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Exclusive: EU to boost funding for Morocco after Ceuta crisis

The Ceuta crisis is affecting the EU’s long-awaited partnership deal with Morocco, prompting Brussels to increase funding for border control as it seeks to finalise the agreement by the end of the year.

20/08/2026

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Spanish authorities relocate migrants in Ceuta to temporary shelters

Many people remain in makeshift camps, including vulnerable groups such as unaccompanied children, women and girls.

20/08/2026

Travel News

Spain predicted to overtake France as most-visited country by 2040

Worldwide, the number of tourist trips is expected to continue to increase, reaching 2.4 billion by 2040.

20/08/2026

Culture news

Quevedo overtakes Rosalía and becomes Spain's most streamed artist on Spotify

The artist tops the Swedish platform's summer ranking, which estimates each artist's monthly streams, overtaking his Catalan colleague and Rels B.

20/08/2026

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European socialists head towards showdown over migration

The Party of European Socialists faces an internal rift as Italian and Spanish MEPs accuse Denmark's Frederiksen of "selective solidarity" for aligning with Meloni against Spain over Ceuta, while the Danish Social Democrats maintain their line on a strict migration policy.

19/08/2026

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Spain ignores EU and prepares transfer of 500 migrant girls from Ceuta

Pedro Sánchez's government is planning the urgent transfer to mainland Spain of 500 migrant girls who arrived in Ceuta, while the EU supports sending the unaccompanied minors back to Morocco.

19/08/2026

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Police decry conditions in Ceuta: One bathroom for 70 officers

Complaints about the conditions have already been formally submitted and the CEP expects measures to be taken as soon as possible to remedy the shortcomings and resolve the situation.

18/08/2026

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EU supports repatriation of unaccompanied migrant minors from Ceuta

The European Commission confirmed on Tuesday that returns are covered by EU law.

18/08/2026

Travel News

A new budget airline is launching in Europe

The launch is timed with 2027’s Holy Year, when more pilgrims than ever are expected to complete the Camino de Santiago.

18/08/2026

Earth News

Basic tips on what to do in an earthquake

Granada, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan: in recent weeks earthquakes have hit many regions. The Andalusian Seismic Institute shares essential safety advice.

18/08/2026

Culture news

Lorca's latest works found: a love letter cut short by the Civil War and an unpublished poem

Scholars are still uncovering works by the Granada poet and playwright, shot 90 years ago for his politics and sexuality. Two biopics about him are due between 2026 and 2027.

18/08/2026

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Spain and France battle wildfires as 17,000 hectares burn in Aragon

French and Spanish firefighters work together to tackle wildfires in Spain's Aragon region, where more than 17,000 hectares have burned.

18/08/2026

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Three dead, including pregnant woman, in southern Spain shooting

The alleged gunman reached a home in Rocío district by motorbike, shot at several members of the same family and fled. A fourth person is in a critical condition.

17/08/2026

Tech News

New Spanish nanomaterial cools surfaces by up to 12.9C without electricity

Researchers at Spain's CSIC have developed a polymer nanostructure that sheds heat into outer space using solar radiation, potentially cutting reliance on air conditioning in buildings, vehicles and electronic devices.

17/08/2026

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NATO fighter jets shoot down drone over Romania near Moldova border

Two Spanish F-18s deployed in Romania for a NATO mission on Sunday intercepted and destroyed an unidentified drone near the Moldovan border, Romania’s defence minister Radu Miruta confirmed.

16/08/2026

Health news

Madrid hospital creates first bone metamaterial prosthesis, prevents leg amputation

Madrid's Gregorio Marañón Hospital has created the world's first personalised metamaterial bone prosthesis, successfully implanted in a 38-year-old with tibial sarcoma, avoiding leg amputation.

15/08/2026