Politics
A recent survey conducted by the DYM Institute for 20minutos reveals that three out of every ten Spaniards are in favor of reinstating mandatory military service in Spain, a policy that was abolished by José María Aznar's government in 2001. Specifically, 31.7% of respondents support......
Pedro Sánchez, the President of the Spanish Government, arrived at a new European Council summit in Brussels this Thursday, emphasizing the need for Europe to demonstrate a stronger commitment to multilateral discussions, particularly in the context of defense, aid to Ukraine, and the ongoing......
Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, delivered a powerful speech at the Margaret Thatcher Conference (MTC 2025) in London, organized by the Centre for Political Studies (CPS), a leading British liberal institution. She highlighted "Spanish liberalism" as a political......
The issue of housing access in Spain has sparked a debate between national and regional leaders, each advocating different strategies to address the crisis. During an event in Seville, where 218 affordable rental homes were handed over to new tenants, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Andalusian......
The upcoming high-profile Ramadan iftar ceremony at the Grand Mosque of Paris is drawing attention amid escalating tensions between Algeria and France. This event, which is the fourth iftar for ambassadors, will take place on Tuesday, with reports indicating the attendance of French Foreign Affairs Minister......
Carlos Mazón, the president of the Generalitat, announced on Monday that his government has reached an agreement with Vox to approve the 2025 budgets for the Valencian Community. These budgets have been referred to by Mazón as those for "reconstruction," in light of the consequences......
Spain, home to the largest British population in the European Union, has witnessed a surprising trend since the Brexit vote: a minimal number of Britons have sought Spanish citizenship. Despite the allure of EU citizenship, only 2,363 UK nationals living in Spain have naturalized since the referendum,......
As the NATO summit approaches in June, European leaders are engaging in discussions about the future of military spending. Scheduled to take place from June 24 to 26 in The Hague, the summit will see European nations present their plans for increasing defense budgets. Following the summit, a European......
Real Madrid secured a place in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory (3-2) on Wednesday. The match ended 1-0 after regular and extra time, resulting in a 2-2 aggregate score. The clash at "Riyadh Metropolitano Stadium" started with high intensity......
Hundreds of National Police officers and Civil Guards gathered in front of the Spanish Congress on Wednesday, protesting the government’s decision to transfer responsibility for border control and migration management to Catalonia. Holding signs criticizing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and......
In a strategic diplomatic move, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles has ordered the cancellation of military ceremonies intended to commemorate the centenary of the 1925 Alhucemas Landing. This decision underscores Spain's commitment to preserving its diplomatic relations with Morocco. Initial......
Algeria continues to maintain its façade as an impartial observer in the Moroccan Sahara issue, despite its relentless diplomatic maneuvers aimed at undermining Morocco. This duplicity exposes the hypocrisy of its military regime, which finds itself ensnared in contradictions, isolation, and a......
Spain remains cautious about sending troops to Ukraine for a potential European Union peacekeeping mission, unlike some of its European counterparts. Current reports indicate that the Ministry of Defence is evaluating multiple scenarios, awaiting developments in peace negotiations. Prime Minister Pedro......
