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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......

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......

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