Spain’s King Felipe VI warns against polarisation in Christmas address
Spain’s King Felipe VI urged the country to safeguard ‘democratic coexistence’ from the dangers of growing polarisation in his Christmas address to the nation. The...
Pedro Sánchez
Spain’s main opposition party claims the ruling socialists are in ‘irreversible decline’
Spain’s main right-wing opposition party said on Monday that the governing socialists (PSOE) are in ‘irreversible decline’, following a heavy defeat in a regional election...
US considers action against Spanish-flagged vessels after Spain blocks Israel arms cargo
Another point of tension has emerged in the already strained relationship between US President Donald Trump’s administration and the Spanish government led by Prime Minister...
PP wins in Extremadura, but will have to depend on Vox to govern, as PSOE collapses
With 95.7% of the vote counted on Sunday evening, the results of the Extremadura regional elections were as follows: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s scandal-hit...
Spanish government to set up a nationwide network of climate shelters during heatwaves
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Wednesday that Spain will create a nationwide network of climate shelters to protect residents from ever more intense and...
PM Sánchez dismisses calling early elections: ‘It’s an honour to govern even in these circumstances’
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday reaffirmed what he described as his socialist (PSOE) government’s ‘absolute’ commitment to feminism, as a series of sexual...
Spain to launch €60 monthly nationwide travel pass from 19 Jan – but it won’t affect current discounts
Spain is preparing to introduce a nationwide travel card that will give holders unlimited use of most public transport services, regardless of region or city,...
Facing fallout among women voters over sex scandals, the PSOE tighten harassment protocols
Spain’s governing socialist (PSOE) party is confronting a wave of sexual misconduct and prostitution scandals that now threaten one of its defining political pillars —...
Spain faces third consecutive year of rollover budget after MPs vote down plan
Spain is set to begin 2026 without a fresh national budget for the third consecutive year, after MPs on Thursday once again voted down the...
Spain, Ireland, Slovenia & the Netherlands withdraw from Eurovision, after Israel remains eligible
Public broadcasters in Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia announced on Thursday that they will withdraw from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organisers confirmed Israel...
