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Border control at Palma airport.

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The five key documents Spain may ask you for on arrival

Border guards will look at your entry and exit stamps to check you have not overstayed the 90-day visa-free limit for the Schengen area.

Humphrey Carter18/02/2025 11:04

Small boats of migrants have started arriving in the Canary and Balearics Islands this week.

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More than 1,150 migrants arrive in the Canary and Balearic Islands

A total of 5,456 migrants have arrived in Spain illegally from 1 to 31 January 2025, which is 32.4% less than in the same period of 2024.

Humphrey Carter12/02/2025 13:10

Spanish far-right party VOX holds rally with other European far-right leaders

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Orban, Le Pen hail Trump at far-right 'Patriots' summit in Madrid

Far right party Vox has steadily gained ground in Spain in several polls over the past months.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter08/02/2025 15:59

One of the many small boats intercepted last year in the Balearics.

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Mallorca calls for the intervention of Frontex to deal with the migration crisis

Balearics have become an established and expanding migratory route due to their proximity to Algeria and the lack of effective controls.

Humphrey Carter03/02/2025 14:35

The Guardia Civil are handling the investigation.

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Fourth body found on Balearic beach

During January, three more bodies were also found on the beaches of Formentera.

Humphrey Carter03/02/2025 12:37

30 arrested in crackdown on Chinese human trafficking ring in Spain and Croatia

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Watch 30 arrested in crackdown on Chinese human trafficking ring in Spain and Croatia

The operation was led by the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) in close cooperation with the Croatian National Police (Policija) and Europol.

MDB Digital31/01/2025 12:03