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Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the northern coast of Africa, is facing the biggest migrant influx in years, with more than 1,500 people crossing from Morocco in recent days, with the largest influx occurring on Thursday. According to the latest El País report, at least 18 people have died trying to reach Spanish territory. Pedro Sánchez's government has decided to deploy military forces to reinforce security, while the crisis has sparked a fierce political and diplomatic standoff between Spain and Italy.

"Do you also have wads of cash at home?", is the question MEPs are hearing these days, according to foreign media reports, and not without reason. The investigation by the Belgian authorities continues, revealing more and more evidence about the activities of the ring and how the factory operated with the Qatari lobbies and more.

Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias will meet with officials of the Moroccan government in the capital city of Rabat on Wednesday.