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03.59 - Spain Today: 11 November general strike, multi-flat landlords' rents, chlamydia rise and Patti Smith in Oviedo oct. 23, 2026 00:16:46 🇪🇸 Spain Today News Summary: 23 October 20262. Landlords with more flats charge higher rentsSpain's main employers' group, CEOE, has dropped its plan to challenge in court the general strike called by the unions for 11 November. It says businesses are paying for a protest about something that is not their responsibility, housing, and hopes the day will be peaceful, with guaranteed minimum

03.58 - Spain Today: Ceuta migrant children, San Sebastián Blackstone flats, robotic kidney transplant and Studio Ghibli oct. 22, 2026 00:22:43 🇪🇸 Spain Today News Summary: 22 October 20261. Ceuta, three months after the mass crossingMore than 3,300 migrant children who arrived in Ceuta during the mass crossing from Morocco at the end of July are now in the city's protection system; only 288 have been moved to mainland Spain or reunited with family. Since 10 August, 12,705 people have returned to Morocco, most of them voluntarily, whi

03.57 - Spain Today: Storm Adam disaster zone, Catalan amnesty, depression and rent poverty oct. 21, 2026 00:17:45 🇪🇸 Spain Today News Summary: 21 October 20261. Storm Adam: every affected town to be declared a disaster zoneStorm Adam left four people dead, more than 2,600 evacuated and around 1,000 rescued along the coasts of Valencia and Alicante, where up to 145 municipalities were placed under confinement orders. Visiting the command post in Oliva, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the Council of Ministers

03.56 - Spain Today News 20 October 2026 oct. 20, 2026 00:19:32 🇪🇸 Spain Today News Summary: 20 October 20261. Storm Adam causes flooding and four deaths in eastern SpainStorm Adam has caused four confirmed deaths: two in Oliva (Valencia), one in Sagunto and one in Barcelona. More than 600 to 700 litres per square metre fell in parts of Valencia and Alicante, the third most intense storm in Spain's recorded history. Over 450 people were rescued by emergenc

03.55 - Spain Today News 19 October 2026 oct. 19, 2026 00:13:12 🇪🇸 Spain Today News Summary: 19 October 2026Historic Tennis Triumph at the Shanghai MastersAlejandro Davidovich Fokina achieved the biggest success of his career by defeating Rafa Jódar (1-6, 7-6, 6-4) in an all-Spanish final at the Shanghai Masters. Davidovich Fokina became the first Spaniard ever to win the Shanghai tournament, climbing to 13th in the ATP rankings. Inspired by chess strategies s

03.54 - Spain Today News 18 October 2026 oct. 18, 2026 00:16:27 🇪🇸 Spain Today News Summary: 18 October 2026Severe DANA Floods and Emergency Warnings across SpainStorm DANA Adam has brought torrential rainfall and severe weather to Spain's Mediterranean coast. In Cabrera de Mar (Barcelona), emergency services are searching for a missing person who fell into a swollen stream following intense rainfall of 60 liters per square meter in just 40 minutes. In El

03.53 - Spain Today News 17 October 2026 oct. 17, 2026 00:20:36 🇪🇸 Spain Today News Summary: 17 October 2026New '400' Prefix Introduced to Combat Phone SpamStarting Saturday, 17 October, all commercial phone calls attempting to market products or services to prospective clients must display the new 400 prefix. This identification allows citizens to recognize telemarketing calls before answering; missed calls from a 400 number cannot be called back. C

03.52 - Spain Today News 16 October 2026 oct. 16, 2026 00:20:33 🇪🇸 Spain Today News Summary: 16 October 2026Isabel Allende Wins the 2026 Premio PlanetaChilean author Isabel Allende has been awarded the 75th Premio Planeta, Spain's highest-endowed literary prize worth €1 million, for her novel La hora antes del alba. Presented by King Felipe VI in Barcelona, the novel serves as a continuation of La casa de los espíritus, following the protagonist Alba through C

03.51 - Spain Today News 15 October 2026 oct. 15, 2026 00:20:02 🇪🇸 Spain Today News Summary: 15 October 2026US Proposes Tariffs and Trade Sanctions on Spanish VesselsThe US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has proposed tariffs of $200,000 per voyage on Spanish-flagged vessels, along with export restrictions on Spanish perfumery, ceramics, oils, and confectionery. This follows Spain's embargo on arms trade with Israel, which led to Spanish ports denying access

03.50 - Spain Today News 14 October 2026 oct. 14, 2026 00:19:43 🇪🇸 Spain Today News Summary: 14 October 2026The provided sources cover diverse current affairs, beginning with King Felipe VI visiting Ceuta to firmly defend its Spanish sovereignty and European borders following a migration crisis. Another report details a judicial investigation into the Valencian DANA floods, where a judge found strong indications that regional officials could have avoided multi

03.49 - Spain Today News 13 October 2026 oct. 13, 2026 00:20:05 🇪🇸 Spain Today News Summary: 13 October 20261. Economy: IMF Projects Strong Growth Alongside High InflationThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised Spain's 2026 economic growth forecast to 2.5%, more than double the eurozone average of 1.1%. Spain continues to outpace other major European economies, including Germany (1.3%), the Netherlands (1.5%), Italy (0.8%), and France (0.4%). Spai

03.48 - Spain Today News 12 October 2026 oct. 12, 2026 00:24:15 🇪🇸 Spain Today News Summary: 12 October 20261. Spain Marks National Day with Military Parade in MadridMadrid is celebrating Spain's National Day (Fiesta Nacional) on 12 October 2026 with a major military parade starting at 11:00 am along a 1.5-kilometre route from the Glorieta del Emperador Carlos V to Plaza de Colón. Presided over by King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Princess Leonor alongsid

03.47 - Spain Today News 11 October 2026 oct. 11, 2026 00:22:30 🇪🇸 Spain Today News Summary: 11 October 20261. Spain Women Beat USA in WashingtonWorld champions Spain defeated Olympic champions USA 0-2 at Audi Field in Washington. Patri Guijarro and Eva Navarro scored in the first 13 minutes, and goalkeeper Adriana Nanclares sealed the win by saving a second-half penalty from Lily Yohannes. Despite a late red card for Athenea del Castillo, it is Spain's fi

03.46 - Spain Today News 10 October 2026 oct. 10, 2026 00:10:17 🇪🇸 Spain Today News Summary: 10 October 20261. Bank of Spain Housing & Economic OutlookThe Bank of Spain has raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 2.6% (and 2.2% for 2027) driven by private consumption, job creation, and population growth. However, it warns that residential construction is failing to keep pace with demand due to scarce build-ready land, labor shortages, administrative delays,

03.45 - Spain Today News 9 October 2026 oct. 9, 2026 00:16:55 🇪🇸 Spain Today News SummaryPublic Backing for Housing Intervention and ReformRecent official survey data reveals that 76% of Spaniards favor state intervention in the housing market as much as necessary to ensure access, with 87% expressing deep concern over current market conditions. Housing has remained the country's top concern in surveys continuously since December 2024. Key measures recei

03.44 - Spain Today News 8 October 2026 oct. 8, 2026 00:12:33 🇪🇸 Spain Today News — Daily Summary (8 October 2026)1. Severe Weather and Flood Fatalities in CataloniaThree people have died in Catalonia following days of torrential rainfall, and rescue workers continue searching for two missing individuals. The third victim, a 43-year-old man, was discovered in a flooded road tunnel in Les Franqueses del Vallès. Regional firefighters have carried out nearly 4,

03.43 - Spain Today News 7 October 2026 oct. 7, 2026 00:15:39 🇪🇸 Spain Today News — Daily Summary (7 October 2026)1. Amnesty Upheld: Puigdemont Can Return to SpainThe Constitutional Court ruled by seven votes to five that the amnesty law covers the embezzlement convictions of the leaders of the Catalan independence bid. Hours later, Supreme Court judge Pablo Llarena lifted the national arrest warrants against Carles Puigdemont and two former ministers. Speak

03.42 - Spain Today News 6 October 2026 oct. 6, 2026 00:20:39 🇪🇸 Spain Today News — Daily Summary (6 October 2026)1. Sánchez Calls Snap General Election for 29 NovemberPrime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Monday a snap general election for 29 November, after PP, Vox and Junts defeated his housing decrees in Congress. He admitted "mistakes" and asked voters for a broader majority. The dissolution decree is published in the BOE on 6 October; coa

03.41 - Spain Today News 5 October 2026 oct. 5, 2026 00:12:19 🇪🇸 Spain Today News — Daily Summary (5 October 2026)1. Torrential Rains and Record Floods Hit CataloniaA tropical-origin storm system caused severe flooding across Catalonia over the weekend, resulting in two deaths in Barcelona province (Tordera and Montornès del Vallès) and leaving one person missing in Pineda de Mar. Rain gauges in Barcelona recorded unprecedented levels dating back to 1883, wi

03.40 - Spain Today News 4 October 2026 oct. 4, 2026 00:20:54 🇪🇸pain Today reports on three major unfolding developments across Spain: political maneuvering over a potential snap general election, nationwide housing protests, and severe flooding in Catalonia..1 Potential Snap General ElectionPrime Minister Pedro Sánchez is weighing a snap general election following the parliamentary defeat of two key housing decrees on Friday, which were voted down 178–172 b

03.39 - Spain Today News 3 October 2026 oct. 3, 2026 00:15:48 🇪🇸 Political Crisis and Snap Election DilemmaSpain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is considering calling snap general elections following the rejection of two key housing decrees in Congress. The legislative defeat occurred when PP, Vox, Junts, and UPN voted against the measures, resulting in a 178 to 172 vote. With these decrees defeated, protections against evictions for vulnerable household

03.38 - Spain Today News 2 October 2026 oct. 2, 2026 00:21:23 🇪🇸 Key News Summary (2 October 2026)Red Alert for Extreme Rainfall in Eastern Spain: The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued a red alert for severe rainfall and torrential storms across Castellón, Valencia, and Tarragona. Heavy rainfall is expected to reach up to 90 litres per square metre in an hour and between 180 and 250 l/m² within 12 hours. The extreme weather has prompted ES-Alert

03.37 - Spain Today News 1 October 2026 oct. 1, 2026 00:13:28 🇪🇸 1. Housing Decrees Published Ahead of Parliamentary VoteThe Spanish Official State Gazette (BOE) has published Real Decreto-ley 26/2026, introducing major housing regulations:- Vulture Fund Restrictions: Prohibits companies and individuals from purchasing homes at more than 30% below market value (less than 70% of appraisal value) until 2028.- Eviction Protections: Suspends evictions of vulnera

03.36 - Spain Today News 30 September 2026 sep. 30, 2026 00:17:32 🇪 Housing Reform Decrees and Sol Encampment The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved two landmark housing decrees. The primary decree extends active residential lease contracts for two years if they expire before the end of 2028, bans evictions for vulnerable households until 2030, caps annual rent increases, regulates seasonal and room rentals, levies a 10% VAT on tourist flats, and prohibit

03.35 - Spain Today News 29 September 2026 sep. 29, 2026 00:22:23 🇪🇸 Spain Today brings you the key news from Spain on 29 September 2026:1. Government Negotiates Sweeping Housing DecreeSpain's Cabinet meets to finalize a housing decree designed to tackle housing accessibility and prevent speculative displacement. Draft measures include extending the eviction ban for vulnerable households without alternative accommodation through 2028 (with compensation for s

03.34 - Spain Today News 28 September 2026 sep. 28, 2026 00:14:34 🇪🇸 Spain Today brings you the key news from Spain on 28 September 2026:1. Emergency Housing Decree Under High Political TensionPrime Minister Pedro Sánchez is working against the clock to present a real decree-ley on housing at Tuesday's Cabinet meeting, urging parliamentary groups to make a "final effort" for its approval. The political push follows widespread outrage over the evict

03.33 - Spain Today News 27 September 2026 sep. 27, 2026 00:17:45 🇪🇸 Spain Today brings you the key news from Spain on 27 September 2026:Renfe cyberattack via AdifSpain's state rail operator Renfe says hackers reached its systems through servers of rail infrastructure manager Adif, possibly obtaining customers' names and email addresses. There is no evidence that bank details, ID numbers or payment data were accessed, and train services were not affected

03.32 - Spain Today News 25 September 2026 sep. 25, 2026 00:21:08 🇪🇸 Spain Today brings you the key national and international news headlines:National Housing Crisis & The Maricarmen CaseThe Eviction: Maricarmen, an 87-year-old disabled woman, was evicted from her Madrid Retiro flat—her home of 71 years. She spent her first night on a hospital stretcher at Gregorio Marañón. Investment fund Urbagestión rejected all mediation, including pianist James Rhodes&#3

03.31 - Spain Today News 24 September 2026 sep. 24, 2026 00:22:30 🇪🇸 Spain Today brings you the key national and international news headlines:Prime Minister Sánchez Addresses UN General AssemblyAt the United Nations General Assembly, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez issued a stark warning against “selfish, ignorant, and cruel” world leaders, delivering a veiled critique of Donald Trump and directly confronting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over G

03.30 - Spain Today News 23 September 2026 sep. 23, 2026 00:10:46 🇪🇸 Here is today's main news summary from Spain Today:Constitutional Court Paves Way for Amnesty Application to EmbezzlementSpain's Constitutional Court progressive majority has rejected a conservative draft ruling on ex-cabinet member Jordi Turull's appeal. The decision establishes that the amnesty law should apply to embezzlement charges arising from the 2017 Catalan independence referendum. A r

03.29 - Spain Today News 22 September 2026 sep. 22, 2026 00:18:15 🇪🇸 Here is the news summary from Spain Today:1. Trial Opened Against Begoña GmezMadrid judge Juan Carlos Peinado has opened an oral trial against Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and her adviser Cristina lvarez for alleged influence peddling and embezzlement. A popular jury of eleven citizens in the Madrid Provincial Court is expected, likely not until late 2027. The case ce

03.28 - Spain Today News 21 September 2026 sep. 21, 2026 00:18:52 🇪🇸 Here is the news summary from Spain Today:1. Judicial Setbacks for Catalan AmnestySpain's Supreme Court has rejected applying the amnesty law to former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont and ex-minister Antoni Comín for embezzlement, keeping national arrest warrants active. Judge Pablo Llarena determined that while a European Court of Justice (TJUE) ruling dismissed impacts on EU financial

03.27 - Spain Today News 20 September 2026 sep. 20, 2026 00:22:25 🇪🇸 Ceuta's beaches are still crowded after Spain moved 1,700 migrants into a temporary port camp. Prosecutors are opening protection cases after underage girls allege abuse in Ceuta centres. Five years after La Palma's Tajogaite eruption, reconstruction sits near 60% while modular homes remain occupied and prices soar. And a 6.3 million euro Madrid penthouse tied to the Ayuso case goes to auction

03.25 - Spain Today News 17 September 2026 sep. 17, 2026 00:19:08 🇪🇸 Severe storms and flooding hit Spain’s Mediterranean coast with orange alerts across Valencia, Barcelona, Murcia and the Balearic Islands. In Olivella near Barcelona, firefighters recovered a man after his car was swept by a flooded stream. ES-Alert messages urged people to stay clear of ravines and move upstairs if water rises. Airports, metro and rail were disrupted; schools closed in parts o

03.24 - Spain Today News 16 September 2026 sep. 16, 2026 00:22:04 🇪🇸 Spain's Data Protection Agency reported the first personal data breach executed directly by an AI agent: using a large language model, it searched for vulnerabilities, logged in, altered personal records, and accessed invoices. The agency says AI agents change the threat model by planning tasks, running code, and adapting at machine speed.Telecom operators have begun mandatory blocking of c

03.23 - Spain Today News 15 September 2026 sep. 15, 2026 00:15:11 🇪🇸 Ceuta Border Crisis & Unified Command ExtensionPrime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that the special unified command in Ceuta will remain active until "the end of the year" to stabilise the autonomous city following the entry of over 70,000 migrants in late July. The Spanish government is preparing up to 10,000 migrant places, with over 6,000 operational by the end of the week,

03.22 - Spain Today News 14 September 2026 sep. 14, 2026 00:20:21 🇪🇸 Ceuta Border Crisis and Relocation OperationsMore than 5,300 migrants have voluntarily returned to Morocco since 10 August 2026, following the border entry of nearly 80,000 people in late July, while around 100 individuals have renounced asylum requests. National police successfully relocated 864 migrants from the Loma Colmenar area to temporary tent facilities at Los Rosales without incident.

03.21 - Spain Today News 13 September 2026 sep. 13, 2026 00:14:52 🇪🇸 Spain Today’s key stories:1. Amnesty Law Draft at the Constitutional CourtConservative magistrate José María Macías drafted an opinion supporting the Supreme Court’s refusal to grant amnesty to Catalan independence leaders including Jordi Turull, citing embezzlement. He argues that the court’s interpretation of personal financial benefit—saving personal funds through public expenditure—is groun

03.19 - Spain Today News 11 September 2026 sep. 12, 2026 00:21:19 🇪🇸 Congress Approves Saharawi Nationality BillThe Spanish Congress approved a bill allowing Saharawis born under Spanish administration before 29 September 1977 and their first-degree descendants to obtain Spanish nationality by naturalisation. Up to 120,000 people could benefit, with a five-year application window and a reduced residency requirement of two years.School Bullying Repunts as AI Misu

03.20 - Spain Today News 12 September 2026 sep. 12, 2026 00:22:01 🇪🇸 Resignation of Chief of Staff in Ceuta Following CNI LeakThe Chief of Staff for the Government Delegation in Ceuta, Gonzalo Sanz, has resigned following controversy over a National Intelligence Centre (CNI) alert. Sanz maintained that he immediately passed on a CNI warning received via WhatsApp on 29 July 2026 regarding social media groups with 180,000 participants planning a mass border crossi

03.18 - Spain Today News 10 September 2026 sep. 10, 2026 00:22:06 🇪🇸 Spain Today — Daily National News BriefingOpening of the 2026/27 Judicial YearCeuta Crisis Friction: Spain’s judicial year opens under high political tension following the irregular crossing of roughly 70,000 migrants into Ceuta in late July. A rift has opened between the Interior Ministry and the General Council of the Judiciary over Judge María Tardón’s investigation into potential territoria

03.17 - Spain Today News 9 September 2026 sep. 9, 2026 00:21:20 Supreme Court Suspends Voting Rights Under 'Grandchildren Law'Spain's Supreme Court has temporarily frozen electoral register (CERA) enrollment for foreign-born individuals who acquired Spanish nationality through the Democratic Memory Law ("grandchildren law") based on a government directive that presumed exile status for anyone leaving between 1936 and 1955. Applicants must now explicitly prove

03.16 - Spain Today News 8 September 2026 sep. 8, 2026 00:22:35 Spain Today News Summary: 8 September 2026The government has launched the Casa 47 public-rental portal with 800 homes, plus 1,500 more planned. Rents are intended to remain below 30% of tenants’ income. Contracts will span 14 years, with options to extend up to 75 years, as the housing law is defended as necessary intervention in an unregulated market.The National Court is investigating the mass b

03.15 - Spain Today News 7 September 2026 sep. 7, 2026 00:13:44 The Rise of Self-Construction in SpainAn increasing number of Spaniards are looking at alternative ways to secure a home. A recent study found that 42% have considered building their own home, while 8.5% view it as a concrete project. This interest rises to 48% among young adults aged 25 to 34 and people living in rural areas or towns. The main drivers are custom design, cost savings and energy ef

03.14 - Spain Today News 6 September 2026 sep. 6, 2026 00:17:00 Spain Today: Latest News SummaryThe Diplomatic and Border Crisis Over Ceuta The Spanish government has extended border controls on travelers arriving from Italy by air and sea for another 15 days, lasting from 8 to 22 September 2026. This move is a reciprocal response to Italy's decision to suspend the Schengen free-movement agreement for travelers from Spain. Tensions escalated after Italy in

03.13 - Spain Today News 5 September 2026 sep. 5, 2026 00:20:02 Here is the daily news roundup from Spain Today:1. Regional Financing Reform Passes First Hurdle Amid Intense Political DivisionThe Ministry of Finance has approved its draft reform of the regional financing system during a highly charged meeting of the Council for Fiscal and Policy Financial Policy. The new model proposes injecting an additional €20.975 billion into Spain's autonomous communi

03.12 - Spain Today News 4 September 2026 sep. 4, 2026 00:14:56 Tragedy Adrift: Over 80 Feared Dead on Migrant BoatA devastating humanitarian crisis has unfolded south of the Canary Islands. A precariously built boat (cayuco) was found drifting 65 miles southwest of Gran Canaria after spending 26 days at sea. The vessel departed from Gambia on 7 August carrying 128 people, including four women and a baby. Only 44 survivors, all male Sub-Saharan migrants, were

03.11 - Spain Today News 3 September 2026 sep. 3, 2026 00:20:58 Spain Today News presents a summary of the social, political and economic developments currently unfolding across the nation:The Political and Social Crisis in CeutaOn 2 September, Ceuta Day was marked by unprecedented, massive protests. Approximately 20,000 residents in Ceuta marched under the banner "Ceuta is not for sale, Ceuta defends itself!", demanding immediate border reinforcemen

03.10 - Spain Today News 2 September 2026 sep. 2, 2026 00:12:28 Spain Today brings you the key national developments as September begins, marked by major legislative steps, diplomatic friction, and local disputes.Healthcare Reform Sparks Strike ThreatThe Spanish Government has approved the parliamentary processing of the new Estatuto Marco for healthcare staff, despite strong opposition from medical unions and several autonomous regions. This represents the fi

03.09 - Spain Today News 1 September 2026 sep. 1, 2026 00:19:46 Spain has experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, with average temperatures reaching 26 ºC, which is 2.5 ºC above the historical average. The extreme season saw four distinct heatwaves and a relentless run of suffocating nights where temperatures did not drop below 20 ºC anywhere in the country. This prolonged heat had a severe human cost, resulting in 5,091 heat-attributable deaths, the

03.08 - Spain Today News 31 August 2026 ago. 31, 2026 00:21:38 Spain Today has investigated the hidden financial networks of organised crime. Our team tracked hawala, an ancient, informal money transfer system that bypasses conventional banking to move billions of euros annually across borders. While millions of people rely on hawala to send vital, low-cost remittances to families in crisis zones—such as Gaza, where banks are non-existent—it has become a crit

03.07 - Spain Today News 30 August 2026 ago. 30, 2026 00:19:18 Spain Today reports on the following key developments:Political Clash and Tensions Over the Ceuta Migrant CrisisFollowing the arrival of thousands of migrants in Ceuta on 30 and 31 July, political friction has intensified. Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the Popular Party (PP), has demanded that the director of the National Intelligence Centre (CNI), Esperanza Casteleiro, appear in the Senate to c

03.06 - Spain Today News 29 August 2026 ago. 29, 2026 00:23:32 Here is today's roundup of the key stories from Spain Today:Ceuta Border Crisis & Sovereign DefenseSpain's Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, has firmly defended the Spanish and European sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla. Speaking in Congress, he attributed the recent migration crisis in Ceuta to disinformation and hoaxes regarding a Supreme Court ruling on migrant returns, which we

03.05 - Spain Today News 28 August 2026 ago. 28, 2026 00:19:05 Here is today's roundup of the key stories from Spain Today:Ceuta Migration Crisis: Political Disputes and Escalating UnrestPolitical tensions have flared as ministers Felix Bolaños and Ángel Víctor Torres defended the government's handling of the July 30–31 migration crisis, during which 70,000 people crossed into Ceuta. Appearing before a parliamentary commission, Bolaños denied having &

03.04 - Spain Today News 27 August 2026 ago. 27, 2026 00:18:57 Spain's new political term is opening under severe strain, dominated by a massive migrant crisis in Ceuta and escalating political and judicial battles, even as the country celebrates its world-famous Tomatina festival.The Ceuta Migrant Crisis and Political CollisionOn 30 and 31 July 2026, over 70,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, triggering an unprecedented humanitarian

03.03 - Spain Today News 26 August 2026 ago. 26, 2026 00:06:56 Here is your daily news digest from Spain Today for Wednesday, 26 August 2026:New Registry Approved to Regulate LobbyistsThe Spanish Council of Ministers has approved a Royal Decree-law to establish a public, electronic, and mandatory registry for interest groups to monitor lobbying within state administration. Managed by the Council for Transparency and Good Governance, the body will supervise ac

03.02 - Spain Today News 25 August 2026 ago. 25, 2026 00:19:50 Following the major migration crisis in Ceuta on 30–31 July 2026, where between 70,000 and 80,000 migrants entered the Spanish autonomous city, the Spanish Government has taken significant legal, security, and diplomatic measures:**Legal Reforms and Border Procedures**The Council of Ministers approved a draft bill for a new Asylum Law and a reform of the Foreigners Law (*Ley de Extranjería*) to al

03.01 - Spain Today News 23 March 2026 mar. 23, 2026 00:20:38 International Crisis in the Strait of HormuzTrump Suspends Strikes: President Donald Trump has ordered a five-day postponement of planned military strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure following what he described as "productive conversations" between Washington and Tehran. This 120-hour truce freezes a previous 48-hour ultimatum that had placed the world on the brink of a major c

02.13 - Spain Today News 18 November 2025 nov. 18, 2025 00:13:27 Spain Today News - 18th November 2025Alberto Núñez Feijóo presented proposals focused on combating the "precariedad vital" (vital precarity) and "precariedad emocional" (emotional precarity) affecting young people. To address the housing crisis, where prices have more than doubled salaries in seven years, he proposes a massive construction plan to build hundreds of thousands of

02.12 - Spain Today News 13 November 2025 nov. 13, 2025 00:13:46 The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture ordered the confinement of all outdoor poultry farms starting Thursday to prevent avian flu, citing the notable increase in outbreaks across Central and Northern Europe and the risk posed by migratory birds heading toward Spain.France authorized the extradition of former ETA leaders Juan Antonio Olarra Guridi, Ainhoa Múgica Goñi, and Javier García Gaztelu, '

02.11 - Spain Today News 12 November 2025 nov. 12, 2025 00:11:45 EU Migration Pact and Spain's PressureThe European Commission has included Spain among four EU countries identified as being under greater migratory pressure. Spain, alongside Italy, Greece, and Cyprus, is noted for a "disproportionate" number of irregular arrivals, particularly through search and rescue operations at sea. This classification makes them "eligible" to appeal

02.10 - Spain Today News 28 October 2025 oct. 28, 2025 00:12:36 Welcome to Spain Today News - 28 October 2025Gender Violence Investigation in MurciaThe Guardia Civil is investigating the death of a 19-year-old woman in Librilla, Murcia, as a possible case of gender violence. The victim’s lifeless body was found in a home that she shared with her partner, who has since been detained. The suspect reportedly had no prior history of abuse. The victim was not regis

02.09 - Spain Today News 27 October 2025 oct. 27, 2025 00:13:36 Welcome to Spain Today News - 27 October 2025The sources detail major events across financial markets, Spanish politics, legal affairs, and environmental disaster aftermath.The Ibex 35 reached a historic peak, hitting 15,957.6 points at mid-session, nearly touching 16,000. This milestone surpassed the maximum level achieved in November 2007, nearly 18 years prior. Year-to-date gains for the Spanis

02.08 - Spain Today News 19 July 2025 jul. 19, 2025 00:16:39 Montoro Investigation: An investigation is ongoing into former Minister of Finance, Cristóbal Montoro, and his firm Equipo Económico, which is accused of a "pay-to-play" scheme to influence legislation for clients. An email from December 2013, discussing "paying this economic team that has direct contact with the Minister of Finance, Cristóbal Montoro" to influence the Congress of Deputies for ta

02.07 - Spain Today News 29 April 2025 abr. 29, 2025 00:11:34 I. Widespread Power Outage and InvestigationA. Incident Description:On Monday, a significant power outage affected nearly the entire Spanish territory, with the exceptions of the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, Ceuta, and Melilla.The outage occurred around 12:30 PM peninsular time.The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, stated that the incident involved a "sudden loss" of 1

02_06 - Spain Today News 24 April 2025 abr. 24, 2025 00:09:33 1. Government Coalition Dynamics and Policy Disagreements Yolanda Díaz, the second Vice-President and leader of Sumar, has attempted to ease tensions with the PSOE regarding the recently announced increase in defense spending.Despite past criticisms, Díaz insists the coalition "enjoys good health" and will "exhaust the legislature."The source quotes Díaz saying, “Es verdad que

02.05 - Spain Today News 18 March 2025 mar. 18, 2025 00:19:16 Spanish government's recent agreement with Junts per Catalunya regarding the distribution of unaccompanied migrant minors, the broader political reactions to this agreement, trends in international passenger arrivals, and internal political dynamics related to budget negotiations and freedom of speech.I. Government Agreement with Junts on Migrant Minors and Subsequent Political Reactions:Centr

02.04 - Spain Today News 14 March 2025 mar. 14, 2025 00:10:37 Review of Recent Economic and Geopolitical Developments in Spain and BeyondWe review news, focusing on the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain and globally, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine with a focus on the Kursk region, recent Spanish inflation data, and trends in mortgage foreclosures.

02.03 - Spain Today 31 January 2025 ene. 31, 2025 00:15:40 In today episode: A legal case involving the alleged leaking of information by a Madrid prosecutor. The ongoing struggle for Spanish workers as wages fail to keep pace with inflation. A major investment in biometano production as part of Spain’s green energy transition. The precarious situation faced by young people in Spain, particularly concerning housing affordability and its impacts.

02.02 - Spain Today 30 January 2025 ene. 30, 2025 00:08:36 Álvaro García Ortiz, the State Attorney General, has denied leaking emails related to the tax fraud case of Isabel Díaz Ayuso's boyfriend. He stated that he routinely deletes content from his mobile phone for security and legal reasons, and that he has changed his phone six times in the last four years. The Supreme Court rejected the annulment of his appointment, and he has not responded to

02.01 - Spain Today 27 January 2025 ene. 27, 2025 00:19:45 In todays episode: Severe Weather Event: Storm Herminia is causing widespread disruption with strong winds, heavy rain, snow, and high seas, particularly impacting Galicia. Private Healthcare System in Flux: The future of the Muface agreement, which covers healthcare for civil servants, is uncertain, leading to potential strain on the public healthcare system. The private health insurance secto

01.14 - Spain Today 23 October 2024 oct. 23, 2024 00:13:04 Spain Today - The Housing Crisis October 24, 2024 "PP in Madrid asks that Sánchez and his wife appear before the Assembly commission" (RTVE.es)"PP and Sumar join forces in Congress and vote on two proposals outside the PSOE" (RTVE.es)"Public park, incentives and other solutions to the housing crisis" (RTVE.es) Main Themes: Political Maneuvering in Madrid: The People's Party (PP) in Madrid is

01.13 - Spain Today 22 October 2024 oct. 22, 2024 00:08:38 Spain Today - News summary October 22 2024 This briefing doc summarizes three news articles from RTVE.es, providing insights into recent developments in Spanish politics and justice: "Ayuso refuses to attend bilateral meeting with Sánchez this Friday" Main Theme: The article details the escalating political tension between Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the president of the Community of Madrid, and Pedro Sá

01.12 - Spain Today 21 October 2024 oct. 21, 2024 00:10:33 Spain Today - Spanish News Summary for October 21, 2024 Main Topics: Political and Judicial Tension: The week has been marked by a strong clash between the Government and the Popular Party (PP), with accusations of corruption and a growing number of judicial cases involving political figures. Citizen protests: There have been demonstrations in the Canary Islands against mass tourism and in Madrid

01.11 - Spain Today 18 October 2024 oct. 18, 2024 00:07:14 Spain Today - News Briefing - October 17, 2024 Key Highlights: The Spanish political landscape remains fraught with accusations of corruption and calls for resignations. The European Central Bank has cut interest rates for the second consecutive time in an attempt to bolster a struggling Eurozone economy. Politics: PP's Lawsuit Against PSOE Rejected: The Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office

01.10 - Spain Today 17 October 2024 oct. 17, 2024 00:10:40 Spanish Politics and Literary News Briefing - October 16, 2024 Feijóo acusa a Sánchez de ser el "señor 1" de la trama Koldo y este responde: "No todos somos iguales ante la corrupción" Corruption Allegations: This article focuses on the "Caso Koldo" and its impact on the Spanish political landscape. Opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo accuses Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of being involved i

01.09 - Spain Today 16 October 2024 oct. 16, 2024 00:09:41 Spain Today - News in Spain - October 16, 2024 1. Nearly three million workers are in poverty in Spain: - Labor poverty: Despite the rise in the Minimum Wage (SMI), labor reforms, and record employment figures, 2,957,000 workers in Spain live in poverty, which accounts for 13.7% of the employed population. - Most affected sectors: Agriculture and domestic work are the hardest-hit sectors, with th

01.08 - Spain Today 15 October 2024 oct. 15, 2024 00:09:18 Spain Today - Spanish News Summary for October 15, 2024 1. Politics: Tension in ERC before the primaries Marta Rovira, secretary general of ERC, has publicly criticized Oriol Junqueras, former president of the party and candidate for reelection, asking him to step aside to avoid a fracture in the formation. "I have learned a lot by your side, but every cycle has an end. We started this project to

01.07 - Spain Today 14 October 2024 oct. 14, 2024 00:07:42 Spain Today - news 14 October 2024The PP has filed a criminal complaint against the PSOE for illegal financing, bribery and influence peddling in the "Koldo Case", which involves former minister José Luis Ábalos. The PP believes that the National Court should open a new investigation into possible irregular financing of the PSOE. The party also wants to turn Wednesday's government control session

01.06 - Spain Today 11 October 2024 oct. 11, 2024 00:08:18 Spain Today news summary for October 11, 2024 This document summarizes the main topics and the most important facts presented in three news articles published by RTVE.es on October 11, 2024. 1. Possible delay in BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell The Minister of Economy, Carlos Cuerpo, estimates that BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell could be extended until the first quarter of 2025 if

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