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EU not yet ready to provide Spain with requested support for Ceuta

The European Union is not yet prepared to provide the assistance requested by Spain to support Ceuta following a major wave of irregular migration that affected the Spanish enclave at the end of July, Reuters reported. European Commission spokesperson Markus Lammert said the bloc was still assessing......

Morocco emerges as a major source of migration to Spain while thousands leave

Morocco remains one of the most significant nationalities shaping Spain’s migration landscape, with thousands of Moroccan nationals arriving in the country while a substantial number also leave, according to preliminary data from Spain’s National Statistics Institute. Around 21,100 Moroccans......

Spanish police deny report blaming Moroccan security forces for Ceuta events

Spain’s National Police has rejected claims that any official security report attributed the planning or execution of the events that took place in Ceuta on July 30 and 31 to Moroccan security forces. The clarification came after media reports triggered political controversy in Madrid over information......

Migration Crisis in Ceuta: Spain Mobilizes to Support Residents of the Enclave

Several Spanish cities are set to host peaceful gatherings on Wednesday evening in support of the residents of Ceuta, following the massive influx of migrants that occurred at the end of July. This national mobilization is driven by slogans calling for solidarity with the Spanish enclave, where several......

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......

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