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Migrant rush to Spain's Ceuta: 72,000 crossed, 2,000 remain and 75 died Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:02:02 +0200 Spain's Interior Ministry on Tuesday updated its figures for the unprecedented rush of migrants to Ceuta last week, revising up both the number of people who illegally crossed into its North African enclave and those who drowned trying.

What are the rules for reserving a spot at the beach in Spain? Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:19:58 +0200 The early bird catches the sun lounger, many British and German tourists would have us believe. But is it actually allowed to reserve a place on the beach or at the hotel pool with your towels and umbrellas in Spain?

Explained: What Italy's Schengen suspension with Spain means for travellers Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:27:36 +0200 Following recent events in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Italy has chosen to temporarily suspend Schengen rules with Spain - here's what it means for travellers and how long reimposed border controls will last.

Barcelona airport strike kicks off with 20 flights cancelled Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:54 +0200 Barcelona’s El Prat Airport faced considerable disruptions on Tuesday August 4th as an indefinite strike by ground handling staff began, with Spanish authorities estimating two million passengers could be affected this summer.

Morocco says it warned Spain of migration court ruling that incited mass crossing Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:52:26 +0200 Morocco warned Spain several days in advance that a recent Spanish court ruling stating that migrants arriving by sea would not face immediate removal was going to create "a problem," a senior Moroccan official claims.

Were the US and Israel involved in migrant rush to Spain's Ceuta? Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:28:56 +0200 Witnesses and experts have suggested that an easing of controls by Morocco in the border area of Ceuta contributed to the recent mass influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave. Others are pointing the finger at American and Israeli involvement.

'Not about politics': Spain's World Cup winner Torres says of Trump-style cap Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:00:17 +0200 Spanish striker Ferran Torres has said that his MAGA-inspired 'Make Spain Great Again' cap, which he wore during Spain's recent World Cup celebrations, was not a political move and "just to have fun".

Spain's PM caught out by migrant crisis after weathering wildfires Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:57:28 +0200 Just when Pedro Sánchez thought he had weathered domestic pressure over Spain's wild blazes, a shock migrant crisis left him facing political fire from Europe and the United States.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:04:11 +0200 Rental prices in Spain reach record high, Spain on track to welcome 100 million tourists, Spain's Defence Minister demands explanations from Morocco after migrant rush and more news from Spain this Tuesday August 4th.

FM stresses Ceuta is 'unquestionably Spanish' after Moroccan migrant rush Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:21:22 +0200 Spain's Foreign Minister insisted Monday that his country's sovereignty over Ceuta was "unquestionable", after tens of thousands of migrants irregularly entered the north African territory from Morocco.

EU chief praises Spain's 'swift handling' of Ceuta migrant rush Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:52:32 +0200 EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Monday commended Spain's quick reaction to the migrant rush on its North African enclave of Ceuta, while calling for "united action" on border security across the bloc ahead of talks on Tuesday.

OPINION: Why did Sweden abandon Spain over Ceuta? Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:51:35 +0200 Spain has been under attack from murky forces, from human trafficking gangs to Russian propagandists. So why did Sweden's government also turn its guns on Spain over the Ceuta crisis?

A quick guide to restrictions on Airbnb in Spain's main cities and regions Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:14:28 +0200 If you’re planning on buying a property in Spain to rent out to tourists on platforms such as Airbnb, you need to think very carefully about where the property is located as many places have strict restrictions.

One of Spain's two airport strikes in August called off at last minute Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:08:43 +0200 Swissport workers have called off the strike that was scheduled to begin on August 4th at Palma de Mallorca airport, but ground staff at Barcelona's El Prat airport are still due to begin their stoppage on Tuesday at a time of peak summer travel.

The essential Catalan phrases you need in Catalonia Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:08:24 +0100 Even if you speak Spanish, if you're living in Catalonia, it's a good idea to learn some Catalan too. Here are some basic phrases you need to get by.

EXPLAINED: Spain's new co-payment system for medications Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:27:07 +0200 The Spanish government recently approved a new decree to reform its pharmaceutical co-payment system, meaning people will now pay according to income level. Here's what you need to know.

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 this Monday August 3rd, including blazes in Zamora and Cáceres.

Residents defend Spain's ancient 'El Abuelo' tree from flames Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:10:17 +0200 As a wildfire closed in, residents of the town of El Tiemblo grabbed shovels and rakes to defend an elder -- "El Abuelo," a centuries-old chestnut tree, one of Spain's most treasured.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:58:16 +0200 Morocco blames human trafficking gangs for mass crossing into Ceuta, Spanish wildfire crisis shows signs of improvement and more news on Monday August 3rd.

At least 72 dead in Spain's Ceuta migrant rush Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:54:47 +0200 At least 72 people died during last week's mass influx of migrants into Spain's Ceuta enclave, when tens of thousands of people swam around the border post from Morocco, local officials said on Sunday.