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News in brief
Around 100 people, including several children, attempted to swim from Morocco to Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta early on Saturday morning, amid warnings that the enclave’s reception system is overwhelmed and close to collapse. Recent weeks have seen an increase in crossings, with......
Morocco is sending two Canadair firefighting planes to Portugal following Lisbon’s activation of bilateral cooperation after two of its own aircraft broke down. The Portuguese Interior Ministry announced on Monday that the planes are expected to arrive during the day and will join efforts to combat......
Authorities in Spain have confirmed that the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic examples of Andalusian art, has been saved from a potentially devastating fire. The blaze broke out on Friday evening but was quickly brought under control by firefighters. Mayor......
The iconic Majorelle Garden in Marrakech has earned a prestigious spot in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards, ranking 15th among the top 25 tourist attractions in the world. It is the only African destination to appear on the list, marking a significant achievement for Moroccan tourism. According......
Spain has dismissed claims that it removed its national flag from two small islets near Morocco’s Mediterranean coast. The Spanish Ministry of Defense clarified that no flags have been flown on these territories for over two decades, instead using metal structures painted in the national colors......
Passengers flying with Ryanair from Spain’s main airports may face disruptions as a strike by Azul Handling, the airline’s ground operations subsidiary, is set to begin during the peak summer season. The walkout, called by Spain’s UGT union, highlights grievances over worker sanctions,......
Spanish authorities are continuing their search for two individuals aboard an acrobatic plane that crashed into the sea near Mallorca's northern coast. The incident occurred on Saturday evening off the port of Sóller, following an aerial stunt routine. Eyewitnesses aboard a nearby boat reported......
Spanish emergency services were searching on Sunday for the two occupants of a small two-seater aircraft that crashed into the sea off the coast of Mallorca on Saturday evening, according to a statement from the Civil Guard. The incident occurred around 8:00 PM local time (18:00 GMT) near the lighthouse......
The Council of Europe has strongly criticized Spain for its insufficient efforts to combat corruption among senior government officials. This comes at a time when Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is under intense pressure due to a string of corruption scandals involving members of his party and close......
A fast-moving wildfire near Marseille temporarily shut down the city’s airport on Tuesday, causing widespread flight cancellations and delays as flames approached dangerously close to the runways. Marseille Provence Airport suspended operations around midday, leaving travelers stranded and airlines......
More than 80 migrants swam to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta over the weekend, marking the summer’s largest wave of irregular crossings. The group, which included at least 50 Moroccan and Palestinian minors, braved hazardous sea conditions, with strong swells and dense coastal fog complicating rescue......
The Spanish enclave of Ceuta witnessed its largest irregular migration wave of the summer on Saturday, as more than 80 migrants—including at least 50 unaccompanied Moroccan and Palestinian minors—reached the city by swimming across treacherous waters. According to Spanish media outlets such......
A 17-year-old boy in eastern Spain is being investigated by the Guardia Civil after allegedly creating and sharing AI-generated nude images of his female schoolmates, which he reportedly attempted to sell online. The case originated in Valencia's Ribera Alta region, when a female student alerted......
