Más Madrid has asked the Tribunal de Cuentas to investigate the regional government’s €6 million purchase of a luxury penthouse in Chamberí. The party questions the need for the property and its public benefit, as well as its subsequent listing for sale.
Spanish banks can still raise credit card limits without customers’ explicit consent because the government’s proposed law remains in draft form. The EU’s November 2026 deadline is approaching, but unilateral credit increases are not yet prohibited.
From September 1, Spain’s Social Security will stop mailing sick-leave notifications. Official communications will move to digital channels, with alerts by email or SMS. Workers can view notices online or request paper notifications in person.
Ceuta’s leader accuses Madrid of failing to respond to a mass influx from Morocco. He urges the state to take over care for unaccompanied minors. The city’s finances and social stability are under strain.
Dozens of Andalusians with advanced ELA are still waiting for promised financial aid. The regional government cites administrative hurdles, while families struggle with mounting care costs. The delay continues despite a national funding deal.
A month after the Ceuta border crisis, Spain’s government still lacks clear data on migrant totals and minors, with fatality figures also unclear. Political tensions are rising as ministries offer conflicting figures and promise urgent investment.
The Interior Ministry must decide whether Antonio Balas, head of UCO’s anti-corruption unit, will remain in his post after his promotion to colonel. The outcome could affect major ongoing probes involving top officials.
Spain's left coalition faces a critical September as housing reforms stall and migration pressures in Ceuta expose divisions. Decisions on alliances and leadership are becoming urgent.
Ceuta marks a month since the mass entry of migrants from Morocco. Hundreds protested, urging authorities to enforce expulsions and restore order. Calls for government resignations intensified amid ongoing tensions.
Ceuta’s basic emergency migrant center has stopped accepting new arrivals. Hundreds remain on the streets, sparking protests among residents and increasing pressure on local authorities as the situation escalates.
On August 12, Asturias launched a pioneering system with the DGT to track traffic at 16 beaches in real time. Timed to coincide with the solar eclipse, the initiative aims to improve mobility management and could shape future emergency and tourism planning.
Ceuta enters a decisive week amid street protests and political clashes. The PSOE accuses the PP of exploiting the rallies for partisan gain and says it will not participate. The government is preparing for a basic parliamentary session.
The Partido Popular intensifies criticism of Pedro Sánchez over the Ceuta migration surge. Nationwide rallies and legal action are planned. The issue is reshaping the political agenda before basic elections.
Spain’s government will allocate €165 million to Ceuta to address the ongoing migration crisis. The funds are intended to support local economic recovery and reinforce impressive public services as political pressure mounts.
Ceuta is experiencing a surge in hostility and violence as thousands of migrants remain stranded. Residents report growing fear, while divisions between Muslim and Christian communities are emerging. Authorities are struggling to regain control.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo accused the government of failing Ceuta and announced three urgent measures. The PP leader urged voters to back his party in what he called a decisive year for political change.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo calls for the CNI director to testify in the Senate. The PP will join the legal case over Ceuta’s migration crisis, accusing the government of contradictions and a delayed response.
Catalonia has opened its largest solar park in Alcarràs, adding 300 megawatts to the grid. Backed by the regional government, the project has sparked debate among local councils and social groups. Another 100 megawatts are expected to be added soon.
A major wildfire has destroyed 15% of Valencia’s Devesa natural park. Experts estimate the area will take two decades to recover, and the blaze has sparked criticism of local prevention policies.
The Junta de Andalucía has rejected a 500-hectare irrigation project near Almería, citing water scarcity and irreversible harm to protected habitats. Environmental groups called the decision a basic victory for local biodiversity.
Multiple opposition parties in Catalonia are demanding urgent answers from senior government officials over healthcare wait times and education test failures, as well as transport planning. The political season is beginning under mounting pressure.
Spain’s government is accelerating efforts to house all irregular migrants in Ceuta and speed up deportations. New shelters and digital procedures are intended to ease tensions after recent unrest, while security forces remain on high alert.
Ceuta saw new protests as residents demanded the removal of migrants. The demonstration followed recent unrest and a fire at a beach camp. Authorities increased the police presence to prevent further violence.
Spain has formally asked the European Commission for Frontex and Europol support in Ceuta to accelerate migrant identification and asylum processing. The request follows a surge in irregular border crossings.
PP leaders will join nationwide rallies for Ceuta amid a migration crisis. The move comes just before Sánchez faces questions in Congress, as political divisions deepen within the FEMP.
Foreign Minister Albares attributes the mass entry of migrants into Ceuta to viral misinformation online. He defends Morocco’s cooperation and rejects calls to review diplomatic ties. Political tensions rise in Madrid.
Catalonia’s president has ruled out any budget cuts for wildfire prevention. The government signed a new protocol with provincial leaders to strengthen forest management after a challenging fire season in Girona.
The Partido Popular has reversed its position and now calls for an end to violence in Ceuta. The shift follows criticism over its failure to condemn recent attacks on migrants. All local parties have now signed a joint statement against violence.
Fernando Grande-Marlaska rejected any self-criticism after recent unrest in Ceuta. He accused PP and Vox of fueling social division. The minister announced new border measures amid ongoing political disputes.
University students in Spain can earn €1,000 a month through Campus Rural 2026, a government-backed program offering paid internships in rural municipalities. With 850 placements across 45 public universities, the initiative connects academic training with opportunities in areas facing depopulation.
Astrid Gil-Casares has formally authorized Madrid authorities to disclose details of the controversial €6.3 million attic sale. Her consent removes a basic obstacle in the ongoing political dispute involving Isabel Díaz Ayuso.
A government rift has raised questions about the CNI’s response to the Ceuta border surge. The director’s actions are under review, while ministers disagree over what was known before the incident.
Residents in Ceuta are blocking food deliveries to migrants as tensions rise. The government has called on the PP to help stop violence and restore order, while volunteers and officials face growing hostility.
Spain’s government is working to unify conflicting accounts from basic ministers about the intelligence response to the Ceuta migrant surge. The move aims to prevent further division within the cabinet as scrutiny intensifies.
Ceuta remains unsettled nearly a month after 80,000 migrants arrived. Minister Torres has pledged to speed up efforts to restore order, as political divisions and practical challenges complicate the response.
