Immigration Surge Drives Spain’s Population Toward 50 Million
EU Report Signals Tougher Schengen Controls—Spain Braces for More Surveillance and Deportations
Winter-Sun Demand Pushes Balearic Air Arrivals Past 16 Million
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Storm ‘Harry’ Triggers Red Weather Warnings—Flights and Ferries at Risk Across Spain
AEMET placed parts of Spain under red and orange alerts on 20 January as Storm Harry brings heavy rain, hurricane-strength gusts and 10 m waves. Airlines, ferry lines and rail operators have activated contingency plans, and mobility teams should expect short-notice delays and reinforce duty-of-care protocols.
EU Pushes ETIAS Launch to Late 2026 While Spain Accelerates EES Roll-out
Brussels has pushed the mandatory start of ETIAS to late 2026, giving travellers to Spain a temporary reprieve. However, the biometric Entry/Exit System is on track for full deployment by April 2026, meaning non-EU visitors will still face new fingerprint and facial-image capture on arrival. Companies should update mobility policies to reflect the two-step schedule and budget for the €20 ETIAS fee in 2027.
Spain to Activate Biometric Entry/Exit Scanners at Gibraltar Border in February
Spain will begin trialling EES biometric controls at the Gibraltar border in February, aiming for full activation by April 2026. Until the pending EU-UK mobility treaty takes effect, commuters and tourists should expect longer queues and mandatory fingerprint/facial scans. Companies with cross-border staff should adjust shift schedules and briefing materials.