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Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a picturesque coastal town in southwestern France near the Spanish border, is highlighted as an atmospheric destination in the Basque Country, known for its authentic port and historic old town.
Spain is facing international criticism and internal political turmoil following a massive influx of migrants into its North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, with many migrants subsequently returned.
A large wildfire in southern France, near the Spanish border, has forced the evacuation of thousands of people, including campers, as it continues to spread. Firefighters are battling the blaze, which has consumed hundreds of hectares of forest and displaced residents for a second day.
A French military suspect was arrested in Guarda, Portugal, during a road check after two women were found buried near the Spanish border.
Meta and TikTok have agreed to enhance their fact-checking efforts regarding migration, following an announcement by the EU. This pact comes in response to a surge of disinformation during the migrant influx in Ceuta.
Thousands of migrants from Morocco surged into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, leading to widespread chaos, clashes with residents and police, and a significant border crisis. The event prompted international reactions and concerns about Europe's migration policies.
Biarritz, a stylish coastal town in southwestern France near the Spanish border, is highlighted as a cosmopolitan European capital of surfing, once a favorite destination for aristocrats.
A defendant in a high-profile drug trafficking case has told a Spanish court that members of the Spanish Civil Guard allegedly facilitated the flow of narcotics through the port of Ceuta, raising concerns about border corruption.
The crisis in Ceuta is shaking Portugal, with the government ordering maritime surveillance of the Algarve after rejecting Chega's demand to close the Spanish border, reflecting the impact of Ceuta events on Lisbon's tumultuous political scene and ultra-right leader Ventura's offensive to lead the right.
Sociologist Paula Duque directs the 'Periferias' Film Festival, which brings award-winning films to villages along the Portuguese-Spanish border in Alentejo, attracting large outdoor audiences.
Alqueva, the largest artificial lake in Europe, is located in southeastern Portugal near the Spanish border, formed by the damming of a river.
British travellers to Gibraltar would have to show their passports to Spanish border guards, under a deal with the EU to remove checks at its land border with Spain.