Army
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Andalusia
Spain Reaches NATO Military Spending Target — 2% of GDP for the First Time
In 2025, Spain fulfilled its military spending commitment for the first time by allocating 2% of its GDP to defense.…
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Ceuta
Moroccan Blogger Freely Enters Chafarinas Islands, Raising Security Concerns
Spain is discussing an incident involving a Moroccan blogger who crossed the border without obstacles and recorded a video on…
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Andorra
Wildfire Battle Continues in Spain: Situation in Regions Remains Tense
On Monday, 11 major wildfires remain active in Spain. The most challenging conditions persist in Castilla y León, Galicia, and…
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France
The Battle of Rocroi 1643: How One Defeat Sparked the Decline of the Invincible Spanish War Machine
On May 19, 1643, the Battle of Rocroi in northern France ended the hegemony of the Spanish Empire. This defeat…
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Asturias
Princess Leonor Prepares for Service at the Air Force Academy in Murcia
In early September, Princess Leonor will begin her training at the Air Force Academy in San Javier. This year, she…
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Madrid
Madrid Architecture Under Franco: From Imperial Ambitions to Functionality
In the 1950s, the architectural approach of the Franco regime in Spain began to shift. The evolution is evident in…
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France
How One Naval Battle in the Caribbean Crippled the Spanish Empire’s Economy and Shifted the Balance of Power in the Atlantic
In 1628, the Dutch fleet captured a Spanish treasure convoy in Matanzas Bay. This blow led to the bankruptcy of…
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Castilla y León
Over a Thousand Military Personnel Fight Wildfires in Spain
Spain continues its large-scale battle against wildfires. More than a thousand military personnel are involved in extinguishing the flames and…
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Canary Islands
How Spain’s Military Emergency Unit Operates: Roles, Structure, and Salaries
The Military Emergency Unit (UME) is a key force in Spain’s response to natural and man-made disasters. We explain how…
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Army
Spanish Armed Forces Face Staffing Shortages and Loss of Specialists to Private Sector
Spain is experiencing a growing shortage of military personnel as the armed forces lose specialists due to low salaries, demographic…
