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Spain and Morocco arrest three suspects of jihadist cell, Mallorca man ‘planned lone wolf attack’

News Desk26th March 202631st March 2026

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A joint counterterrorism operation carried out by Spain’s National Police and Morocco’s General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST) has led to the arrest of three...

Spanish police arrest three in Mallorca on suspicion of helping Russian evade EU sanctions

News Desk19th March 202626th March 2026

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Spain’s National Police have arrested three individuals in Mallorca (Balearic Islands) suspected of assisting a Russian national in bypassing European Union sanctions imposed following Russia’s...

Spanish police bust sex trafficking ring in Mallorca, freeing 15 Chinese women

News Desk26th January 20262nd February 2026

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The Spanish National Police have freed 15 victims of sexual exploitation who were recruited by a criminal organisation through adverts on social media. According to...

Irregular migration to Spain dropped by over 40% in 2025

News Desk3rd January 20268th January 2026

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Irregular migration to Spain dropped sharply in 2025, with arrivals falling by more than 40%, according to official data, driven mainly by a steep decline...

Over 3,000 migrants died trying to reach Spain in 2025

News Desk30th December 20255th January 2026

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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...

Palma de Mallorca to crack down on short-term rentals, party boats and new youth hostels

News Desk21st October 202527th October 2025

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Authorities in Palma, the capital of Mallorca (Balearic Islands), have announced plans for a sweeping ban on new tourist rentals across the city — as...

More torrential rain and flooding causes havoc across southern Catalonia

News Desk13th October 202520th October 2025

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Torrential rain triggered severe flooding across northeastern Spain on Sunday, leaving residents trapped in vehicles and homes in parts of Catalonia — just a day...

Ibiza & Formentera escape with limited damage after floods from torrential rain

News Desk1st October 20256th October 2025

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The Balearic holiday islands of Ibiza and Formentera escaped with limited damage on Tuesday after torrential rain brought flooding, school closures and beach shutdowns. The...

After more flooding in Valencia, storm eases but puts Balearics on orange alert

News Desk30th September 20251st October 2025

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The remnants of Hurricane Gabrielle were moving toward the Balearic Islands on Tuesday, keeping the islands of Ibiza, Formentera and Mallorca on orange alert after causing...

At least 12 migrants missing after jumping from boat south of Mallorca

News Desk23rd August 202526th August 2025

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At least 12 migrants are missing after jumping from a boat bound for Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, authorities said on Saturday. Another 14...

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