Leaked police report says Spain’s migrant amnesty could legalise 1.35 million people
EU fast-tracks Gibraltar treaty to keep Spain-UK border fluid before new biometric checks
‘Flight to nowhere’ adds five-hour delay to Málaga arrivals after mid-air mouse scare
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Spain’s first uptick in births in a decade boosts case for pro-immigration labour strategy
INE figures show Spain recorded more births in 2025 than in 2024 for the first time since 2014, but deaths still exceeded births by 122,000. The data bolster the government’s argument that immigration—via regularisation schemes and talent-attraction visas—remains critical to sustaining Spain’s workforce and pension system.
Police Leak Shows Spain’s Mass Regularisation Could Benefit Up to One Million Migrants
A leaked National Police report indicates Spain’s forthcoming extraordinary regularisation could legalise between 750,000 and 1 million undocumented migrants—double the government’s earlier estimate of 500,000. The wider pool arises because pending asylum seekers will also qualify, and police warn of administrative strain and potential fraud. For employers, the April–June application window could be a fast track to formal work authorisation for currently irregular staff, but capacity constraints are likely.
EU Visa Strategy Signals Digital, Conditional Future for Travellers Entering Spain
A detailed briefing on Brussels’ new EU Visa Strategy—published 17 February—explains how Spain will be affected. Key points include stricter, digital ETIAS screening for visa-free nationals, online Schengen visa filing, tougher anti-fraud rules and proposals for longer multiple-entry visas for frequent business travellers. Spain’s tourism and tech sectors welcome the talent-friendly elements but must prepare for a fully digital border by 2028.
Royal Air Maroc to Launch Direct Bilbao–Casablanca Service, Expanding Spain–Morocco Connectivity
Royal Air Maroc will open a direct Bilbao–Casablanca route on 1 April, operating three times a week as part of a broader plan to run 80 weekly flights to nine Spanish cities. The link gives the Basque Country its first non-stop service to Morocco, easing travel for business and leisure passengers and deepening Spain–Morocco commercial ties.