Keywords: Spain


Canary Islands oppose Marsa Maroc's entry into Boluda maritime group

The Canary Islands government has formally requested that Madrid reconsider or block Moroccan port operator Marsa Maroc’s planned acquisition of a 45% stake in the Spanish maritime giant Boluda. Antonio Morales, president of the Gran Canaria government, expressed concerns that the transaction......

Moroccan sardines: Spain reacts angrily to export ban to the EU and access granted to the Russian fleet

Spain’s fishing and canning sectors have voiced strong criticism following Morocco’s decision to suspend exports of frozen sardines to the European Union, while continuing to allow Russian fishing vessels access to its maritime waters. According to Spanish media and industry......

Irregular migration to Spain drops sharply in 2025

Irregular migration to Spain declined significantly in 2025, with official figures showing a drop of more than 40 percent compared to the previous year. The decrease was particularly marked along the Atlantic route to the Canary Islands, while arrivals in the Mediterranean, especially in the Balearic......

Spain recruits nearly 25,800 seasonal workers in 2025, 81% from Morocco

Spain recruited 25,767 seasonal workers in 2025 through the GECCO program, which grants foreign workers simultaneous residence and work permits from their country of origin, the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migrations reported. The number represents a record for the program’s 25th......

Deadly floods hit southern Spain leaving victims missing

Severe flooding struck southern Spain after intense overnight rainfall, leaving at least one person dead and several others missing, according to emergency services. The heavy downpours caused rivers to overflow and streets to turn into torrents, particularly affecting parts of Andalusia. Rescue teams......

Spain intercepts stolen luxury vehicles bound for Morocco

Madrid – Spanish Civil Guard officers have intercepted 33 stolen luxury cars and two motorcycles in the port city of Tarifa, just as they were about to be shipped to Morocco. The operation followed a two-month investigation into an organized cross-border vehicle theft network. According......

Spain: Socialist Party suffers crushing defeat in regional election

In a dramatic shift in Spain’s political landscape, the conservative People’s Party (PP) has won another regional election in Extremadura, leaving the Socialist Party (PSOE) of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in disarray. The election was also marked by the continued rise of the far-right......

Marsa Maroc expands into European ports with €80 million Spanish deal

Marsa Maroc, a leading African port terminal operator, has entered into a strategic agreement to acquire a 45% stake in Boluda Maritime Terminals (BMT), part of Spain’s Boluda Corporación Marítima, for €80 million. This move marks a significant expansion of the Moroccan company’s......

Spain fines Airbnb 64 million euros over illegal housing listings

Spanish authorities have imposed a substantial fine of more than 64 million euros on Airbnb for publishing advertisements for properties that are not authorized for short-term rental. The sanction comes amid growing concern over Spain’s housing crisis, particularly in major cities and tourist areas. According......