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Spain Calls for Immediate Pause in EU-Israel Trade Agreement

We must take a stand against Israel, urge several EU leaders at the countries' summit in Brussels. Spain wants an "immediate" pause for the trade agreement.

Spain Calls for Immediate Pause in EU-Israel Trade Agreement

NATO Buildup Agreed for Swedish Security Boost

NATO countries' leaders have agreed on a significant buildup over the next ten years. This is a big win for Europe and actually for Western civilization, says US President Donald Trump.

NATO Buildup Agreed for Swedish Security Boost

NATO Summit in The Hague to Test Alliance Unity and Defense Spending

The NATO summit in the Dutch city of The Hague will be a test for the cohesion in the defense alliance. There, the 32 member countries will agree to significantly increase defense spending.

NATO Summit in The Hague to Test Alliance Unity and Defense Spending

Colombia Nears Deal to Acquire Swedish Gripen Fighter Jets

Colombia is getting closer to an agreement to buy Gripen planes. In April, the country's president Gustavo Petro announced on [X](https://x.

Colombia Nears Deal to Acquire Swedish Gripen Fighter Jets

Spain Secures Exemption from NATO Defense Spending Increase

Nato countries are reported to be in agreement to increase defense expenditures to five percent of the states' gross national product. Spain, which opposed the increase, has been exempted from the decision.

Spain Secures Exemption from NATO Defense Spending Increase

Spanish Police Search Socialist Party HQ Amid Corruption Probe

Spanish police have carried out a search of the ruling party Socialist's headquarters in Madrid. The raid is part of the investigation into corruption allegations.

Spanish Police Search Socialist Party HQ Amid Corruption Probe

Spain Opposes New NATO Defense Spending Targets

Next week, the NATO countries are expected to agree on a new budget target to allocate at least 5 percent of their GDP to defense. But Spain is resisting.

Spain Opposes New NATO Defense Spending Targets

Spain Cancels Arms Deal with Israeli Defense Firm

Spain cancels a contract with an Israeli subsidiary for the construction of armored defense weapons. .

Spain Cancels Arms Deal with Israeli Defense Firm

EU Delays Decision on Recognizing Spanish Regional Languages

Basques, Catalans and Galicians must wait for clearance from Brussels to get their languages recognized as official languages in the EU. Spanish pressure was not enough to make any decisions yet.

EU Delays Decision on Recognizing Spanish Regional Languages

Arab League Urges Ceasefire and Aid for Gaza Reconstruction

The situation in Gaza dominated the Arab League's meeting in Baghdad. In a joint statement, the countries demand that the international community puts pressure on the parties to "stop the bloodshed" and contributes to paying for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip after the war.

Arab League Urges Ceasefire and Aid for Gaza Reconstruction

Spain Power Restored After Outage Not Caused by Cyberattack

The extensive power outage in Spain was not caused by a cyberattack, according to the operator Red Eléctrica. The same message comes from Portugal.

Spain Power Restored After Outage Not Caused by Cyberattack

Spain and Portugal Begin Power Restoration After Massive Outage

Spain and Portugal are starting to get the power back after the massive power outage that has paralyzed the countries. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says that almost half of the Spaniards have regained power, but warns simultaneously of continued problems: It will be a long night.

Spain and Portugal Begin Power Restoration After Massive Outage

China sharply raises tariffs against the USA

China is to raise tariffs on goods from the USA to 125 percent. At the same time, Beijing says it will ignore further hikes from the American side – and wants to unite with the EU against the USA.

China sharply raises tariffs against the USA

Explosion in Spanish Coal Mine Claims Five Lives

An explosion has occurred in a coal mine in the region of Asturias in northwestern Spain, reports Spanish media. According to the public service company RTVE, at least five people have died.

Explosion in Spanish Coal Mine Claims Five Lives

After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

A plan for a lasting peace in Ukraine was at the center of Sunday's crucial meeting in London. Afterward, the message is that it requires strong European buildup and security guarantees for Ukraine.

After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

Kristersson in Kyiv: Fought for freedom for three years

Three years have passed since Russia launched a full-scale attack on its neighboring country Ukraine. Now, a number of European leaders, including Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), are arriving in Kyiv.

Kristersson in Kyiv: Fought for freedom for three years

Over 30 injured in chairlift accident in Spain

Over 30 people have been injured in a lift accident in the ski resort Astún in the Spanish Pyrenees. Nine of them are reported to be very seriously injured.

Over 30 injured in chairlift accident in Spain

Spain wants to curb foreign home purchases

Spain's government wants to reduce the number of houses sold to non-EU citizens by significantly increasing the taxes they pay. The government wants a new tax to be introduced, where foreign buyers will be charged the equivalent of the total price of the house they acquire, announced Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday.

Spain wants to curb foreign home purchases

Fear and doubt as Musk intervenes in Europe

How should X-owner Elon Musk be handled when he increasingly openly gives his support to the far-right – and even gets involved in an election campaign? European leaders are hesitant, out of fear of clashing with Donald Trump. .

Fear and doubt as Musk intervenes in Europe

190 billion for cleanup in Valencia

The aid to the catastrophe-stricken Valencia is increased to a total of 16. 6 billion euros, announces Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

190 billion for cleanup in Valencia

Spain: Hundreds of Thousands of Undocumented Migrants Become Legal

Spain is to grant hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants legal right to live and reside in the country. In the coming years, around 300,000 undocumented migrants per year "will become legal", according to Migration Minister Elma Saiz.

Spain: Hundreds of Thousands of Undocumented Migrants Become Legal

After the Fiasco: The Royal Couple Back in Valencia

Last time the Spanish royal couple visited Valencia, they were booed and attacked with mud. Now they are back in the region – on a new attempt to show support for the population after the severe floods.

After the Fiasco: The Royal Couple Back in Valencia

More Billion Aid Package after the Floods

Spain is allocating an additional almost 3. 8 billion euros, approximately 44 billion Swedish kronor, for relief efforts following the catastrophic floods, announces Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

More Billion Aid Package after the Floods

89 still missing after Spanish flood disaster

89 people are still missing after the floods in Spanish Valencia, where 211 of last week's 217 deaths in connection with the storm occurred. Nearly 15,000 people from the military and police have been deployed, announced Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

89 still missing after Spanish flood disaster