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Ceuta police clear camps housing about 500 migrants
More than 350 Spanish officers moved about 500 people from migrant settlements in Ceuta on Sunday, including around 200 minors. Several dozen ran for nearby hills as the operation began.
Ceuta gate opened as police commanders clashed
The gate stood on Spanish customs land near the Tarajal breakwater. Guardia Civil sources said it was opened to avert a crush; other sources attributed the order to the Government.
CNI says Morocco failed to contain Ceuta surge
A report sent to Spain’s Audiencia Nacional says Moroccan authorities knew days ahead that a mass entry into Ceuta was expected. The CNI says security for the Throne Festival took priority as the border response fell short.
Sánchez faces EU criticism over Spain’s migration policy
Prime ministers from Czechia and Austria criticised Spain’s migration policy at the Brussels summit. Denmark’s prime minister also joined the criticism as disputes over immigration delayed the summit’s close.
Marlaska defends 12,000 Ceuta departures as lawful
Fernando Grande-Marlaska says migrants left Ceuta voluntarily or under judicial or administrative decisions. More than 400 protection applicants withdrew their claims, and over 500 expulsions were carried out.
EU leaders press Sánchez over Spain’s migration policy
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis warned of tighter border controls as EU leaders criticised Spain’s migration policy. Austria challenged the regularisation drive, while Denmark urged the Commission to assess its effects.
Spain and Italy align plans to end Schengen checks
Rome has extended its temporary controls to match Spain’s 22 October deadline. Interior ministers now have a short window to agree on ending them.
Spain sent warships after Moroccan vessels entered Ceuta waters
At least one Moroccan frigate and several patrol boats entered waters off Ceuta without permission. The incursions coincided with a mass arrival of migrants and a near collision at sea.
Moroccan warships entered Ceuta waters during migrant surge
More than 70,000 migrants arrived in Ceuta on 30 and 31 July as Moroccan warships entered waters Spain claims as its own. Pedro Sánchez confirmed the incidents and said the two navies later spoke.
Canary Islands see 1,107 arrivals in nine boats
Nine boats brought 1,107 people to the Canary Islands since Friday. Sunday saw 668 arrivals and six people taken to hospital, as arrivals climbed after a steep early-year fall.
Migrants say Ceuta buses ended at Morocco border
Migrants removed from settlements in Ceuta say officials promised registration at reception camps before buses took them to Morocco. Their accounts challenge the official classification of 1,823 returns as voluntary.
Abascal attacks Sánchez as Spain heads for a dirty election
Santiago Abascal predicts a bitter campaign before Spain's November 29 vote. He accuses Pedro Sánchez of protecting power and urges voters to cast ballots in person.
Police Clear Ceuta's Last Major Migrant Camp
Police have cleared El Guano, Ceuta’s last major migrant camp. More than 500 migrants had remained there, while others hid across the city or waited for a route to mainland Spain.
Supreme Court halts voting for new Spanish citizens
Spain’s top court has sidelined over 400,000 new citizens from the ballot just weeks before the election. Nearly 70 percent of Spaniards now back suspending these fast-tracked naturalizations, exposing a fierce fight over who gets a say in the country’s future.
Housing drives Spain toward a 29 November election
A laSexta poll puts housing ahead of every other concern before Spain's 29 November election. The result collides with sharply different priorities among PSOE, PP and Vox voters.
ICE shooting in New York sparks protest outside hospital
A Dominican man was shot inside his car during an ICE operation in New York. His five-year-old son was in the vehicle as protesters later gathered outside the hospital.
Feijóo puts Ceuta at the heart of his campaign security plan
Alberto Núñez Feijóo has put Ceuta and corruption at the centre of the opening campaign. His proposals range from tighter border controls to housing and new police infrastructure.
Ceuta migrant camps vanish days before royal visit
In just two days, more than 1,200 migrants disappeared from Ceuta’s makeshift camps. The rapid clearance came ahead of Spain’s snap elections and the King’s visit, raising questions about the timing and methods behind this sudden transformation.
Spain's King Puts EU Border Security at Centre of Finland Visit
Felipe VI called for joint protection of the EU's external borders during his visit to Helsinki. Finland backed Spain over Ceuta and linked security in the south with defence in the Arctic.
Judge Tardón demands Ceuta call logs from Sánchez crisis
Judge María Tardón has ordered Ceuta to submit its call records. The request targets contacts with Pedro Sánchez and La Moncloa during the border crisis.
900 migrants return to Morocco after Ceuta beach evacuation
More than 1,100 migrants were removed from El Trampolín in Ceuta on Sunday and Monday. About 900 returned to Morocco on Sunday, while the total across both days passed 1,200.
Ceuta clears its largest migrant camp ahead of royal visit
Police are dismantling Ceuta's largest migrant settlement days before Spain's King and Queen visit the city. Nearly 3,000 people were initially reported to be living there, while police say the camp holds more than 3,500.
Spain Breaks Ranks Over the EU's New Return Rules
EU interior ministers have approved rules meant to speed up deportations. Spain was the only country to vote against them, while Belgium abstained.
Twelve Hour Police Interrogation Targets Ceuta Immigration Data Technician
A technician preparing data for a high-profile Ceuta immigration report was questioned by police for twelve hours without legal counsel. The episode exposes deep tensions over control of evidence and the shaping of official narratives in Spain’s most sensitive border crisis.
Spain stands alone against EU migrant expulsion law
Spain will be the only EU country to vote against the new regulation enabling migrant detention for up to 24 months and authorizing deportation centers outside the EU. The move leaves Spain isolated on migration policy as the rest of the bloc pushes for tougher measures.
Sumar blocks fast-track migrant returns in Ceuta as government split deepens
Sumar has openly claimed responsibility for halting a government decree aimed at speeding up migrant returns from Ceuta. The move exposes sharp divisions within Spain’s coalition and raises new questions about the future of migration policy at the country’s southern border.
Italy Extends Spain Travel Checks Over Ceuta Migration Surge
Italy is extending airport and port checks on travellers from Spain. Madrid is responding with the same measure against arrivals from Italy until 8 October.
Diego Luna exposes open hostility toward migrants in new film
Diego Luna confronts the rise of unapologetic hostility toward migrants, using his latest film Ceniza en la boca to demand empathy and reflection from those who receive newcomers. His message targets not only policy but the everyday attitudes shaping migrant lives.
Spain Orders Probe Into Alleged Migrant Abuse in Ceuta
Spain's Defence Ministry has sent Amnesty International's report to prosecutors and a Ceuta court. The report alleges abuse against migrants and asylum seekers, while the armed forces will conduct an internal review.
Ceuta Beach Clearance Sends Nearly 200 Migrants Back to Morocco
Nearly 200 migrants left Ceuta for Morocco after police cleared the Benítez beach camp. Officials called the returns voluntary, but lawyers say those who refused faced identification and a possible expulsion process.
Vox accuses government of fueling housing chaos with migrant influx
Vox has launched a fierce attack on the Spanish government, blaming its housing crisis on unchecked immigration and accusing officials of manipulating public outrage. The party insists that only strict migration controls and remigration can address the root of Spain’s spiraling housing shortage.
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano steps down after facing public backlash in Ceuta
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano, once the government’s top representative in Ceuta, has resigned following intense public protests and internal party strife. His departure marks the end of a turbulent period shaped by a migration crisis and political infighting.
Ceuta delegate resigns after warning over mass migrant entry
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano has resigned as Ceuta's government delegate. He says he warned Madrid before the mass entry and faced an unfair campaign over powers he did not hold.
Feijóo attacks housing record as PP demands power to fix crisis
At a Madrid leadership meeting, Alberto Núñez Feijóo blamed the Government for Spain's housing crisis and called for a change of power. The PP is offering tax cuts, state-backed mortgage guarantees and more than one million homes while preparing for possible elections.
Moncloa prepares to remove Ceuta government delegate
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano is set to leave after eight months. Judges are examining warnings issued before the July migrant entry, while David de la Encina is emerging as his likely replacement.
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