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Moroccan activist threatens bloodshed if Felipe VI visits Ceuta or Melilla
Yahya Yahya, head of the Committee for the Liberation of Ceuta and Melilla, has threatened violent resistance if King Felipe VI visits the Spanish-controlled cities. He calls them 'occupied presidios' and signals that protests could follow.
Sánchez skips Trump reception as Delcy Rodríguez approaches him at UN
Pedro Sánchez will miss Donald Trump's reception for international leaders in New York because of his schedule, according to Moncloa. During the UN session, Delcy Rodríguez approached the Spanish prime minister and asked to keep discussing Venezuela.
Germany pushes back as Spain tries to link EU expansion to Catalan language status
Germany, Sweden, and Lithuania have rejected Spain’s push to tie EU enlargement to official recognition of Catalan and other regional languages. Madrid’s threat to veto expansion talks has landed flat with key European partners.
Castilla-La Mancha deputies list fortunes from farmland to classic cars
Classic cars, inherited land, and rare guitars show up in the latest asset declarations from Castilla-La Mancha’s deputies, revealing the wide range of personal wealth and financial changes among the region’s politicians.
Ceuta crisis deepens as government blames PP for stranded minors
Ceuta has spent eight weeks under migration pressure. The government says the PP is blocking the transfer of nearly 3,000 minors, while new shelters and €88 million have failed to break the deadlock.
Spain moves toward a second Eurovision boycott
RTVE president José Pablo López will propose that Spain withdraw from Eurovision 2027. The Council of Administration is expected to decide in October after the reforms failed to meet every demand.
Morocco vows to stop another Ceuta crossing on 23 September
Spain is preparing for a possible new attempt to enter Ceuta on 23 September. Morocco says it will take steps to stop it, while damage to the maritime barrier leaves the sea route exposed.
Secret €6.3 million Madrid penthouse deal sparks crisis for Ayuso’s team
A €6.3 million penthouse purchase in Chamberí has thrown Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s government into chaos. An internal leak has exposed deep rifts in Madrid’s Partido Popular and raised tough questions about public money.
Vox targets alleged pressure campaign against judge in Sánchez brother case
Vox has filed a complaint over alleged threats against Beatriz Biedma. The case links a former Socialist member and two other people to efforts to pressure the judge handling the investigation into Pedro Sánchez's brother.
Jury pool for Begoña Gómez trial shrinks as Madrid watches closely
Madrid has drawn 2,846 citizens for possible jury duty in the high-profile trial of Begoña Gómez, wife of the Prime Minister. Only nine will decide her fate, putting Spain’s jury system under the spotlight.
RTVE asks to keep Spain out of Eurovision
RTVE president José Pablo López will ask the board to keep Spain out of Eurovision for a second year. He says reforms by the European Broadcasting Union have not secured the neutrality Spain demanded over Israel's participation.
RTVE moves to extend Spain's Eurovision absence
RTVE president José Pablo López will ask the board to extend Spain's Eurovision suspension. Israel's continued participation remains the deciding issue for 2027.
Abascal calls for protection for jurors in Begoña Gómez trial
Santiago Abascal is demanding guarantees that jurors in Begoña Gómez's trial will not face pressure or intimidation. Vox says the PSOE is adding political pressure to an already sensitive case.
Pedro Sánchez takes the multilateralism fight to New York
Pedro Sánchez opened Spain's UN High-Level Week with a warning against shrinking global cooperation. In New York, he defended broader institutions and the rules-based order.
Ceuta's migrant children trapped between protection and political deadlock
Hundreds of unaccompanied minors remain on Ceuta's streets. Delays in identifying them are blocking access to protection and driving a dispute over transfers to mainland Spain.
Morocco promises action as Ceuta prepares for a new irregular entry
Spain is pressing Morocco to stop another irregular crossing into Ceuta. José Manuel Albares will meet his Moroccan counterpart in New York as new calls circulate before Wednesday's election.
Vox challenges Sumar over 'ley de nietos' amendment
Vox wants Sumar's amendment removed from an education bill. The proposal would give legal force to suspended instructions affecting Spain's 'ley de nietos' and CERA registration.
Constitutional Court Begins Deliberations on Turull Amnesty Appeal
Spain's Constitutional Court has begun reviewing the first amnesty appeal involving a leader of the procés. Its ruling on Jordi Turull could decide how malversation claims are treated and affect the legal futures of Carles Puigdemont and Oriol Junqueras.
Albares and Bourita to Discuss Ceuta in New York
Spain and Morocco will discuss Ceuta in New York this week. The talks will cover migrant returns, people still in the city and online calls for another mass entry attempt before 23 September.
Marlaska tightens Ceuta and Melilla border ahead of Morocco vote
Spain is reinforcing its borders in Ceuta and Melilla ahead of Morocco's 23 September elections. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska cited social media alerts and delays affecting thousands of migrants and minors.
Greenland security pact set for UN signing
Denmark and Greenland will sign a security agreement with the United States on Tuesday. The pact remains secret, but Copenhagen says it will not change sovereignty over the island.
Balearic PP calls for tax cuts as inflation hits 4.4%
Inflation in the Balearic Islands reached 4.4% in August, slightly above Spain's 4.3%. The PP wants lower energy taxes, relief on basic food and stronger transport compensation for the islands.
Feijóo demands a permanent Frontex presence in Ceuta
Feijóo wants Europe to strengthen Ceuta's role at the border. He is calling for permanent Frontex support and faster returns after the July 30 to 31 crisis.
PP hardens Ceuta standoff over migrant minors
Alberto Núñez Feijóo and Juan Jesús Vivas reject transfers from Ceuta. They want returns to Morocco and accuse Sánchez of letting the crisis drag on.
Morocco tightens Ceuta border ahead of September 23 election
Morocco has sent hundreds of officers and four water-cannon trucks to the Ceuta border. The move follows Spanish warnings about social-media calls for a collective crossing on election day.
Dana victims reject Mazón's account
Victims of Valencia's dana reject Carlos Mazón's account and want a credible timeline of what happened. They are demanding responsibility after 232 people died on 29 October 2024.
Morocco tightens the Ceuta border before the legislative vote
Security forces have reinforced the area around Castillejos before Morocco's vote. Spain's embassy has rejected online claims about automatic entry rights, while Ceuta continues to process hundreds of migrant minors.
Police stop violent attack on Ceuta Ya deputy's car at port
A National Police officer stepped in to protect Ceuta Ya deputy Julia Ferreras and her group after their car was attacked at the port. The incident, tied to tensions over migrant aid groups, has drawn sharp criticism from officials across Spain.
Police break up mob attack on deputy’s car in Ceuta port turmoil
A crowd in Ceuta smashed a local deputy’s car, mistaking it for activists’ as tensions over migration and politics boil over. Police used smoke grenades and made arrests in a city on edge.
Alejandra Hernández presses Page to act on national deputies
Alejandra Hernández has called on Emiliano García-Page to stop what she calls political games and put his eight national deputies at Spain’s disposal. The PP accuses Page of double standards and demands action now.
Macron backs Danish sovereignty in Greenland security deal
Emmanuel Macron says the US-Denmark agreement eases tensions over Greenland. Copenhagen and Greenlandic authorities say it protects Danish sovereignty and Greenlandic self-determination, while Washington presents it as a lasting security arrangement important to NATO and Europe.
Sánchez rolls into Gavá with eleven-car convoy for PSOE rally
Pedro Sánchez showed up in Gavá for a PSOE event with an eleven-vehicle escort. While he focused on party politics, Ceuta was still in chaos, with thousands of migrants stuck in limbo.
Sánchez attacks PP and Vox over Ceuta crisis response
Pedro Sánchez has pledged fresh funding for Ceuta, including direct aid for small businesses and self-employed workers from October. He accused PP and Vox of seeking political images instead of helping solve the crisis.
Protesters Block Ceuta's Tarajal Border Crossing
More than 1,000 people marched in Ceuta to defend Spanish sovereignty. More than 200 protesters then blocked the Tarajal crossing for an hour, stopping entry from Morocco.
ERC calls for control over Barcelona airport expansion
ERC wants Barcelona airport expansion halted. Diana Riba is calling for Catalonia to control future investment and put rail ahead of further tourism-led growth.
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