Spanish authorities
Coverage of Spanish authorities in the Nexus archive.
- Chaotic scenes show migrants rush for supplies in Ceuta
Thousands of migrants remained in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta after a large border crossing, with many rushing to collect water and drinks provided by local residents. They camped on El Trampolín beach, stating they were hungry, thirsty, and seeking asylum while refusing to return to Morocco.
- Hundreds of underage migrants stuck in Ceuta after border breach
Hundreds of underage migrants are stranded in Ceuta after a border breach, with the city's migrant center full, leading many to beg on the streets. Misinformation and border management failures contributed to the crisis.
- As Ceuta returns to normal, far right vilifies Spain's immigration policy
The death toll from a mass migrant rush into Ceuta reached 72 as five more bodies were found, with Moroccan authorities reporting 11 deaths. Around 60,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco, though most returned within 48 hours. The far right has criticized Spain’s immigration policy amid the crisis.
- Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta after migration influx
Spanish authorities installed a floating barrier on the sea border between Ceuta and Morocco following a surge of tens of thousands of migrants into the territory. The move was prompted by alarm across the European Union due to the migration influx.
- Tens of thousands of migrants crossed into Spanish territory from Morocco this week
Tens of thousands of migrants crossed into Spain from Morocco this week, with many returning afterward. Spanish authorities reported at least 57 deaths, including those who drowned while attempting to reach Ceuta, a Spanish autonomous city.
- Spain claims 25,000 African migrants already sent home as authorities expel 150 people per minute
Spain is deporting approximately 25,000 African migrants from the Ceuta enclave, with authorities claiming to expel 150 people per minute. About half of the 60,000 migrants who entered Ceuta on Thursday have either left or been returned to Morocco.
- Thousands start returning to Morocco after mass arrivals in Spain's Ceuta
At least 34 people died attempting to reach Spain's Ceuta from Morocco. Around 60,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta in 24 hours, with over 37,500 returning, as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez blamed criminal networks for the influx.
- 'It took me two hours': 40,000 migrants swim from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta
At least 40,000 migrants swam from Morocco to Spain's Ceuta, with nine deaths reported during the crossings. Spanish authorities have urged a national emergency as migrants spend hours at sea attempting to reach Spanish territory to seek asylum in the European Union.
- Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires
Seven Britons were among the 13 victims killed in Spain wildfires, with 12 of the deceased being foreign nationals according to Spanish authorities.
- 1,000 evacuated from Fontainebleau fires near Paris; Spanish authorities identify some fire victims
1,000 people were evacuated from fires in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris. Hundreds of firefighters are battling two blazes in the area. Spanish authorities have identified some fire victims.
- 12 die in wildfire in Spain amid soaring temperatures
A wildfire in Almeria, southern Spain, killed 12 people as high temperatures affected the country. Victims were found in burnt-out vehicles, and 150 firefighters are battling the blaze. Spain's military emergency unit is set to assist, and regional leaders called it the deadliest fire in the region to date.
- 12 die in wildfire in Spain amid soaring temperatures
A wildfire in Almeria, southern Spain, has killed 12 people as soaring temperatures affected much of the country, according to Spanish authorities.
- Police dismantles fake ID marketplace used by migrant smugglers
French and Spanish authorities dismantled an online marketplace selling fake identity documents to migrant smuggling rings operating within the European Union.
- Passengers from hantavirus ship arrive in US; 3 people in biocontainment
A cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak arrived in the Canary Islands and is being evacuated, with at least one new case identified and 147 people on board. The World Health Organization and Spanish authorities are coordinating the evacuations. Thirty crew members will remain on the ship to sail it back to Rotterdam.
- Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands
A hantavirus-stricken cruise ship is heading to the Canary Islands, where Spanish authorities will perform careful evacuations of over 140 passengers and crew members. The vessel is expected to arrive on Sunday at the Spanish island of Tenerife. Health officials have prepared a completely isolated area for the evacuees.
- Spanish authorities prepare for arrival of hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
Spanish authorities are preparing to receive the MV Hondius cruise ship, which has been stricken with hantavirus, and will assess and repatriate its 149 passengers and crew members. The ship is due to arrive off the Canary island of Tenerife on Sunday. An unprecedented operation is underway to handle the situation.