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Pedro Sánchez's lighthearted comment during crisis meeting sparks criticism

Pedro Sánchez, the president of the Spanish government, found himself at the center of controversy following a lighthearted remark made just before a significant crisis meeting of the National Security Council. This meeting was convened to address the widespread blackout that plunged much of Spain......

Feijóo and Mazón's cautious reunion amid energy crisis overshadows EPP congress in Valencia

The European People's Party (EPP) congress held in Valencia this week was marked not by political triumphs or strategic alliances but by an unprecedented energy crisis that shifted the spotlight away from key figures such as Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain’s PP, and......

Americans lead foreign property purchases in Spain

New data reveals that American nationals are paying significantly more for homes in Spain than most other foreigners, with the second half of 2024 witnessing a remarkable surge in property prices. This trend has sparked concerns about the ongoing housing crisis in the country, which has been identified......

Humanitarian crisis in Gaza intensifies amid blockade

Israel closed Gaza’s border crossings on March 2, halting all humanitarian aid, including water, food, and medical supplies, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation in the region. Gaza's Government Media Office accused Israel of worsening the suffering of Palestinian children through......

Power restored to 99 percent of mainland Spain after massive blackout

Lights flickered back to life across Spain and Portugal on Tuesday following a significant blackout that left millions without electricity, stranding travelers and disrupting daily life. The blackout, which affected nearly the entire Iberian Peninsula, saw power restored to over 99 percent of mainland......

Spain's prefab homes: a solution for the housing crisis and a boost to self-image

In a significant initiative to tackle Spain's housing crisis, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has unveiled a new National Development Plan, committing €1.3 billion over the next decade to industrialize housing. This ambitious plan aims to produce 15,000 housing units annually, addressing......

Algeria’s mass deportations of migrants ignite diplomatic tensions with Niger

Algeria has expelled nearly 5,000 African migrants to neighboring Niger since early April, further straining already precarious diplomatic relations between the two nations, as reported by Niger’s state television. In a statement earlier this week, Télé Sahel, the state broadcaster......

Balearic Islands resist restrictions on foreign homebuyers

The regional government of the Balearic Islands has firmly opposed recent calls from the Canary Islands for European Union intervention to limit foreign purchases of homes. This stance comes despite shared challenges of mass tourism and a strained property market faced by both archipelagos. Authorities......

Gaza under siege as aid blockade and airstrikes deepen humanitarian crisis

For eight consecutive weeks, Israel has maintained a strict blockade on humanitarian aid including food and medicine entering the Gaza Strip, while simultaneously intensifying airstrikes on residential areas and makeshift shelters. The ongoing offensive has led the United Nations to declare the situation......