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Spain's interior ministry warns of power outages: urgent need for backup systems

The Ministry of the Interior has raised alarms regarding the necessity of installing independent batteries in uninterrupted power supply systems. This warning, articulated in a report dated April 8, surfaced just weeks prior to a significant blackout that affected large portions of Spain. The document......

Understanding the Spanish residency breaches that can incur significant fines

Spain's Interior Ministry has outlined a range of offences related to residency that can result in fines ranging from €500 for minor infractions to €10,000 for serious breaches, including failure to report a change of address and fraudulent paperwork. For many foreigners, particularly......

Sectarian clashes leave 13 dead near Damascus amid rising tensions

Syrian authorities have launched an investigation into deadly sectarian violence that claimed the lives of 13 people in Jaramana, a town near Damascus predominantly inhabited by members of the Druze minority. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Interior Ministry vowed to identify and prosecute those......

Moroccan nationals lead French residence permit recipients with steady growth in 2024

Nearly 37,000 Moroccan citizens received first-time French residence permits in 2024, maintaining their position as the largest recipient group with a 0.4% increase from 2023. Algerians followed with 32,003 permits, succeeded by Tunisians, Chinese, and U.S. citizens. The French Interior Ministry reports......

Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian Victorious in Surprising Iranian Presidential Election

In a surprising upset, reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has been elected as Iran's new president, defeating his hardline conservative rival Saeed Jalili. The election result marks a significant shift in the political landscape of the Islamic Republic. Pezeshkian, a 71-year-old heart surgeon......

Iran Braces for Tight Presidential Runoff Race

Iran's snap presidential election appears headed for a high-stakes runoff next week as reformist-backed Masoud Pezeshkian and hardliner Saeed Jalili emerged as frontrunners, failing to secure an outright majority in the initial round. The latest tallies from the Interior Ministry's election headquarters......

Spain's Frontier Fortification: Moroccan Border Bolstered Amid Domestic Resource Debate

In a significant move that has sparked domestic controversy, Spain has furnished Morocco with an impressive array of 188 advanced border surveillance systems, according to a recent exposé by Spanish news outlet Vozpópuli. This substantial technological transfer, aimed at reinforcing security......

Expulsions from France Soar to Record High in 2023, North Africa Emerges as Top Destination

In a press release on Thursday, the French Interior Ministry disclosed a staggering 30% increase in the expulsion of "criminal foreigners" from France in 2023 compared to the previous year, totaling 4,686 individuals. The primary destinations for deportees were North Africa, followed by sub-Saharan......