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Spanish government denies conflict with Morocco, criticizes Vox’s claims

The Spanish government has firmly dismissed allegations of conflict with Morocco, emphasizing the strong partnership between the two nations despite occasional disagreements. Officials criticized the far-right party Vox for perpetuating what they described as a “false narrative” of tensions......

Valencia leader heckled at memorial for flood victims amid criticism over disaster response

The leader of Spain's Valencia region, Carlos Mazón, faced public outrage during a state memorial service marking the first anniversary of the 2024 floods, the deadliest natural disaster in the country in decades. Relatives of victims accused him of mishandling the emergency response that......

The Caso Koldo corruption scandal and its impact on Spain's government

The Caso Koldo, also known as the Ábalos Case, is a major ongoing corruption investigation that has deeply shaken Spain’s political scene since early 2024. The case centers on former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos......

Spanish prime minister defends government amid corruption scandal

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faced a combative Senate session on Thursday as he responded to allegations tied to a major corruption investigation that has shaken his minority left-wing government. The controversy centers on claims of illicit kickbacks from public contracts for medical......

Spain confirms feasibility of €8.5 billion Morocco-Europe tunnel

A Spanish government study has confirmed the technical feasibility of constructing a tunnel linking Morocco and Spain, marking a significant step forward for the ambitious €8.5 billion project. This cross-continental railway link, which would span approximately 65 kilometers, has been under discussion......

Spain’s government downplays Catalan separatists’ withdrawal of support

Spain’s minority government has downplayed the impact of losing the support of Junts per Catalunya, a Catalan separatist party, following the announcement by its leader, Carles Puigdemont, that the party would withdraw backing for the Socialist-led coalition. Junts’ pivotal role in Sánchez’s......

Spanish unemployment rises in third quarter as services sector slows

Spain’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 10.45 percent in the third quarter of 2025 as the dynamic services sector, heavily reliant on seasonal tourism and hospitality, shed jobs following the summer season. According to the National Statistics Institute, this figure represents a modest......

Spain considers extending life of key nuclear power plant

Spanish authorities are reviewing a request to prolong the operation of the Almaraz nuclear power plant, originally scheduled to shut down in 2028. The proposal, submitted by energy firms Endesa, Iberdrola, and Naturgy, reflects renewed concerns over energy stability following a massive power outage......

Time Change: An “Outdated” Practice? Why Spain is reviving the debate in Europe

Spain is reigniting the European debate over the abolition of daylight saving time. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchezannounced on Monday that his government plans to end the biannual time change by 2026, calling the practice “obsolete” and no longer relevant in today’s......