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POLITICSOct 12Ceuta troops absent as Spain holds National Day parade in MadridThe parade took place against a tense political backdrop, after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a snap general election for 29 November.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 12Laura Gómez and Pedro José Hernández, recently graduated police officers in Spain: "We ask to work on days off to learn"They arrived in Alicante after training at the National Police School in Ávila and have already participated in operations that tested their knowledge. Their perspectives on tasks that require preparation and reaction capacity.Clarín
POLITICSOct 12Tiguerones Leader ‘Willy’ Is Living Free in SpainTiguerones Leader ‘Willy’ Is Living Free in Spain William Joffre Alcívar Bautista, alias "Willy," the alleged leader of the Tiguerones, one of the most powerful gangs in Ecuador and a US-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), is living free in Spain, despite still being pursued by Ecuadorian authorities. The post Tiguerones Leader ‘Willy’ Is Living Free in Spain appeared first on InSight Crime.InSight Crime
POLITICSOct 12Spain: National Day highlights territorial unity from Barcelona to CeutaSpain's National Day on Monday, 12 October, was marked by demonstrations in Barcelona in support of Spanish unity, while far-right leader Santiago Abascal visited Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the North African coast.Africanews [en]
POLITICSOct 12Spain: National Day highlights territorial unity from Barcelona to CeutaSpain's National Day on Monday, 12 October, was marked by demonstrations in Barcelona in support of Spanish unity, while far-right leader Santiago Abascal visited Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the North African coast.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 12Elections in Spain: those nationalized by the "grandchildren's law" will not be able to vote, unless they prove they are descendants of exilesThe Supreme Court rejected a request from Pedro Sánchez and ratified the suspension of the right to vote. It only exempts those who have proof that their ancestors fled the Civil War or Franco's dictatorship for political or sexual orientation reasons. Argentina is the country with the most applications.Clarín
POLITICSOct 12Spain’s king and queen set to visit enclave Ceuta where migration crisis reveals riftsSpain's Ceuta, a city in North Africa, is facing a migration crisis that has exposed deep divisionsThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 12Spain clears last major migrant camp in Ceuta ahead of royal visitSpanish police, backed by soldiers, have cleared the last major migrant encampment in Ceuta, just two days before King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are due to visit the North African territory.Africanews [en]
POLITICSOct 12US reiterates that Spain must control its borders and combat mass immigrationWashington urges Madrid to strengthen its borders and increase military spending, highlighting political differences within NATO. Trump criticizes Spanish migratory management and calls for more defense investment, in an unusual message for the national holiday.Clarín
POLITICSOct 12Constitutionalist entities take to the streets in Barcelona for the defense of Ceuta and the unity of SpainPP y Vox participan en la tradicional manifestación del Día de la Fiesta Nacional LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 12Far right surges as crises threaten Sanchez: Could Vox lead Spain?Snap vote could bring PP, Vox to power as polls show falling support for Sanchez, one of Europe's last leftist leaders.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 12Miriam González launches new party to take on Spain’s big two in snap electionLawyer Miriam González is entering politics with new party Democracia21. She is married to British politician Nick Clegg, former UK deputy prime minister, and says she wants to "regenerate Spanish politics".EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 12Spain introduces automatic TIE appointments for foreign residentsSome eligible applicants will receive automatic fingerprinting appointments after their residence applications are approved.majorcadailybulletin · spain
POLITICSOct 12Felipe VI in Ceuta and Melilla: Will the royal visit worsen Morocco-Spain relations?Dix-neuf ans après la visite de Juan Carlos Ier, qui avait provoqué une crise diplomatique avec Rabat, c’est son successeur, le roi Felipe VI, qui se rendra les 13 et 14 octobre à Ceuta et Melilla, sur fond de crise migratoire et de tensions électorales en Espagne.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSOct 11Milei embarks on his fifth trip of the year to the United States on Tuesday and then begins another excursion to Spain to support his right-wing alliesHe will arrive in Washington to participate in an event with the Hispanic community supporting Donald Trump's campaign, receive a new award, and speak at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In Madrid, he will accompany the far-right ahead of the elections at the end of November, brought forward by the crisis of "Clarín
POLITICSOct 11Spainish police clear last Ceuta migrant beach camp ahead of king's visitThey put people buses to be taken to reception centres for processing before cleaning crews arrived on the beach.Africanews [en]
POLITICSOct 11Spain: Sánchez and Feijóo launch campaignsAlthough Spain's general election is set to take place on November 29, the battle has already begun. Over the weekend, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his main conservative challenger, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, kicked off their pre-election rallies, targeting each other's key vulnerabilities.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 10A dead pensioner, a snap election and protesters camping in tents: Inside Spain’s housing crisisSome 20,000 people turned out across Spain following the death of a woman evicted from her flat after an investment firm tried to increase her rent 230%. Critics say the time has come for serious reform, writes Maira ButtThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 10Graffiti artist honours Spain’s housing rights figure ‘Maricarmen’Graffiti artist honours Spain’s housing rights figure ‘Maricarmen’Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 10Housing protests grow in Spain after woman deathpakistantelegraph.com · Pakistan
POLITICSOct 10Housing protests grow in Spain after woman deathbangladeshsun.com · Bangladesh
POLITICSOct 10Miriam González: "There are elements in Spain that question the democratic system"La candidata a la presidencia del Gobierno por Democracia 21 presenta este sábado su nuevo partido, que aboga por facilitar consensosEl País
POLITICSOct 9How will Spain’s housing crisis affect elections?Snap vote called after Parliament rejects measures to protect tenants and freeze rents.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 9Spain "deplores" United States sanctions against the International Criminal CourtSpain criticizes new US sanctions against the ICC, reaffirming its firm support for the fight against impunity and serious crimes. Support for the court is seen as crucial to protect victims and maintain multilateral order, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Clarín