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

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

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

Ukraine signs deal with Spanish defence company to build air defence missiles after Pedro Sanchez makes €1 billion investment pledge

PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Madrid on Wednesday with Spain announcing a new €1 billion military aid package. Alongside financial

19 Mar, 2026 @ 12:00

International Affairs·Lead·Madrid·Politics

Rise of far-right halted in local elections in Castilla y Leon

THE surge of Spain’s far-right has stalled after regional elections in Castilla y Leon, where Vox failed to reach the support many polls had predicted.

17 Mar, 2026 @ 10:09

Lead·Politics

‘BRAVO PEDRO! Taking a stand against Donald Trump’s illegal war makes me proud to call Spain my home’

Olive Press columnist Charlie Mullins finally agrees with the Spanish president on something. TAKING a stand against Donald Trump’s illegal war makes me proud to

16 Mar, 2026 @ 15:35

Columnist·International Affairs·Lead·Other News

Spain’s King Felipe calls for ‘restraint’ over use of force in US-Israeli conflict with Iran

KING Felipe has called for ‘restraint’ in the Middle East amid US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory actions across the region. The monarch made

6 Mar, 2026 @ 10:39

International Affairs·Lead·Madrid·Politics

Court blocks jury trial for Begoña Gomez- wife of Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez- who is accused of embezzling public money

Court blocks jury trial for Spanish PM’s wife Begoña Gomez who is accused of embezzling public money

A MADRID court has blocked a judge’s decision to order Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife, Begoña Gomez, to go through a jury trial over the

24 Feb, 2026 @ 11:17

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

Brussels fears Pedro Sanchez’s plans to legalise half a million irregular migrants could push illegal migration throughout Europe

The European Commission has strong concerns about Spain granting legal status to about 500,000 irregular migrants, according to Euronews. Three EU officials told the broadcaster

10 Feb, 2026 @ 10:50

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

A new ally next door for Pedro Sanchez after Portugal elects socialist as president

SPAIN’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has been handed a timely political boost after Portugal elected a socialist ally as the country’s new president. Sunday’s second

9 Feb, 2026 @ 16:30

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Donald Trump calls Spain a ‘freeloader’ for not spending enough on defence

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump branded Spain a ‘freeloader’ on Thursday in relation to it not spending enough on defence. Trump was in Davos, Switzerland at

22 Jan, 2026 @ 15:00

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Valencia far-right Vox councillor faces three years in prison for posting hate messages on social media

Vox councillor in Valencia faces three years in prison for posting racist hate messages on social media

A VALENCIA Vox party councillor could be jailed for up to three years if convicted of posting hate messages via social media. Prosecutors have demanded

20 Jan, 2026 @ 13:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Politics·Valencia

Spain ‘doesn’t rule out’ sending troops to Greenland after Denmark admits ‘Trump wants to conquer it’

SPAIN’S Defence Minister has not ruled out sending troops to Greenland to study ways to help security in the wake of threats by US President

15 Jan, 2026 @ 11:39

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

A red line was crossed': Pedro Sanchez lashes out at Israel after three UN peacekeepers under Spanish command are killed in Lebanon

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez opens door for Spanish troops to be stationed in Ukraine and Palestine

PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has said that Spain may send troops to join a post-ceasefire peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Sanchez on Thursday said the government

8 Jan, 2026 @ 12:05

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Spain’s minimum wage is set to break €1,200 a month in 2026 – and will retroactively apply from January 1st

SPAIN’S government is proposing a 3.1% rise in the minimum wage in 2026. It said on Wednesday that the increase would put €17,094 into pockets

7 Jan, 2026 @ 17:00

Business & Finance·Lead·National News·Politics

King Felipe VI delivers his 2023 Christmas Eve address

FROM THE ARCHIVES: King Felipe VI’s Christmas speech from 2023 focuses on holding Spain together after year of high political tensions

IN A break from tradition, Spain’s King Felipe VI used his televised Christmas Eve address to focus on just one issue: the Spanish Constitution and

23 Dec, 2025 @ 12:10

Lead·Politics

Pedro Sanchez agrees to joint commission on flood disaster reconstruction after meeting new Valencia president

PRIME Minister, Pedro Sanchez, will form a joint commission between the national government and the Valencia region to coordinate reconstruction following the October 29, 2024

17 Dec, 2025 @ 15:00

Lead·Politics·Valencia·Valencian Community

Valencia City could lose €150m of European money after failing to agree on a Low Emission Zone

VALENCIA could lose €150 million of European funding for not introducing a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) banning polluting vehicles from the city centre as of

2 Dec, 2025 @ 08:00

Environment·Green·Lead·Politics·Valencia

New Valencia president voted into office to replace Carlos Mazon with the help of far-right Vox party

JUANFRAN Perez Llorca has been elected as the new Valencian president after winning an investiture vote in parliament on Thursday. Perez Llorca- who will step

28 Nov, 2025 @ 11:52

Lead·Politics·Valencia·Valencian Community

Spain’s top prosecutor is banned for two years after leaking information about boyfriend of Madrid mayor

SPAIN’S Attorney General has been convicted of leaking confidential information about the partner of a major political rival. Alvaro Garcia Ortiz has been banned from

21 Nov, 2025 @ 13:00

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics

Prosecutors to get complaint about Carlos Mazon ‘lying to Congress’ during Valencia flood inquiry hearing

THE Valencian socialist party(PSPV-PSOE) will complain to the Prosecutor’s Office about acting regional president, Carlos Mazon, ‘lying’ to Congress. Mazon, who resigned on November 3,

18 Nov, 2025 @ 16:00

Lead·Politics·Valencia·Valencian Community

Acting Valencia president Carlos Mazon ‘roasted’ by Spain’s parliamentarians over his response to 2024 flood disaster

THE outgoing Valencian president, Carlos Mazon, told a Congress committee investigation into the October 29 floods that authorities did not know that people were drowning.

17 Nov, 2025 @ 17:45

Lead·Madrid·Politics·Valencia

Conservative Partido Popular name candidate to replace ‘resigned’ Valencia president, Carlos Mazon

THE Partido Popular(PP) has named Juan Francisco Perez Llorca as the party’s candidate to replace Carlos Mazon as Valencian President. Perez Llorca is seen as

11 Nov, 2025 @ 14:15

Lead·Politics·Valencia·Valencian Community

Fugitive politician on the run for 20 years over sprawling Marbella corruption case pays to avoid jail

THE ex-Marbella sports councillor, Carlos Fernandez, who fled Spain in 2006 to avoid corruption charges in the infamous Malay Case, will not serve any prison

6 Nov, 2025 @ 14:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella·Politics

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

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

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

Ukraine signs deal with Spanish defence company to build air defence missiles after Pedro Sanchez makes €1 billion investment pledge

Rise of far-right halted in local elections in Castilla y Leon

‘BRAVO PEDRO! Taking a stand against Donald Trump’s illegal war makes me proud to call Spain my home’

Spain’s King Felipe calls for ‘restraint’ over use of force in US-Israeli conflict with Iran

Court blocks jury trial for Spanish PM’s wife Begoña Gomez who is accused of embezzling public money

Brussels fears Pedro Sanchez’s plans to legalise half a million irregular migrants could push illegal migration throughout Europe

A new ally next door for Pedro Sanchez after Portugal elects socialist as president

Donald Trump calls Spain a ‘freeloader’ for not spending enough on defence

Spain ‘doesn’t rule out’ sending troops to Greenland after Denmark admits ‘Trump wants to conquer it’

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez opens door for Spanish troops to be stationed in Ukraine and Palestine

Spain’s minimum wage is set to break €1,200 a month in 2026 – and will retroactively apply from January 1st

FROM THE ARCHIVES: King Felipe VI’s Christmas speech from 2023 focuses on holding Spain together after year of high political tensions

Pedro Sanchez agrees to joint commission on flood disaster reconstruction after meeting new Valencia president

Valencia City could lose €150m of European money after failing to agree on a Low Emission Zone

New Valencia president voted into office to replace Carlos Mazon with the help of far-right Vox party

Spain’s top prosecutor is banned for two years after leaking information about boyfriend of Madrid mayor

Prosecutors to get complaint about Carlos Mazon ‘lying to Congress’ during Valencia flood inquiry hearing

Acting Valencia president Carlos Mazon ‘roasted’ by Spain’s parliamentarians over his response to 2024 flood disaster

Conservative Partido Popular name candidate to replace ‘resigned’ Valencia president, Carlos Mazon

Fugitive politician on the run for 20 years over sprawling Marbella corruption case pays to avoid jail

WATCH: Marseille drug lord caught hiding out in Madrid after fleeing double murder conviction

Costa del Sol jewel Estepona welcomes massive food festival this weekend

UK agrees deal with EU to re-join Erasmus student exchange programme – here’s what it means for Brits hoping to study in Spain

‘The largest energy crisis we have ever faced’: Europe warned it has just six weeks of jet fuel left

A bloody war between Balkan mafias is erupting on the streets of Barcelona – and it’s already claimed two lives amid a string of shootings