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The Madrid regional administration bought a six‑million‑euro attic for office use under President Isabel Díaz Ayuso, but the space has stayed vacant amid accusations of wasteful spending. Opposition parties and watchdog groups are calling for an audit of the procurement process.
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A surge of migrants, including hundreds of unaccompanied minors, into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has triggered a prosecutor's investigation, EU emergency discussions and fierce domestic political clashes. The crisis is straining Spain's ties with Morocco, prompting border checks with Italy and sparking public protests and sporting controversy.
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A wave of migrants entering the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has prompted emergency measures, relocation centers, and heightened political debate over border policy and relations with Morocco. The crisis has sparked criticism of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, proposals from opposition parties, and a broader European discussion on asylum.
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A leading public hospital in Madrid is under investigation after reports that it altered patient priority levels to present a shorter surgical waiting list. The allegations raise questions about transparency in Spain’s health‑system performance reporting.
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Medical unions across Spain have called for an open-ended strike beginning 28 October to demand a dedicated Framework Statute for physicians. The move, which threatens to strain the national health system, has prompted sharp reactions from the government, opposition parties and regional authorities.
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Spain’s intelligence agency confirmed it warned Morocco of a planned mass crossing before thousands of migrants entered Ceuta in July. The revelations have ignited criticism of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, sparked legal action and prompted a €115 million EU aid package.
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The Supreme Court of Spain has temporarily suspended the inclusion of naturalised citizens under the 2022 ‘grandchildren’s law’ in the electoral census, pending proof of exile. The ruling does not affect the law itself or the acquisition of Spanish nationality, but it has sparked disagreement from the government and praise from the opposition.
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Spain’s interior minister, Marlaska, is facing a judicial investigation and accusations of staging a political pantomime to appease Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The controversy coincides with a Supreme Court debate on new citizen voting rights, a migrant influx dispute in Ceuta, and rising summer road fatalities.
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A mass arrival of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on July 30 has triggered political upheaval in Madrid and drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties and foreign leaders. The government has admitted partial responsibility and announced emergency facilities while the EU scrambles to manage border controls.
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Spanish intelligence services project a rise in clandestine operations targeting Ceuta and Melilla, its North African territories, amid recent migrant-related incidents. This forecast comes as Spain grapples with heightened tensions surrounding its borders with Morocco.
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Madrid has moved forward with a plan to raise the water level at the Almaraz dam despite criticism that the project undermines Spain’s climate goals. Environmentalists, including Pablo Elorduy, warn the move is a mistake in the fight against global warming.
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Spain has deployed additional troops, health personnel and a maritime barrier to curb a fresh wave of migrants crossing into Ceuta, while Morocco has revived sovereignty claims and threatened to suspend an extradition treaty. EU experts and Frontex officials have arrived on the ground as political pressure mounts in Madrid and across the EU.