In a journey filled with symbolism and an institutional agenda, King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofía visit Ceuta and Melilla. The tour includes tributes to the victims of migration, meetings with civil society, and a strong diplomatic weight within the framework of the National Day celebrations.
In an unprecedented gesture since the return of democracy, the King and Queen of Spain will visit Ceuta and Melilla on October 13 and 14. The Head of State will break a decades-long tradition by spending the night in the autonomous city, following in the footsteps of his great-grandfather Alfonso XIII.
In a ceremony charged with symbolism and sharp criticism, the Spanish Senate awarded gold medals to the presidents of Ceuta and Melilla. The event, strongly backed by the conservative People's Party (PP), turned into a platform to denounce the central government's migration policies, highlighting a deep political divide between the right wing and the ruling PSOE party.
The Spanish Government has formally requested that Rabat review the flight protocols for its unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) following a concerning incident that interfered with an Iberia commercial flight's landing. This diplomatic friction occurs against a backdrop of fragile relations between Spain and Morocco regarding border security and migrant repatriation in the strategic North African enclaves.
From September 26 to October 18, 2026, the autonomous city of Melilla will transform into a global aquatic hub. Hosting 12 high-level national and international championships across 12 different sports federations, the II Water Games aim to establish this unique Spanish enclave as a premier destination for water sports enthusiasts.
