Society
The Spanish government has faced mounting criticism over its sluggish efforts to relocate unaccompanied migrant minors from the Canary Islands to the mainland, despite a Supreme Court ruling mandating urgent action. Since the ruling, only 15 asylum-seeking minors have been transferred, falling drastically......
The southern Spanish city of Málaga has officially suspended the issuance of new tourist accommodation licences for three years, marking its latest effort to regulate the booming short-term rental market. The decision comes amid growing concerns over the impact of such rentals on affordable housing......
Spain’s population has reached an unprecedented 49.3 million, fueled by a steady influx of immigrants that is helping offset the country’s low birth rates and boosting its economic growth. Record population growth driven by migration As of July 1, 2025, Spain’s population increased......
A recent investigation by Corriere Milano has unveiled alarming details about a criminal network operating in Italy's Parco delle Groane, exploiting young Moroccan men under the guise of drug trafficking. This case sheds light on a widespread system of labor exploitation across Europe that targets......
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned two advertisements by Spanish fashion giant Zara, citing the depiction of models who appeared "unhealthily thin." The regulator criticized the images as "irresponsible" and in breach of social responsibility guidelines. Details......
His Majesty King Mohammed VI has extended royal pardons to 19,673 individuals in Morocco to mark the 26th anniversary of his accession to the throne, a key highlight of the nation’s annual Throne Day celebrations. The Justice Ministry announced on Tuesday that 2,415 people were granted standard......
Spain's government has approved a significant reform to extend paid parental leave from 16 to 19 weeks per parent, aiming to promote family support and gender equality. The measure, announced on Tuesday, reflects the country’s commitment to shared parenting responsibilities and aligns with......
Moroccans living abroad are returning home in record numbers this summer, as Operation Marhaba 2025 delivers its strongest results yet, despite contrary claims circulating on social media. Official figures reveal significant growth in passenger and vehicle crossings, affirming the operation’s continued......
Recent anti-migrant unrest in the southeastern Spanish town of Torre Pacheco highlights how online disinformation drives xenophobic hate speech, escalating tensions into real-life violence with political support, experts warn. Clashes sparked by false narratives Last weekend, far-right groups clashed......
Morocco is witnessing a surge in arrivals, with over 67,000 Moroccans living abroad (MREs) entering the country daily as part of the Marhaba 2025 operation. This annual initiative, launched on June 10 and running through September, aims to facilitate the summer transit of Moroccan expatriates. Record-breaking......
Spain has issued a call for collective action to address escalating hate speech targeting North Africans, particularly Moroccans, amid a surge in violent incidents. The appeal follows a troubling wave of hostility in Torre Pacheco, southeastern Spain, where tensions rose after an isolated assault on......
Several people sustained injuries during a second consecutive night of anti-migrant unrest in Torre Pacheco, a town in southeastern Spain, following the assault of a local pensioner. Authorities confirmed the clashes on Sunday, which saw armed groups targeting individuals of North African origin. Despite......
Renewing the Brexit TIE: A growing challenge Five years after Spain introduced the non-EU residency card for UK nationals—known as the Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE)—thousands of Britons are now facing significant hurdles renewing their temporary cards. The process, reliant on......
