Keywords: Felipe VI


Bardella and Vox’s Abascal Turn Ceuta Into a Flashpoint in Europe’s Migration Debate

CEUTA, Spain — A joint appearance by Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s National Rally (RN), and Santiago Abascal, head of Spain’s Vox party, has brought renewed political attention to migration and border security in Ceuta, amid mounting tensions surrounding the planned visit of King......

Felipe VI and Queen Letizia set for historic Ceuta and Melilla visit in October

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are set to visit Ceuta and Melilla on October 13 and 14, respectively, marking their first official trip to the two Spanish autonomous cities since Felipe VI ascended the throne in 2014. The announcement comes at a sensitive moment for Spain-Morocco relations, following......

France and Spain strengthen diplomatic ties as Macron begins Madrid state visit

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Madrid on Tuesday for a two-day state visit aimed at giving fresh political momentum to relations between France and Spain, with European cooperation, economic ties and shared strategic interests high on the agenda. Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, were......

Spain urges caution over Morocco’s alleged role in Ceuta migration crisis

Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo has called for caution when discussing Morocco’s possible involvement in the mass migration crisis that affected Ceuta at the end of July, saying there is currently no conclusive evidence linking the Moroccan government to the......

HM King Mohammed VI congratulates Spain's Felipe VI after World Cup 2026 triumph

Morocco's HM King Mohammed VI has sent his congratulations to King Felipe VI of Spain following Spain's victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising the national team's achievement and highlighting the strong sporting ties between the two neighboring countries. In a message addressed......

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to attend 2026 World Cup Final against Argentina in the United States

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will travel to the United States this weekend to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, underscoring the political and symbolic significance of one of the year's biggest sporting events. The Spanish government confirmed that......

Pope Leo XIV begins state visit to Spain with focus on social and migration issues

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Madrid on Saturday to begin a seven-day state visit to Spain, a trip expected to highlight social challenges, migration policies, and the role of solidarity in contemporary societies. The pontiff was welcomed at the airport by Spain’s monarchs, King Felipe VI and Queen......

King Felipe VI visits China on first state trip since 2014, 18 years after Juan Carlos

Beijing, November 12, 2025 — King Felipe VI of Spain was welcomed with full honors in Beijing on Wednesday by Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking his first state visit to China since ascending the throne in 2014 — and the first Spanish royal visit to the country......

Valencia leader heckled at memorial for flood victims amid criticism over disaster response

The leader of Spain's Valencia region, Carlos Mazón, faced public outrage during a state memorial service marking the first anniversary of the 2024 floods, the deadliest natural disaster in the country in decades. Relatives of victims accused him of mishandling the emergency response that......