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POLITICSAug 22Spain rejects Morocco's call for talks on Ceuta and Melilla sovereigntyMorocco proposes creating a dialogue mechanism to address the future of Ceuta and Melilla, but Spain's Foreign Ministry rejects its demands and reaffirms Spanish sovereignty over both cities.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 21Sweden plans to send migrants to Italy, France and Spain reject Dublin transfersAfter Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Finland, Sweden now also plans to return to Italy migrants who moved north after landing there. Eurostat says 109,427 transfer requests were sent to Rome between 2023 and 2025, a potential boomerang for Meloni's government.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 20Could Brits in Spain really lose their benefits if Reform united kingdom wins power ? There is speculation regarding whether Brits in Spain could lose their benefits if the Reform UK party comes to power. This raises questions about potential policy changes affecting expatriates.thelocal.es · Spain
POLITICSAug 20Migrant women tell of sexual harassment in Spain's crisis-hit CeutaFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 19Spain plans transfer of 500 migrant children from Ceuta to mainlandCeuta leaders want children returned to Morocco, but Madrid says deporting them is 'outrageous'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 19Spain deplore US sanctions on International Criminal Court officialsSpain has deplored the United States' decision to impose sanctions on officials from the International Criminal Court. This signals a diplomatic disagreement between the two nations regarding international justice.aa.com.tr · Turkey
POLITICSAug 19Spain ignores EU and prepares urgent transfer of 500 migrant girls from Ceuta to mainlandPedro Sánchez's government is planning the urgent transfer to mainland Spain of 500 migrant girls who arrived in Ceuta, as several regions refuse to host them, while the EU backs sending these unaccompanied minors from Ceuta back to Morocco.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 16Morocco arrests 300 trying to reach Spain CeutaMorocco has arrested 300 individuals who were attempting to reach Ceuta, a Spanish enclave. This event highlights ongoing issues related to migration and border security between Morocco and Spain.dailyadvertiser.com.au · Australia
POLITICSAug 16Hundreds of migrants in Spain Ceuta enclave protest for asylum , against deportation to MoroccoHundreds of migrants in Spain's Ceuta enclave are protesting for asylum and against deportation to Morocco. This highlights an ongoing issue related to migration and human rights.cbc.ca · Canada
POLITICSAug 15Morocco arrests 111 migrants headed for Spain's Ceuta in security crackdownMoroccan police arrested at least 111 people on Saturday as they tried to enter Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, amid tightened security on both sides of ‌the…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 15AUGC : Spain disregarded Ceuta warnings before migrant rushAn organization claims that Spain ignored prior warnings regarding a migrant influx before a recent rush in Ceuta. This suggests potential governmental oversight or policy failures that contributed to the border situation.middle-east-online.com · Iraq
POLITICSAug 15Spain disregarded Ceuta warnings before migrant rush , say border worker unionsBorder worker unions claim Spain ignored warnings before a migrant rush in Ceuta. This suggests political and administrative failures regarding migration management.tribune.com.pk · Pakistan
POLITICSAug 14Spain extends Almaraz nuclear plant operations to 2030, delaying closure by three yearsAlmaraz will remain in operation until 2030 after a decision by Pedro Sánchez's Government, a move warmly welcomed in the Extremadura region, which was hit by a major blackout in April last year and where the plant employs some 4,000 people.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 13Spain wont discuss enclaves sovereignty with MoroccoSpain has stated it will not discuss the sovereignty of its enclaves with Morocco. This indicates a firm diplomatic position on a territorial matter.standard.net.au · Australia
POLITICSAug 9'Ceuta is Spain': Hundreds protest government over migration crisisHundreds of Ceuta residents gathered on Sunday to demand an “immediate, decisive and proportionate” response to the migration crisis, in a protest, organised by the city’s four religious communities.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 9Spain - Italy: Dispute grows over migration between EU countriesThe EU says the tit-for-tat border restrictions between Spain and Italy are temporary and will have no lasting impact on the Schengen zone. Spain began checking travellers from Italy in retaliation for similar controls imposed by Rome after a surge of migrants into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta. Madrid says most of those migrants were swiftly returned and has accused Italy of allowing “persistent irregular migration”. France24 correspondent Sarah Morris tells us the latest from Spain.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 9Spain starts border checks on Italy over Ceuta disputeThe EU says the tit-for-tat border restrictions between Spain and Italy are temporary and will have no lasting impact on the Schengen zone. Spain began checking travellers from Italy in retaliation for similar controls imposed by Rome after a surge of migrants into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta. Madrid says most of those migrants were swiftly returned and has accused Italy of allowing “persistent irregular migration”. Charlotte Lam has more.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 9Spain imposes temporary retaliatory border checks for ItaliansThe border checks started at midnight on Saturday, a week after Italy introduced similar restrictions on Spanish visitors.Africanews [en]
POLITICSAug 8Spain imposes border checks on Italian travellers amid migrant disputeSpain on Saturday introduced temporary border checks on travellers arriving from Italy, escalating a dispute between the EU partners 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, most of whom later returned.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 8Italy rejects Spain deadline to lift border checksItaly has declined Spain's demand to remove its border checks by a specified deadline. This indicates a disagreement between the two European nations regarding border control policies.azernews.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICSAug 8Spain imposes border checks on Italian travelers in tit - for - tat move over Ceuta migrants row - NationalSpain has implemented border checks on Italian travelers as a retaliatory measure concerning a dispute over migrants in Ceuta. This indicates an escalation of an international border and migration issue.globalnews.ca · Canada
POLITICSAug 8Spain to start Italy border controls on air and sea travel amid Ceuta migrant rowFollowing Italy’s rejection of its ultimatum to lift the border checks imposed in response to the Ceuta migration crisis, Spain has in turn announced that it will carry out checks on travellers from Italy. From midnight on Saturday, travellers from Italy would initially be subject to random checks at ports and airports until September 7, Spanish state broadcaster RTVE reported, citing a decree issued by the Madrid government. The checks are intended to verify the identity and nationality of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 8Spain imposes temporary border controls on Italy over Ceuta rowThe measures came into effect at midnight on Saturday, August 8, and will last through September 7.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 8Spain to impose border checks on ItalyIn an escalating diplomatic crisis, Spain has now imposed border controls on all air and sea travel from Italy. The move follows similar measures introduced by Rome in the wake of an influx of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta. Simon Moritz has the details.France 24 [en]