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Spain to scrap humanitarian residence route for Venezuelans from under new EU rules

A SPANISH residency pathway for Venezuelans will no longer be granted from mid-June, due to regulations under new EU migration pact. Thousands of Venezuelan foreigners

15 May, 2026 @ 16:50

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Spain to push ahead with social media ban for teenagers and rules to end online anonymity despite pressure from US tech giants

EU representatives plan to follow Spain’s lead in establishing regulations against adolescents’ use of social media, although some studies and tech execs believe the threats

15 May, 2026 @ 14:21

Andalucia·International Affairs·Lead·Other News·Politics·Sevilla

Andalucian elections explained: Here are the issues dominating the campaign as Andaluces go to the polls this Sunday and Moreno rules out coalition with far-right Vox

AS Andalucia’s electoral campaign winds down this Friday, polls continue to place the ruling Partido Popular (PP) comfortably in the lead ahead of the May

15 May, 2026 @ 13:54

Andalucia·Lead·Politics

Former British PM Gordon Brown meets Spain’s Pedro Sanchez in Madrid to discuss global finance and AI governance

SPANISH prime minister Pedro Sanchez welcomed a former UK leader to Madrid on Thursday for talks on global finance and artificial intelligence (AI) governance. The

15 May, 2026 @ 12:13

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

‘We protect them and they block our bases’: US questions value of alliance with Spain again during visit to China

The US has doubled down on its criticism of Spain over Madrid’s refusal to allow the use of its military bases for strikes on Iran,

15 May, 2026 @ 10:58

International Affairs·Lead·Madrid·Politics

Far-right Vox leader during lightning Costa del Sol: ‘Narcos armed to the teeth must be laughing at non-lethal means for the Guardia Civil’

UPCOMING regional elections in Andalucia brought the conservative Vox party leader to Mijas for a speech to discuss drug trafficking and security. In a strongly

13 May, 2026 @ 16:40

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·National News·Politics

Spain’s Supreme Court to rule tomorrow on whether to freeze mass migrant regularisation before June 30 deadline

SPAIN’S Supreme Court is set to decide whether to suspend the controversial migrant regularisation scheme. Applications for the programme, which aims to grant temporary legal

12 May, 2026 @ 17:30

Lead·Politics

Spanish far-right influencer who defended Franco is banned from the UK ahead of planned appearance at Tommy Robinson rally

A SPANISH influencer who once said the rule of fascist dictator General Franco was preferable to democracy has been banned from the UK ahead of

12 May, 2026 @ 11:51

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

‘Living on borrowed time’: Spanish media react as the pressure ramps up on Sir Keir Starmer in the UK

BRITISH people know that Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party all but became a cropper in last week’s local elections. Calls for Sir Keir’s resignation are

12 May, 2026 @ 10:01

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

‘I will continue until Palestine is free’: Gaza flotilla activist returns to Spain in defiant mood after release by Israel

CAMPAIGNER Saif Abukeshek has arrived back in Barcelona from Israeli custody to share a message insisting global mobilisation for Palestine. Saif Abukeshek finally returned to

11 May, 2026 @ 13:50

Barcelona·International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Far-right calls for crackdown on ‘fake’ residents claiming public services in Costa del Sol expat hub beloved by both Brits and Germans

THE far-right party Vox has called for tighter controls on padron registrations — Spain’s official municipal population register —in a Torrox. The move follows concerns

8 May, 2026 @ 10:30

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga·Politics

Passengers on hantavirus cruise ship heading to Spain’s Tenerife will be unloaded on small boats after dock workers threaten to strike

A CRUISE ship bound for Tenerife with a deadly virus outbreak aboard will not dock at the island’s port, authorities have announced. Canary Islands president

7 May, 2026 @ 15:16

Canary Islands·Health·Lead·Politics·Tenerife

PP leader and Junta president Juanma Moreno edges closer to majority in Andalucia elections after TV debate, polls show

THE run-up to the regional elections in Andalucia has stepped up a gear after a new poll cemented the current governor as the clear frontrunner.

5 May, 2026 @ 16:43

Andalucia·Lead·Politics

WEEKLY OPINION ROUND-UP: How the Spanish press is reacting to Vox’s “national priority” plan – plus commentary from The Olive Press

HEADLINES in Spain this week have been dominated by reports that far-right Vox was seeking to introduce a so-called ‘national priority’ system into regional legislations.

3 May, 2026 @ 15:59

Lead·National News·Opinion·Politics

EXCLUSIVE: British expat in Madrid tackles English nationalism and Costa del Sol stereotypes in new poetry collection

AN expat writer has published a new poetry book on identity and nationalism in England while living abroad from his base in Madrid. Poet Alan

2 May, 2026 @ 11:00

Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead·Madrid·Politics

Marbella town hall rejects Vox’s controversial ‘national priority’ plan to favour Spaniards for public health and education services

MARBELLA town hall has rejected a motion by far-right party Vox to introduce a so-called ‘national priority’ system. The proposal sought to prioritise locals and

1 May, 2026 @ 15:31

Lead·Marbella·Politics

Spain’s immigration amnesty descends into chaos as people queue for days and fights break out across the country

CHAOS has broken out across Spain as people queue day and night to apply for Pedro Sanchez’s controversial migrant regularisation scheme. Shocking scenes in Murcia

30 Apr, 2026 @ 15:26

Lead·National News·Other News·Politics

Medics dress up as Braveheart and cry ‘you can’t take our freedom’ during four-day doctor’s strike in Spain – with more dates planned

CANCELLATIONS and postponed medical treatment continue as Spanish doctors carry on with strikes across the nation. A number of them even dressed up as the

30 Apr, 2026 @ 14:27

Andalucia·Health·Lead·National News·Politics

London mayor Sadiq Khan heaps praise on Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez as pair discussing reversing Brexit during meeting in Madrid

THE Spanish government has reiterated that it would welcome Britain back with open arms into the European Union after prime minister Pedro Sanchez hosted the

30 Apr, 2026 @ 14:20

Brexit·Lead·Politics

Spain reaches magic 2% of GDP on defence spending mark for first time in 30 years after boosting budget by 50% in past year

SPAIN has spent 2% of its GDP on defence for the first time in 30 years, finally meeting NATO’s long-standing target more than a decade

29 Apr, 2026 @ 18:15

Business & Finance·Lead·Politics

WATCH: Spanish PM’s wife is harassed by far-right agitator at Madrid cafe as both sides claim assault

A CONTROVERSIAL far-right influencer has ignited a political storm after he filmed himself harassing the wife of Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez outside a Madrid

29 Apr, 2026 @ 17:15

Lead·Madrid·Politics

WEEKLY OPINION ROUND-UP: Spanish media reacts to corruption allegations involving PM Sanchez’s wife – plus analysis from The Olive Press

SPANISH prime minister Pedro Sanchez has come under fresh political pressure after a court ruling formally charged his wife with corruption. Begoña Gomez, 55, is

26 Apr, 2026 @ 14:00

Columnist·Lead·Opinion·Politics

Pentagon suggests NATO suspension for Spain.

Pentagon suggests suspending Spain from NATO and dropping support for Britain in Falkland Islands dispute as US goes on warpath against allies

THE US is exploring options to punish key NATO allies – including Spain and Britain – for not joining the war in Iran, an internal

24 Apr, 2026 @ 11:21

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

No Catalan, no residency renewal: New rules make language skills essential for those hoping to settle in Barcelona

KNOWLEDGE of Catalan is set to become a key condition for anyone hoping to build a life in Barcelona, after new rules confirmed that language

23 Apr, 2026 @ 11:20

Barcelona·Lead·Politics

Spain's aviation sector looks to a green future by setting up country's first hydrogen airport hub

Spanish oil companies admit busy summer holiday season is at risk with jet fuel supply only secure until end of May

SPANISH oil companies are scrambling to secure jet fuel supplies for June as the summer holiday season comes under threat amid the Strait of Hormuz

22 Apr, 2026 @ 15:05

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead·National News·Politics

Germany and Italy say no to Spain after Pedro Sanchez urged EU to end association agreement with Israel

GERMANY and Italy have blocked a joint proposal by Spain, Ireland and Slovenia to end the EU’s trade agreement with Israel. The rebuttal followed a

22 Apr, 2026 @ 12:36

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

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Spain to scrap humanitarian residence route for Venezuelans from under new EU rules

Andalucian elections explained: Here are the issues dominating the campaign as Andaluces go to the polls this Sunday and Moreno rules out coalition with far-right Vox

Former British PM Gordon Brown meets Spain’s Pedro Sanchez in Madrid to discuss global finance and AI governance

‘We protect them and they block our bases’: US questions value of alliance with Spain again during visit to China

Far-right Vox leader during lightning Costa del Sol: ‘Narcos armed to the teeth must be laughing at non-lethal means for the Guardia Civil’

Spain’s Supreme Court to rule tomorrow on whether to freeze mass migrant regularisation before June 30 deadline

Spanish far-right influencer who defended Franco is banned from the UK ahead of planned appearance at Tommy Robinson rally

‘Living on borrowed time’: Spanish media react as the pressure ramps up on Sir Keir Starmer in the UK

‘I will continue until Palestine is free’: Gaza flotilla activist returns to Spain in defiant mood after release by Israel

Far-right calls for crackdown on ‘fake’ residents claiming public services in Costa del Sol expat hub beloved by both Brits and Germans

Passengers on hantavirus cruise ship heading to Spain’s Tenerife will be unloaded on small boats after dock workers threaten to strike

PP leader and Junta president Juanma Moreno edges closer to majority in Andalucia elections after TV debate, polls show

WEEKLY OPINION ROUND-UP: How the Spanish press is reacting to Vox’s “national priority” plan – plus commentary from The Olive Press

EXCLUSIVE: British expat in Madrid tackles English nationalism and Costa del Sol stereotypes in new poetry collection

Marbella town hall rejects Vox’s controversial ‘national priority’ plan to favour Spaniards for public health and education services

Spain’s immigration amnesty descends into chaos as people queue for days and fights break out across the country

Medics dress up as Braveheart and cry ‘you can’t take our freedom’ during four-day doctor’s strike in Spain – with more dates planned

London mayor Sadiq Khan heaps praise on Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez as pair discussing reversing Brexit during meeting in Madrid

Spain reaches magic 2% of GDP on defence spending mark for first time in 30 years after boosting budget by 50% in past year

WATCH: Spanish PM’s wife is harassed by far-right agitator at Madrid cafe as both sides claim assault

WEEKLY OPINION ROUND-UP: Spanish media reacts to corruption allegations involving PM Sanchez’s wife – plus analysis from The Olive Press

Pentagon suggests suspending Spain from NATO and dropping support for Britain in Falkland Islands dispute as US goes on warpath against allies

No Catalan, no residency renewal: New rules make language skills essential for those hoping to settle in Barcelona

Spanish oil companies admit busy summer holiday season is at risk with jet fuel supply only secure until end of May

Germany and Italy say no to Spain after Pedro Sanchez urged EU to end association agreement with Israel

‘These are not workplace accidents they are murders’: Drug speed boat rams Spanish customs vessel in latest incident along Andalucia coast after deaths of two police officers

Cuts to iconic British Council threaten to gut UK influence and soft power worldwide – with historic Madrid headquarters first on the chopping block

Spain’s oldest bookshop is saved from oblivion after 176 years in business by loyal customers who raised €60,000 in 13 days

Spain to scrap humanitarian residence route for Venezuelans from under new EU rules

Children as young as 11 are robbing people on e-scooters in Barcelona suburb, police warn

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