2020 World Cup Final: Spain Applies Pressure While Morocco Holds Its Ambitions

The race to host the final of the 2030 World Cup is far from settled. As Spain, Morocco, and Portugal prepare to jointly host the tournament, the question of which stadium will host the final match remains particularly strategic. FIFA has confirmed the three countries as hosts of the tournament, but the precise distribution of matches and......

Spain: Heavy Rains Injure Seven and Lead to Evacuation of a Campsite in Catalonia

Torrential rains struck northeastern Spain from Friday night to Saturday. Catalonia was particularly affected, with flooding, collapses, and the evacuation of nearly 300 people from a campsite in Roda de Berà. Emergency services have increased their interventions in response to submerged roads and coastal areas. A particularly intense weather......

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 capacities. Children Still Outside Protection......

Spain: A New Series of Earthquakes Hits Granada

The region of Granada, in southern Spain, was once again shaken during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday. At least ten earthquakes were recorded, extending a seismic activity that emerged several days earlier and has already caused material damage as well as minor injuries. A Night Marked by Multiple Quakes The province of Granada recorded......

Morocco-Spain: Energy Dependency Becomes a Strategic Issue

Madrid has denied the existence of a plan to use gas or electricity as a means of pressure on Rabat. However, the increasing analyses in Spain discussing this hypothesis bring to the forefront a broader question: that of Morocco's energy vulnerability and the necessity to diversify its access points to international markets. Madrid Denies......

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 affairs said the immediate priority was......

Ceuta: Spain Adds 1,500 Reception Places Amid Migratory Pressure

The Spanish authorities are urgently strengthening reception capacities in Ceuta as migratory pressure continues to weigh on local systems. The Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration plans to establish four temporary facilities to create an additional 1,500 places. The decision was made following a meeting between the......

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 1 and August 15, Spanish authorities......

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 in irregular migration. However, Spain’s......

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 compared to 2025. At the same date......

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 Italy. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio......

Spain: A 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Injures Three in Granada

Granada was once again shaken on Tuesday morning by an earthquake. The tremor, measuring 4.8 in magnitude, resulted in three minor injuries and caused several material damages, just a few days after a more powerful earthquake hit the same region. A New Tremor Near Granada The earthquake occurred at 10:38 local time, or 08:38 GMT. According......

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 the circumstances under which migrants......

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