Catalans demand answers after Spanish spy chief confirms phone hacking Sources tell Spanish media spy chief told committee that 18 Catalan activists targeted with spyware The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2022
Hacked phones put Spanish intelligence agency under scrutiny Spain's intelligence agency is facing growing criticism after the discovery that politicians had their phones hacked, even as far as the device in the prime minister's pocket The Independent UK · May 5, 2022
Over 200 Spanish mobile numbers ‘possible targets of Pegasus spyware’ Data leak reveals scale of potential surveillance by NSO Group client believed to be Morocco The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2022
Spain govt says it has nothing to hide in spyware scandals Spain’s government says it has nothing to hide amid mounting unease over national security controversies involving Pegasus spyware The Independent UK · May 3, 2022
Morning mail: voters unmoved by election promises, RBA to decide on rate rise, female facial hair Tuesday: Labor leads in polls but both parties struggle to engage voters. Plus: what happens when female facial hair is made visible? The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2022
Spanish PM’s mobile phone infected by Pegasus malware The cellphones of Spain's prime minister and defense minister were infected last year with Pegasus spyware, which is available only to countries' government agencies, authorities announced Monday. France 24 · May 2, 2022
Spanish prime minister’s phone ‘targeted with Pegasus spyware’ Minister for presidency says ‘illicit’ targeting will be investigated by Spain’s highest criminal court The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2022
Spain: 2021 spyware attack targeted prime minister's phone Spanish officials says the cellphones of the prime minister and the defense minister were infected last year with Pegasus spyware that is only available to government agencies, in an operation that was not authorised by the government The Independent UK · May 2, 2022
Catalan chief accuses Spain's intelligence agency of hacking Catalonia's president is accusing Spain’s intelligence agency of conducting what he calls “massive political espionage” on the northeastern region’s independence movement The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022
Joe Biden announces $800m in new arms supplies to Ukraine Howitzers, artillery and drones among new deliveries, and president to ask Congress for more funding The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2022
European leaders back Macron as French campaign nears end Just days before France's crucial presidential runoff vote, the center-left leaders of Germany, Spain and Portugal are urging French voters to choose centrist President Emmanuel Macron over far-right nationalist rival Marine Le Pen The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022
Spain PM, Moroccan King to Meet in Rabat Thursday Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is set to meet with Moroccan King Mohammed VI on Thursday during a two-day visit to Rabat that seeks to mark an easing of diplomatic tensions centered on Morocco's disputed region of Western Sahara. The King will invite Sánchez and his family to share in… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 7, 2022
Spain PM in Morocco to mend ties after Western Sahara shift Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is set to meet with Moroccan King Mohammed VI during a two-day visit to Rabat that promises to mark an easing of diplomatic tensions centered on Morocco's disputed region of Western Sahara The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022
Spanish conservatives tap veteran Núñez Feijóo as new leader Spain’s main opposition party has appointed a veteran conservative politician as its new chief in an effort to move past an ugly internal clash that brought down his predecessor The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022 Spain, Portugal emerge as 'energy island' in Europe's crisis The energy crisis provoked by Russia's war in Ukraine has helped Spain and Portugal emerge in an strategically advantageous position as an “energy island” in Europe with a relatively low reliance on Russian natural gas
The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022 Spain prepares economic support plan amid energy price spike Spain’s government is readying a package of emergency economic measures worth 6 billion euros in direct aid and tax breaks and 10 billion euros in loans for families and businesses affected by the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022 Spain changes stance, backs Moroccan rule in Western Sahara Spain has declared the beginning of “a new stage” in its strained relations with Morocco
The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2022 Man accused of suggesting murder of Spain PM tells court he was drunk Manuel Murillo, a 66-year-old gun enthusiast from Catalonia, says he was overworked and had been drinking heavily
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2022 Leaders of Germany, Spain meet to align progressive agendas German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez are meeting to align their left-wing governments; agendas and plan how to boost progressive policies in the 27-nation European Union