Migrants
Spain's Guardia Civil investigates risk of another migrant crisis in Ceuta
According to a draft report “The risk of this call to action scheduled for 15 August materialising is real, but its scale is uncertain”
Borja Méndez
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Fuel prices
Fuel prices hrise for five consecutive weeks and approach their highest levels of the year
Petrol prices have risen by 2.6 per cent over the week and diesel by 4.1 per cent following the withdrawal of tax subsidies
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Public health
Cooked prawns recalled due to Salmonella: it can cause fever, diarrhoea and vomiting
The Spanish food safety and nutrition agency has detected the distribution in Spain of a batch of this contaminated product: consumers are advised not to consume it and to contact their local health centre if they experience any symptoms
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Gender violence
Man arrested after killing his wife in a shopping centre in Murcia and hiding her body
The arrest took place just after midnight as the man was preparing to flee to Granada
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Work
The regularisation of foreign nationals has led to the sharpest rise in unemployment since 2008
By the end of July, 262,475 legalised immigrants have been recorded, and the number of people registered with social security has been pushed to record highs
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Employment
Colombians are leading the ‘boom’ in new foreign workers following regularisation
This group has tripled its share of the Spanish labour market in just five years and has risen to the 'top three' among immigrant workers
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Ceuta crisis 2026
Ceuta leader asks for Spain’s help over surge of 1,100 child migrants
Enclave’s reception capacity exceeded by 2,600 per cent as regional chief calls for urgent national support
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Culture
Pepe Habichuela, one of the great masters of contemporary flamenco guitar, dies at 82
The Gypsy musician, who died in Madrid on Tuesday, was a member of the legendary Granada dynasty celebrated for preserving the traditional Andalusian flamenco style
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Crime
One of the UK’s most wanted sex offenders has been arrested in Spain
John Rocks, who is accused of sexual offences allegedly committed between 2012 and 2022, led a nomadic life and was arrested in Madrid, although he used to hide out in Benidorm
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Health
Andalucía has recorded its first death of the year from West Nile virus, bringing the total number of cases to 17
The patient, aged 82 and with pre-existing conditions, was being treated at the Virgen de Valme university hospital in Seville
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Ceuta crisis 2026
Ceuta border crisis: Spain received no intelligence warnings, says interior minister
Fernando Grande-Marlaska denies secret services warned of mass crossings after 72,000 migrants entered the Spanish enclave
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Weather
Northern Spain and Valencia face severe storms as three atmospheric troughs approach
Unsettled weather will bring heavy downpours, hail and strong wind gusts across much of the country this week, forecasters warn
Almudena Nogués | -
Environment
Uncontrollable fire: what is driving Spain’s wildfire disasters?
Atmospheric instability, rural depopulation and soaring temperatures make Spain's forests a powder keg
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Brits behaving badly
Two British tourists arrested after violent fight in Ibiza hotel room
One woman taken to hospital covered in blood after pair accuse each other of assault in San Antonio
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Heat tragedy
Toddler dies of heatstroke after being left in car in Fuerteventura
The 20-month-old victim was transferred to hospital in Gran Canaria, where he later died
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