Spain introduces checks on travelers from Italy in dispute over Ceuta

Madrid - 08/08/2026: Spain has introduced temporary checks for travelers from Italy, escalating its dispute with Rome over the migration situation in Ceuta. The checks began during the night of August 8 and apply to connections from Italy. They mainly affect passengers arriving in Spain by aircraft or ship. The measure is initially set to remain in force until September 7.Madrid is responding to checks that Italy had in turn ordered for travelers from Spain. Rome justified them by citing the arrival of numerous migrants in the Spanish North African ...