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Morocco, Spain, and Portugal advance preparations for 2030 World Cup

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch joined Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel in New York for a high-level FIFA meeting to discuss preparations for the 2030 World Cup. The tournament, set to make history as the first hosted across three continents, will......

Spain enacts total arms embargo on Israel amid Gaza crisis

The Spanish government has approved a comprehensive arms embargo on Israel, marking a significant step in its response to the conflict in Gaza. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the situation as "genocide," emphasizing the need for decisive action. The decree, announced on Tuesday,......

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......