Political round-up: PM Pedro Sanchez battles growing Ceuta backlash as opposition turns up the heat

PROTESTS over the Ceuta migration crisis turned against Pedro Sanchez as opposition parties intensified calls for his resignation following a controversial police report.

5 Sep, 2026 @ 19:01

Lead·National News·Politics

Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez says 'no evidence' of Morocco causing Ceuta migrant crisis

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez says ‘no evidence’ of Morocco being involved in Ceuta migrant crisis

PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has said he's seen no evidence that Morocco was involved in last month's migrant surge into Ceuta.

31 Aug, 2026 @ 10:37

Lead·National News·Politics

The real reason Trump and Spain are at constant loggerheads, according to leading expat geopolitical analyst

LEADING geopolitical expert Richard Cowl unpacks the reason why US president Donald Trump has targeted Spain in recent months.

29 Aug, 2026 @ 09:15

International Affairs·Lead·Opinion·Politics

UK's new foreign secretary makes Spain his first foreign visit ahead of Washington and declares European wildfires a 'national security emergency'

UK’s new foreign secretary makes Spain his first overseas visit ahead of Washington and declares European wildfires a ‘national security emergency’

THE UK’s newly appointed Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, met with his Spanish counterpart, Jose Manuel Alvares in Madrid this week. They signed an agreement ‘to

31 Jul, 2026 @ 09:56

International Affairs·Lead·Madrid·Politics

Spain’s hospitality sector rages against proposed smoking ban – claiming 30,000 bars could close if customers can’t light up on terraces

HOSPITALITY associations in Spain have ramped up their campaign against the proposed smoking ban for terraces- claiming that over 30,000 bars could close. The Council

24 Jul, 2026 @ 13:00

Health·Lead·National News·Politics

Who is the football GOAT – Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Your answer depends on your politics, Spanish researchers say

IT is a question that has divided football fans for the best part of two decades: who is the greatest footballer of all time –

19 Jul, 2026 @ 13:40

Lead·Sport

Begoña Gomez- wife of Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez- gets back her passport ahead of trial for abusing her position

Wife of Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez gets her passport back ahead of high-profile corruption trial

THE MADRID Provincial Court has ordered the return of the passport of Begoña Gomez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. It also ruled that

17 Jul, 2026 @ 11:09

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

World Cup fever? You must be kidding – I hate football more than Starmer, writes Charlie Mullins

I’M not a football fan. I don’t get it and I never will. I hate football so much that when my kids wanted to rebel

11 Jul, 2026 @ 14:26

Celebrity·Lead·Sport

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is under growing political pressure over a corruption investigation involving his wife, Begoña Gomez.

Wife of Pedro Sanchez allowed to visit UK for daughter’s graduation despite passport ban – but barred from joining Spanish PM at NATO conference

THE wife of embattled Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez has been handed the green light to visit the UK – despite having her passport confiscated

8 Jul, 2026 @ 11:37

Crime & Law·International Affairs·Lead·Politics

A new challenger to Pedro Sanchez? Wife of former British deputy PM Nick Clegg registers new political party in Spain

THE wife of former British deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has launched a new political party in Spain in the hope of ramping up the

28 Jun, 2026 @ 18:47

Lead·Politics

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says there’s no widespread corruption in Spain following conviction of ex-minister and close ally

SPAIN’S Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has dismissed allegations of ‘widespread corruption’ levied against his PSOE Socialist party after a former minister and close ally was

25 Jun, 2026 @ 09:21

Lead·Politics

Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero in two-day corruption quiz over €53M airline bailout plus high-value jewellery stashed in office safe

SPAIN’S ex-Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is appearing before a judge in Madrid on Wednesday in a corruption probe. He will be quizzed for

17 Jun, 2026 @ 13:13

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics

Tommy Robinson detained at Heathrow airport under terrorism legislation – but was far-right activist returning from Spain?

THE rabble-rousing far-right activist Tommy Robinson was detained by police under terrorism legislation at London’s Heathrow airport on Saturday evening, it has been confirmed. Robinson,

14 Jun, 2026 @ 16:29

Crime & Law·International Affairs·Lead

EXPLAINER: These are the scandals threatening to topple Spain PM Pedro Sanchez’s government – involving his wife, brother and Socialist predecessor

ON Tuesday, Pedro Sanchez will celebrate eight years since a vote of no confidence toppled Mariano Rajoy and ‘El Guapo’, as an adoring public christened

31 May, 2026 @ 20:19

EXPLAINER·Lead·Politics

Corruption woes rise for Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez as police search Socialist Party HQ for details about arrested former official- nicknamed ‘The Plumber’

GUARDIA Civil officers went into Spain’s ruling PSOE Socialist Party HQ in Madrid on Wednesday morning to look for evidence over an illegal payments scheme.

27 May, 2026 @ 12:40

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid·Politics

Spain launches €35 billion military upgrade — its biggest rearmament drive in decades

MORE than €30 billion Spanish funds are being prioritised into military advancement, with the Minister of Defence securing the country’s dedication to security and peace.

27 May, 2026 @ 12:30

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez announces €9bn plan to improve energy efficiency in homes and public transport

SPAIN’S Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has unveiled a €9 billion energy efficiency plan targeting homes and public transport. The initiative will be co-financed by the

26 May, 2026 @ 10:52

Environment·Lead·Politics

Former Spanish prime minister Zapatero investigated for corruption over €53m airline bailout

SPAIN’S former Prime Minister, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is under investigation for influence peddling and related crimes, the National Court said on Tuesday. It forms

19 May, 2026 @ 11:24

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics

ANALYSIS: Juanma Moreno could be forced to break pre-election pledge after Andalucia vote – and why pact with far-right Vox may alarm expats

PRIOR to Sunday’s key regional election, Juanma Moreno was eager to rule out any form of coalition with the far-right. “I have no interest whatsoever

18 May, 2026 @ 13:31

Andalucia·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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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Political round-up: PM Pedro Sanchez battles growing Ceuta backlash as opposition turns up the heat

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez says ‘no evidence’ of Morocco being involved in Ceuta migrant crisis

The real reason Trump and Spain are at constant loggerheads, according to leading expat geopolitical analyst

UK’s new foreign secretary makes Spain his first overseas visit ahead of Washington and declares European wildfires a ‘national security emergency’

Spain’s hospitality sector rages against proposed smoking ban – claiming 30,000 bars could close if customers can’t light up on terraces

Who is the football GOAT – Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Your answer depends on your politics, Spanish researchers say

Wife of Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez gets her passport back ahead of high-profile corruption trial

World Cup fever? You must be kidding – I hate football more than Starmer, writes Charlie Mullins

Wife of Pedro Sanchez allowed to visit UK for daughter’s graduation despite passport ban – but barred from joining Spanish PM at NATO conference

A new challenger to Pedro Sanchez? Wife of former British deputy PM Nick Clegg registers new political party in Spain

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says there’s no widespread corruption in Spain following conviction of ex-minister and close ally

Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero in two-day corruption quiz over €53M airline bailout plus high-value jewellery stashed in office safe

Tommy Robinson detained at Heathrow airport under terrorism legislation – but was far-right activist returning from Spain?

EXPLAINER: These are the scandals threatening to topple Spain PM Pedro Sanchez’s government – involving his wife, brother and Socialist predecessor

Corruption woes rise for Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez as police search Socialist Party HQ for details about arrested former official- nicknamed ‘The Plumber’

Spain launches €35 billion military upgrade — its biggest rearmament drive in decades

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez announces €9bn plan to improve energy efficiency in homes and public transport

Former Spanish prime minister Zapatero investigated for corruption over €53m airline bailout

ANALYSIS: Juanma Moreno could be forced to break pre-election pledge after Andalucia vote – and why pact with far-right Vox may alarm expats

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

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’

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

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

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

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

Alarm bells ring in Mallorca as local restaurants report worst September takings ‘in living memory’

WATCH: Major wildfire erupts in Benahavis – emergency alert sent as residents urged to stay indoors

Doctors to walk out across Spain from October in escalating row over ‘unjust’ working conditions

Catalunya’s national day draws thousands onto streets – turnout rebounds from historic low as rift deepens in independence movement

‘I’ve visited every country in Europe and these are my top five travel recommendations – including Spain’

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