3rd April 2026

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Spain blocks its airspace to US military flights linked to the war in Iran

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Spain has formally banned the use of its airspace and key military bases for any operations linked to the US and Israel-led offensive against Iran,...
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Spanish Congress rejects Vox burqa and niqab ban, as JxCat proposes EU-aligned alternative

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The Spanish Congress on Tuesday narrowly rejected a proposal to ban the burqa and niqab in public spaces, defeating a bill introduced by the far-right...
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Sánchez: Spain’s rail network is ‘not perfect but safe’, vows ‘justice will be done’ for victims’ families

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez pledged on Wednesday that justice would be delivered after two train crashes last month left 47 people dead, stressing that...
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Spanish Congress rejects coalition government’s 2026 spending plan

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The Spanish Congress on Thursday voted down the coalition government’s proposed 2026 spending framework, dealing a blow to its efforts to return to a regular...
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Spanish government backtracks on highly criticised self-employment contributions overhaul

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After a backlash from employers, trade unions and several parliamentary groups, Spain’s Minister for Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, Elma Saiz (main image), has bowed...
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Spanish government’s bill to shorten work week defeated in parliament

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Spain’s Congress on Wednesday dealt a setback to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, rejecting his government’s flagship proposal to cut the standard working week from 40...
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Pedro Sánchez vows not to quit, and presents 15-point anti-corruption plan

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday pledged ‘not to throw in the towel’, despite a damaging corruption scandal engulfing his socialist PSOE party. Rather...