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Pedro Sánchez's lighthearted comment during crisis meeting sparks criticism

Pedro Sánchez, the president of the Spanish government, found himself at the center of controversy following a lighthearted remark made just before a significant crisis meeting of the National Security Council. This meeting was convened to address the widespread blackout that plunged much of Spain......

Government investigates blackout causes, including cyberattack theory

The government continues to keep all potential causes of the electrical blackout on Monday open, including the possibility of a cyberattack, even though Red Eléctrica, a company in which the state holds a 20% stake, quickly ruled it out. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended the "recklessness"......

Judge cancels hearing in Begoña Gómez case, postponing key testimonies

In a significant development within the ongoing investigation related to the ‘Koldo case,’ Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has indefinitely canceled the scheduled confrontation between María Cristina Álvarez Rodríguez, an advisor to Moncloa, and Alfredo González, the......

Algeria's President admits to pressuring Spain on Sahara

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has openly acknowledged that his government has been applying financial pressure on Spain to withdraw its support for Morocco's claim over Sahara. In a meeting held on Friday, Tebboune stated, “Spain had made a mistake, and today it has corrected it,”......

Political fallout over Spain's controversial arms deal with Israel

The Popular Party (PP) is determined to pursue accountability following the government's contentious decision to rescind a lucrative contract with Israel. This contract, valued at €6.6 million, involved the importation of 15 million bullets for the Civil Guard, a move that has ignited significant......

Could Spain and Portugal unite as one nation?

Spain and Portugal share a rich tapestry of history, intertwined cultures, and a collective identity that stretches back centuries. However, the question of whether these two nations could ever merge into a single country remains a topic of debate. Recent polling indicates that some Spaniards may actually......

Do Brits in Spain with Irish citizenship need to exchange their green certificates for TIEs?

The UK Embassy is urging British nationals residing in Spain to exchange their old green certificates for Tarjetas de Identidad de Extranjero (TIEs) to avoid being classified as overstayers under the European Union’s forthcoming Entry-Exit System (EES). This directive raises an important question:......

Popular Party to Report Unilateral Contract Cancellation to the Court of Auditors

The Popular Party has announced plans to file a complaint with the Court of Auditors regarding the cancellation of a contract for bullet purchases from an Israeli company, claiming the decision was "arbitrary" and driven by "political motives." This contract had already been published......

Spain cancels arms contract with Israeli company

The Spanish government announced on Thursday that it had decided to cancel a €6.8 million arms deal with an Israeli company, a contract that had sparked significant tension within the left-wing coalition in power. Sources within the government revealed that both the Socialist Party, led by Prime......

Spain strengthens support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara

The Fórum Canario Saharaui has expressed strong approval of Spain’s renewed backing for Morocco’s autonomy plan concerning the Sahara. This affirmation follows a significant joint declaration made on April 17 by Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares and Moroccan Foreign......

PSOE confident in gaining PP support for tariff relief measures

The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) remains optimistic that the Popular Party (PP) will ultimately support a set of government measures aimed at mitigating the impact of U.S. tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. Although the decree still needs to be ratified by the lower house of Parliament,......

Feijóo's 16 Laws Blocked in Congress Due to Delays

Since the Popular Party (PP) secured an absolute majority in the Senate following the 2023 general elections, under the leadership of Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the party has successfully passed 22 laws, most of which received support from government partners. However, the majority of......

Spain reaffirms support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative on the Sahara

Spain reiterated on Thursday its strong support for Morocco’s autonomy plan as the most credible and realistic framework for resolving the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. Following a meeting in Madrid with Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation......

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