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Why did Morocco 'open the border' for migrants at Spain's Ceuta enclave? Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:20:13 +0200 Analysts have said Moroccan security forces "have been sitting on their hands" as tens of thousands of people crossed the border into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta on Thursday and Friday. Was the move intentional by Moroccan authorities?

Trump and far right seize on Spanish migration crisis Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:21:14 +0200 US President Donald Trump led far-right attempts Friday on both sides of the Atlantic to make political capital from Spain's migration crisis, portraying the migrant surge in Ceuta as a warning for America if his opponents get into power.

MAP: Where are the wildfires in Spain right now? Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:27:45 +0200 There are still several active wildfires in Spain on Friday July 31st, including the blaze in the Valencia region.

Can an EU member state be kicked out of Schengen zone? Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:18:33 +0200 Several EU countries have caused a stir when they called to shut Spain out of the EU's visa-free Schengen travel zone after the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in Morocco was overwhelmed this week by thousands of migrant arrivals. Is that possible?

How a rumour sparked Moroccan migrant rush to Spain's Ceuta Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:00:29 +0200 When Fatima Zahra heard the rumour of a rare border opening between Morocco and Spain, she joined thousands in rushing to attempt a perilous journey into the Ceuta enclave by land or sea.

Spain says 60,000 migrants stormed Ceuta but 48,000 have returned to Morocco Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:44:36 +0200 Spain's Interior Ministry on Friday estimated that 60,000 migrants crossed the border from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta, but added that 48,000 have already returned to the African nation.

How safari park animals grazed calmly amid Spain's 'terror' of fire Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:18:30 +0200 The elephants carried on grazing peacefully as the flames approached, imperturbable despite the fires ravaging the land around their wildlife park west of Madrid.

What happens to undocumented migrants after they arrive in Spain? Tue, 18 May 2021 16:40:42 +0200 Spain is one of the gateways into Europe for African migrants seeking a better life. But what happens when they arrive on Spanish shores? Are they given accommodation? Can they be repatriated or are they granted asylum?

Strikes at Barcelona and Mallorca airports threaten August travel in Spain Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:08:43 +0200 Two indefinite strikes are set to disrupt operations at Barcelona-El Prat and Palma airports beginning on August 4th, with Spanish authorities estimating up to 2 million travellers could be affected during the peak summer season.

How to apply for the 'convenio especial' to pay for public healthcare in Spain Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:25:09 +0200 Did you know that you can pay to access public healthcare in Spain even if you're not paying social security? Here's what you need to know about who is eligible and how to apply.

France to 'step up controls' at Spanish border Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:26:47 +0200 France will tighten its borders with Spain, the country's interior minister said on Friday, after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's north African Ceuta enclave.

Why are Ceuta and Melilla Spanish? Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:35:45 +0200 As Ceuta and Melilla are brought back into the international spotlight after thousands of Moroccans crossed their borders illegally, The Local considers how these two cities in North Africa became Spanish and why they remain so to this day.

Italy and Denmark say Spain should be suspended from Schengen zone Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:31:12 +0200 Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni called on Thursday for Spain's suspension from the EU's visa-free Schengen travel zone after thousands of migrants entered the Spanish exclave of Ceuta adjoining Morocco.

Spain's PM heads to Ceuta enclave over mass migrant crossing Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:15:47 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday planned to head to the country's north African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of Moroccan migrants crossed the border.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:47 +0200 200,000-year-old human skull fragment discovered in central Spain, Trump administration cites migrant rush in Spain's Ceuta enclave to justify anti-immigration politics and more news on Friday July 31st.

Thousands of migrants cross from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta territory Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:27:49 +0200 Thousands of migrants have entered the Spanish north African exclave of Ceuta by sea in recent days, officials said Thursday, with local television images showing them swimming around the frontier and running into the town.

New Spain fire forces evacuation of 800 near Portugal border Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:01:35 +0200 A new wildfire in western Spain near the Portuguese border has burned 11,000 hectares in 24 hours and forced 800 people to evacuate, officials said on Thursday.

Why Europe won't get any new Canadair water bombers any time soon Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:23:51 +0200 As firefighters struggle to contain some of the worst European wildfires in living memory with reduced numbers of aerial water bombers, production of the iconic aircraft creaks along half a world away in a Canadian factory.

What you need to know about skin cancer treatment in Spain Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:15:37 +0200 Skin cancer numbers in Spain have increased by 40 percent in the last four years. Here's what to know about it and the difference in treatments between public and private healthcare.

Tourists from France and Spain flock to Sweden for cooler summer Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:55:23 +0200 More and more tourists from southern Europe – particularly France and Spain – are heading to Sweden to experience a cooler summer, according to new data from the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Development.