Spain and Italy Agree to End Temporary Schengen Border Checks Imposed After Ceuta Crisis
Spain and Italy Agree to Lift Temporary Schengen Border Checks Imposed After Ceuta Migratory Crisis
Spanish Train-Drivers’ Union SEMAF Calls 24-Hour National Strike for 29 October
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Interior Ministry Data Show 27,230 Irregular Arrivals to Spain So Far in 2026—Down 6 % Year-on-Year
Spain recorded 27,230 irregular migrant arrivals up to 15 October 2026—6 % fewer than the same period last year, Interior Ministry data show. While arrivals to the Canary Islands fell by a third, land crossings at Ceuta and Melilla rose sharply, underlining shifting pressure points that could influence future EU border policy and local appointment capacity for corporate immigration cases.
Three Separate Airport Strikes Continue to Hit Spain on 16 October—Barcelona Groundforce Walk-Out Enters Third Month
Strike Tracker lists three separate airport-related strikes active in Spain on 16 October, led by Groundforce staff at Barcelona El Prat. While safety-minimum staffing keeps airspace open, travellers continue to face check-in and baggage delays. Mobility teams should allow generous connection times and monitor the outcome of mediation talks scheduled for next week.