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Spain presses EU to end Moroccan truck-driver visa bottleneck
Spain has asked the European Commission to create an emergency mechanism so that Moroccan truck drivers can submit biometrics on arrival and clear a visa backlog that has already paralysed cross-border freight. The shortage of Schengen permits is costing Spanish exporters millions of euros per day and threatening just-in-time car and food supply chains. Businesses should expect tighter roadside inspections and consider alternative sea freight until a political solution is reached.([en.hespress.com](https://en.hespress.com/138590-spain-pushes-eu-to-resolve-moroccan-truck-driver-visa-crisis.html?utm_source=openai))
Clashes at Bilbao Airport as Gaza flotilla activists return to Spain
A welcoming rally for Gaza flotilla activists at Bilbao Airport escalated into clashes with Basque police, leading to four arrests and brief flight delays. While normal operations quickly resumed, AENA warns of possible repeat protests when additional activists arrive in the coming days. Business travellers using Bilbao or Barcelona airports should monitor security advisories and build extra time into itineraries.([thelocal.es](https://www.thelocal.es/20260524/four-held-after-clashes-at-spain-airport-as-gaza-activists-return))
Madrid diverts Airport Express and 25 other bus routes during Cibeles protest
A large housing-rights march through central Madrid has forced EMT to divert 26 bus routes, including the Airport Express line that many business travellers rely on. The rerouting adds up to 25 minutes to transfers between Atocha station and Barajas airport and has driven ride-share prices sharply higher. Travellers should consider rail or metro alternatives until the demonstration ends tonight.([emtmadrid.es](https://www.emtmadrid.es/Bloques-EMT-Contenido/EMT-BUS/Incidencias/2026/05-Mayo/Zona-Cibeles%2C-26-lineas-modifican-sus-itinerarios.aspx))