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Spanish prime minister’s wife to stand trial over alleged misuse of public funds

Spanish judge Juan Carlos Peinado, in charge of the investigation into Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has closed his inquiry and requested that the case be brought before a popular jury. The decision, revealed Wednesday in a judicial document seen by AFP, is......

Far-right Vox proposes tax plan to curb foreign home purchases in Spain

Spain’s far-right political party, Vox, has unveiled a plan to introduce a "dissuasive tax regime" aimed at limiting property purchases by foreigners, while also attributing the country's housing crisis to illegal immigration. These measures are part of a broader strategy to prioritize......

Spain’s prime minister urges UN membership for Palestine after French-led summit

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for the recognition of a Palestinian state as a full member of the United Nations, following a French-led summit on the issue. His remarks were made during an address to the United Nations General Assembly, where he emphasized the urgency of the......

Spain launches €13 billion airport overhaul to meet tourism demand

Spain’s state-owned airport operator Aena announced on Thursday a historic €12.8 billion ($15 billion) investment plan to modernize and expand the country’s airport infrastructure over the next five years. Spanning 2027-2031, this initiative marks Aena’s largest airport investment......

Spain divided over pro-Palestinian protests disrupting Vuelta finale

Spain’s political landscape is sharply divided following pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid that disrupted the final stage of the Vuelta a España, one of cycling’s most prestigious events. Opposition parties have accused the leftist government of turning the event into an “international......

Spanish prime minister praises Pro-Palestinian protests during vuelta cycling race

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed his “admiration” on Sunday for the pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have repeatedly disrupted the Vuelta a España cycling race. The three-week event, which concludes in Madrid under tight security, has faced near-daily protests......

Spanish minister calls for ban on Israeli sports teams amid Gaza conflict

Spanish sports minister Pilar Alegría has called for Israeli teams to be banned from international sports, likening the situation to the exclusion of Russian teams in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine. Her remarks come amid widespread protests in Spain over Israel's military actions in......

Spain sanctions Israeli ministers amid deepening Gaza conflict tensions

Spain-Israel relations hit a new low on Tuesday as Madrid barred two far-right Israeli government ministers over their alleged involvement in actions contributing to what Spain has called "genocide in Gaza." The move follows the announcement of sweeping measures aimed at addressing the humanitarian......

Spain's government faces turmoil as top prosecutor and PM's wife face legal trials

Spain’s leftist government is under intense scrutiny as legal challenges mount against key figures, including the nation’s top prosecutor and the prime minister’s wife. These developments have intensified political tensions, threatening the stability of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s......