending has increased at a significantly faster rate than arrivals. The United Kingdom remains the top source market, ahead of France......

Madrid: the €6.3 million penthouse that has plunged Isabel Díaz Ayuso into controversy

The acquisition by the Madrid region of a luxurious penthouse intended to be used during the renovation of Isabel Díaz Ayuso's offices has sparked intense controversy. Valued at €6.3 million, the property is at the center of several complaints and an ongoing judicial investigation, while the regional......

Spain records a net increase of 10,200 Moroccan residents despite 10,900 departures

Spain recorded a net increase of approximately 10,200 Moroccan residents during the second quarter of 2026, as the number of Moroccan nationals arriving in the country remained significantly higher than those leaving, according to provisional figures from Spain’s National Statistics Institute. Between......

Italy Extends Suspension of Schengen with Spain Amid Migratory Tensions in Ceuta

The migratory crisis surrounding Ceuta continues to impact movement within the European space. On Monday, August 31, Italy decided to maintain border controls with Spain for an additional fifteen days, having temporarily reintroduced these measures at the beginning of August. Rome Maintains Border Controls Initially......

Moroccan rights group criticizes migration agency over return assistance offered in Ceuta

A branch of the Moroccan Association for Human Rights in Nador has criticized the International Organization for Migration (IOM) over its activities involving migrants and asylum seekers in Ceuta, following reports that some migrants were offered assistance to return to their countries of origin. According......

Ceuta: Pedro Sánchez condemns a disinformation campaign surrounding the influx of migrants

One month after the massive arrival of migrants in Ceuta, the Spanish government continues to seek to understand the reasons behind this episode. Pedro Sánchez simultaneously denounces the circulation of rumors which he attributes to networks linked to the far-right and several foreign spheres. The......

Sebta: Spain Seeks Exceptional EU Aid Amid Migratory Pressure

Spain has officially approached the European Commission to seek exceptional financial support to cope with the migratory pressure on Sebta. Madrid aims to enhance the resources mobilized in this Spanish-administered city, particularly to improve the reception of migrants and the care of unaccompanied......

Earthquakes in Granada: The Alhambra Enhances Monitoring of Its Structures

A series of earthquakes recorded in August in the province of Granada has prompted the Alhambra authorities to strengthen the monitoring of several structures within the famous monumental complex. Localized anomalies have been observed on certain elements of the Alcazaba, part of which remains closed......

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