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WORLDAug 28Spain asks EU for help to process 5,000 Ceuta migrants amid local unrestThousands of migrants remain in the Spanish enclave, triggering anger among Ceuta residents.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 28Spain asks EU's Frontex for help in processing Ceuta migrantsOf the over 70,000 migrants who illegally crossed into Ceuta from Morocco in late July, some 5,000 still remain in the Spanish exclave. Ceuta residents have been angrily protesting their continued presence.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 28Ceuta warns it is 'on the brink of collapse' as Spain seeks Frontex and Europol helpMeanwhile, Spain's interior minister called for calm after Ceuta residents clashed with police during protests against migrants who have remained in the enclave following a mass influx.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 28Spain asks the EU for Frontex support a month after the assault for the triage of migrants remaining in CeutaEl Ministerio del Interior ha solicitado formalmente a la Comisión Europea el despliegue de agentes de Frontex, Europol y la agencia de asilo (EUAA) para acelerar el triaje y la tramitación de expedientes de los migrantes en Ceuta LeerEl Mundo
WORLDAug 28Independent's 'Bebote' Álvarez arrested: accused of drug trafficking from Spain and BoliviaThere were 27 raids in the provinces of Buenos Aires and Salta. He was already under house arrest.Clarín
POLITICSAug 28Why Barcelona did not honour Spain’s World Cup-winning playersBarcelona shelved plans to honour the club’s eight Spain internationals who helped the country win the World Cup, following a dispute over the treatment of a fan carrying a Catalan pro-independence flag. The post Why Barcelona did not honour Spain’s World Cup-winning players appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 28Spain wins EU backing for temporary fuel tax cuts as Middle East crisis keeps prices highSpain has joined the EU's fuel tax relief club, but also secured exceptional permission to breach the bloc's normal tax floor under the bloc's energy taxation rules.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 28Spain: Clashes erupt in Ceuta as anti-migrant protesters confront policeClashes broke out between police and protesters in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on 27 August, amid growing tensions over the presence of thousands of migrants.Africanews [en]
CONFLICTAug 28Spain: Clashes erupt in Ceuta as anti-migrant protesters confront policeClashes broke out between police and protesters in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on 27 August, amid growing tensions over the presence of thousands of migrants.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 28Spain's Villena Treasure stolen in four-minute museum heistAlmost the entire Villena Treasure, one of Europe's most valuable Bronze Age collections, was stolen from a museum in eastern Spain in a four-minute raid after thieves smashed through a window and bulletproof glass. Police believe several people and vehicles were involved, and suspect the thieves created a diversion by triggering an alarm at a nearby sports centre before the break-in.France 24 [en]
WORLDAug 28Foul play ruled out in deaths of Irish woman and partner in Spain - HomepageAuthorities have ruled out foul play in the deaths of an Irish woman and her partner in Spain. This concludes an investigation into an international incident.laois-nationalist.ie · Ireland
WORLDAug 27Belugas and dolphins rescued from Canada’s Marineland arrive in SpainTwo belugas and four dolphins from Canada’s Marineland were relocated to an aquarium in Spain.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 27Spain: Thieves steal Bronze Age gold in lightning raid on Villena MuseumOne of the world's greatest Bronze Age gold collections has been swiped, almost in its entirety, from Villena Museum. A highly professional group of thieves were in and out in four minutes flat before the museum opened.DW News [en]
CONFLICTAug 27Clashes in Spain's Ceuta month after mass migrant influx, residents try to block Red Cross aidTensions have risen after a military vehicle carrying four soldiers was "ambushed" in the early hours of Thursday by about 70 migrants, who attacked it with stones and other objects, a police spokesperson in Ceuta.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 27All aboard: New real-time map lets travellers track trains across France, Spain and BelgiumA new live train map lets users track rail journeys across France, Spain and Belgium, including delays, cancellations and what type of facilities are available at stations.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICTAug 27Commando raid in Spain: the Treasure of Villena, an archaeological jewel from the Bronze Age, stolenIt happened in the early hours of the morning, in the city of Villena, near Alicante. Part of the most valuable goldsmith collection of that era, around 1,000 BC, was taken.Clarín
DISASTERAug 27Is Spain facing another major earthquake? A geologist tells Euronews about the risksEuronews talks to a geologist from the Geological and Mining Institute of Spain about the real danger, the areas most at risk and what science can – and cannot – predict.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 27Thieves raid bronze age collection in ‘super-fast’ Spain museum heistIt is not immediately known how many of the 50-plus mainly gold objects from the Treasure of Villena were taken.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHAug 27ESA signs first major European Launcher Challenge contract with Spain's PLD SpaceThe European Space Agency has signed its first contract with PLD Space under the European Launcher Challenge, worth 158.9 million euros. The Alicante-based firm will use the funds to increase MIURA 5 launch frequency and develop new orbital capabilities.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 27Spain needs eight years of non - stop building to fix housing shortageSpain faces a severe housing shortage that would require prolonged construction efforts to resolve, indicating a major domestic economic and social challenge. This suggests a long-term problem with significant implications for the country's population and economy.thelocal.es · Spain
POLITICSAug 27Spain apologizes over handling of Ceuta migrant influxSpain issued an apology regarding its management of the migrant influx in Ceuta. This signals an acknowledgment of shortcomings in how a significant migration event was handled.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
POLITICSAug 27DeSpain warns against Eugene 2 % business taxDeSpain has issued a warning against a proposed 2% business tax in Eugene. This indicates ongoing local political discussion and potential opposition to the tax.oregoncatalyst.com · United States
POLITICSAug 27Trump - aligned Morocco dials up political heat on Spain Sánchez – POLITICOMorocco, described as Trump-aligned, is reportedly intensifying political pressure on Spain's Sánchez government. This indicates rising international political tension.politico.eu · United States
WORLDAug 26Spain’s tomato food fight leaves thousands covered in pulpThousands of people pelt each other with tomatoes as Spain’s famous ‘La Tomatina’ festival gets underway.Al Jazeera [en]