Spain relocates barely 30 % of unaccompanied minors flown from the Canary Islands
Government hails ‘historic’ transfer of 877 migrant minors from Spain’s border enclaves
Pozuelo appeals court order keeping 560-bed migrant reception centre open
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Julio Iglesias visa scandal sparks debate on tourist-visa abuse and domestic labour rights
Media reports claim Julio Iglesias flew domestic staff into Spain on tourist visas and paid €340 a month for 12-hour shifts without contracts. Authorities are investigating possible visa fraud and labour violations, highlighting Spain’s tougher stance on using Schengen tourist visas for work.
Spain kicks off 2026 minimum-wage talks — rise to €1,221 could lift digital-nomad visa threshold
Spain proposes raising the 2026 minimum wage to €1,221 a month, a decision that would automatically lift the income bar for the Digital Nomad Visa to about €2,442 and for Highly Qualified Professional permits to €1,832. Employers warn of higher labour costs, while unions demand an even bigger hike. Mobility and payroll teams should fast-track applications and budget reviews before the new Royal Decree enters into force.
Only 30 % of unaccompanied minors reaching Canary Islands were relocated to mainland Spain in 2025
Government data show that fewer than one in three unaccompanied minors who arrived in the Canary Islands in 2025 have been relocated to other Spanish regions, despite a legal obligation for burden sharing. Legal challenges and inter-regional disputes threaten the system’s viability and could prolong overcrowding at island reception centres.
Navarra scales back subsidised air links — new tender will fund just two routes from Pamplona
After an initial tender attracted no bidders, Navarra will reissue a smaller subsidy programme for Pamplona airport, funding one domestic and one international route instead of four. The move could improve corporate connectivity but also highlights how hard it is for regional Spanish airports to secure airline interest amid fleet shortages.