Spain's clear line: Sánchez rejects NATO's 5% military spending

Spain’s clear line: Sánchez rejects NATO’s 5% military spending

In a remarkably clear letter to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has decisively rejected the NATO-sought increase in military spending to 5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for all member states.
PSOE corruption scandal reaches Brussels: “The party is over, Mr. Sánchez!”

PSOE corruption scandal reaches Brussels: “The party is over, Mr. Sánchez!”

The recent debate in the European Parliament has elevated the corruption allegations against the PSOE and directly against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to a new, international level.
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Scandal surrounding Spain’s Attorney General: APIF demands 6-year prison sentence for Álvaro García Ortiz

The Professional and Independent Association of Prosecutors (APIF) has demanded a drastic sentence in the case of Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz: six years in prison and twelve years of disqualification from public office.
Spain's blackout secret revealed: The (government's) truth about the massive April power outage

Spain’s blackout secret revealed: The (government’s) truth about the massive April power outage

The massive power outage that plunged large parts of Spain and Portugal into darkness on April 28, 2025, raised many questions. After weeks of speculation and almost two months of uncertainty, the Spanish government has finally issued a statement.
Spain's strategic role in the Middle East conflict: US tanker aircraft arrive at Spanish bases

Spain’s strategic role in the Middle East conflict: US tanker aircraft arrive at Spanish...

Spanish Minister of Defense Margarita Robles confirmed on Wednesday the stationing of US refueling aircraft at the military bases of Rota (Cádiz) and Morón de la Frontera (Seville).
Deadly chokehold à la George Floyd: Police officer arrested after death of suspected thief in Torrejón de Ardoz (Video)

Deadly chokehold à la George Floyd: Police officer arrested after death of suspected thief...

A distressing incident in Torrejón de Ardoz has led to the arrest of a police officer. A 36-year-old man of Maghrebi origin died on Tuesday night after being subdued by two off-duty Madrid municipal police officers following an alleged violent robbery.
Spain's Finance Ministry in corruption swirl: High-ranking official resigns after bribery allegations

Spain’s Finance Ministry in corruption swirl: High-ranking official resigns after bribery allegations

The corruption scandals surrounding Pedro Sánchez's government continue. Following sustained pressure and serious accusations, José Antonio Marco Sanjuán, a high-ranking official in the Spanish Ministry of Finance, has resigned from his position as President of the Central Economic-Administrative Court (TEAC).
JuntaGPT: Andalusia Revolutionizes Administration with Own AI

JuntaGPT: Andalusia Revolutionizes Administration with Own AI

Andalusia is setting new standards in the digital transformation of public administration. With the introduction of JuntaGPT, a customized AI assistant, the region is positioning itself as a pioneer in digitalization within Spain.
Mass Tree Felling in Vega de Mestanza: An "Ecological Attack" Triggers Massive Protests in Andalusia

Mass Tree Felling in Vega de Mestanza: An “Ecological Attack” Triggers Massive Protests in...

The Andalusian government under Moreno Bonilla (PP) has given the green light for the felling of tens of thousands of centuries-old trees in the Vega de Mestanza, leading to fierce resistance and protests from residents since Wednesday morning.
Escalation in the Metal Industry Strike in Cádiz: Riots, Arrests, and Injuries on the First Day

Escalation in the Metal Industry Strike in Cádiz: Riots, Arrests, and Injuries on the...

The first day of the metal strike in the province of Cádiz has been marked by significant tensions, violent clashes, and massive traffic disruptions. The work stoppage in the crucial metal sector has far-reaching consequences for the infrastructure and public life in the region.