Immigration
Spain's government to place buoys at sea to immediately return migrants without breaching Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court bans immediate returns when migrants arrive by swimming without encountering obstacles
Iñigo Goñi Davó
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Economy
Spain's 15% rise in fuel prices in July makes this year's summer holiday exodus the most expensive since 2022
This Saturday will see a further increase of around six cents per litre as the tax rebate drops, meaning that filling up a tank now costs 18 euros more than last summer
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Spain wildfires 2026
Only a few active hotspots remain in Zamora fire's most inaccessible areas
The overnight stabilisation work has paid off and authorities expect to be able to lift restrictions in the coming hours
Óscar F. Civieta | -
Immigration
Brussels offers further support to Spain by deploying Frontex to 'control the border' in Ceuta
The Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration has contacted Spain's Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska to find out about the situation in the autonomous city
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Migration
Ceuta records biggest migration crisis in its history following more than 40,000 illegal arrivals
Although several hundred Moroccans are returning voluntarily, the influx has continued unabated, with Morocco allegedly staying passive
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Immigration
Spain's government deploys military units in response to the arrival of 20,000 migrants in Ceuta
The government has refused to declare a national emergency, but has closed the border between Melilla and Morocco
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Spain wildfires 2026
Spain's PM announces end of national emergency the fires in Madrid and Ávila triggered
The coordination of the operation to extinguish the fire is now the responsibility of the regions
Salvador Vallejo | -
Spain wildfires 2026
Two Zamora fire fronts brought under control, although the weather forecast for today is unfavourable
The fire that broke out in Fermoselle has prompted the evacuation of 14 villages, with other two under lockdown and around 800 people forced out of their homes
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Immigration
Ceuta calls for 'national emergency' following nearly 800 migrants' attempt to swim ashore in a single day
With comprehensive care services and reception facilities for unaccompanied minors already operating at 1,600 per cent of capacity, the regional government warns of the risk of a collapse similar to that of 2021
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Economy
Spain's economy remains resilient, with growth of 2.7% up to June
GDP grew by 0.7% in the second quarter, 0.1% more than in the eurozone, thanks to household spending and investment
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Spain wildfires 2026
Spain fire rages on and forces further evacuations in Zamora despite stabilisation in Madrid
More than 35,000 people are returning home following the lifting of all evacuation measures in Madrid and Ávila, while the military unit continues working on the new outbreak
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Immigration
Ceuta on the brink of collapse following arrival of 1,500 migrants in one week
The regional government is calling for a national agreement to speed up referrals to other regions and reinstate the practice of turning people away at the border by reforming the immigration law
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Crime
Barcelona police arrest man on suspicion of killing his wife in front of their children and setting fire to their car before fleeing
The investigation into the incident remains open despite the arrest
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Perfectly preserved incense burner depicting goddess Tanit unearthed in Alicante
Archaeological excavation at La Albufereta uncovers third-century BC Iberian necropolis containing elite weapons, trade scales, and ritual artifacts
Adrián Mazón | -
Investigation
Burgos police investigate 30 births involving Brazilian women who share the same address and companion name
The PSOE party has demanded an explanation from the regional government in light of the "serious indications of reproductive exploitation"
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