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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.
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.
Guardia Civil arrests five over 40 converter thefts
Investigators linked a Madrid-region group to catalytic-converter thefts across several provinces. Five men were arrested in Mejorada del Campo, with 40 property offences attributed to the group.
UCM students demand resignations after campus police operation
Student groups say the Government delegate and UCM rector should resign if nobody is held accountable for Wednesday’s operation. Five were detained; ten were injured, including two seriously.
Clashes erupt at Vito Quiles rally in Pamplona
Two counter-protests were scheduled in Pamplona before Quiles’s event, prompting a large police deployment. The Navarra government condemned his rhetoric and rejected any violent response.
A disputed Madrid alibi shadows the Carballo murder case
A man whose Barcelona murder case was archived is now in provisional prison over a fatal shooting in Carballo. His family says he was in Madrid; investigators point to bank records and a vehicle trail.
Police probe force used at Complutense strike clashes
Spain’s National Police is reviewing its handling of clashes at Madrid’s Complutense University. Five people were detained, while several protesters and two officers suffered minor injuries as the indefinite education strike began.
Madrid delegate orders probe after police charge at UCM
Francisco Martín apologised for the police charge at the Complutense and ordered an urgent investigation. Five people were detained; organisers say six students were hospitalised, while officials gave conflicting counts of injured officers.
Body found at sea after Granollers boy vanished
A fisherman spotted a body between Sitges and Castelldefels and alerted emergency services. Police said fingerprints were checked to help confirm whether the remains were those of the 12-year-old who disappeared in Granollers.
Madrid teachers walk out as turnout figures clash
Madrid’s teachers began an open-ended strike on 14 October. Unions reported 70% participation, against 44.6% from the regional government; five people were detained after police charged a picket.
Police separate Sol campers from Hispanidad marchers
A police line went up in Puerta del Sol after parade-goers and campers traded insults. Campers said objects were thrown, while reports differ on whether anyone was physically attacked.
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.
Police Detain Rafael Amargo After Madrid Home Fight
Rafael Amargo and his partner were detained in Carabanchel after police say a fight followed an alleged overnight intrusion. The bailaor also faces an accusation involving an officer.
Rafael Amargo Arrested After Intruder Enters Madrid Home
A forced entry at Rafael Amargo’s Carabanchel home ended with the dancer and Luciana Bongianino in custody. Police also detained the man accused of breaking in through a window.
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.
Madrid PP Reports Bergerot to National Police
Alfonso Serrano has taken Manuela Bergerot’s Assembly remarks to the National Police. The PP wants investigators to assess the words amid protests and threatening imagery at Puerta del Sol.
Police detain 18-year-old in Marbella surgeon killing
Spanish police detained an 18-year-old suspect after Alexander Aslani was shot inside his Marbella clinic. Investigators have not disclosed the motive or the alleged role of a possible accomplice.
Guardia Civil cracks down on distracted drivers in Cantabria
Guardia Civil and local police are stepping up roadside checks across Cantabria this week, zeroing in on drivers distracted by mobile phones. With phone use linked to a large share of deadly crashes, officers and surveillance cameras are out in force.
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.
Fourth arrest follows ideological attack on Oviedo housing camp
Police have arrested a fourth suspect after an attack on Oviedo's housing camp. All four detainees face allegations linked to public disorder and ideological hatred.
Three Far Right Protesters Arrested Near Madrid's Sol Camp
Police arrested three protesters near Puerta del Sol after a far right rally in Madrid. Officers used rubber bullets when groups tried to cross the security cordon around the housing camp.
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.
Police launch partial migrant eviction at Trampolín beach in Ceuta
Spanish police have begun a partial eviction of Trampolín beach in Ceuta, targeting makeshift camps where over 3,000 migrants live. The operation focuses on relocating people for identification and potential return to Morocco, with security measures tightened around key infrastructure.
Madrid shuts Gran Vía for the Hispanidad parade
Gran Vía will close to traffic from 15:00 to 22:00 this Sunday, 4 October, for Madrid's Hispanidad parade. Metro entrances, bus routes, parking areas and several central streets will also face restrictions.
Valencia Housing Protest Erupts Outside Real Estate Summit
A housing protest in Valencia ended with police charges and tear gas after demonstrators breached security at the Palau de les Arts. Conflicting turnout figures from Madrid have added to the dispute over the movement's size.
Spain deploys up to 600 officers around Congress
Up to 600 riot police will guard Spain's Congress on Friday as lawmakers vote on two housing decrees. The deployment comes with possible protests linked to the Puerta del Sol camp.
Belén López says she did not notice Josep Juanpere had died
The autopsy places Josep Juanpere's death between 15.00 and 21.00 on 26 December. Belén López says she did not realise he had stopped breathing, while a judge examines neck injuries and the lack of an emergency call.
Madrid Police Prepare Congress Security Amid Sol Housing Camp
Police are preparing a perimeter around Spain's Congress for Friday's vote on two housing decrees. Protesters from the Puerta del Sol camp plan to march to the chamber, while Isabel Díaz Ayuso's government takes the dispute to court.
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.
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.
Police call for Puerta del Sol encampment to be dismantled
The Confederación Española de Policía says the Puerta del Sol encampment is blocking normal access to a public square. Its spokesperson is pressing Madrid's government delegate to act as the dispute over security and responsibility grows.
Man detained after fatal stabbing of partner in La Campana
A 56-year-old man allegedly killed his 47-year-old partner in La Campana. He stayed inside his home overnight before surrendering to the Guardia Civil.
Fatal stabbing in La Campana ends after 14-hour police standoff
A 56-year-old man was arrested after more than 14 hours inside a home in La Campana. His 47-year-old partner died after being stabbed, and investigators are examining possible gender-based violence.
Two Migrants Held After Alleged Sexual Assault in Ceuta
Police arrested two migrants in Ceuta after an alleged sexual assault involving a 17-year-old Moroccan girl. Officers reportedly revived her at Trampolín beach before she was taken to hospital.
Madrid protest over Ceuta crisis turns into election demand
A Madrid protest called for early elections and Pedro Sánchez's resignation over the Ceuta crisis. Police stopped a group moving towards La Moncloa, while a laSexta Xplica crew was attacked during the march.
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