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Latest on the entry of immigrants into Ceuta, live | The President of Ceuta threatens the Government with legal action if the crisis is not resolved in 30 days

Aug 17elpais.com

Latest on the entry of immigrants into Ceuta, live | The President of Ceuta threatens the Government with legal action if the crisis is not resolved in 30 days

The President of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, has threatened to take the Spanish government to court if it does not adequately address the ongoing migrant crisis within 30 days, accusing Madrid of an insufficient response to the massive influx.

Second Ceuta border push falls flat with security forces ready

Aug 17japantimes.co.jp

Second Ceuta border push falls flat with security forces ready

A second push by migrants to cross the border into Ceuta from Morocco was met with security forces ready, resulting in a handful of would-be migrants being turned back. The move comes after a mass incursion in late July that saw 70,000 people attempt to cross the border, …

Three people, including a minor, killed in shooting in Isla Cristina (Huelva)

Aug 16elpais.com

Three people, including a minor, killed in shooting in Isla Cristina (Huelva)

A shooting in the town of Isla Cristina in the province of Huelva, Spain, has left three people dead and one seriously injured. The incident occurred in the El Rocío neighborhood, where two masked individuals on a motorcycle opened fire on a group of people before fleeing…

Spain's Health Minister: Ceuta Hospital Half Full, No Collapse Amid Migrant Arrivals

Aug 16elpais.com

Spain's Health Minister: Ceuta Hospital Half Full, No Collapse Amid Migrant Arrivals

Spain's Health Minister Mónica García stated that Ceuta's hospital is at half capacity, with no collapse, after attending to 5,800 migrants in two weeks. She condemned associating immigration with disease as xenophobic.

Hundreds of migrants intercepted near Morocco's border with Ceuta

Aug 16africanews.com

Hundreds of migrants intercepted near Morocco's border with Ceuta

Moroccan authorities intercepted 294 would-be migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, near the border with the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, two weeks after a major influx.

Spanish NATO F-18 Shoots Down Drone in Romanian Airspace

Aug 16elpais.com

Spanish NATO F-18 Shoots Down Drone in Romanian Airspace

A Spanish F-18 fighter jet, operating under a NATO air policing mission, successfully intercepted and shot down a drone that violated Romanian airspace early Sunday morning. The incident occurred near the border with Ukraine, marking the fourth such event over Romania sin…

13 Tons of 'Laughing Gas' Seized in Tenerife, Europe's Second Largest Haul of This Drug

Aug 16elpais.com

13 Tons of 'Laughing Gas' Seized in Tenerife, Europe's Second Largest Haul of This Drug

Spanish Guardia Civil seized 13 tons of nitrous oxide, commonly known as 'laughing gas,' in Tenerife, marking the second-largest confiscation of this drug in Europe. Six individuals were arrested, and six others are under investigation as part of a criminal organization.

In Ceuta, Moroccan Minors Refuse Return Demanded by Rabat

Aug 16rfi.fr

In Ceuta, Moroccan Minors Refuse Return Demanded by Rabat

Moroccan unaccompanied minors in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta are refusing to return to Morocco, despite Rabat's demands, citing a lack of future prospects in their home country.

Despite booming economy, young Moroccans still dream of Europe

Aug 16japantimes.co.jp

Despite booming economy, young Moroccans still dream of Europe

Morocco's economy is booming, but young Moroccans still dream of life in Europe. Many are attempting to cross the border from Morocco to Spain, despite the risks and the fact that they are not fleeing destitution or conflict.

Rabat Expels Spanish Journalists from Castillejos

Aug 15elpais.com

Rabat Expels Spanish Journalists from Castillejos

The Moroccan government has ordered Spanish journalists from Efe and TVE to leave the city of Castillejos, where they were covering the migrant crisis. The journalists were covering the Moroccan forces dispersing migrants with gas and batons. The Spanish government has co…

Ceuta: False social media posts fuel migration tensions

Aug 15france24.com

Ceuta: False social media posts fuel migration tensions

False social media posts claiming the Morocco-Ceuta border would open for Spain's Assumption holiday have prompted migrants to gather near the crossing.

Live Updates on Migrant Entry to Ceuta | Morocco Blocks Hundreds of Sub-Saharan Migrants from Crossing into Ceuta

Aug 15elpais.com

Live Updates on Migrant Entry to Ceuta | Morocco Blocks Hundreds of Sub-Saharan Migrants from Crossing into Ceuta

Moroccan security forces are blocking hundreds of sub-Saharan migrants attempting to cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, following a previous mass entry of 80,000 people in late July.

Double Spanish Gold in Race Walking at the Birmingham European Championships: Paul McGrath and María Pérez

Aug 15elpais.com

Double Spanish Gold in Race Walking at the Birmingham European Championships: Paul McGrath and María Pérez

Spanish athletes Paul McGrath and María Pérez secured two gold medals for Spain in race walking at the European Championships in Birmingham, with Pérez also setting a new world record in the women's half marathon.

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes near Granada, Spain

Aug 15en.mehrnews.com

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes near Granada, Spain

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near the Spanish city of Granada in the autonomous community of Andalusia, causing structural damage and no casualties.

The Junta of Andalusia Activates Emergency Phase Due to a Magnitude Five Earthquake in Granada

Aug 15elpais.com

The Junta of Andalusia Activates Emergency Phase Due to a Magnitude Five Earthquake in Granada

The Junta of Andalusia has activated the emergency phase due to a magnitude five earthquake in Granada. The earthquake has caused over 80 calls to the emergency service 112 in Andalusia. The population has been advised to maintain calm and avoid entering and exiting build…

Judge sends detainee to provisional prison for Las Peñas de Riglos fire in Huesca

Aug 14elpais.com

Judge sends detainee to provisional prison for Las Peñas de Riglos fire in Huesca

A 28-year-old man has been detained for allegedly starting a fire in Las Peñas de Riglos, Huesca, which has burned over 11,200 hectares in five days.

Huesca wildfire evacuates 16 municipalities and threatens San Juan de la Peña: 'If it burns, the symbol of Aragon's origin would be lost'

Aug 14elpais.com

Huesca wildfire evacuates 16 municipalities and threatens San Juan de la Peña: 'If it burns, the symbol of Aragon's origin would be lost'

A wildfire in Huesca has forced the evacuation of 16 municipalities and over 830 people. The blaze critically threatened the historic San Juan de la Peña monastery, a symbol of Aragon's origins, prompting the emergency removal of historical artifacts.

'Emporium of the Orb': The Gaditan Virgin and Other "Delirious" Theories from History's First 'Gaditano'

Aug 14elpais.com

'Emporium of the Orb': The Gaditan Virgin and Other "Delirious" Theories from History's First 'Gaditano'

A 1690 book by Friar Jerónimo de la Concepción, 'Emporio del Orbe,' is being revisited by the Cádiz City Council for its cultural program, despite containing fantastical historical claims about the city's ancient past.

Spain and Morocco reinforce border amid fears of fresh Ceuta migrant surge

Aug 14politico.eu

Spain and Morocco reinforce border amid fears of fresh Ceuta migrant surge

Spain and Morocco have significantly reinforced their shared border around the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, deploying thousands of security officers and soldiers. This action comes in response to viral online calls for a new mass migrant incursion into the city on August 15,…

La Liga: Five key talking points heading into Barcelona’s 2026-27 season

Aug 14aljazeera.com

La Liga: Barcelona key talking points heading into new 2026-27 season

Barcelona is aiming to win their third consecutive La Liga title, with their dominance of Real Madrid in the last two seasons clear. The team's players performed a major part in Spain's World Cup win last month, and oddsmakers are predicting a Blaugrana three-peat. The la…

Ceuta: What Lies Behind the Calls to Cross the Border on August 15th

Aug 14rfi.fr

Ceuta: What Lies Behind the Calls to Cross the Border on August 15th

Following a major migration crisis in late July, new calls for a mass border crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on August 15th are circulating, driven by false rumors and social media manipulation.

Aug 13jeuneafrique.com

Migratory crisis in Ceuta: Morocco assures it is taking 'all necessary measures'

Morocco is mobilizing forces to prevent further illegal migration to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, following a surge of disinformation on social media and a record influx of migrants in late July.

Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2026 – Morning

Aug 13euronews.com

Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2026 – Morning

Euronews' morning bulletin for August 13th, 2026, covers a range of global and European stories, including a major earthquake in Colombia, a rare solar eclipse across Europe, and escalating geopolitical tensions involving Russia and Spain.

Latest on the entry of immigrants into Ceuta, live | The Government reiterates that ministers will not go to the Senate to discuss Ceuta

Aug 10elpais.com

Latest on the entry of immigrants into Ceuta, live | The Government reiterates that ministers will not go to the Senate to discuss Ceuta

The Spanish government refuses to send ministers to the Senate to discuss the Ceuta migration crisis, while Italy and Denmark call for strict immigration policies and deportation centers. Spain faces internal political criticism and diplomatic friction with Italy over the…

Was Another 1.2 Million Euro Dividend Paid to Ayuso's Partner or Was There an Accounting Error?

Aug 10elpais.com

Was Another 1.2 Million Euro Dividend Paid to Ayuso's Partner or Was There an Accounting Error?

Accounts for Maxwell Cremona, owned by Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner, show a note about a €1.225 million dividend in 2025, despite insufficient reserves, suggesting an accounting error amidst ongoing legal scrutiny.

Aug 9annahar.com

Wildfires in Southern Spain Force Evacuation of 470 People

Wildfires in southern Spain have forced the evacuation of 470 people, with authorities expressing optimism about containing the blaze, which has burned around 8,000 hectares so far.

Barca eye three-peat as Mourinho back at Madrid in new La Liga season

Aug 9aljazeera.com

La Liga: Five key talking points heading into the 2026-2027 season

Spain's La Liga is set to kick off its 2026-2027 season with several compelling storylines, including Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid and Barcelona's bid for a third consecutive title.

Government criticizes PP and Vox for refusing to host minors arriving in Ceuta, while restoring border controls with Italy

Aug 9elpais.com

Government criticizes PP and Vox for refusing to host minors arriving in Ceuta, while restoring border controls with Italy

Spain's government criticized regional governments led by PP and Vox for refusing to host unaccompanied minors arriving in Ceuta. Meanwhile, Spain reinstated random border checks on passengers from Italy, mirroring Italy's recent move following the Ceuta migrant influx.

Aug 8timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Spain replaces its India ambassador after controversy over use of funds for cultural events: Report

Spain's foreign ministry is replacing its ambassador to India, Juan Antonio March, following a series of reports by Spanish outlet The Objective detailing cultural events and spending arranged without the ministry's knowledge.

Spain imposes border checks on Italian travellers amid migrant dispute

Aug 8france24.com

Spain imposes border checks on Italian travellers amid migrant dispute

Spain has introduced temporary border checks on travellers arriving from Italy in response to a dispute over migration. The move follows Italy's decision to impose similar controls after more than 70,000 migrants crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco.