Spain imposes border controls for Italy: Ministry

Temporary controls on arrivals from Italy to run until September 7, Spain says

Last updated: August 07, 2026 | 23:42

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Migrants who crossed from Morocco into Spain line up for food distribution on a beach in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.

Spain will introduce temporary border checks on travellers from Italy in response to Rome imposing similar measures after a mass migrant rush into Ceuta, the interior ministry said on Friday.

The checks, which come "amid the persistent irregular migration pressure" facing Italy, will start at midnight on Saturday and last until September 7, the ministry said in a statement.

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