Refugees and undocumented migrants
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Brussels
PP prepares large-scale lawsuits against mass legalization of 500,000 migrants
A heated debate is unfolding in Spain over the mass legalization of migrants. The PP opposes the government's decision, despite…
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Germany
Afghan Journalist in Spain Faces Hurdles Proving Motherhood
In Spain, an Afghan journalist is unable to confirm her relationship with her children. Her ex-husband took the children to…
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Madrid
Queen Letizia strengthens collaboration with Acnur and Unicef at Zarzuela
Queen Letizia has focused her official activities at Zarzuela, welcoming representatives of Acnur and meeting with the new leadership of…
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Courts
Why New Migration Rules Are Sparking Debate
Spain is discussing stricter controls in the legalization of migrants. The Council of State calls for a new approach to…
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Valencia
80 migrants in CastellΓ³n Life in grim areas and 13-hour shifts without pay
A network exploiting migrants in CastellΓ³nβs fields has been uncovered. Workers were kept in unsanitary conditions and denied wages. The…
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Andalusia
Government plans major legalisation of 500,000 migrants without Congress discussion
Spain is preparing for the largest migration reform in years. Authorities intend to legalise hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals.…
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Madrid
Authorities Detain Organizers of Harsh Call Center Scheme
Police in Madrid uncovered a network of call centers where migrants faced humiliation and exploitation. Seven people were arrested for…
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Austria
Spain failed to notify European Commission of mass migrant legalization what this means for the country
The Spanish government did not inform the European Commission about its planned mass legalization of migrants. This move sparked a…
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Galicia
PP-governed regions boycott meeting on distribution of minor migrants
Spanish regions governed by the PP have boycotted a meeting on the distribution of underage migrants. The decision stems from…
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Valencia
Valencia loses its only legal aid position for migrants ahead of mass regularization
Authorities in Valencia have closed the only legal aid position at the CAI. The decision comes just before a large-scale…
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Ceuta
Breakdown of talks as regions refuse to discuss fate of underage migrants
A crucial meeting on the distribution of underage migrants in Spain has been cancelled. The regionsβ decision drew a sharp…
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Valencia
Underground Workshop Uncovered in Valencia 26 Undocumented Workers and Overtime Reported
Police in Valencia have uncovered an illegal workshop employing 26 undocumented workers. The employees were working 60-hour weeks without contracts.…
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Colombia
Black market for appointments in Spain How scammers profit from bureaucracy
An illegal market for official appointments for migrants is thriving in Spain. Hundreds are forced to pay for services that…
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Basque Country
85% of Freed Inmates are ETA Members Political Decisions and New Risks for Spain
Concerns are mounting in Spain over the mass release of ETA members. Authorities are launching a large-scale legalization program for…
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European Commission
Why Madrid Opposed the New EU Migration Regulation
Spain became the only EU country to oppose the new regulation on the return of migrants. The decision has raised…
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European Commission
Half a Million Migrants in Spain New Rules and Unexpected Restrictions
A large-scale migrant regularization is starting in Spain. New permits grant the right to work but do not open the…
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Madrid
Spain Approves Inquiry into Mass Regularization of Migrants What Will Change
Spanish authorities have launched a parliamentary investigation into the emergency regularization of migrants. The decision follows debates over security and…
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European Commission
PP-controlled committee to investigate mass migrant legalization
A new committee has been established in Spain to oversee the mass legalization of migrants. The decision was backed by…
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Barcelona
Life on the Edge How Monserrat and Others Are Losing Their Last Refuge in Barcelona
Evictions from temporary camps have intensified in Barcelona. Monserrat and her husband once again face the risk of homelessness. Authorities…
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Barcelona
A Year in a Venezuelan Prison Barcelona Coach Accused of Illegal Migration
A Venezuelan coach was imprisoned after his team requested asylum in Barcelona. Spanish police found no evidence of his guilt.…
