Spanish Pensioner at Centre of Housing Protests Dies

By admin October 8, 2026 No comment

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Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old Spanish pensioner whose eviction became a symbol of the country’s housing crisis, has died, according to Madrid’s Tenants’ Union. She was forcibly removed from her Madrid apartment on a stretcher on 23 September after being unable to afford a sharp increase in rent. Abascal had lived in the apartment for more […]

EU Court Upholds Spain’s Catalan Amnesty Law

By admin July 16, 2026 No comment

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The European Union’s highest court has ruled that Spain’s controversial amnesty law for those involved in Catalonia’s independence movement does not violate EU law. The decision strengthens Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government, as the legislation was central to securing the support of Catalan separatist parties after the 2023 election. The

Trump Targets Spain and Revives Greenland Claim at NATO Summit

By admin July 9, 2026 No comment

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U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized Spain during the NATO summit, calling it a “wasted cause” and a “terrible partner in NATO” while threatening to cut trade ties with the country. Trump accused Spain of failing to meet NATO’s defence spending expectations and expressed frustration over Madrid’s refusal to allow greater U.S. military use of […]

Spain’s Citizenship Law Triggers Political Clash Over Overseas Voters

By admin July 1, 2026 No comment

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Spain’s citizenship law granting nationality to descendants of Spaniards exiled during the Civil War and the Franco dictatorship has become the center of a political dispute ahead of the country’s next general election. Since the law was expanded in 2022, more than 544,000 people have obtained Spanish citizenship, with over 306,000 registering to vote, while

Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party HQ Raided as Corruption Probe Deepens in Spain

By admin May 28, 2026 No comment

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Spanish police raided the Madrid headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) as part of an expanding corruption investigation involving alleged illegal financing and attempts to obstruct judicial proceedings. Authorities seized documents linked to claims that party operative Leire Díez led a misinformation campaign aimed at interfering in legal cases affecting the

Pope Leo XIV to Visit Canary Islands During Spain Tour

By admin May 6, 2026 No comment

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Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain from June 6–12, marking his first visit to a European Union country outside Italy since becoming pontiff. As part of the trip, he will visit the Canary Islands—a major entry point for migrants crossing dangerous Atlantic routes to Europe. During his time on Tenerife and Gran Canaria, the […]

Spanish PM’s Wife Formally Charged in Corruption Probe

By admin April 14, 2026 No comment

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Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been formally charged with embezzlement, influence peddling, and misappropriation of funds following a two-year criminal investigation. The charges center on allegations that Gómez leveraged her position to advance her career, specifically regarding a master’s degree directorship at Madrid’s

Spain PM Gains Support On Anti-War Stance As Far-Right Backing Slips

By admin April 6, 2026 No comment

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Spain’s ruling Socialist Party, led by Pedro Sánchez, has seen a rise in voter support following its strong opposition to the U.S.-Israeli war involving Iran. Recent polls show the party gaining momentum after Sánchez took measures such as restricting U.S. military flights linked to the conflict from Spanish airspace and bases, positioning himself as a […]

Sánchez Rejects Trump Trade Threat, Reaffirms Spain’s ‘No to War’ Stance

By admin March 4, 2026 No comment

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump’s threat to sever trade ties with Spain, reiterating Madrid’s opposition to war and what he described as breaches of international law. In a televised address from the Moncloa Palace, Sánchez said Spain’s position on conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Iran could be summed […]

EU Urges Restraint and Respect for International Law in Iran Conflict

By admin March 2, 2026 No comment

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The European Union’s 27 member states have called for “maximum restraint” and full adherence to international law amid escalating hostilities involving Iran. In a statement issued after an emergency meeting of foreign ministers, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stressed the need to protect civilians and uphold the principles of the UN Charter and international […]