Pope Leo concludes Spain trip in Tenerife after highlighting migrant crisis in Canary Islands
Pope Leo XIV was due to fly back to Rome on Friday after concluding a week-long visit to Spain with a final stop in Tenerife,...
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Pope Leo begins landmark Spain tour amid political tensions and migration debate
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain on Saturday to begin a week-long visit that will combine historic political milestones, major religious celebrations and a strong...
DR Congo World Cup warm-up match in Spain called off over Ebola concerns
A planned World Cup warm-up match involving the Democratic Republic of Congo has been cancelled after the mayor of the Spanish town due to host...
Spain stands alone as EU backs tougher deportation rules and overseas return centres
Spain is set to remain the only European Union member state opposing a major overhaul of EU migration policy after Brussels reached a deal on...
Gaudí centenary and migration crisis to shape Pope Leo XIV’s Spain visit in June
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain from 6-12 June, in a high-profile visit that will include major religious ceremonies, political meetings, and a focus...
Spanish police uncover sophisticated drug tunnel network linking Ceuta and Morocco
Spain’s National Police have dismantled a major international drug trafficking network after uncovering a highly sophisticated underground tunnel system in the North African exclave of...
Pope Leo XIV to visit Madrid, Barcelona and Canary Islands this year, cardinal says
Pope Leo XIV is considering a visit to Spain later this year, with proposed stops in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands, in a move...
PM Sánchez defends Spain’s immigration model, urging Europe to take note
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Thursday that Spain’s approach to immigration should serve as an example for the rest of Europe, arguing that it...
Over 3,000 migrants died trying to reach Spain in 2025
More than 3,000 migrants lost their lives this year attempting to reach Spain, according to a report published on Monday by a Spanish migrant rights...
Spain’s Guardia Civil seize illegal ivory carvings, worth over €226k
Spanish authorities have confiscated dozens of ivory carvings believed to have been crafted from the tusks of endangered African and Asian elephants, as part of...
