Spain to allow 500 children in Ceuta to go to mainland in immigration U-turn Madrid government changes stance after previously saying anyone who entered territory illegally would be sent back The Guardian - UK · Aug 19
European socialists head towards showdown over divergences on migration policy 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. Euronews · Aug 19
Last chance saloon – The riders and teams who need to turn their season around at the Vuelta a España From Oscar Onley to Picnic PostNL, here are some of the names who will be heading to Spain desperate to salvage something Cycling News · Aug 19
Spain ignores EU and prepares urgent transfer of 500 migrant girls from Ceuta to mainland 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. Euronews · Aug 19
'The Vuelta is going to be arduous, even for Tadej' – UAE performance head warns that nobody, not even Pogačar, will have it easy this summer in Spain Performance head Jeroen Swart discusses build-up and possible race strategies for Slovenian in fight for first-ever victory in Vuelta a España Cycling News · Aug 19
Barcelona steal Rodri away from Real Madrid and plan to make him new Busquets Spain’s World Cup-winning captain has completed his move to Camp Nou where he is a natural successor to club legend The Guardian - UK · Aug 18
Rodri completes Barcelona transfer after glittering career at Manchester City Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City on a four-year contract. The National (Scotland) · Aug 18
I can’t stop laughing at these failed viral smartphone eclipse photos. This is why GenAI doesn’t belong in cameras Users across the internet are sharing photos snapped during the eclipse that look like...the Moon passing over another Moon? Digital Camera World · Aug 18
2026 Ballon d’Or: How Harry Kane’s Campaign Compares to Rodri, Lamine Yamal The England international has fierce competition from Spain’s best. Sports Illustrated · Aug 18
Barcelona Can’t Ignore Rodri’s Injury History—But They Shouldn’t Fear It Either It took a late hijack from Real Madrid, three bids and a package worth up to $87.8 million (€76.5 million) to bring Rodri to Barcelona this summer, and the def Sports Illustrated · Aug 18
Bulletin world briefing: Trump’s bizarre Strait of Hormuz claim and Spain earthquakes Here are five stories from across the globe you may have missed The Independent UK · Aug 18
77 Posts And Memes That Show Why People From Eastern Europe Are Built Different (New Pics) Tourists traveling to Europe for the first time will likely have premier destinations like Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal at the top of their priority list. Visiting Eastern Europe and some of the Slavic countries may just be secondary, and if so, you’re missing out on a lot. To give… Bored Panda · Aug 18
Dark tourism: why do sites of death, crime and tragedy become tourist attractions? This summer, Laureano Oubiña, a major Galician drug trafficker, launched a “drug trafficking tour” through the Arousa estuary. He offered his clients a boat ride through the places that defined an era and promised the story told firsthand – with lunch included. The initiative has since been banned by Galicia’s… The Conversation · Aug 18
One third of global travel spending last year was in Europe, new report finds Europe accounted for a third of global leisure travel receipts in 2025, with countries such as Italy, Spain, Türkiye and France expected to drive further growth this year. Here’s what your travel itinerary could look like. Euronews · Aug 18
Latin Times · Aug 18 Premios Juventud's Europe Debut Is Built on Big Returns, First-Time Performers and Unlikely Pairings Premios Juventud 2026 adds Ángela Aguilar, Camilo, Wisin and Yandel to its Spain lineup, with debuts by Elvis Crespo, Quevedo, Aria Vega and more.
The Economic Times · Aug 18 School Assembly News Headlines, August 19, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day School Assembly News Headlines: The trend of domestic donations to PM CARES has notably decreased, along with a downturn in foreign contributions. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court plans to establish a panel to scrutinize police responses during a recent protest. In other news, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred in Granada, Spain,…
The Economic Times · Aug 18 Granada Earthquake: 4.8-magnitude quake injures three, sends debris falling in Spain A magnitude-4.8 earthquake struck Granada, Spain, causing minor injuries and damage. Buildings shook and debris fell onto streets following the tremor near Alhendin. This quake followed another strong tremor that hit the region just days earlier. Authorities urged residents to remain cautious due to potential aftershocks. Granada, a popular tourist…
Euronews · Aug 18 Firefighters pushing to 'definitively encircle' east Belgium wildfire, authorities say Europe has been swept by weeks of devastating wildfires fuelled by dry conditions and a historically hot summer, with France, Greece, Portugal and Spain also battling major fires.
Euronews · Aug 18 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.
The Economic Times · Aug 18 Vizhinjam Port launches EXIM operations: Keralam CM flags off first container ships and announces launch of Mission Samudra Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan initiated EXIM operations at Vizhinjam port. Two container ships were flagged off, marking a new era for trade. The state government committed comprehensive support for port operations and expansion. Mission Samudra, a port-led development scheme, will also be launched soon. This commencement follows a…
The Independent UK · Aug 18 A physics graduate, a soccer player, a teen who couldn't swim: They died in the Ceuta migrant surge In a tragic attempt to reach Europe, dozens of Moroccans died trying to cross into Spain
Sports Illustrated · Aug 17 Rodri Sets Lofty Barcelona Champions League Goal—But Can the Catalans Achieve It? The midfielder arrived in Barcelona ready to “get to work.”
Euronews · Aug 17 Japan dominates the world’s best cities for digital nomads, while Spain makes an impact Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya all make the global top ten, while Barcelona and Madrid are the only European cities to feature in the ranking.
The Conversation · Aug 17 Ceuta’s border crisis is about geopolitics, not just migration According to a European Parliament resolution adopted in June 2021, Moroccan police temporarily eased controls at the border of Ceuta, the Spanish enclave of about 83,000 people on the North African coast, and failed to stop thousands of people from entering.
France 24 · Aug 17 A new generation of Catalans tries to rekindle the independence movement Nearly 10 years after the attempted referendum on Catalan independence which led to violent clashes between the public and the police, the political demands of the independence movement have not been met. ENTR travelled to Catalonia in June to meet with young people there who are continuing the fight to…