Politics
Spain’s citizenship program for descendants of Spaniards forced into exile has become the center of an intensifying political dispute, with opposition parties alleging that the measure could influence future elections, while the government firmly rejects claims of electoral manipulation. According......
A Spanish court has ordered that Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, stand trial in connection with a corruption case and has imposed restrictions preventing her from leaving the country while legal proceedings continue. According to judicial authorities, Gómez......
Spain’s National Court has expanded an ongoing investigation involving former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero by placing his two daughters under formal examination as part of a broader inquiry into alleged influence trafficking and related activities. The decision was......
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero appeared before Spain’s High Court on Wednesday, firmly rejecting allegations that he used his political influence to secure government support for private interests. The hearing marks a significant moment in Spanish politics,......
Spain has welcomed the announcement of an agreement between the United States and Iran, urging all parties to maintain diplomatic efforts in order to ensure a lasting ceasefire and regional stability. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares expressed support for the deal, thanking mediators involved......
Spanish judicial authorities have opened a new investigation involving former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, following the discovery of valuable jewellery during a search of his office as part of an ongoing corruption-related inquiry. According to the Spanish High Court,......
Germany and France have decided to halt their joint effort to build a next generation combat aircraft, marking the effective collapse of one of Europe’s most ambitious defense cooperation projects after years of industrial deadlock. Two German government officials said both leaders concluded that......
Pope Leo XIV addressed Spain’s parliament in Madrid, warning that the world is currently facing a “profound crisis” driven by rising conflicts, political polarization, and weakening respect for human rights. During his speech, the Pope emphasized that global tensions are not isolated......
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday stated that he had “never been aware” of a cell within the Socialist Party (PSOE) allegedly aimed at interfering in investigations targeting his close associates or the political formation, nor had he “given his approval” to......
Morocco has appointed 21 new consuls general as part of a 2026 diplomatic mobility operation aimed at renewing its consular network and expanding administrative coverage for Moroccan communities abroad. The appointments followed an open call for applications and account for 35 percent of the kingdom’s......
Morocco has significantly accelerated its defense modernization program, assembling a multi-layered weapons portfolio that spans advanced air defense networks, precision strike systems, and domestically manufactured drones. The kingdom now ranks as Africa's second-largest arms importer, with military......
A court in southwestern Spain has removed one of the charges brought against David Sánchez, the brother of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, during an ongoing trial related to alleged influence peddling. The Provincial Court of Badajoz ruled that one of the accusations, which concerned......
The Spanish Civil Guard entered the headquarters of the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) in Madrid on Wednesday morning to request documents as part of an ongoing investigation involving a former party activist, according to judicial and police sources. Authorities are examining alleged......
