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Spain says more than 5,300 migrants have returned from Ceuta to Morocco

Spain says more than 5,300 migrants who remained in Ceuta following a major influx in July have returned to Morocco over the past month, as authorities continue efforts to ease pressure on the Spanish enclave and restore stability. Regional Policy Minister Ángel Víctor Torres, who is coordinating......

Spanish police in Ceuta warn of critical strain as staff shortages deepen

Spanish police officers in Ceuta are warning that the security situation in the city has reached a critical point, with severe staff shortages and mounting workloads putting increasing pressure on frontline personnel. According to Spanish media reports, the Federal Union of Police (UFP) has called on......

Spain tightens entry checks for Ceuta despite valid Schengen visas

Spanish authorities have introduced stricter entry checks at the border crossing into Ceuta, creating difficulties for Moroccan travellers who hold valid Schengen visas but cannot provide additional evidence required by border officials. The measures, reportedly enforced more rigorously since Saturday,......

Spain urges caution over Morocco’s alleged role in Ceuta migration crisis

Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo has called for caution when discussing Morocco’s possible involvement in the mass migration crisis that affected Ceuta at the end of July, saying there is currently no conclusive evidence linking the Moroccan government to the......

Morocco records historic trade surplus with Spain in 2025

Morocco recorded an unprecedented trade surplus with Spain in 2025, marking a significant shift in the economic relationship between the two countries and highlighting the growing presence of Moroccan products on the Spanish market. According to data from the United Nations International Trade database,......

European Commission delays decision on Spain’s request for Ceuta migration support

The European Commission has postponed a decision on Spain’s request for European financial assistance to help Ceuta deal with growing migration pressures, saying the application remains under assessment and that additional information is still required from Spanish authorities. A European Commission......

Spain: Madrid Calls for a Permanent European Fund to Adapt to Climate Change

In response to the intensification of heatwaves, wildfires, and extreme weather events, Spain aims to push the European Union to sustainably strengthen its climate adaptation policy. Madrid is calling for the creation of a dedicated European fund and the establishment of binding targets to help member......

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......

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