Spain’s left-wing parties are challenging Morocco’s role in the Ceuta crisis, demanding tougher government action and questioning EU border outsourcing. The debate highlights growing divisions within the ruling coalition.
A planned artificial wave pool in rural Cantabria aims to attract 200,000 tourists. The project requires rezoning 100,000 square meters and faces strong local opposition, with residents concerned about overdevelopment and the loss of tranquility.
Spain has overhauled its flexible retirement system, allowing pensioners to work part-time or as self-employed workers while receiving part of their pension. The new rules broaden eligibility and introduce financial incentives.
Spain’s government has created a single command for Ceuta’s migration crisis. Ángel Víctor Torres will lead it, with new funding and national security support. The move follows weeks of criticism and mounting pressure from local authorities.
The Partido Popular is urging the government to deploy immigration services in Ceuta around the clock. The party is calling for the immediate return of migrants who entered in July, amid controversy over proposed health measures and the city’s capacity.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is convening the National Security Council after nearly a month of tension in Ceuta. More than 80,000 migrants entered the enclave, leaving thousands stranded. The government faces pressure to restore order.
Catalonia’s basic education union confirmed a strike on September 8, and it went ahead. Talks with the government stalled over working conditions and class sizes, with language policy also in dispute.
Spain’s Justice Ministry has urged the judiciary to fast-track reinforcements for Ceuta’s courts. The Ministry says funding is ready, but the CGPJ must act. The move follows a sharp rise in migration cases.
The Spanish government has dismissed opposition calls to confine Ceuta following a surge in migrant arrivals. Health authorities say there is no public health risk. An urgent meeting on vaccine distribution is scheduled for today.
The unresolved migrant influx in Ceuta is pushing the government to give its account in Congress. Seven ministers will testify, seeking to clarify the facts and counter misinformation. The crisis lays bare deep political divisions ahead of the election year.
The Madrid regional government faces scrutiny after buying an attic for €6.3 million. Feijóo says the purchase must be justified, as the property cannot be used as an office. The sale followed public outcry and legal complaints.
The Universitat Catalana d’Estiu closed its 58th edition amid sharp criticism of the Catalan government. Organizers cite delayed subsidies and a sense of neglect. The event’s future remains uncertain.
Juanma Moreno urges Madrid to restore the OCON-Sur anti-narcotics unit. The request follows a surge in violent incidents linked to drug gangs, with authorities warning of growing insecurity across Andalusia.
Severe overnight rainfall in Costa Daurada caused mass evacuations and injuries, while authorities faced criticism over the lack of alerts. Several towns in Tarragona province suffered major flooding and damage.
Ceuta’s president, Juan Jesús Vivas, is at the center of the city’s largest migration crisis in decades. His leadership is under scrutiny as political tensions rise and national attention focuses on the enclave.
The Supreme Court has rejected the PP’s urgent attempt to summon ministers over the Ceuta crisis. Judges ruled there was no proven legal urgency to bypass the government’s input. The decision delays Senate hearings pending further review.
Madrid is preparing a major financial package for Ceuta after the recent migration crisis. The first 25 million euros will focus on minors, with further support planned. Local businesses and services expect targeted relief.
Ceuta’s vice president accuses the central government of failing to restore order after thousands of migrants arrived. Local officials demand clear action and accountability as the city remains under pressure.
Morocco’s justice minister has called for dialogue on Ceuta and Melilla, citing historical rights. Spain has firmly rejected any challenge to its sovereignty. The dispute has resurfaced amid recent migration tensions.
Tensions are escalating in Ceuta as the government faces criticism over its handling of the migration crisis. Calls are growing for King Felipe VI to contact Morocco’s monarch, while the debate exposes divisions within the ruling coalition.
The Spanish government considered asking King Felipe VI to contact Morocco's monarch over the Ceuta migration crisis. The call has not taken place, and tensions remain as Madrid seeks to avoid escalation with Rabat.
The Spanish government will appoint Ángel Víctor Torres to coordinate ministries handling the migration crisis in Ceuta. The move follows a surge in arrivals in late July. Torres brings experience from his time in the Canary Islands.
Catalonia may reintroduce tolls on the AP-7 to tackle heavy congestion and frequent accidents. Authorities plan to review options this autumn, when a new working group will assess strategies for the region’s busiest motorway.
Isabel Díaz Ayuso has named three former Madrid presidents to a legal advisory body. Each will earn €750 per session attended. The move revives paid consultative roles for former leaders after a decade-long pause.
Madrid's A-2 now has a dynamic Bus-VAO lane, restricting access during peak hours to vehicles with at least two occupants. Drivers who ignore the rules risk a €200 fine as the DGT enforces new surveillance measures. The system aims to ease congestion and speed up commutes.
The government is preparing to transfer at least 500 migrant girls from Ceuta to mainland Spain to provide immediate shelter and address urgent mental health needs. Authorities cite their vulnerability and exposure to violence.
Three former Madrid presidents will receive up to €33,750 annually for attending advisory meetings. The appointments restore public payments after a decade-long pause and follow a new statute approved by Ayuso’s government.
Castilla y León’s firefighters report critical staffing shortages and unsafe conditions after Spain’s worst wildfire season, with training also lacking. Unions and workers warn of inhumane workloads and urgent risks.
Two PSOE deputies in Ceuta have publicly criticized the government’s handling of the migration crisis. They want a state of alarm and national emergency status, and are calling for a permanent Frontex presence at the border.
Authorities in Ceuta have dismantled the migrant camp at El Trampolín beach and transferred 1,800 people to controlled shelters. The government plans to open more spaces for those still in the city.
Leire Díez has appealed to block the merger of two criminal cases against her. She disputes the connection between the probes and criticizes both the UCO and Judge Pedraz. The legal standoff could affect the course of the investigation.
Basic ministers again failed to appear in the Senate to address the Ceuta crisis. The PP accuses Sánchez of orchestrating their absences and is turning to the Supreme Court for clarification.
A major wildfire in Las Hurdes has prompted a stay-at-home order in Nuñomoral and evacuations in several villages. The fire, suspected to have been deliberately set, has reached Salamanca province, intensifying emergency efforts.
Shepherd Jesús Sola of Tortuera argues that sheep and cattle can clear flammable brush more effectively than large crews. With wildfires still a threat, his call for support for livestock farmers highlights the challenges of generational renewal and rural survival.
A new dispute has erupted between the PP and the government over migrant minors in Ceuta. Feijóo and Vivas are calling for mass expulsions, while Madrid insists on the urgent transfer of 500 vulnerable girls to the mainland.
