A devastating human tragedy has once again brought Spain’s migrant crisis into sharp focus. A boat …
MIGRANT CRISIS
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Balearic and Canary IslandsBy RegionNews
Migrant crisis pushes for new rescue vessel in El Hierro
by Else BeekmanSpain’s Maritime Rescue Service has rescued over 240 people attempting to reach the Canary Islands, as …
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Balearic and Canary IslandsBy Region
Gran Canaria receives largest migrant boat in its history:
by Else BeekmanGran Canaria has seen the arrival of the largest cayuco, or migrant boat, in its history. …
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By RegionCentral Spain & Madrid
Spain plans to convert disused airport into migrant reception centre
by Else BeekmanThe Spanish government is considering transforming Ciudad Real’s unused airport into a Centre for Emergency Reception …
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NewsPolitics
PP breaks off negotiations with government over migration crisis in Canary Islands
by Else BeekmanThe People’s Party (PP) has abruptly ended talks with the Spanish Government regarding the ongoing migration …
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Balearic and Canary IslandsBy RegionNews
Spanish Maritime Rescue travels 520 kilometres to save migrants after Morocco claims lack of resources
Spain’s maritime rescue agency, Salvamento Marítimo, was forced to travel an extensive 520 kilometres from Gran …
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MADRID – Spain is releasing new figures on the number of immigrants who have reached the …
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Balearic and Canary IslandsBy RegionNews
Spain’s southern border is ‘zone of impunity and violation of migrants’ rights’
by Else BeekmanMADRID – A report was recently published by the organisations Irídia and Novact, in collaboration with …
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Balearic and Canary IslandsBy RegionNews
Spanish Lampedusa: refugee crisis overshadows holiday paradise
by Else BeekmanLAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA – The Canary Islands are known as holiday resorts, but are …
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Balearic and Canary IslandsBy RegionNews
Spanish photojournalist and press freedom at risk due to muzzle law
MADRID – Amnesty International has expressed concern about fines of nearly €1,000 imposed on a photojournalist …