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Julián García Vargas dies after shaping Spain's defense and health reforms
Julián García Vargas, who led major reforms in Spain's defense and health sectors, has died at 81. His tenure saw the reduction of compulsory military service and the implementation of key health laws. His influence extended beyond government into the private sector and national foundations.
PNV draws a line between funds and small landlords
The PNV says it will reject the housing decree if it puts investment funds and small landlords on the same footing. Joseba Díez Antxustegi is calling for calm talks before the government moves ahead.
Vox accuses government of fueling housing chaos with migrant influx
Vox has launched a fierce attack on the Spanish government, blaming its housing crisis on unchecked immigration and accusing officials of manipulating public outrage. The party insists that only strict migration controls and remigration can address the root of Spain’s spiraling housing shortage.
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano steps down after facing public backlash in Ceuta
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano, once the government’s top representative in Ceuta, has resigned following intense public protests and internal party strife. His departure marks the end of a turbulent period shaped by a migration crisis and political infighting.
Sánchez backs public housing model during Barcelona visit
Pedro Sánchez has renewed his housing pledge in Barcelona. The Illa Siberia project keeps public land under municipal ownership while expanding affordable rentals.
Spain's housing protests put emergency decree under pressure
Hundreds of people remain in Madrid's Puerta del Sol as tenants demand urgent protection. The government is racing to agree on a decree before Tuesday's cabinet meeting, but its scope remains disputed.
Ceuta delegate resigns after warning over mass migrant entry
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano has resigned as Ceuta's government delegate. He says he warned Madrid before the mass entry and faced an unfair campaign over powers he did not hold.
Europe weighs fuel relief as pressure to cut energy use grows
Britain is studying temporary limits on fuel purchases as energy prices rise again. Brussels is asking governments to cut gas and electricity use, while Spain prepares fresh support for drivers and households.
Government races to secure emergency housing package
Spain's government is preparing ten urgent housing measures ahead of Tuesday's cabinet meeting. Pressure has grown after an elderly woman's eviction and a tent camp appeared in Madrid's Puerta del Sol.
Feijóo attacks housing record as PP demands power to fix crisis
At a Madrid leadership meeting, Alberto Núñez Feijóo blamed the Government for Spain's housing crisis and called for a change of power. The PP is offering tax cuts, state-backed mortgage guarantees and more than one million homes while preparing for possible elections.
Moncloa prepares to remove Ceuta government delegate
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano is set to leave after eight months. Judges are examining warnings issued before the July migrant entry, while David de la Encina is emerging as his likely replacement.
Spain plans primary care access for medication abortion
Spain's Health Ministry will prepare changes to bring medication abortion into primary care. The plan is meant to shorten journeys and give women clearer medical support when they choose this method.
Santiago Niño Becerra demands action on Spain’s housing crisis
Economist Santiago Niño Becerra says Spain’s housing crisis won’t end until more homes hit the market. He blames millions of empty properties and the unchecked rise of tourist rentals, tracing the roots back to the 1950s.
Ceuta Government Delegate to Resign as CNI Warning Dispute Reaches Court
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano is expected to leave office this Monday. His resignation follows allegations over CNI warnings before the mass arrival from Morocco and an expanding judicial inquiry.
Spain launches major electric vehicle subsidy push for businesses
Spain is rolling out a powerful subsidy program to accelerate electric vehicle adoption among businesses and self-employed workers. The Plan Auto+ Line 2 offers up to €7,500 per van and strict eligibility rules, aiming to reshape the national transport landscape.
Maricarmen Abascal forces a political reckoning on housing policy
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal has triggered a rare moment of unity among Spain's divided ruling parties. Her case has become the catalyst for urgent negotiations on a sweeping housing decree aimed at preventing further evictions.
Trump TV puts White House messaging under direct control
The White House has launched Trump TV on YouTube as access restrictions hit CNN MS NOW and Politico. A federal judge has temporarily ordered the administration to restore the outlets' press credentials.
Cyclists to Ride Both Ways on One Way Streets in Spanish Cities
From October 2026, Spanish cities will be able to let bicycles travel in both directions on single lane one way streets with a 30 kmh speed limit. The reform marks a major shift in urban mobility rules and cyclist safety.
Madrid protest opens a path for Sánchez's housing decree
The Government sees its best chance in two years. Sánchez is seeking parliamentary support for a housing decree after the Madrid protest over Maricarmen Abascal's eviction.
Puerta del Sol turns housing anger into a lasting protest
About 500 people spent the night in Puerta del Sol after Saturday's housing protest. Organisers want secure rental contracts and urgent action before Tuesday's Cabinet meeting.
Aitor Esteban presses Madrid for a housing compromise
Aitor Esteban is urging Spain's Government to seek workable housing measures. The PNV leader says the decree should not be shaped around the next electoral campaign.
Madrid housing camp demands indefinite rental contracts
Dozens of tents remain at Madrid's Puerta del Sol as tenants demand indefinite rental contracts and automatic renewal. The campaign is pressing the government before Tuesday's Cabinet meeting.
Pedro Sánchez links Tuesday housing decree to Maricarmen case
Police evicted Maricarmen from her Madrid home on 23 September 2026 after she had lived there for more than 70 years. Pedro Sánchez now says the Government will seek approval for a housing decree on Tuesday.
Sánchez races to shield tenants after Maricarmen eviction
Pedro Sánchez has promised an emergency housing decree after Maricarmen's eviction. Protesters remain in Madrid's Puerta del Sol, while Junts holds a key position in Congress.
Ceuta faces legal crossroads as state of exception gains traction
Ceuta’s spiraling crisis has reignited calls for the state of exception, a rarely used legal tool that could allow swift expulsions and strict controls. Legal and military voices argue it is the only way to restore order after weeks of chaos.
Maricarmen's eviction sends Sánchez's fragile coalition back to talks
The eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid has reopened a fight over housing inside Pedro Sánchez's government. Junts and Podemos are negotiating again as ministers prepare the possible decreto Maricarmen.
Madrid March Puts Maricarmen's Eviction at the Heart of Spain's Housing Fight
Madrid protesters are rallying over Maricarmen's eviction after more than seven decades in one home. Organisers want new tenant safeguards before the Government decides on a housing decree Tuesday.
Maricarmen asks Sánchez to dismantle the system behind her eviction
After being evicted from her Madrid home, Maricarmen Abascal is asking Pedro Sánchez to take the case to the Council of Ministers. She wants a decree that would change the rules behind her eviction.
Maricarmen Abascal demands action after Madrid eviction
Maricarmen Abascal has asked Pedro Sánchez to change Spain's eviction system after leaving her Madrid home of 71 years. From her hospital bed, she is calling for a new housing decree.
Spain's fuel discounts face a 30 September deadline
Temporary fuel discounts are due to expire on 30 September 2026. The government must decide whether to extend or replace the support as petrol and diesel prices remain close to €2 per litre.
Government weighs faster returns for migrants in Ceuta
More than 7,000 people had returned to Morocco by 22 September, mostly voluntarily. Spain is now considering a decree to speed up further returns from Ceuta, while Sumar says asylum rights and legal safeguards must remain in place.
Ceuta troops ordered to hide names as threats escalate
Spanish Defence has told soldiers in Ceuta to strip names from uniforms to protect their identities as threats and violence rise. Troops say they feel exposed and under-equipped while attacks grow and official support stays minimal.
Madrid protest exposes rift between PP and Vox over Sánchez accusations
A mass demonstration in central Madrid saw thousands demand early elections and an investigation into Pedro Sánchez for alleged betrayal. The event, intended as a show of unity, instead highlighted deep divisions between PP and Vox over how far to escalate their opposition.
Spanish troops in Ceuta receive pepper spray after weapon shortage uproar
After weeks of patrols with only one loaded firearm per four soldiers, Spain’s Defence Ministry has started issuing pepper spray to military personnel in Ceuta. The move follows mounting criticism over troop safety and the lack of clear legal protection for those using non-lethal force.
Junts pushes for urgent tax breaks as housing protests shake Spain
Spain’s government is racing to secure Junts’ support for a new antieviction decree after the forced removal of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal triggered nationwide protests. Junts demands sweeping tax relief on rent and home purchases as a condition for backing the plan.
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