Why Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid return is doomed to fail The Special One is beginning a second honeymoon at Real Madrid, but will it last? FourFourTwo · Aug 4
Morocco says it warned Spain after court ruling on migration law Spain's Supreme Court ruled on 8 July that migrants arriving by sea should not be returned as quickly as others and Madrid has blamed criminal gangs for spreading misinformation about the ruling. Euronews · Aug 4
"We Wanted It to Feel a Little Provocative" — Inside a Madrid Renovation Where Terracotta, Steel, and Latex Combine to Tongue-in-Cheek Effect Archive for Space transformed a structurally challenging apartment in the Spanish capital into a warm, flexible space for a creative couple Livingetc · Aug 4
Second-hand home prices in Spain rise 16.2% in a year The Fotocasa Property Index puts the average price of existing homes in Spain at €3,154 per square metre in July, 16.2% higher than a year ago. All 17 regions report annual rises, led by Murcia, Cantabria and the Valencia region. Euronews · Aug 3
Madrid breaks tourism record, tops €10 billion in international spending in six months Madrid saw a historic boost in international tourism in the first half of 2026, with spending reaching €10 billion, up 11.4% year on year, according to Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE). Euronews · Aug 3
The right’s exploitation of the Ceuta migrant ‘crisis’ almost guarantees that it will happen again The EU’s panic and the lack of solidarity emboldens smugglers and the far right – and makes Spain even more vulnerable, says Ruben Andersson, professor of social anthropology The Guardian - UK · Aug 3
EU chief urges 'united action' on borders after Ceuta migrant rush EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called Monday for "united action" on border security after a migrant rush on Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta triggered a public spat between Madrid and several European partners. The videoconference set for Tuesday will be a chance to draw "lessons" from the Ceuta… The Economic Times · Aug 3
Trains over planes? The European routes where rail is faster than air These are the European routes where taking the train is faster than flying between popular destinations, including Brussels to Paris and Madrid to Seville. Euronews · Aug 3
Real Madrid Weigh in on Infantino’s Failed World Cup Plot by Fighting Old Battles FIFA wasn’t the only governing body which received a swipe from Real Madrid. Sports Illustrated · Aug 2
Sánchez slams Europe's lack of solidarity over Ceuta in letter to von der Leyen In a letter, Sánchez laments what he describes as a lack of EU solidarity driven by "prejudice, misinformation and attacks" for political gain. Euronews · Aug 1
Prince Mirko of Bulgaria engaged to fellow doctor Marta Embid; royal wedding set for 2027 There's one less eligible royal in Europe. Prince Mirko of Panagyurishte, grandson of Bulgaria's last Tsar, Simeon II, is engaged to Dr. Marta Embid, with the couple set to marry next year. The wedding is expected to take place in June 2027 in Madrid, the city where the couple first… The Times of India · Jul 31
'Humanitarian emergency' as influx of migrants overwhelms Spanish enclave Ceuta Some 60,000 migrants entered Spain’s north African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco in the space of 24 hours, between Thursday and Friday, leaving at least 34 dead and prompting France to tighten controls along its border with Spain. Radio France Internationale · Jul 31
Sovereignty, sarcasm, blame: How North Africa reacted to Ceuta crisis Morocco's press framed Ceuta as a sovereignty question, Algerian media accused Rabat of "weaponising" migration, and Tunisian social media responded with dark humour, as the region's own economic and political crises remained in the background. Euronews · Jul 31
The Economic Times · Jul 31 Morocco, 60,000 migrants and Spain’s Ceuta crisis: All we know so far Tens of thousands of migrants arrived in Ceuta over a few days. Moroccan authorities reportedly relaxed border enforcement, allowing this surge. A Spanish court ruling and immigration policies may have also influenced the movement. This crisis touches on territorial sovereignty and Spain-Morocco relations. The situation could escalate into a broader…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31 At least 57 people die as tens of thousands cross to Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco Pedro Sánchez decries ‘violation of territorial integrity’ as other EU countries criticise Madrid over incident
International Business Times UK · Jul 31 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.
Bangkok Post · 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.
France 24 · Jul 30 France, Spain eye respite from wildfires as other blazes break out in Europe A massive wildfire that has devastated southwestern France was no longer advancing on Thursday, local authorities said, raising hopes the crisis was easing. In Spain, most of the tens of thousands of people evacuated from areas west of Madrid were cleared to return home after the state of emergency was…
International Business Times UK · Jul 30 Shock Video Captures Thousands of Moroccans Storming Spain's Ceuta Border as Guards Overwhelmed Thousands of migrants are attempting to reach Ceuta, Spain, exploiting a legal loophole. The Spanish government faces pressure to declare a national emergency as the border struggles to manage the influx.
International Business Times UK · Jul 30 Spanish Army Demanded in Ceuta as Border Collapses Under Massive Migrant Surge From Morocco Ceuta faces a humanitarian crisis as thousands of migrants cross from Morocco, straining resources and prompting calls for Madrid to take control.
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Migrants cross into Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco, in photos Thousands of migrants have crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, prompting local officials to urge Madrid to declare a national emergency and deploy the army as attempts to reach the territory surge.
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Italy wants Spain suspended from Schengen zone after thousands breach Morocco’s border to cross over to Ceuta Spain sends army to ‘totally collapsed’ border after at least nine people die during mass migrant crossing
Latin Times · Jul 30 Is Ana de Armas Dating Rawayana Singer Beto Montenegro? New Madrid Sighting Fuels Romance Rumors Ana de Armas may have a new musician in her life. The Cuban-born actress and Rawayana frontman Beto Montenegro are at the center of growing dating speculation after they have been seen together several times in Madrid, including at the same café and, most recently, at a music festival looking…
Bangkok Post · Jul 30 Rain dampens major fire in France LEGE-CAP-FERRET, France - Firefighters in France on Thursday were hopeful a massive forest fire was no longer spreading, as Spain said there were “almost no flames” left after a similar blaze near Madrid.