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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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. He warned that cooperation with Spain cannot face pressure, threats or blackmail before Felipe VI’s planned visit.
Ceuta migrant camps vanish days before royal visit
In just two days, more than 1,200 migrants disappeared from 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 this sudden transformation.
Judge Tardón demands Ceuta call logs from Sánchez crisis
Judge María Tardón has ordered Ceuta to submit its call records. The request targets contacts with Pedro Sánchez and La Moncloa during the border crisis.
Fernando Alonso Sets Aston Martin Dakar Return for 2027
Fernando Alonso is preparing 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.
Pedro Sánchez calls Spain’s election after Congress defeat
Pedro Sánchez has brought Spain’s general election forward to 29 November after Congress rejected two housing decrees. The vote exposed the coalition government’s weak grip on parliament after months of pressure.
Ceuta clears its largest migrant camp ahead of royal visit
Police are dismantling Ceuta's largest migrant settlement days before Spain's King and Queen visit the city. Nearly 3,000 people were initially reported to be living there, while police say the camp holds more than 3,500.
Police launch partial migrant eviction at Trampolín beach in Ceuta
Spanish police have begun a partial eviction of Trampolín beach in Ceuta, targeting makeshift camps where over 3,000 migrants live. The operation focuses on relocating people for identification and potential return to Morocco, with security measures tightened around key infrastructure.
Moroccan protest set for Fnideq as Felipe VI visits Ceuta and Melilla
A Moroccan activist is calling for a nationwide protest in Fnideq on October 14, timed with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia’s visit to Ceuta and Melilla. The demonstration brands the Spanish enclaves as 'Moroccan cities under occupation' and urges peaceful civic action.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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