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Scabies outbreak reported among Spanish troops in Ceuta amid migration tensions

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......

Spain: Wildfires have devastated over 254,000 hectares since the beginning of the year

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 Defends Border Controls As Migration Dispute With Spain Intensifies

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......

Reuters: Spain received six warnings before the mass migrant crossing toward Ceuta

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......

Migration Crisis in Ceuta: Madrid Seeks to Clarify Morocco's Responsibilities

The migration crisis that has shaken Ceuta continues to provoke reactions within the Spanish government. The Spanish Minister of Health, Mónica García, has called for a precise establishment of responsibilities related to the events, while highlighting both the humanitarian and geopolitical dimensions......

Ceuta authorities report 15 rape cases amid heightened security after mass migrant arrivals

Spanish authorities in Ceuta have reportedly registered 15 rape cases since the mass arrival of migrants in the Spanish enclave at the end of July, according to Spanish media reports. The cases were reported in different parts of the city, with the latest incident allegedly occurring on Friday evening......

Ceuta faces renewed migration tensions as Morocco moves to counter online calls

A new wave of online messages claiming that the border crossing between Morocco and Ceuta would be opened on August 15 has prompted Moroccan authorities to take preventive measures, amid renewed concerns over a possible influx of migrants toward the Spanish enclave. The claims have circulated on social......

Spain reports more than 530 medical consultations after solar eclipse

More than 530 people in Spain sought medical assistance following the total solar eclipse observed across parts of the country on August 12, according to Spanish news outlet Infobae. Most of the reported cases involved eye discomfort, highlighting the risks associated with observing a solar eclipse......

Spain rules out Morocco ending extradition cooperation

Spain’s Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska has dismissed the possibility of Morocco suspending its extradition agreement with Spain, stressing that judicial and security cooperation between the two countries remains strong. Speaking during a visit to Ceuta, Grande-Marlaska referred to......

Moroccan minors in Ceuta and Melilla: ODT opposes forced returns

The Democratic Labour Organization (ODT) has strongly opposed any forced return of Moroccan minors currently in Ceuta and Melilla, calling for the protection of children and respect for fundamental rights to remain at the center of migration policies. In a statement, the Moroccan trade union stressed......

More than 600 migrants voluntarily leave Ceuta after weeks of uncertainty

More than 600 migrants who had entered Ceuta irregularly have voluntarily left the Spanish enclave over the past 48 hours, according to Spanish authorities. The departures reportedly followed weeks of uncertainty for migrants who had been waiting in the city without clear prospects of reaching mainland......

Morocco strengthens security measures around Ceuta and Melilla ahead of August 15

Moroccan authorities have significantly reinforced security and monitoring measures along roads and access points leading toward Ceuta, as August 15 approaches, a date reportedly targeted by online calls for coordinated attempts to cross into the Spanish enclave. Similar concerns have also been raised......

Spanish expert says Morocco’s measures reinforce its commitment to combating irregular migration

Spanish migration and security expert Carlos Uriarte Sánchez has praised measures taken by Morocco to prevent illegal crossings toward the Spanish-administered cities of Ceuta and Melilla, describing them as evidence of Rabat's continued commitment to combating irregular migration and human......

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