Spain will release classified documents related to the failed 1981 coup attempt that shook its young democracy, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Monday. The files, set to be made public on Wednesday, are expected to provide deeper insight into the events surrounding the attempted overthrow of the government. Sanchez said the move aims to […]
Spain’s government will introduce tougher rental rules in the coming weeks, including caps on room rents and stricter limits on seasonal leases, as it tries to rein in soaring housing costs. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the new decree will deepen state intervention in the rental market, which has come under strain from a severe […]
Spain will establish a nationwide network of climate shelters in public buildings to help people cope with extreme heat before next summer, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced at a climate conference in Madrid. Highlighting that prolonged heatwaves and droughts are becoming the “new normal”, Sánchez said the shelters will provide safe, cool spaces accessible to […]
Spain’s chief prosecutor, Alvaro Garcia Ortiz, has resigned after the Supreme Court ruled last week that he was guilty of leaking confidential information relating to a tax fraud case involving the partner of Isabel Díaz Ayuso, a regional leader from the opposition Popular Party. The verdict marks a major setback for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s […]
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has publicly apologised after a major corruption scandal forced the resignation of his close Socialist Party ally, Santos Cerdán. Cerdán, the party’s secretary, stepped down ahead of his testimony before the Supreme Court, where he is accused of participating in a kickback scheme involving the improper awarding of public
According to a recent report by Spain’s ombudsman, more than 200,000 children have reportedly suffered sexual abuse at the hands of Catholic clergy in Spain. The ombudsman, Angel Gabilondo, expressed deep concern over the “devastating impact” this has had on the victims. He criticized the Church for its silence and attempts to conceal or deny […]
A transgender rights measure has been passed in Spain, enabling anyone 16 years of age or older to change their ID card’s gender. With 188 votes in favour and 150 votes against, it was adopted. It will now go to the Senate for final approval. The left-leaning Podemos party, which is a partner in the […]
Paving the way for the formation of a coalition government, the biggest separatist party based in Catalonia has extended its support to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The move has end the deadlock under which Spain was brought by an inconclusive election result. The support means Spain can no longer look the question of the independence […]







