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Pedro Sánchez tours Delta Vigo to back Galicia’s aerospace ambitions
Pedro Sánchez made a high-profile stop at Delta Vigo’s main plant, signaling government support for the Galician engineering group’s growing role in Airbus projects. The visit highlighted Delta’s technical prowess and its expanding footprint in the European aerospace sector.
Junts threatens to block housing decrees over small owner protections
Junts is on the verge of rejecting Spain’s new housing decrees, accusing the government of abandoning small property owners in Catalonia. The party’s leadership will decide its final stance just hours before the crucial vote.
Conde-Pumpido presses Supreme Court for swift amnesty compliance
Cándido Conde-Pumpido is backing urgent amnesty enforcement by the Supreme Court. His draft ruling in the Dolors Bassa case would demand a clear and immediate response.
Madrid Takes the Sol Camp Dispute to Court
Madrid has asked the courts to dissolve the Puerta del Sol camp. The regional government says the protest breaks legal limits, blocks emergency access and threatens protected heritage.
State Prosecutor Hid Key Files in Case Targeting Judge Biedma
Spain’s top prosecutors denied holding documents on a controversial case against Judge Beatriz Biedma. Yet testimony from Badajoz’s chief prosecutor revealed secret exchanges with Madrid, raising new questions about the integrity of the investigation.
Ayuso takes camp eviction fight to Madrid courts
Isabel Díaz Ayuso's regional government will ask a Madrid court to order the immediate removal of the Puerta del Sol camp. It says Government delegate Francisco Martín failed to act.
Junts threatens to block key housing decrees in Congress showdown
Just hours before a crucial Congress vote, Junts has rejected the government's housing decrees. Their objections target both the content and the process, putting Spain's housing reforms in real danger.
Ayuso takes the Puerta del Sol camp to court
A 48-hour deadline is expiring as the Madrid regional government asks a judge to remove the housing camp from Puerta del Sol. Isabel Díaz Ayuso is challenging the Government delegate's refusal to order its removal, while police say they will not enter the square unless public-order problems develop.
Catalan independence push reignites as Junts marks referendum anniversary
Nine years after the 1-O referendum, Junts accuses the Spanish state of ongoing repression and insists the independence vote remains a living mandate. The party calls for full amnesty and renewed international support for Catalonia’s self-determination.
Joan Baldoví declares three properties and major cash assets after leaving Congress
Joan Baldoví, a leading figure in Compromís, reported a personal fortune of over 638000 euros and multiple properties as he left Madrid to run for office in Valencia. His declaration stands in sharp contrast to his party’s stance on inherited wealth.
Spain's King and Queen Set for Long-Awaited Ceuta and Melilla Visit
Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit Ceuta and Melilla on 13 and 14 October, just after Spain's National Day. The trip follows a summer border crisis and comes nearly nineteen years after the previous royal visit.
Nearly Half of Spanish Lawmakers Own Multiple Homes
Forty-five percent of Spain’s Congress members declared ownership of at least two properties, according to official records. As the government races to address the housing crisis, the personal real estate portfolios of lawmakers are drawing new attention.
Constitutional Court withholds ruling ahead of amnesty hearing
Spain's Constitutional Court will not preview its ruling on malversación amnesty before the October 6 plenary. The decision could affect Carles Puigdemont's return and guide every judge and court.
Madrid seeks court order to remove Sol housing camp
A 48-hour deadline to remove the Puerta del Sol housing camp has expired. Madrid is now asking the courts to order its immediate dissolution, while the Delegación del Gobierno says police have no grounds to intervene without disturbances.
Madrid culture ministry hands historic Tabacalera space to activist group
The Ministry of Culture has bypassed Madrid’s push for affordable housing at the Tabacalera, instead granting 800 square meters to a neighborhood platform tied to the Sol protest camp. The move reignites debate over public property and housing priorities in the Spanish capital.
Felipe VI sets first royal visit to Ceuta and Melilla
Felipe VI and Letizia will visit Ceuta on 13 October and Melilla on 14 October. It will be their first trip there as King and Queen, after months of migration pressure on Spain's border.
Senate Faces Crucial Vote on Full Archipelago Status for Canary Islands
A Senate commission is set to decide if the Canary Islands should be recognized as a full archipelago under international law. The proposal could reshape Spain’s maritime talks with Morocco and change the islands’ global standing.
Bardella rejects antisemitism allegations after Macron attack
Jordan Bardella denies messages attributed to him by Mediapart. Emmanuel Macron demanded an immediate explanation during his state visit to Spain.
Spain stands alone against EU migrant expulsion law
Spain will be the only EU country to vote against the new regulation enabling migrant detention for up to 24 months and authorizing deportation centers outside the EU. The move leaves Spain isolated on migration policy as the rest of the bloc pushes for tougher measures.
Gabriel Rufián accuses PSOE of siding with big landlords in Spain's housing crisis
Gabriel Rufián has sharply criticized the PSOE for prioritizing large property owners over struggling tenants. As Madrid’s Puerta del Sol fills with protesters demanding real change, the housing crisis is now the top concern for millions across Spain.
Sumar blocks fast-track migrant returns in Ceuta as government split deepens
Sumar has openly claimed responsibility for halting a government decree aimed at speeding up migrant returns from Ceuta. The move exposes sharp divisions within Spain’s coalition and raises new questions about the future of migration policy at the country’s southern border.
Pedro Sánchez shields himself from the public as security escalates
Pedro Sánchez has ramped up his personal security to levels unseen in Europe, while pushing through controversial rental decrees that risk freezing Spain’s housing market. His actions reveal a growing disconnect between the government and the people it claims to serve.
Italy Extends Spain Travel Checks Over Ceuta Migration Surge
Italy is extending airport and port checks on travellers from Spain. Madrid is responding with the same measure against arrivals from Italy until 8 October.
Maruja Torres urges left unity ahead of Spanish elections
Maruja Torres, acclaimed journalist and author, has delivered a blunt message to Spain’s left-wing parties ahead of the upcoming elections. In a candid interview, she called for unity and urged voters to back the left, while reflecting on her own experiences with age, politics, and the realities of social care.
Maruja Torres faces Zapatero jewel scandal and the loss of ideals
Maruja Torres returns with a book that refuses to look back. She threads Beirut, grief, and political letdown into a raw look at happiness and the failures of those once trusted. Her voice cuts through as sharp as ever.
Burnham Reopens the Question of Britain's EU Return
Andy Burnham says Brexit has harmed Britain more than it helped. His government will examine every future option with Brussels, including renewed EU membership.
Isabel Díaz Ayuso faces live interview as Madrid housing crisis erupts
Isabel Díaz Ayuso will appear live on Horizonte just as mass protests over Madrid’s housing crisis grip Puerta del Sol. The interview marks a rare move for the program and comes at a critical moment for both Ayuso and the show.
Sánchez puts housing decrees to a crucial congressional vote
Pedro Sánchez expects Congress to back two housing decrees on Friday. The measures target evictions, speculative purchases and rental insecurity, but the Partido Popular plans to vote against them and the government lacks a guaranteed majority.
Judge Biedma exposes campaign to force her off high-profile PSOE case
Judge Beatriz Biedma has submitted nearly one hundred pieces of evidence to prove she was targeted by a coordinated campaign involving PSOE-linked figures and Badajoz criminal clans. The operation aimed to remove her from the explosive investigation into the prime minister’s brother.
Tenants demand a full vote on Spain's housing decrees
Tenant unions will protest across Spain before Congress votes on Friday, 2 October. They want lawmakers to approve both housing decrees, covering evictions, rent controls and automatic lease renewals.
Spain and France back a possible UK return to the EU
Pedro Sánchez and Emmanuel Macron have welcomed the idea of Britain returning to the EU. Andy Burnham says his government will examine every long-term option, from the current relationship to full membership.
Sol protesters refuse to leave as housing standoff escalates
Demonstrators camping in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol have declared they will not leave, challenging the government’s latest housing decrees and demanding real change. Organizers warn that dividing reforms will only fuel further unrest.
Rental housing faces sharp slowdown as new decrees trigger selloff fears
Spain’s leading property developers predict a wave of rental homes will be sold off instead of leased after the government’s latest housing decrees. Industry leaders argue the new rules will shrink rental supply and stall affordable housing projects.
Housing decree puts Congress at the centre of Spain's political fight
Roughly 500 metres from Congress, tents have become part of Spain's housing fight. The Government defended two decrees as the PP confirmed it would vote against them.
Vicente Vallés questions Spain's late housing decree
Spain's Government approved two housing decrees after an agreement between PSOE and Sumar. Vicente Vallés says the measures came too late, and their future still depends on Congress.
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