(ANSA) - Madrid, July 17 - Migrant arrivals in Spain have
overtaken those in Italy, the International Organisation for
Migration (IOM) said Tuesday.
From the start of the year to July 15 some 18,106 landed on
Spanish shores on the western Mediterranean route while 17,827
came to Italy on the central route from Libya, the IOM said.
Spain's migrant emergency continues with more than 892 people
rescued at the weekend alone off Andalusian shores.
More migrant arrival in Spain than Italy
Almost 900 landed at weekend