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The Tiny Island Where Spain and France Swap Flags Every Six Months
Pheasant Island, a 6,820-square-meter islet in the Bidasoa River, is jointly governed by Spain and France. Every six months, the two countries formally transfer jurisdiction, making it the world's smallest condominium and a rare example of peaceful border cooperation.
How routine flights can turn into a risky business
Bus Drivers Arrested in Barcelona for Smuggling Migrants Between Spain and France. Fifteen international bus drivers have been arrested in Barcelona. They are suspected of running a paid migrant smuggling operation between Spain and France.
Operation targets international ring: how police rescued victims of sexual exploitation
Human Trafficking Ring Busted in Spain and Portugal, Eight Women Rescued. In a joint operation, Spanish and Portuguese law enforcement dismantled a criminal gang involved in human trafficking. Eight women from South America were freed from sexual exploitation.