King Felipe VI will receive Ceuta's president in Mallorca after a record migrant influx. The Royal Household has stressed the King's concern and clarified his message to Morocco. The meeting was not on the official agenda.
Junts has warned the government it will block any measure if Catalonia is included in the latest distribution of unaccompanied migrant minors from Ceuta. The party insists Catalonia should be exempt, citing previous agreements and regional strain.
Sumar urges the government to reconsider Spain’s joint World Cup hosting with Morocco. The party cites concerns over migration cooperation and human rights as the Ceuta border crisis intensifies scrutiny of the agreement.
Moroccan prosecutors in Tetouan have charged 25 people with organizing irregular crossings into Ceuta. The case follows a surge of migrants at the border, and the charges include unauthorized transport and attacks on security forces.
Ceuta’s El Príncipe neighborhood is facing a wave of migrant minors following a mass border crossing. As authorities struggle to provide shelter and support, residents have organized an improvised census and community aid effort.
Spain's National Court has asked the Guardia Civil to clarify whether it received prior warnings before more than 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta. The investigation focuses on possible missed alerts and the response of border forces.
Trampolín Beach in Ceuta now shelters hundreds of migrants awaiting a decision on their asylum requests. With official centers full, many face harsh sun and scarce resources, while police and NGOs struggle to manage the growing humanitarian challenge.
A refrigerated hangar in Ceuta now holds 77 bodies after a deadly migrant surge. Forensic teams are working around the clock to identify the victims. Spanish and Moroccan authorities are seeking urgent cooperation.
EU criticism of Spain’s migration policy has faded after the Ceuta crisis. Ministers now express full solidarity with Madrid. Their focus has shifted to criminal networks and misinformation, leaving Spain’s regularization plan outside the discussion.
The Spanish government has approved €25 million to support unaccompanied minors in Ceuta. The move follows a sharp increase in irregular crossings from Morocco. Authorities confirm 75 deaths linked to the crisis.
Fernando Grande-Marlaska says no intelligence service warned of the mass entry into Ceuta. The government insists it received no advance report on the unprecedented scale of the crossing, while Spain highlights its cooperation with Morocco amid the crisis.
A boat carrying 19 migrants was found adrift near Mallorca. Only two survived after 15 days at sea, and authorities report that the bodies of 17 victims were thrown overboard. The incident has sparked political criticism.
The Spanish government will provide Ceuta with €25 million in additional funding to address the sharp rise in unaccompanied migrant minors. Local authorities say the number of children needing help may be even higher.
Far-right leaders met strong opposition in Ceuta after recent migrant arrivals. Local Muslim residents confronted anti-immigration activists, forcing some to leave. The incident highlights the city’s distinctive social dynamics.
Spain's Interior Ministry has instructed police to immediately return migrants swimming to Ceuta. A similar floating barrier is planned for Melilla, prompting debate over border control and legal protections.
Ceuta authorities are confronting a surge in unidentified migrant deaths after a record border crossing. Families in Morocco are flooding hotlines and social media with appeals for news, while forensic teams work to identify the victims.
After thousands crossed into Ceuta, Moroccan families are searching for missing relatives online. Social networks that fueled the exodus are now flooded with appeals, as authorities face growing pressure amid the deepening crisis.
Morocco denies using pressure or blackmail during the Ceuta migration crisis. Rabat blames a Spanish Supreme Court ruling for weakening border controls and triggering the influx.
Five days after more than 40,000 migrants swam into Ceuta, the city remains divided. Central areas appear calm under heavy police control, while the outskirts struggle with overcrowding and uncertainty.
A senior National Security official was abruptly dismissed after publishing an alert about 49,000 migrants entering Ceuta. The alert was quickly deleted, marking the first official acknowledgment of the crisis. No further updates have appeared since.
The Partido Popular has intensified pressure on the government after thousands crossed into Ceuta. PP leaders have avoided direct criticism of Morocco, focusing instead on Madrid’s response. Parliamentary action and legal reforms are now on the table.
Ursula von der Leyen praised Spain and Morocco for handling the Ceuta border crisis. She says the EU must reinforce its external borders to protect Schengen. The call comes amid ongoing migration pressures.
Spain’s National Court has requested a detailed police report on the recent mass entry of migrants into Ceuta. The move follows a complaint alleging criminal organization and threats to state security. The court must now decide whether it has jurisdiction.
Ceuta authorities are urgently converting industrial spaces to shelter 862 migrant minors after a mass arrival. The city expects numbers to rise further and is requesting more support from Madrid. Existing facilities are severely overcrowded.
Spain calls for EU solidarity after more than 50,000 people cross into Ceuta. The government criticizes Italy for suspending Schengen rules and highlights Morocco's cooperation. The crisis exposes divisions within Europe over migration.
Ceuta neighborhoods have put up barriers and organized patrols to keep migrants out after a mass entry from Morocco. Many young migrants are now hiding in wooded areas, avoiding residents and military patrols.
Ceuta’s provisional morgue is nearing capacity after a surge in migrant deaths at the border. Conflicting official counts and ongoing recoveries highlight the scale of the crisis. Authorities intensify identification and return efforts.
King Felipe VI has called for decisive state action after thousands crossed into Ceuta and Melilla from Morocco. The monarch expressed deep concern and called for security measures to prevent a repeat of the crisis.
King Felipe VI has called for decisive measures after more than 50,000 people crossed from Morocco into Ceuta. The monarch voiced deep concern and urged unity to prevent similar incidents, as the government faces pressure amid reactions from EU partners.
A group of migrants attempted to swim to Ceuta through dense fog. Spanish soldiers intervened when one man was left struggling in the water. The incident highlights ongoing risks at the El Tarajal border.
Spanish authorities have installed a 500-metre floating barrier at the Ceuta border. The measure is intended to stop sea crossings and allow immediate returns to Morocco. It follows a Supreme Court decision on border expulsions.
Italy has begun random checks on passengers arriving from Spain, temporarily suspending Schengen rules in response to the Ceuta migrant crisis. The controls cover airports and ports, raising concerns about summer tourism and travel flows.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo called the incident at the Ceuta border a 'premeditated occupation' and accused the government of failing to act. The Partido Popular leader is demanding urgent action and criticizing the regularization of undocumented migrants.
Pedro Sánchez has condemned the “selfish” response from some EU governments to the Ceuta border crisis. Spain is calling for urgent EU talks after Italy and other countries questioned Schengen cooperation.
Despite official claims, many migrants remain in Ceuta. Security forces and residents are working to restore order after the recent surge, but isolated incidents and uncertainty persist across the city.
