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British man, 28, dies in fall from mountainside in northern Spain

A mountain rescue team was deployed aboard a helicopter to bring the man’s body back.

Evening Standard · Sep 26

British climber dies after falling down 200ft ravine in Spain’s Cantabrian Mountains

The 28-year-old fell during descent from the 2,649m peak of Torrecerredo on Thursday afternoon

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Spanish official resigns as questions grow over intelligence warnings ahead of Ceuta migrant influx

Gonzalo Sanz's resignation comes just two days after the government made public 40 declassified reports containing communications involving the National Intelligence Centre, the Government Delegation in Ceuta and the Civil Guard.

Euronews · Sep 11

Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta after migration influx

Spanish authorities said Saturday they were installing a floating barrier on the sea border between its North African territory of Ceuta and neighbouring Morocco after a deadly surge of tens of thousands of migrants into the territory earlier in the week prompted alarm across the European Union.

France 24 · Aug 1

Spain Rushes Troops to Ceuta as Deadly Border Surge Leaves At Least 9 Dead

Spain deploys troops to Ceuta after thousands cross from Morocco, leaving at least nine dead. Officials warn of 'absolute chaos' as Europe's latest border crisis escalates.

International Business Times UK · Jul 31

Spain mobilises troops to Ceuta as thousands of migrants continue to swim across the border from Morocco

The Spanish government said on Thursday that it would deploy the army to Ceuta to reinforce security after the crossings, which saw many migrants swim around the border to reach the territory.

Euronews · Jul 30

Spain's largest wildfire of the year burns 12,000 hectares in Zaragoza

The Cinco Villas wildfire in Zaragoza has burned 12,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of six villages. Guadalajara and Madrid are battling two other wildfires, with more than 2,000 people ordered to remain indoors.

Euronews · Jul 17

Two British hikers found alive but badly burned following Spanish wildfires

A team of Civil Guard officers told Spanish national broadcaster RTVE they found the man and woman alive after calling out for survivors.

Evening Standard · Jul 12

Fire on Spanish island of Mallorca kills two

Two people have died and four people are in hospital after a fire broke out in a tourist area on the Spanish island of Mallorca.

AAP · Jun 11

Two killed and several injured in house fire on Spanish island of Mallorca

The floor where the fire started was cordoned off, along with the levels directly above and below it, authorities said.

Euronews · Jun 11