Feijóo’s Ceuta claim clashes with Navarra’s timeline
Alberto Núñez Feijóo said Ceuta became Spanish before Navarra. The dates differ: Castile conquered Navarra in 1512 and incorporated it in 1515, while Ceuta entered the Hispanic Monarchy in 1580.
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Feijóo warns of army deployment if Morocco fails to stop Ceuta entry
Alberto Núñez Feijóo says the government should warn Morocco that Spain may deploy the Army if another mass entry into Ceuta occurs. His claim about Ceuta's history conflicts with the chronology: Navarra was conquered in 1512 and Ceuta incorporated in 1580.
Supreme Court rejects complaints against Sánchez over Ceuta
Spain's Supreme Court has refused requests by Vox and Manos Limpias to open a case against Pedro Sánchez and several ministers over the Ceuta migration crisis. It said the filings did not explain each official's individual role.
Ceuta raids continued as thousands remained outside shelters
Three months after the mass arrivals, police raids and returns to Morocco continued in Ceuta. Nearly 14,000 people had crossed back, while about 7,000 remained in reception centres and 4,000 more were estimated to be unidentified.
Tardón seeks urgent release of CNI files on Ceuta crisis
Judge María Tardón has asked the Council of Ministers to declassify CNI material on the Ceuta crisis within 15 calendar days of receiving her communication. She says incomplete replies are preventing further investigative steps.
Court rejects 45 urgent protection requests from Ceuta migrants
Spain’s National Court has rejected at least 45 urgent requests to halt the return of migrants who reached Ceuta. The rulings leave the full asylum appeals undecided while removing the immediate legal pause sought by applicants.
Mustafa announced Senate bid on joint PSOE list
The 26-year-old community leader announced a Senate bid as an independent for Frente Amplio on a joint list with PSOE. He also connected Madrid’s Puerta del Sol housing camp with about 8,000 people seeking homes in Ceuta.
Ceuta leader presses Madrid over migration crisis
Ceuta president Juan Jesús Vivas used an appearance on ‘El Hormiguero’ to urge Spain’s government to act on migration. He said the crisis was costing the city €1m a day and damaging residents’ lives.
Vitoria eviction puts disputed €2,450 aid estimate under scrutiny
A Moroccan family with six children was evicted in Vitoria-Gasteiz. El Correo cited an estimate of €2,450 a month in public support, but the figure is disputed and exact payments are unknown.
87 detained over Moroccan hashish network in Spain and Tangier
Spain’s National Police say 87 people were detained in an investigation into a Moroccan hashish network, including its alleged leader in Tangier. Officers seized 10.8 tonnes of the drug and uncovered seven storage sites.
Ceuta Guardia Civil chief says delegate gave no instructions
The Guardia Civil’s Ceuta operations chief said the Government delegate gave him no instructions during the mass entry from Morocco. He had reported six Moroccan vessels the night before; police testimony also alleged Moroccan agents helped people advance.
30,000 join Ceuta protest in Madrid
Around 30,000 people joined a Madrid march organised alongside Mujeres Caballas, according to the Government Delegation. The group called for urgent measures in Ceuta and the return to Morocco of people in an irregular situation.
García Albiol attacks €2,450 monthly aid in Vitoria case
Badalona mayor Xavier García Albiol has criticised €2,450 in monthly aid to a Moroccan family with six children facing eviction in Vitoria. He has made the case part of his appeal ahead of the 29 November general election.
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.
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.
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.
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 following judicial or administrative decisions. More than 400 protection applicants withdrew their claims, and over 500 expulsions were carried out.
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 his earlier statement that Melilla was expected to be the next stop.
Felipe VI and Letizia will visit Ceuta after July crossings
The King and Queen are due to visit 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.
Gamarra presses Sánchez over Moroccan vessels
Cuca Gamarra says officials knew Moroccan vessels had entered Spanish waters before the government acknowledged it. She also challenges the handling of the Ley de Nietos and court-ordered voting safeguards.
Spain’s Royal Visit Puts Morocco Ties Under Strain
Felipe VI is due to visit Ceuta and Melilla on October 13 and 14, 2026. Javier Caraballo says Madrid must pair the trip with credible diplomacy as tensions with Morocco persist.
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.
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.
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.
Mohamed VI draws a line with Spain over Ceuta
Morocco’s king has issued his first public message since the Ceuta crisis. Ahead of Felipe VI’s planned visit, he warned that cooperation with Spain cannot be subject to pressure or threats, including blackmail.
Ceuta migrant camps vanish days before royal visit
In just two days, more than 1,200 migrants left Ceuta’s makeshift camps. The rapid clearance came ahead of Spain’s snap elections and the King’s visit, raising questions about the timing and methods behind the sudden change.
Judge Tardón demands Ceuta call logs from Sánchez crisis
Judge María Tardón has ordered Ceuta to submit its call records. The request covers contacts with Pedro Sánchez and La Moncloa during the border crisis.
Fernando Alonso Sets Aston Martin Dakar Return for 2027
Fernando Alonso is preparing for a 2027 Dakar comeback in a former Dacia Sandrider developed by Prodrive. The car would carry Aston Martin colours, with Marc Coma expected to return as his co-driver.
900 migrants return to Morocco after Ceuta beach evacuation
More than 1,100 migrants were removed from El Trampolín in Ceuta on Sunday and Monday. About 900 returned to Morocco on Sunday, while the total across both days passed 1,200.
Ayuso and Abascal cast doubt on postal voting before Spain's election
Isabel Díaz Ayuso and Santiago Abascal are warning voters against postal ballots. Their claims came hours after Pedro Sánchez called an early election for 29 November.