Foreign Minister Albares said Spain and Morocco are committed to returning every person who entered Ceuta irregularly on July 30, when 80,000 people crossed the border. As many as 11,000 may remain, while around 1,500 have built shacks on Trampolín beach because the reception center is full. The government's statement reverses earlier welcoming rhetoric and signals stricter enforcement.
Spain has restored temporary Schengen border controls on arrivals from Italy, identifying 2,143 passengers since Saturday. The checks cover 149 flights and involve 259 officers, with Barcelona El Prat recording the most activity. The controls run until September 7 and may cause delays for travelers.
Five years after Spain's Rider Law, the use of falsely self-employed (autónomo) couriers has largely ended, though unions warn of new precarity through subcontracting. The law, pushed by the Labor Ministry and negotiated with unions, forced platforms like Glovo and Uber Eats to hire riders as employees. Workers' groups say abuses have shifted to subcontracting chains.
A wildfire in Niebla, Huelva, has scorched 25,000 hectares and forced nearly 700 people from their homes since it started Thursday. The fire threatens Seville province and led to door-to-door evacuations in El Madroño. Authorities say an expected shift to easterly winds on Tuesday could help firefighters gain control.
A forest fire in Las Peñas de Riglos, Aragon, has burned 4,200 hectares and forced the evacuation of eight villages and 440 residents. The fire has a 60-kilometer perimeter and has closed roads A-132 and A-1205. Officials expect the blaze to continue in the coming days.
Young Spaniards leave home at an average age of 30.2, compared with the EU average of 26.3, with only four countries faring worse. A CCOO report shows the ability of 18- to 34-year-olds to live independently has dropped 10 points to 31% over the past decade. Spain's 5.3 million people aged 20–29 face a housing market that delays emancipation.
The European Commission disbursed 6.23 billion euros under NextGenerationEU, bringing the total recovery funds Spain has received to 78 billion euros, equivalent to 76.5% of its allocation. The payment includes 5.97 billion from the sixth request and 265 million from suspended milestones. Spain has met 60% of its Recovery Plan commitments.
Women in Spain receive an average retirement pension of 1,267.48 euros, a monthly gap of 528.17 euros compared with men's 1,795.65 euros. The 29.4% gap, down from 40% in 2012, has barely fallen below 30% and remains above the EU average. The system penalizes interrupted careers, which often stem from caregiving responsibilities.
A study found 66% of Spanish companies think extending paid parental leave to 19 weeks has little or no impact on productivity. The Chamber of Commerce survey, conducted before the extension, showed women now hold at least half of management posts in 36.2% of firms, up from 32.5% a year earlier. The findings could help normalize longer leave for parents navigating work and family.
The Equality Ministry has asked prosecutors to investigate Vox parliamentary secretary general José María Figaredo for a hate crime after he urged people to 'hunt' migrants in interviews. The referral was made by the Directorate General for Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination. The remark comes amid heightened migration tensions in Spain.
Wednesday's total solar eclipse, visible across 36 provinces in 13 regions, could generate between 400,000 and 1.5 million additional trips. Some 33,000 security and emergency personnel have been deployed to manage crowds, fire risks, and traffic. Forecasters expect 446,700 visitors between August 10 and 16, including 164,000 international travelers.
The Guardia Civil's UCO dismantled a network that recruited migrant minors in state care in Gran Canaria, gave them fake documents, and moved them to mainland Spain and France for sexual exploitation. Five people were arrested, including a minor who allegedly recruited girls inside a care center. The case highlights trafficking risks for vulnerable children.
Spain's Ibex 35 rose 0.2% to close at 20,213 points, a record high. Oil prices rose on stalled US-Iran talks, with Brent crude up 0.8% to $88.5 a barrel. European indexes were mixed, while Wall Street traded lower.
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