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POLITICSJul 18Spain praises public education but slashes nearly €309m from its funding for Presidency staff payCabinet approves moving €309.8 million from Education to the Presidency, Justice and Parliamentary Relations ministry to cover staff costs under an extended state budget.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 18Gibraltar land grab stirs age-old dispute with SpainBritish overseas territory is expanding into the sea to relieve cramped living conditionsFinancial Times
POLITICSJul 17Sánchez to attend Spain-Argentina World Cup final in New York without his wifePedro Sánchez will fly to New York for the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, after days of doubt about his timetable. After the match, the prime minister will travel on to Algeria for an official meeting on Monday.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 17Spain PM Pedro Sánchez Wife Ordered to Stand Trial as Corruption Pressure Mountsjp.ibtimes.com · United States
POLITICSJul 17Spain PM Pedro Sánchez Wife Ordered to Stand Trial as Corruption Pressure Mountsibtimes.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSJul 16Routine border checks lifted at Spain - Gibraltar crossingRoutine border checks have been lifted at the crossing between Spain and Gibraltar. This change affects travel and border policy in the region.china.org.cn · China
POLITICSJul 15Gibraltar and Spain end border checks in boost for businessesThousands of people who travel every day between the southern tip of Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar will no longer have to cross a physical border, beginning on Wednesday. The official opening at midnight on Tuesday, after a border fence was removed, allows a new freedom of movement under a historic treaty between the European Union and the United Kingdom and will come as a welcome boost for local businesses.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 15Crowds cross between Spain and Gibraltar following UK-EU treatyA large crowd crossed between Spain and Gibraltar in the early hours of Wednesday morning, celebrating the UK-EU treaty.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJul 15Gibraltar and Spain end border checks as territory's Chief Minister says 'Europe is back'Gibraltar, a self-governing British territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian peninsula, is home to only about 40,000 people but relies on some 15,500 workers who cross from Spain every day.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 15Gibraltar and Spain end border checks in historic UK-EU treatyA new era began between Spain and the tiny British territory of Gibraltar on Wednesday, as border checks that have long been a source of tension and frustration were finally lifted. Several dozen people and vehicles crossed the border from Spain for the first time without undergoing customs checks a few minutes after midnight. Several hundred people gathered for the occasion, waving Spanish flags, while Gibraltar’s Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, announced: “Europe is back”. Gibraltar, a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 15Border controls scrapped between Spain and GibraltarAs the end of border controls took effect, the old chain-link fence between Spain and Gibraltar was taken down. This historic decision allows for greater freedom of movement for people and goods.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 14Spain ratifies Gibraltar deal but stresses no change in sovereignty claims over the territoryThe new deal officially brings to an end the final chapter of the UK's exit process from the EU in a deal set to boost cooperation and freedoms in the disputed territory.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 12Spain ex-PM draws criticism with 'xenophobic' remark on French teamSpain's conservative ex-prime minister Mariano Rajoy faced criticism at home and in France Sunday after saying the neighboring country's national soccer team had "no French players". The comment,…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 12Former Spain PM criticised for ‘xenophobic’ remark on French World Cup teamMariano Rajoy condemned for opinion piece on Spanish website El Debate ahead of World Cup semifinal.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJul 12Spain ex-PM draws criticism with 'xenophobic' remark on French teamSpain's conservative ex-prime minister Mariano Rajoy faced criticism at home and in France Sunday after saying the neighbouring country's national football team had "no French players". Our correspondent Sarah Morris tells us more.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 10French economy minister on Spain's debt proposal: 'It's interesting'French Economy Minister Roland Lescure reacts to Spain's proposal for a new joint EU debt instrument worth up to €850 billion, while warning of potential risks. "If one country transfers its debt to the whole community, that might be an incentive for that country to take on more debt," Lescure says.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 10Spain rejects claims Russian freighter carried nuclear sub parts to North Koreanknews.org · North Korea
POLITICSJul 9 Spain was very generous today : Trump softens rhetoric after Madrid highlights Nato spendingDonald Trump has softened his rhetoric towards Spain, acknowledging their generosity, after Madrid emphasized its commitment to NATO spending. This indicates a shift in diplomatic tone regarding international military alliances.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSJul 9Why Trump left NATO summit on a positive note after seething about Iran , Spain and GreenlandDonald Trump reportedly concluded a NATO summit positively despite prior disagreements concerning Iran, Spain, and Greenland. This indicates a complex diplomatic outcome for a major political figure at an international event.egyptindependent.com · Egypt
POLITICSJul 9Spain remains calm over Trump latest threat to cut off tradeSpain has maintained a calm stance following former President Trump's recent threat to discontinue trade. The country appears unconcerned by the proposed trade action.thelocal.es · Spain
POLITICSJul 8Trump takes aim at wasted cause Spain and revives Greenland claim at Nato summitDuring a NATO summit, Trump made critical remarks about Spain and reiterated a claim regarding Greenland, indicating potentially contentious diplomatic exchanges.bbc.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSJul 8Trump attacks Spain, restates demand for Greenland at NATO summitMr Trump called the US partnership with Spain “a wasted cause” and threatened to cut off trade with the country. The post Trump attacks Spain, restates demand for Greenland at NATO summit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 8Jet - lagged Trump wakes up in furious mood as he torches Iran , Spain , Denmark and NATO alliesA political figure, Trump, is described as being in a furious mood and criticizing Iran, Spain, Denmark, and NATO allies. This highlights potentially strained international relations due to strong rhetoric.themirror.com
POLITICSJul 8Spain plays down Trump’s trade embargo threat, saying there is ‘no tension’Spain remained calm in the face of US President Donald Trump’s latest attack on Wednesday – which saw him order a halt to all trade with the country – as Madrid stressed its relationship with Washington remained “positive”. Trump called Spain a “wasted cause” and “hopeless, bad people” during comments to reporters ahead of a Nato leaders’ meeting in Ankara, and ordered officials to cut off trade with the country – the second time Trump has made such a threat since March. The US leader has...South China Morning Post