Politics
Spain’s political landscape is sharply divided following pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid that disrupted the final stage of the Vuelta a España, one of cycling’s most prestigious events. Opposition parties have accused the leftist government of turning the event into an “international......
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”......
The British government has reaffirmed its position on Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Sahara, emphasizing its endorsement of a negotiated and mutually acceptable resolution to the long-standing dispute. This announcement reflects the UK’s recognition of the Moroccan plan as the most credible......
The United States has reaffirmed its strong support for Morocco’s autonomy plan as a practical solution to the Sahara conflict. During a meeting in New York, US Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, emphasized Washington’s position to the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy for Sahara,......
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......
The Spanish Popular Party (PP) is intensifying its campaign against the EU-Morocco trade agreements, particularly targeting Morocco’s southern provinces in Sahara. The conservative party has formally requested the exclusion of these regions from future trade agreements, a move that contrasts sharply......
The Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian-led maritime mission aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade on Gaza, has faced a temporary setback due to severe weather conditions in the Mediterranean. Organizers remain committed to their goal of delivering humanitarian aid and raising awareness of the devastating......
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,......
