Spain Approves Historic Decree to Regularise Up to 500,000 Undocumented Migrants
Police Union Warns Immigration Offices Could Collapse Under New Regularisation Wave
Study Finds 840,000 People Living Irregularly in Spain as Air Arrivals Overtake Boat Crossings
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Iberia Launches Madrid–Fortaleza Service, Expanding Spain–Brazil Business Links
Iberia began non-stop flights from Madrid to Fortaleza on 19 January 2026, using an Airbus A321XLR. The service, Iberia’s third Brazilian destination, enhances connectivity for business travellers and supply chains between Spain and north-east Brazil.
Court Orders AENA to Reinstate Permanent Ambulance at Asturias Airport After Union Lawsuit
A labour court has ordered AENA to reinstall a 24-hour ambulance at Asturias Airport, ruling that its removal breached the operator’s own collective agreement and jeopardised passenger safety. The decision reassures business travellers and employers relying on the regional hub.
Spain to Grant Extraordinary Regularisation to Over 500,000 Irregular Migrants
Spain’s cabinet will pass an emergency Royal Decree on 27 January 2026 granting a one-year residence and work permit to irregular migrants who can prove they have lived in the country since before 31 December 2025. The scheme could affect more than half a million people, giving businesses rapid access to new legal workers while aiming to shrink Spain’s informal economy.
Conservative Opposition Slams Mass Regularisation as “Reward for Illegality”
The Partido Popular has condemned the government’s plan to legalise around 500,000 irregular migrants, calling it a “cortina de humo” and warning it will strain services and encourage further illegal entries. The clash sets the stage for a heated parliamentary debate and creates a measure of policy risk for employers and migrants alike.
Storm ‘Ingrid’ Forces Fresh Ferry Cancellations on Ceuta–Algeciras Route
High winds from Storm Ingrid forced the suspension of at least two DFDS fast-ferry crossings between Ceuta and Algeciras on 26 January, with other operators on standby for additional cancellations. The rolling disruptions are snarling passenger travel and just-in-time freight flows across the Strait of Gibraltar.
Algeciras Port Closes Gates to Trucks as Parking Areas Reach Capacity
With ferry links suspended by heavy seas, the Port of Algeciras has closed all gates to additional trucks after its parking and waiting areas hit maximum capacity. Around 3,000 lorries are already stuck inside the port, creating significant delays for cargo and passenger mobility between Spain and North Africa.