Catalan leader hails ‘new stage’ in quest for independence after amnesty vote Pere Aragonès says amnesty validated his decision to pursue political negotiations with Pedro Sánchez The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2024
Spanish lawmakers pass controversial amnesty bill for Catalan separatists Spain’s Parliament approved on Thursday a controversial amnesty bill aimed at forgiving crimes — both proven and alleged — committed by Catalan separatists during a chaotic attempt to hold an independence referendum in the region six years ago. France 24 · Mar 14, 2024
Spanish congress passes amnesty law for Catalan separatists Passing of bill will come as relief for PM Pedro Sánchez, who has gambled his political future on the concession The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2024
Spain's Parliament To Vote On Controversial Amnesty Bill Spain's Parliament debates amnesty bill for Catalan separatists over 2017 independence referendum, stirring national controversy. Top News · Mar 14, 2024
King Felipe VI Honors Terror Victims At Madrid Ceremony King Felipe VI of Spain commemorates terror attack victims during a ceremony in Madrid, emphasizing the ongoing battle for freedom and the rule of law agai... Top News · Mar 11, 2024
Spanish Prime Minister Proposes Recognition Of Palestinian State Spanish PM proposes recognizing Palestinian state, aligning with European leaders' support for two-state solution. Top News · Mar 9, 2024
The Guardian view on the 2024 European elections: a continent at the crossroads Editorial: As campaigning begins for the most important pan-European vote for decades, progressive parties need to respond to the radical right threat The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2024
A fire in the Spanish city of Valencia has killed at least 4 people A fire destroyed a residential block in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia, killing four people and leaving 14 missing. Six injured people remain in city hospitals, an official said. WEKU · Feb 23, 2024
Deadly fire engulfs residential buildings in Spanish city of Valencia A fire engulfed two residential buildings in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia on Thursday, killing four people and leaving 19 others missing hours after the blaze started, authorities said. France 24 · Feb 23, 2024
Spanish PM Sánchez Meets Moroccan King, Discusses Migration Cooperation Spanish PM Sánchez and King Mohammed VI of Morocco discuss migration, Western Sahara, and Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing cooperation and support. Top News · Feb 21, 2024
Microsoft investing billions in Spain for AI, cloud in latest EU spending spree Spain should see significant economic and technological benefits as Microsoft pledges to invest $2.1 billion over two years. TechRadar · Feb 20, 2024
Ireland and Spain demand EU reviews Israel trade deal over rights obligations Joint letters from prime ministers implore the bloc to act over ‘deteriorating’ situation in Gaza The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024
Spain’s PP leader shocks party by backing conditional pardon for Carles Puigdemont U-turn ‘stupefies’ conservative party, which has condemned amnesty for those involved in Catalan independence push The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024
Arrests after Spanish civil guards killed in boat chase with suspected drugs gang Two officers died and two others injured when their patrol craft was rammed by speedboat off the coast of Barbate The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024 Feminists attack Spain’s ‘sexist’ Eurovision entry as PM defends singers Public opinion divided over lyrics to Zorra, usually used to mean ‘bitch’, by electropop duo Nebulossa
Top News · Feb 7, 2024 Controversy Surrounds Spain's Eurovision Song Zorra Amid Political Divide Spain's controversial Eurovision song Zorra sparks debate among conservatives and feminists. Despite criticism, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez supports it.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024 Forty days lost in the rainforest: Colombia’s miracle rescue The long read: When a small plane carrying a mother and her children went down in a remote part of the Amazon, the odds of their survival looked bleaker as the days went by. How could they be found?
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2024 Spanish parliament rejects amnesty bill for Catalan separatists Narrow defeat by 179 votes to 171 is a blow for Pedro Sánchez and highlights fragility of his minority government
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2024 EU investigates claims Catalan town council blocking immigrants’ access to basic services Spanish government also looking into reports their applications to join municipal register in Ripoll held up
The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2024 Europe is marching to the right. Can Keir Starmer carry the centre-left torch? If he wins the election, the Labour leader will find himself a beacon of hope for progressives
International Business Times · Dec 28, 2023 Spain Doubles Down On Plan To End Nuclear Power By 2035; PM Sánchez Bets On Renewables As many Western countries re-embrace nuclear power as they look to transition to fossil fuels, Madrid takes a different tack.
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023 Spain's leader lauds mended relations with Catalonia. Separatists say it's time to vote on secession Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has visited Barcelona in an effort to show that his pledge to push through an amnesty for Catalonia’s separatists is paying dividends with the leaders of the politically restive region
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023 Vox leader’s ‘strung up’ remark about Spain PM referred to public prosecutor Socialists claim Santiago Abascal’s comment about Pedro Sánchez is ‘incitement to hatred and even violence’
Zenger · Dec 1, 2023 Barcelona To Host Global Summit On Drought In 2024 Spanish Prime Minister announces international alliance to address drought crisis and promote collective action.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023 Spanish prime minister says he doubts Israel is respecting international law Pedro Sánchez condemns Hamas terror attacks but urges Israel to rethink operations in Gaza