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PP wins Andalusia election but loses majority, leaving it reliant on far-right Vox

News Desk18th May 202620th May 2026

18th May 202620th May 20262168

The right-wing People’s Party (PP) has once again emerged victorious in Andalusia’s regional elections, but the loss of its overall majority means regional leader Juan...

PP wins Castilla y León election, but needs far-right’s support – and PSOE improves its result

News Desk15th March 202622nd March 2026

15th March 202622nd March 20261797

Spain’s right-wing People’s Party (PP) won the regional elections in Castilla y León on Sunday, but fell well short of an outright majority, meaning it...

Spain joins Europe-wide Women’s Day rallies calling for equality, an end to gender violence and wars

News Desk8th March 202611th March 2026

8th March 202611th March 20261737

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,...

Yolanda Díaz steps aside from 2027 election, dealing further blow to Spain’s fractured left

News Desk26th February 20262nd March 2026

26th February 20262nd March 20261694

Spain’s left-wing Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz said on Wednesday that she will not stand in the next general election, due in 2027, a move that...

Julio Iglesias seeks retraction and damages from Yolanda Díaz over ‘sexual abuser’ remarks

News Desk25th February 20262nd March 2026

25th February 20262nd March 20261035

The lawyer of Spanish crooner Julio Iglesias has filed legal action against Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister and Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz, after she publicly referred...

Spanish Congress rejects Vox burqa and niqab ban, as JxCat proposes EU-aligned alternative

News Desk20th February 202625th February 2026

20th February 202625th February 20261712

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...

Spain approves 3.1% minimum wage rise to €1,221 per month, over 14 payslips

News Desk16th February 202623rd February 2026

16th February 202623rd February 20264117

The Spanish Labour Ministry reached an agreement on Monday with the country’s main trade unions to raise the national minimum wage once again. The 3.1%...

PP wins Aragón election, dependent on Vox after far-right surge; PSOE records all-time low

News Desk8th February 202613th February 2026

8th February 202613th February 20261696

The right-wing People’s Party (PP) emerged as the winner of Sunday’s snap regional elections in Aragón, but lost two seats compared with the 2023 vote...

Julio Iglesias faces sexual assault allegations from former live-in staff at Caribbean homes

News Desk14th January 202618th January 2026

14th January 202618th January 20261253

LATEST: Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations are ‘absolutely false’ and ‘deeply sadden’ him. The singer Julio Iglesias is facing allegations of sexual assault made by...

Spanish government hits back after renewed tariff threats from Donald Trump over defence spending

News Desk15th October 202520th October 2025

15th October 202520th October 20252549

Hours after US President Donald Trump once again threatened Spain with tariffs unless it increased its defence spending, the Spanish government has hit back. ‘The...

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