Spain commits €1.73 million more to Gibraltar–Tangier subsea tunnel studies
Basque-wide general strike disrupts road and rail services in Álava
24-hour ambulance strike in Palencia may delay inter-provincial patient transfers
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Rescue ship Aita Mari saves 32 migrants in the central Mediterranean
Spanish NGO vessel Aita Mari rescued 32 migrants—including nine minors and a pregnant woman—on 16 March after their dinghy had spent two days adrift in the central Mediterranean. The ship is en route to Vibo Valentia (Italy) amid worsening weather. The operation highlights ongoing migration pressures on Spain and Italy and the logistical impact unplanned port calls can have on corporate mobility planning.
TRAM strike disrupts key business rail link between Dénia and Benidorm
SEMAF train drivers launched rolling strikes on TRAM Line 9 (Dénia–Benidorm) on 16 March, with three daily stoppages despite 75 % minimum services. The disruption affects commuter and tourist flows along the Costa Blanca, forcing employers to activate contingency plans just as the Spring high season begins.
Spanish-bound Ryanair aircraft temporarily seized in Austria over unpaid passenger compensation
A Linz court embargoed a Ryanair jet bound for Palma de Mallorca after the airline ignored a €890 compensation order stemming from a 2024 delay. Although the aircraft was eventually released to fly, the incident spotlights strict EU enforcement of passenger-rights rulings and potential knock-on effects for Spanish inbound traffic during peak season.