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Moroccan rights group criticizes migration agency over return assistance offered in Ceuta

A branch of the Moroccan Association for Human Rights in Nador has criticized the International Organization for Migration (IOM) over its activities involving migrants and asylum seekers in Ceuta, following reports that some migrants were offered assistance to return to their countries of origin. According......

Ceuta: Pedro Sánchez condemns a disinformation campaign surrounding the influx of migrants

One month after the massive arrival of migrants in Ceuta, the Spanish government continues to seek to understand the reasons behind this episode. Pedro Sánchez simultaneously denounces the circulation of rumors which he attributes to networks linked to the far-right and several foreign spheres. The......

Sebta: Spain Seeks Exceptional EU Aid Amid Migratory Pressure

Spain has officially approached the European Commission to seek exceptional financial support to cope with the migratory pressure on Sebta. Madrid aims to enhance the resources mobilized in this Spanish-administered city, particularly to improve the reception of migrants and the care of unaccompanied......

Earthquakes in Granada: The Alhambra Enhances Monitoring of Its Structures

A series of earthquakes recorded in August in the province of Granada has prompted the Alhambra authorities to strengthen the monitoring of several structures within the famous monumental complex. Localized anomalies have been observed on certain elements of the Alcazaba, part of which remains closed......

Spain: Wildfires Slow Down After a Week Marked by Nearly 1,000 Hectares Burned

The intensity of wildfires seems to be easing in Spain. Over the past week, 968 hectares were destroyed by flames, compared to more than 6,000 hectares during the previous period, according to data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS).However, this weekly decline should not overshadow......

Spain: The Villena Treasure Stolen in a Lightning-Fast Burglary

One of the most remarkable sets of jewelry from the Bronze Age in Europe was targeted in a spectacular burglary in southeastern Spain. The Villena Treasure, housed in a museum in the province of Alicante, was stolen either completely or partially during an operation that took just a few minutes on Thursday......

Spain: Nearly 1,000 Police and Military Personnel Targeted by Sensitive Data Leak

A significant leak of sensitive data targeting Spanish security forces is under investigation. A file of nearly 500 pages, containing personal information on several hundred police officers, civil guards, and military personnel, has reportedly been disseminated online. The professional association Justicia......

Spain: A Pyrotechnic Explosion Injures 50 During San Miguel Festivities in Noáin

At least 50 people were injured on Wednesday in Noáin, in the Navarre region of northern Spain, following a pyrotechnic incident that occurred during the launch of the annual San Miguel festivities. Three individuals suffering from burns had to be hospitalized. The accident took place shortly after......

Sebta: Spain Requests Emergency Funds from the European Union Amid Migratory Pressure

In light of the worsening migratory situation in Sebta, Madrid has officially approached the European Commission for urgent financial assistance. The requested funds are intended to strengthen border surveillance, security infrastructure, and reception capacities, particularly for unaccompanied minors. The......

Morocco remains a strategic partner Spain can hardly afford to confront

Morocco and Spain are bound by a complex relationship in which political disagreements coexist with extensive economic, security and strategic cooperation. For Madrid, maintaining dialogue with Rabat has become increasingly important as the two countries face shared challenges involving migration, energy,......

Ceuta: UNICEF Calls for Urgent Care for Migrant Minors

Nearly three weeks after the massive influx on July 30, the situation of unaccompanied migrant minors remains concerning in Ceuta. UNICEF warns of the presence of children still left to fend for themselves on the streets and calls for a rapid strengthening of reception, identification, and protection......

European Commission backs return of irregular migrants from Ceuta

The European Commission has expressed support for the return of people staying irregularly in Ceuta, as Spanish and Moroccan authorities work to manage the consequences of increased irregular migration to the Spanish enclave in North Africa. A European Commission spokesperson responsible for internal......

Irregular migration to Ceuta rises 191% as Spain highlights the importance of cooperation with Morocco

Irregular migration to Ceuta has increased sharply in 2026, according to the latest figures from Spain’s Interior Ministry, placing renewed attention on the role of cooperation between Madrid and Rabat in managing migration along the western Mediterranean and North African borders. Between January......

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