The Latest Breaking News from Spain

34 killed trying to breach Morocco border, army sent to Ceuta: Spain migrant crisis explained in 10 points

Spain has deployed its armed forces to the North African enclave of Ceuta after thousand migrants crossed into the territory from neighbouring Morocco in one of the largest border breaches in recent years. The Spanish interior ministry has said that over 49,000 people have crossed into Ceuta in last 24…

The Times of India · Jul 31

Italy says it’s temporarily suspending EU Schengen arrangement with Spain after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta – as it happened

The measure will impact people travelling by plane or boat between the two countries

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

‘Extremely scary findings’ show climate crisis is supercharging Europe’s wildfire weather

Latest study says global heating has made hot, dry and windy conditions in Spain at least 20 times more likely

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Spain deploys army as thousands of migrants swim from Morocco into Ceuta

Spanish armed forces are being sent to Ceuta after thousands of migrants entered the territory. Local authorities stated the situation had spiralled out of control, overwhelming border police. The deployment follows a request for additional personnel to manage the crisis. This mass crossing occurred after days of smaller arrivals and…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Thousands are fleeing Morocco to Spain. Here's why Ceuta, a tiny Spanish territory in Africa, is at the center of it

Why are people fleeing Morocco to Spain? Thousands of migrants entered Spain's Ceuta enclave after border rules changed. People swam ashore and broke through barriers in a chaotic event. This surge followed a court ruling impacting migrant deportations. Underlying poverty and instability drive people from Morocco and Africa. Spain reinforced…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Spain migrant crisis: Military deployed as thousands cross border; 9 killed

Spain deployed its military to Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco. The sudden influx overwhelmed security forces, leading to a severe border crisis. Authorities confirmed an agreement with Morocco for the return of illegal migrants. The reason for the surge remains unclear, with various factors suggested. Ceuta, a…

The Times of India · Jul 31

Climate change made France, Spain wildfire conditions far more likely, scientists say

Researchers warn that hotter, drier conditions are making severe wildfire seasons increasingly frequent across Europe.

France 24 · Jul 30

Climate change made deadly France and Spain wildfires far more likely, study finds

Human-caused global warming made the hot, dry and windy conditions that fuelled the fires at least twice as likely in south-western France and at least 20 times as likely in central Spain

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Human-caused climate change made Spanish, French fires much more likely, scientists calculate

Two new studies reveal climate change's fingerprints over extreme fire weather-triggering infernos in Spain and France

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Hundreds of migrants flood into Spain's Ceuta exclave from Morocco

CEUTA (SPAIN) - Madrid said on Thursday it would despatch soldiers to Ceuta to ensure security after hundreds of migrants entered Spain's north African exclave from neighbouring Morocco and hundreds more headed there.

Bangkok Post · Jul 30