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Felipe VI heads to Ceuta and Melilla for first royal visit since 2014
Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit Ceuta and Melilla on 13 and 14 October 2026. It will be their first official visit to the autonomous cities since 2014, with the King having already welcomed the long-awaited trip.
Housing Replaces Migration as Spain's Political Battleground
Housing has displaced migration at the centre of Spain's political debate. Government measures enjoy broad support, but the left still struggles to show that its policies have changed daily life.
Spain’s King and Queen Face Moroccan Backlash Over Ceuta Visit
Felipe VI and Letizia will visit Ceuta and Melilla on October 13 and 14, 2026, in their first trip to both Spanish cities. Moroccan state institutions have stayed silent, but a newspaper close to Mohamed VI has condemned the journey and revived memories of the 2007 crisis.
Sánchez faces election pressure as housing decrees risk collapse
Top PSOE officials and ministers are urging Pedro Sánchez to call early elections if Junts blocks the government’s housing decrees. The standoff could put Spain’s housing crisis at the center of a national campaign.
Sanz hands court communications in Ceuta invasion case
Gonzalo Sanz has reaffirmed his account before Judge María Tardón. He handed over messages and call records linked to warnings before the Ceuta invasion.
Morocco stays silent as Spain prepares royal visit to Ceuta and Melilla
Felipe VI and Letizia will visit Ceuta and Melilla on 13 and 14 October, their first official trip to the cities since 2014. Moroccan authorities had offered no official response as of 1 October, while local media framed the journey as a diplomatic test.
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.
Sánchez will not join the Royals in Ceuta and Melilla
Pedro Sánchez will not accompany Felipe VI and Letizia in Ceuta and Melilla. The minister of the day will join the monarchs during their visits on 13 and 14 October 2026.
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's King and Queen Set for Long-Awaited Ceuta and Melilla Visit
Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit Ceuta and Melilla on 13 and 14 October, just after Spain's National Day. The trip follows a summer border crisis and comes nearly nineteen years after the previous royal visit.
Felipe VI sets first royal visit to Ceuta and Melilla
Felipe VI and Letizia will visit Ceuta on 13 October and Melilla on 14 October. It will be their first trip there as King and Queen, after months of migration pressure on Spain's border.
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.
Maruja Torres urges left unity ahead of Spanish elections
Maruja Torres, acclaimed journalist and author, has delivered a blunt message to Spain’s left-wing parties ahead of the upcoming elections. In a candid interview, she called for unity and urged voters to back the left, while reflecting on her own experiences with age, politics, and the realities of social care.
Housing decree puts Congress at the centre of Spain's political fight
Roughly 500 metres from Congress, tents have become part of Spain's housing fight. The Government defended two decrees as the PP confirmed it would vote against them.
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.
Senate blocks Spain France friendship treaty during Macron visit
A 142-106 Senate vote has stopped Spain from ratifying its friendship treaty with France. The defeat came during Emmanuel Macron's two-day state visit to Madrid.
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.
Felipe VI presses Europe over Ceuta border defence
Felipe VI has called for shared European responsibility for Ceuta's border after more than 80,000 people reached the autonomous city in two days. His appeal came as France and Spain faced a fresh parliamentary setback over their friendship treaty.
Morocco puts Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri at the top of government
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is Morocco's first woman head of government. She takes office after the PAM-led election win and a year of growing anger among young Moroccans.
Esperanza Aguirre: Maricarmen case is a smokescreen for Ceuta crisis
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen after seventy years in her Madrid home has set off a fierce political storm. Esperanza Aguirre says the case is being used to distract from Spain’s migration crisis and the future of Ceuta and Melilla.
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.
Spanish Army Uncovers Moroccan Military Network in Ceuta
Spanish military intelligence has identified 72 Moroccan soldiers, including 22 intelligence agents, as key coordinators behind the recent surge of organized incursions and unrest in Ceuta. Secret reports reveal a sophisticated infiltration strategy targeting the city’s stability.
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.
Ceuta Government Delegate to Resign as CNI Warning Dispute Reaches Court
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano is expected to leave office this Monday. His resignation follows allegations over CNI warnings before the mass arrival from Morocco and an expanding judicial inquiry.
Tents fill Puerta del Sol as Madrid faces housing standoff
Madrid’s Puerta del Sol has become a sea of tents for a second night as demonstrators refuse to leave until the proposed 'decreto Maricarmen' is approved. The protest, now larger and more organized, calls for immediate action to protect renters and address Spain’s housing crisis.
Ceuta faces legal crossroads as state of exception gains traction
Ceuta’s spiraling crisis has reignited calls for the state of exception, a rarely used legal tool that could allow swift expulsions and strict controls. Legal and military voices argue it is the only way to restore order after weeks of chaos.
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.
Government weighs faster returns for migrants in Ceuta
More than 7,000 people had returned to Morocco by 22 September, mostly voluntarily. Spain is now considering a decree to speed up further returns from Ceuta, while Sumar says asylum rights and legal safeguards must remain in place.
Ceuta troops ordered to hide names as threats escalate
Spanish Defence has told soldiers in Ceuta to strip names from uniforms to protect their identities as threats and violence rise. Troops say they feel exposed and under-equipped while attacks grow and official support stays minimal.
Madrid protest exposes rift between PP and Vox over Sánchez accusations
A mass demonstration in central Madrid saw thousands demand early elections and an investigation into Pedro Sánchez for alleged betrayal. The event, intended as a show of unity, instead highlighted deep divisions between PP and Vox over how far to escalate their opposition.
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