Politics
Spanish sports minister Pilar Alegría has called for Israeli teams to be banned from international sports, likening the situation to the exclusion of Russian teams in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine. Her remarks come amid widespread protests in Spain over Israel's military actions in......
Spain-Israel relations hit a new low on Tuesday as Madrid barred two far-right Israeli government ministers over their alleged involvement in actions contributing to what Spain has called "genocide in Gaza." The move follows the announcement of sweeping measures aimed at addressing the humanitarian......
Spain’s leftist government is under intense scrutiny as legal challenges mount against key figures, including the nation’s top prosecutor and the prime minister’s wife. These developments have intensified political tensions, threatening the stability of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s......
Asylum applications to the European Union fell by 23% in the first half of 2025, driven by a sharp decline in Syrians seeking international protection, according to a report released Monday by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). Sharp decline in Syrian asylum claims Data from the EUAA revealed......
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez unveiled nine decisive measures on Monday aimed at halting what he referred to as the "genocide in Gaza," including an arms embargo on Israel and a ban on vessels carrying fuel for the Israeli military from using Spanish ports. The announcement......
A public display of the Polisario Front’s flag inside Spain’s Ministry for Youth and Children has stirred debate about the country’s stance on the Sahara conflict. Minister Sira Rego, who is of Palestinian descent, reportedly displayed a sign reading “España con el Sáhara”......
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met in London on Wednesday to sign a historic framework agreement, marking the first bilateral deal between the two nations since the UK’s departure from the European Union. The agreement comes as a significant......
Morocco is steadfast in its commitment to resolving maritime border issues with Spain through dialogue and adherence to international law, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita emphasized during a seminar on maritime space delimitation in Rabat. This approach reflects Morocco's broader maritime doctrine,......
Spanish politics resumes after the summer break with a packed legislative agenda, as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government prepares to tackle critical issues ranging from healthcare reforms to labor policies. Congress is set to process 33 draft laws in September, marking a critical month......
The Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), part of the Council of Europe, has criticized the Spanish government for its "lack of progress" in combating corruption. In a report approved during its June plenary session and revealed on Friday, the 46-member organization expressed disappointment......
His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s 2025 Throne Day speech struck a delicate balance between celebrating Morocco’s significant diplomatic gains on the Sahara issue and extending a hand of reconciliation to Algeria. Delivered on July 29, the address highlighted Morocco’s growing confidence......
US President Donald Trump has officially appointed Richard Duke Buchan III as the next United States ambassador to Morocco, marking a significant move to reinforce the longstanding diplomatic and strategic partnership between the two nations. Born......
Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has found unexpected political relief amid corruption allegations targeting Cristóbal Montoro, a former finance minister and a key figure in the conservative Popular Party (PP). The revelations weaken the PP’s anti-corruption narrative while......
