Second body in two days washes up on Mallorca beach
Investigators fear that these are the bodies of immigrants which the currents have carried to the islands.
Yet another body washed up on Mallorca beach
In January and February, according to data provided by the Efe Agency, 40 boats carrying at least 823 migrants reached the Balearics, 162% more than in the first two months of last year.
Another body found floating off Mallorca resort
In recent months there have been reports of the sinking of various small boats that left Algerian ports bound for Mallorca.
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.
One of the many small boats intercepted last year in the Balearics.
One of the many small boats intercepted last year in the Balearics.
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.
The Guardia Civil are handling the investigation.
The Guardia Civil are handling the investigation.
Fourth body found on Balearic beach
During January, three more bodies were also found on the beaches of Formentera.
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.
Third dead body found on Balearic beach
Nearly 6,000 migrants arrived in the Balearic Islands in 2024 -- almost three times the number from the previous year.
2024 deadliest year on migration routes with 30 deaths a day to Spain
Algerian route to the Balearics, considered among the most risky due to the length and difficulty.
The small boat in flames.
The small boat in flames.
Mallorca beachgoers watch in astonishment as small boat arrives
The fifth small boat to arrive in the Balearics on Tuesday.
Surge in small boats in the Balearics: 154 migrants rescued since Saturday
All will be processed by immigration authorities.
The great escape in Spain!
"Patrols immediately headed to the area, but were unable to locate the migrant"
Migrants stowed away on the rudder of a ship for 11 days
"Ship arrived in Canary Islands..."
16 Migrants Rescued from Cabrera Waters
153 pateras have arrived in the Balearics so far this year.
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Spanish coastguard rescues 208 migrants crossing from Africa to Spain
The migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa were found in three rafts in the Alboran Sea, between Morocco and Spain.
Refugee crisis
Update: Spain says no deal with Italy on migrants, offers its ports
The only correct information is that the Spanish government had offered to Open Arms to head for the nearest Spanish port.
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