This week Spain took command of the multinational NATO battlegroup in Slovakia, succeeding Czechia, which had been leading the battlegroup since its establishment in 2022. Troops from Czechia, Slovakia and Slovenia are …
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In European elections marked by significant shifts to the right across the continent, Spain’s centre-right People’s Party (PP) emerged victorious, securing 22 of the 61 seats allocated to Spain. This …
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FEATUREDPOLITICS
Spanish Parliament Approves Amnesty for Participants in 2017 Catalan Independence Vote
The Spanish Parliament approved a significant law on Thursday that grants amnesty to Catalan separatists involved in the illegal October 2017 independence referendum. The amnesty could apply to hundreds of …
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In Sunday’s Catalan elections, the Spanish Socialist party, led locally by Salvador Illa, emerged with the largest share of the vote, marking a significant setback for over a decade of …
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The upcoming elections in Catalonia, scheduled for next week, are poised to be a significant test of Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s recent political maneuvers. Sanchez is aiming to leverage …
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FEATUREDPOLITICS
Pedro Sánchez: Will Spanish PM Resign Over Allegations of Corruption Against Wife Begoña Gómez?
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is reportedly contemplating resigning from his position amidst a backdrop of controversy surrounding his wife, Begoña Gómez, and allegations of corruption. Sánchez conveyed his decision …
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Xavi Hernández has decided to rescind his earlier announcement of departing from Barcelona at the conclusion of the season. This reversal follows discussions with the club president, Joan Laporta, and …
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SECURITY & DEFENCE
Karim Bouyakhrichan: Cartel Leader Evades Imprisonment Due to Legal oversight in Spain
In an unexpected and somewhat farcical turn of events, a well-known cartel leader, Karim Bouyakhrichan, has managed to evade imprisonment due to a legal oversight in Spain. Bouyakhrichan, affiliated with …
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In Sunday’s regional election in Spain’s Basque Country, the ruling coalition appeared poised to retain power, with the conservative nationalists tying in seat count with their left-wing separatist rivals. The …
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Spain will withdraw the so-called “golden visas” program, which granted residency rights to foreigners making significant investments in real estate in the country. This announcement came from the Prime Minister …