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Pedro Sanchez ‘feels proud to be Spanish again’ after scheme to regularise hundreds of thousands of migrants is passed

A CONTROVERSIAL process to legalise almost a million undocumented migrants living in Spain is set to begin today (Tuesday), prime minister Pedro Sanchez has announced.

14 Apr, 2026 @ 17:08

Lead·National News·Politics

Valencia mayor faces corruption probe for ‘undue influence’ in handing out jobs to ‘preferred’ candidates

VALENCIA’S mayor Maria Jose Catala and other key city officials are being investigated by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office for allegedly fixing job appointments. Also under

14 Apr, 2026 @ 13:38

Crime & Law·Lead·Politics·Valencia

Who’s who in the Begoña Gomez case? All you need to know about the ‘influence peddling’ probe into wife of Spain’s PM

Wife of Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez is formally charged with corruption after two-year probe

BEGOÑA Gomez, the wife of Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has been formally charged with corruption. Gomez is accused of bribery, embezzlement of public funds

14 Apr, 2026 @ 09:43

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid·National News·Politics

Spain-Israel row over blown-up Netanyahu effigy

Spain-Israel row escalates further after Netanyahu effigy is blown to pieces at Easter festival near Malaga

SPAIN and Israel have become embroiled in an escalating diplomatic row after an effigy of Benjamin Netanyahu was blown up during a festival on the

13 Apr, 2026 @ 15:29

International Affairs·Lead·Malaga·Politics

Spain’s Pedro Sanchez urges Beijing to ‘do more to help end wars’ during fourth visit to China in just three years

PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has demanded a bigger roll from China in ending the wars in Iran and Ukraine during his fourth visit to China

13 Apr, 2026 @ 15:20

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Inside the four-star Valencia hotel where Sir Keir Starmer holidayed with family during Easter break – as Trump issued stark threat to ‘obliterate’ Iran

EVERY Easter, more than two million Brits scramble around for their passports before jetting off for some much-needed downtime abroad. Joining them this year was

13 Apr, 2026 @ 11:46

International Affairs·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Politics·Valencia

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez starts official visit to China this weekend – his fourth trip in four years

SPANISH prime minister Pedro Sanchez will arrive in China on Saturday for a four-day visit. Officials in Beijing confirmed the tour on Wednesday which is

8 Apr, 2026 @ 16:00

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead·Politics

EU warns Spain that tax cut on fuel to help households cope with surging prices is ‘illegal’

SPAIN is facing pressure from Brussels after introducing a tax cut to fuel amid the ongoing war in Iran. The European Commission, under Tax Commissioner

8 Apr, 2026 @ 15:23

Business & Finance·Lead·Politics

Spain’s Pedro Sanchez welcomes Iran war ceasefire but fires broadside at Donald Trump

SPAIN’S Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, describing it as ‘good news’. But the premier-

8 Apr, 2026 @ 11:15

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Spain pushes ahead with plan to make abortion a constitutional right

SPAIN has moved to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right in a landmark reform, as the left-wing government races to shield access from any future

8 Apr, 2026 @ 10:40

Health·Lead·National News·Politics

PICTURED: Inside the fabulous holidays and luxury yachts of Pedro Sanchez’s former number two as he fights Covid corruption charges

SPAIN’s former Minister of Transport has been pictured leading a lavish lifestyle shortly after he allegedly received kickbacks during the Covid pandemic, it can be

7 Apr, 2026 @ 15:23

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics

Trial begins in Spain for ex-PP minister accused of spying on colleague who threatened to expose rampant corruption

A FORMER interior minister of Spain has gone on trial for allegedly spying on an ex-Partido Popular (PP) treasurer who was planning to reveal corruption.

7 Apr, 2026 @ 11:29

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics

Spaniards now see Donald Trump as a bigger threat to global peace than Vladimir Putin

SPANIARDS now see US President Donald Trump as the biggest threat to global peace, a poll has revealed – placing him ahead of Vladimir Putin

6 Apr, 2026 @ 13:09

International Affairs·Lead·National News·Politics

WATCH: Disgraced ex-king of Spain Juan Carlos greeted with standing ovation as he returns from exile for Easter bullfight in Sevilla

THIS is the moment Spain’s disgraced former king made his return from exile at Seville’s Easter bullfight – sparking fresh controversy as the crowd rose

6 Apr, 2026 @ 11:20

La Cultura·Lead·National News·Politics

The curious link between Spain’s Easter processions and a fascist ally of dictator Franco

MANY readers will know about the Spanish ‘Legion’, the crack unit of the Spanish Army, based in Ronda and Almeria. You will have likely seen

5 Apr, 2026 @ 16:00

Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead·Politics

Spain’s far-left parties strike deal to unite behind Communist candidate for crunch Andalucia election – but not everyone is happy

THREE of Spain’s main left-wing parties have struck a last-minute deal to back a single candidate at next month’s Andalucian elections in an effort to

5 Apr, 2026 @ 12:48

Andalucia·Lead·Politics

Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez apologises for latest corruption scandal but won't call early elections

Spain calls for windfall tax on energy firms as Iran war sends fuel prices soaring

SPAIN has joined forces with four other European allies to call for a windfall tax on the profits raked in by energy companies as fuel

4 Apr, 2026 @ 18:18

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead·Politics

‘Stop sticking your nose in’: Spain hits back at Trump after US president orders probe into euthanasia death of paraplegic gang-rape victim

SPAIN has hit back at US president Donald Trump after he ordered a probe into the landmark euthanasia case of a young Spanish woman. Monica

3 Apr, 2026 @ 10:47

Health·Lead·National News·Politics

One in three applicants set to be turned away from Spain’s controversial migrant amnesty scheme

ONE in three migrants applying for Spain’s migration amnesty scheme is expected to be refused, as authorities brace for up to 750,000 applications. According to

2 Apr, 2026 @ 16:15

International Affairs·Politics

Trump calls for investigation into death of Spanish gang-rape victim, 25, by euthanasia: US president hits out at ‘systemic human rights failures’

THE Trump administration is calling for answers from the Spanish government after 25-year-old Noelia Castillo chose to end her own life by euthanasia last week.

2 Apr, 2026 @ 15:15

Health·Lead·Politics

Work from home, fly less and drive slower: Leading EU official issues stark warning over ‘long crisis’ ahead amid Iran war fallout

BRUSSELS is urging Europeans to save on fuel as concerns grow over a ‘long crisis’ in the fallout from the Iran war. The European Commission’s

1 Apr, 2026 @ 14:33

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Spain axes humanitarian visa scheme for Venezuelans after welcoming nearly 250,000 fleeing Maduro regime – days after opposition leader granted nationality

SPAIN is to end a humanitarian visa programme that has brought in nearly 250,000 Venezuelans fleeing Nicolas Maduro’s regime in under ten years. The fast-track

1 Apr, 2026 @ 11:57

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Spain forces major landlords to extend rents amid Iran war uncertainty: The 13 firms targeted own more than 100,000 homes

MORE than 100,000 families are set to see their rent contracts extended as Spain scrambles to shield households from the fallout of the Iran war.

31 Mar, 2026 @ 11:21

Lead·National News·Politics·Property

Israeli prime minister backs down in latest spat with Spain’s Pedro Sanchez after Catholic cardinal is barred from Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem

SPAIN’S Prime Minister has had another blowout with his Israeli counterpart after a senior Catholic clergy member was prevented from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass in

30 Mar, 2026 @ 13:30

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Spain formally closes airspace to US military planes involved in attacks on Iran

THE Spanish government has solidified its position against the US-Israeli war in the Middle East after formally closing the country’s airspace to flights involved in

30 Mar, 2026 @ 10:44

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

WATCH: Former Spanish MP is violently arrested in Madrid after refusing to answer inquiries from ‘racist’ plain-clothes police

A SENEGAL-BORN former MP was arrested in Madrid following an ‘altercation’ with police, authorities have said – in a case that has set off a

27 Mar, 2026 @ 18:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid·Politics

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Pedro Sanchez ‘feels proud to be Spanish again’ after scheme to regularise hundreds of thousands of migrants is passed

Valencia mayor faces corruption probe for ‘undue influence’ in handing out jobs to ‘preferred’ candidates

Wife of Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez is formally charged with corruption after two-year probe

Spain-Israel row escalates further after Netanyahu effigy is blown to pieces at Easter festival near Malaga

Spain’s Pedro Sanchez urges Beijing to ‘do more to help end wars’ during fourth visit to China in just three years

Inside the four-star Valencia hotel where Sir Keir Starmer holidayed with family during Easter break – as Trump issued stark threat to ‘obliterate’ Iran

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez starts official visit to China this weekend – his fourth trip in four years

EU warns Spain that tax cut on fuel to help households cope with surging prices is ‘illegal’

Spain’s Pedro Sanchez welcomes Iran war ceasefire but fires broadside at Donald Trump

Spain pushes ahead with plan to make abortion a constitutional right

PICTURED: Inside the fabulous holidays and luxury yachts of Pedro Sanchez’s former number two as he fights Covid corruption charges

Trial begins in Spain for ex-PP minister accused of spying on colleague who threatened to expose rampant corruption

Spaniards now see Donald Trump as a bigger threat to global peace than Vladimir Putin

WATCH: Disgraced ex-king of Spain Juan Carlos greeted with standing ovation as he returns from exile for Easter bullfight in Sevilla

The curious link between Spain’s Easter processions and a fascist ally of dictator Franco

Spain’s far-left parties strike deal to unite behind Communist candidate for crunch Andalucia election – but not everyone is happy

Spain calls for windfall tax on energy firms as Iran war sends fuel prices soaring

‘Stop sticking your nose in’: Spain hits back at Trump after US president orders probe into euthanasia death of paraplegic gang-rape victim

One in three applicants set to be turned away from Spain’s controversial migrant amnesty scheme

Trump calls for investigation into death of Spanish gang-rape victim, 25, by euthanasia: US president hits out at ‘systemic human rights failures’

Work from home, fly less and drive slower: Leading EU official issues stark warning over ‘long crisis’ ahead amid Iran war fallout

Spain axes humanitarian visa scheme for Venezuelans after welcoming nearly 250,000 fleeing Maduro regime – days after opposition leader granted nationality

Spain forces major landlords to extend rents amid Iran war uncertainty: The 13 firms targeted own more than 100,000 homes

Israeli prime minister backs down in latest spat with Spain’s Pedro Sanchez after Catholic cardinal is barred from Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem

Spain formally closes airspace to US military planes involved in attacks on Iran

WATCH: Former Spanish MP is violently arrested in Madrid after refusing to answer inquiries from ‘racist’ plain-clothes police

Catalunya vs the Basque Country: Which illustrious region wins Spain’s culinary crown?

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

Night of chaos in Barcelona as teenager is arrested for murder after knife-wielding attacker is stabbed to death

WATCH: Firefighters called out as two camper vans burn to a crisp overnight in Spain’s Estepona

The surprising cultural side of Ibiza’s San Antonio – all available for just a €30 return ticket from the Spanish mainland