● LIVEECB RATE 2.4%·EUR/USD 1.1622·EUR/GBP 0.8590·BRUSSELS 15°C — OVERCAST·BOND YIELDS ARE SURGING GLOBALLY BUT WHY AREN’T EQUITIES FALLING?·FROM GIANT TVS TO 'JAMES BOND GLASSES': TCL'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE·BARDELLA SIGNS PACT WITH FARAGE TO STOP SMALL BOAT CROSSINGS 'FOREVER'·SENIOR EU OFFICIALS RETIERATE NEED FOR NEW EUROPE-WIDE TAXES IN NEXT BUDGET·PASSPORT FOR A NEWBORN: BIRTH TOURISM AS PART OF RUSSIA'S NEW EMIGRATION·INSIDE THE QUIET LUXURY REVIVAL OF THE VENICE LIDO – HOME TO THE GLITTERING FILM FESTIVAL·WEEK 38 · N°261·● LIVEECB RATE 2.4%·EUR/USD 1.1622·EUR/GBP 0.8590·BRUSSELS 15°C — OVERCAST·BOND YIELDS ARE SURGING GLOBALLY BUT WHY AREN’T EQUITIES FALLING?·FROM GIANT TVS TO 'JAMES BOND GLASSES': TCL'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE·BARDELLA SIGNS PACT WITH FARAGE TO STOP SMALL BOAT CROSSINGS 'FOREVER'·SENIOR EU OFFICIALS RETIERATE NEED FOR NEW EUROPE-WIDE TAXES IN NEXT BUDGET·PASSPORT FOR A NEWBORN: BIRTH TOURISM AS PART OF RUSSIA'S NEW EMIGRATION·INSIDE THE QUIET LUXURY REVIVAL OF THE VENICE LIDO – HOME TO THE GLITTERING FILM FESTIVAL·WEEK 38 · N°261·
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Escarlata Sánchez

Escarlata Sánchez is a journalist whose reporting on Politics, Business and Europe appears on The Debate.

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Police decry conditions in Ceuta: One bathroom for 70 officers and eight officers to a room
Politics

Police decry conditions in Ceuta: One bathroom for 70 officers and eight officers to a room

Complaints about the conditions have already been formally submitted and the CEP expects measures to be taken as soon as possible to remedy the shortcomings and resolve the situation.

By Escarlata Sánchez18 August 2026
'Ceuta and Melilla's Spanish status is beyond doubt', foreign ministry sources tell 'The Debate'
Politics

'Ceuta and Melilla's Spanish status is beyond doubt', foreign ministry sources tell 'The Debate'

The response of Spanish diplomatic officials comes as Morocco’s justice minister Abdellatif Ouahbi claims the issue "remains on the table" in talks with Spain.

By Escarlata Sánchez13 August 2026
Thousands of migrants, including more than 860 minors, remain in Ceuta
Politics

Thousands of migrants, including more than 860 minors, remain in Ceuta

Juan Vivas, the president of Ceuta, estimates that between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants remain in the city four days after the mass influx from Morocco.

By Escarlata Sánchez03 August 2026
Spain sets global audience records after World Cup win
Europe

Spain sets global audience records after World Cup win

Millions of fans followed Spain's national team throughout the FIFA World Cup via the media and social networks, pushing its audience to record levels.

By Escarlata Sánchez24 July 2026
Inflation in Spain holds at 3.2% in June despite higher electricity prices
Business

Inflation in Spain holds at 3.2% in June despite higher electricity prices

Spain’s inflation stayed at 3.2% in June for the third month running, driven by higher electricity and gas prices, while fuel fell after a brief truce in the Middle East.

By Escarlata Sánchez15 July 2026
Spain inflation holds at 3.2% in June despite higher electricity prices
Business

Spain inflation holds at 3.2% in June despite higher electricity prices

INE confirms June annual inflation at 3.2%. Dearer electricity after the end of reduced VAT offset cheaper fuel, while core inflation fell to 2.9%.

By Escarlata Sánchez15 July 2026