Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Thousands of Ceuta residents protest against migrant crisis, Italy slams Spain for also imposing Schengen border controls, flamingo chicks ringed at Spain's main breeding site and more news on Monday August 10th.
On Monday, August 10th, Ceuta residents staged a protest against the migrant crisis, with thousands taking to the streets to demand government intervention. The demonstration, attended by around 5,000 people according to the National Police, called for stronger police and security measures, as well as increased control of the border with Morocco.
Ceuta's leader reported that over 8,000 to 11,000 migrants remained in the city after a mass crossing on July 30th, far exceeding Spain's Interior Ministry's earlier estimate of 2,000.
Meanwhile, Italy condemned Spain for imposing Schengen border controls in response to the migrant situation in Ceuta, deeming it "incomprehensible and totally unacceptable." Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, speaking in Italian newspaper La Stampa, stated that Spain's actions were a result of an "extraordinary" situation in Ceuta and hoped to lift the Schengen suspension soon once the risk had passed.
Spain's Ministry of Housing released a report showing that 28.6% of homes in the country are not primary residences, totaling 7.7 million properties that could fill the residential deficit of 750,000 units. This figure is higher than in any other European nation, reflecting a growing issue of empty homes and second residences.
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