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Moroccan navy accused of putting migrants back into waters off Ceuta
Spanish security sources allege a Moroccan Royal Navy vessel put about 30 migrants back into the sea off Ceuta as a Spanish rescue ship approached on 30 July. The reported episode unfolded during a day of intense pressure on the city.
Spain and Italy agree to end reciprocal border checks
Spain and Italy will end reciprocal checks at airports and ports introduced after the July Ceuta surge. Italy said it had checked more than 180,000 travellers from Spain by 31 August and refused entry to 31.
Gil says Moroccan F-16s flew near Spanish airspace
Chema Gil says Moroccan F-16s flew low near the edge of Spanish airspace for two weeks amid pressure on Ceuta. He says they stayed on Morocco’s side and Spain tracked them without scrambling its fighters.
Milei accuses Sánchez of exploiting migration for votes
Javier Milei accused Pedro Sánchez’s government of encouraging arrivals in Ceuta for electoral gain. At a Nueva Economía Fórum event, he also argued that migrants cost public finances more than they contribute.
PP and Vox negotiate joint Senate election lists
Alberto Núñez Feijóo says the PP is negotiating with Vox on joint Senate lists to reduce the left’s chances of controlling the chamber. The deadline to file candidate lists is Monday; an agreement could help the parties seek a three-fifths majority.
Vox puts Montse Lluis second on its Madrid Congress list
Montse Lluis has handled Vox’s negotiations with the PP in several regions. Her promotion comes as the party reshapes its Madrid slate after a term marked by senior departures; Juan Sergio Redondo is set for third place.
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.
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.
Avellaneda Gives Letizia’s Sybilla Gown a 9.5
Juan Avellaneda rated Queen Letizia’s black Sybilla gown at the 2026 Premios Planeta a 9 or 9.5 out of 10. He said an updo would have shown off its sculptural neckline more clearly.
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.
Robles takes second place on PSOE’s Madrid slate
Margarita Robles will be second on the PSOE list for Madrid in the 29 November general election, behind Pedro Sánchez. Félix Bolaños is third; Fernando Grande-Marlaska takes fifth place.
Royals End First Ceuta-Melilla Visit Since 2007
Thousands waited outside Melilla’s Assembly on Wednesday as King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia wrapped up their two-city visit. The couple spent nearly an hour greeting people and posing for selfies.
Latorre says Felipe VI defended Spain's sovereignty in Ceuta
Rafa Latorre praised the royal visit as a show of support for Ceuta and said Felipe VI's defence of Spanish sovereignty contrasted with the Government's response to Moroccan naval incursions. He also recalled the border tragedy and the planned visit to Melilla.
Colau urges left parties to unite ahead of 29 November vote
ERC’s arrangement with Podemos guarantees no winnable list positions. The dispute over a broader left-wing alliance unfolds as Spain’s monarchs begin a historic visit to Ceuta.
Felipe VI and Letizia will visit Ceuta after July crossings
The King and Queen are due in Ceuta on Tuesday, after about 70,000 migrants entered from Morocco in late July. Their programme includes a school visit and a memorial for those who died.
Ceuta Crowd Cheers Royals, Then Whistles at Minister
Thousands cheered Felipe VI and Letizia before whistling at minister Ángel Víctor Torres on the city hall balcony. The Kings are due at a memorial for migrants who died at sea.
Spain’s Royal Visit Puts Morocco Ties Under Strain
Felipe VI is due in Ceuta and Melilla on October 13 and 14, 2026. Javier Caraballo says Madrid must pair the visit with credible diplomacy as tensions with Morocco persist.
Palacio confirms his alternativa at Las Ventas
A charity corrida in tribute to Ceuta filled Las Ventas. Aarón Palacio confirmed his alternativa to a strong ovation, while Morante de la Puebla and Héctor Gutiérrez had uneven afternoons.
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.
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.
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.
Moroccan warships entered waters claimed by Spain
Moroccan naval vessels entered waters claimed by Spain during the July migrant crisis. Spain sent warships to Ceuta after repeated incursions reportedly brought patrol boats close to a collision.
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.
Robles brings Ceuta into Spain’s military message
Margarita Robles used a pre-National Day military briefing to address troops abroad and the Ceuta command. Her message tied overseas operations to Spain’s position on Ceuta and Melilla.
Robles puts Ceuta and Melilla at Spain’s defence centre
Margarita Robles reaffirmed Spain’s position on Ceuta and Melilla while addressing troops abroad. Spain is maintaining 17 missions with about 3,000 personnel across four continents.
Abascal Recasts Vox’s Alliance Offer Before Spain’s Election
Santiago Abascal is sharpening Vox’s election message ahead of the 29 November vote. He wants talks with Partido Popular while making Sánchez’s defeat the campaign’s immediate target.
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.
Court ruling clears Puigdemont’s route back to Spain
Spain’s Constitutional Court has applied the amnesty law to the embezzlement conviction linked to the procés. The decision removes the legal barrier that had blocked a possible return for Carles Puigdemont.
Sánchez lleva la vivienda al centro de las elecciones del 29N
Pedro Sánchez adelanta las elecciones al 29 de noviembre y coloca la vivienda en primer plano. El PSOE quiere movilizar a la izquierda mientras intenta apartar la corrupción del debate central.
Mohamed VI draws a line with Spain over Ceuta
Morocco’s king has issued his first public message since the Ceuta crisis. He warned that cooperation with Spain cannot face pressure, threats or blackmail before Felipe VI’s planned visit.
PSOE backs every debate before 29 November
The PSOE says it will attend every proposed debate before 29 November. Feijóo has accepted a Mediaset face to face with Sánchez, but the broadcaster has not fixed a public date and the PP has suggested 16 November.
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