Spain unveils €5bn emergency package to offset energy shock from Middle East conflict
The Spanish government has approved a €5 billion package of emergency measures aimed at softening the economic fallout from the conflict in the Middle East,...
Israel
Spain rejects participating in military operations in Strait of Hormuz, urges de-escalation
Spain will not participate in any military deployment in the Strait of Hormuz, as it views the US-Israeli war on Iran as unlawful, the country’s...
Spanish actor Javier Bardem sparks applause with ‘no to war’ and ‘free Palestine’ remark at Oscars
Spanish actor and Oscar winner Javier Bardem used his appearance at the 98th Academy Awards to deliver a brief political message, calling for peace and...
Spain formally dismisses its ambassador to Israel, deepening diplomatic rift
Spain has officially dismissed its ambassador to Israel, further worsening already strained diplomatic relations after she had been recalled six months ago amid tensions over...
As fuel prices surge in Spain amid war in Iran, economy minister vows to ‘protect citizens, businesses and workers’
Fuel prices at Spanish petrol stations have risen steeply since the outbreak of the Iran war, with diesel costs jumping by more than 20%, according...
Spain’s foreign minister says relations with US remain ‘normal’ despite Trump’s trade threats
Relations between Spain and the United States are continuing to function ‘normally’ despite recent tensions following threats from US President Donald Trump to cut trade...
Spain joins Europe-wide Women’s Day rallies calling for equality, an end to gender violence and wars
Protesters across Europe took to the streets on Sunday to mark International Women’s Day, holding marches and rallies calling for an end to gender inequality,...
Pedro Sánchez urges ‘loyal cooperation’ not ‘confrontation’ with US amid tensions over Iran war
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Friday that relations with the United States should be guided by ‘loyal cooperation’ rather than ‘confrontation’, following rising...
Trump attacks Spain yet again, calling the country ‘a loser’
US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of Spain on Thursday, just two days after calling the NATO ally and European Union member a ‘terrible’...
Trump vows to ‘cut off all trade’ with Spain over Iran stance: ‘We don’t want anything to do with Spain’
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to halt trade with Spain after Madrid declined to allow American aircraft to use its military bases for...
