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A national emergency has been declared in Ceuta following a massive influx of nearly 1,500 migrants in recent weeks, with reports indicating over 3,000 more are waiting in Morocco to cross. This surge has led to reception centers operating beyond capacity. Separately, a judge has authorized access to 60 bank accounts belonging to former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and his family, as part of an investigation into the 'Plus Ultra' case. This comes as investigations into political figures continue to widen, with Isabel Díaz Ayuso's real estate dealings also facing renewed scrutiny. Meanwhile, wildfires continue to challenge responders across the country, particularly in Zamora and Castellón, although fires in Madrid and Ávila are now reported as stabilized. Autonomous Communities are urging Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska for more aerial resources to combat the blazes. The nation also faces economic concerns as inflation climbed to a two-year high of 3.5% in July.

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Ceuta has declared a national emergency after nearly 1,500 migrants arrived in recent weeks, significantly straining the city's resources. Reports indicate over 3,000 people are currently waiting in Morocco to cross, pushing reception centers beyond their capacity.

La Vanguardia: Ceuta requests national emergency due to massive migrant arrivals

Ceuta has declared a national emergency as nearly 1,500 migrants have arrived in recent weeks, significantly impacting the city's population.

El Mundo: Migrant crisis in Ceuta: 'There are over 3,000 people waiting on Moroccan…'

A new migratory crisis is unfolding in Ceuta, with swimmers arriving on the beaches and over 3,000 people reportedly waiting in Morocco to cross. This is leading to the overcapacity of reception centers.

Wildfires continue to burn across Spain, with particular concern in Zamora and Castellón where some fires remain out of control. However, blazes in Madrid and Ávila have been stabilized. Autonomous Communities are pressing Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska for more aerial resources to combat the large-scale fires, which are being exacerbated in areas like Castellón by phenomena such as thermal inversion. Firefighters are reportedly working under precarious conditions.

elDiario.es: Wildfires rage across Spain, with focus on Zamora and Madrid

Multiple significant wildfires are currently active across Spain, with ongoing efforts to contain them in regions like Zamora, Madrid, and Avila. The situation in Zamora is particularly concerning due to wind, while other fires are being actively managed.

20minutos: Ongoing fires in Spain: Live updates

This is a live update feed for the national emergency caused by wildfires across Spain, with specific mentions of fires in Madrid, Ávila, Castellón, Zamora, and León. The focus is on hectares affected, evacuations, and the general status of the fires.

El Mundo: Wildfires: CCAA demand more planes and government inventory from Marlaska to…

Spain's Autonomous Communities are requesting more aerial resources and a government inventory from Interior Minister Marlaska to combat large-scale wildfires. This follows a recent wildfire event.

20minutos: Castellón fire remains out of control, while Ávila and Madrid are 'stabilized'

The wildfire in Castellón is still raging uncontrollably, whereas the fires in Ávila and Madrid have been brought under control and are considered 'stabilized'.

20minutos: A father and son face to face with flames 40 meters from their home: 'I…

This is a personal account of a father and son's harrowing experience as they battled flames threatening their home during a wildfire, describing their fear of losing everything.

20minutos: What is thermal inversion that has reignited the fire in Castellón and is…

An explanation of the meteorological phenomenon, thermal inversion, which has exacerbated the fire in Castellón, making its complete extinguishment more challenging.

elDiario.es: Madrid wildfire map and evolution

A map detailing the evolution of the wildfire in Madrid and Avila, noting the absence of hot spots in the last 24 hours despite heatwaves.

elDiario.es: Firefighters facing precarious conditions

Firefighters working in megafires are facing inadequate conditions and incomplete crews, expressing exhaustion.

Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, is preparing for her upcoming corruption trial by engaging a specialized economic criminal lawyer. The new legal counsel has a notable history, having previously defended prominent figures.

El Confidencial: Begoña Gómez's fate tied to economic criminal lawyer expert to convince jury

Begoña Gómez is linking her fate to an economic criminal lawyer who is capable of convincing a popular jury, as she faces legal challenges.

El Confidencial: Begoña Gómez's new lawyer defended Rafa Mir and Saddam Hussein's associate

Begoña Gómez's new lawyer has a notable history, having defended figures such as Rafa Mir and an associate of Saddam Hussein, and a woman involved in an incident with Ángel Nieto.

Investigations into political figures are broadening, with a judge authorizing the UDEF to access 60 bank accounts belonging to former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and his family in connection with the 'Plus Ultra' case. Separately, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, faces scrutiny over her real estate dealings, including an apartment linked to her father and the controversial use of a luxury penthouse purchased by her government for a temporary office. The…

elDiario.es: Ayuso's real estate dealings under scrutiny

Investigative reports delve into the property dealings of Isabel Díaz Ayuso, including an apartment linked to her father and other properties in Madrid, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest and the use of public office.

elDiario.es: Judge authorizes access to Zapatero's bank accounts

A judge has authorized the UDEF (a police unit) to access 60 bank accounts belonging to former Prime Minister Zapatero and his family, as part of an investigation into the 'Plus Ultra' case.

La Vanguardia: Ayuso justifies luxury penthouse purchase for temporary office

Isabel Díaz Ayuso defends the acquisition of a luxury Madrid penthouse by a public company for use as a temporary office, stating it is not for her personal use.

elDiario.es: Ayuso's government apartment's controversial use

Details emerge about an apartment purchased by Ayuso's government, which was reportedly intended for housing but used for meetings, sparking further controversy.

elDiario.es: Podemos claims 'dirty war' investigation

The political party Podemos alleges it is being targeted by a 'dirty war' campaign, with police being 'harassed' to investigate them and internal affairs launching probes.

Spain's inflation rate has climbed to 3.5% in July, marking its highest level in two years. This increase follows the cessation of tax cuts on gasoline and a rise in electricity prices.

20minutos: Inflation reaches its highest level in two years, climbing to 3.5% in July

Spain's inflation rate has hit a two-year high of 3.5% in July, following the end of tax cuts on gasoline and an increase in electricity prices.

A tragic house fire in Benalmádena, located in the Malaga province, has resulted in the deaths of two minors.

20minutos: Two minors die in a house fire in Benalmádena

Tragically, two minors have died in a house fire in Benalmádena, a town in the Malaga province of Spain. This is the second mention of this story on the page, highlighting its severity.

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