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Spain Denies US Military Cooperation as Rift With Trump Deepens Over Iran
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (437+ words) Spanish Foreign Minister Jos" Manuel Albares "categorically" denied Washington's claim that Madrid has agreed to assist US strikes on Iran after US President Donald Trump threatened to cut off trade. Spanish Foreign Minister Jos" Manuel Albares "categorically" denied Washington's claim…...
Spanish Court Freezes Case on Murder of Defected Russian Pilot
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (565+ words) The suspended investigation concerns the murder of a highly publicized defection of a Russian helicopter pilot and renews concerns over suspected Russian operations on European soil. A Spanish court has suspended its investigation into the killing of a Russian military…...
50 Years After Franco: How Has Spain Changed?
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (128+ words) Spanish dictator Francisco Franco died on 20 November 1975. The death of the "Caudillo" marked the end of his nearly 40-year fascist regime and Spain embarked on the'path to democracy'as a constitutional monarchy. Commentators examine how the country has changed since then…...
Spain Pledges $710 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (327+ words) Spain will provide Ukraine with a fresh military aid package worth "615 million ($710 million) to support its fight against Russia's invasion, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro S'nchez announced Tuesday. Speaking at a Madrid press conference alongside visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Sanchez…...
Spain Hints at ‘Substantial’ New Aid as Zelensky Lands in Madrid for Air-Defense Push
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (459+ words) Zelensky used his Madrid stop to press for radars, anti-drone systems, and fresh air-defense commitments as Madrid and defense contractors signaled readiness to deepen cooperation. Spanish officials have pledged to unveil a "substantial" new aid package for Ukraine as President…...
Power One Secures €22.3 Million EBRD Loan for Decentralized Generation Rollout
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (472+ words) The lender said that the funding would support Ukraine amid Russia's campaign of destruction on its energy facilities, describing the initiative as "urgently needed to preserve the power system." The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on Thursday…...
‘A New Iron Curtain’: Russians React to EU Ban on Schengen Multivisas
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1036+ words) As Brussels tightens travel rules for Russians, reactions range from official fury to self-pity and anti-war scorn " a snapshot of how the "new iron curtain" looks from Moscow. The EU's decision to end multi-entry Schengen visas for most Russian citizens…...
EU Restricts Visas for Russian Nationals Over Ukraine War
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (144+ words) Kyiv Post Delivers Exclusive and In-Depth News and Opinions on Politics, Economics " Get Your Daily News Brief Direct from Ukraine Today! EU Restricts Visas for Russian Nationals Over Ukraine War Russian nationals will have to apply for a new visa…...
Spain to Join NATO-Led Scheme to Buy US Arms for Ukraine, Prime Minister Sánchez Says
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (348+ words) Hours after Trump again slammed Spain's 1.3% of GDP defense outlay, S'nchez offers a conciliatory move " joining NATO's PURL initiative to supply arms to Ukraine as EU leaders meet in Brussels. Spain will join a NATO initiative to jointly procure US…...
Sport and Сulture: How Far Can Protests Against Israel Go?
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (158+ words) Europe's press discusses how to deal with Israeli athletes and artists. The Times criticises Spanish Prime Minister Pedro S'nchez for calling for Israeli athletes to be excluded from competitions in Spain and for endorsing the protests at the Vuelta a…...