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“Spain Today” brings the latest news and analysis from Spain in clear, concise English. From politics and the economy to culture and society, our daily episodes—released every morning—cover key stories shaping the nation. Whether you’re an expat, language learner, or simply interested in Spain, we offer a balanced overview of current events. Stay tuned, stay informed, and stay connected! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpainTodayNews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spain.today.news Instagram:

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03.01 - Spain Today News 23 March 2026

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2026/03/23

International Crisis in the Strait of HormuzTrump Suspends Strikes: President Donald Trump has ordered a five-day postponement of planned military strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure following what he described as "productive conversations" between Washington and Tehran. This 120-hour truce freezes a previous 48-hour ultimatum that had placed the world on the brink of a major conflict.Market Impact: Following the announcement, the price of Brent crude oil plunged 13%, dropping to

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00:13:27

02.13 - Spain Today News 18 November 2025

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2025/11/18

Spain Today News - 18th November 2025Alberto Núñez Feijóo presented proposals focused on combating the "precariedad vital" (vital precarity) and "precariedad emocional" (emotional precarity) affecting young people. To address the housing crisis, where prices have more than doubled salaries in seven years, he proposes a massive construction plan to build hundreds of thousands of homes annually, noting that 650,000 were built yearly in 2006-2008. Housing measures include recovering

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00:13:46

02.12 - Spain Today News 13 November 2025

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2025/11/13

The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture ordered the confinement of all outdoor poultry farms starting Thursday to prevent avian flu, citing the notable increase in outbreaks across Central and Northern Europe and the risk posed by migratory birds heading toward Spain.France authorized the extradition of former ETA leaders Juan Antonio Olarra Guridi, Ainhoa Múgica Goñi, and Javier García Gaztelu, 'Txapote,' to Spain. They will be tried for the 2001 murder of Army Lieutenant Colonel Pedro Antonio

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00:11:45

02.11 - Spain Today News 12 November 2025

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2025/11/12

EU Migration Pact and Spain's PressureThe European Commission has included Spain among four EU countries identified as being under greater migratory pressure. Spain, alongside Italy, Greece, and Cyprus, is noted for a "disproportionate" number of irregular arrivals, particularly through search and rescue operations at sea. This classification makes them "eligible" to appeal for solidarity from other partners and activate the mechanism planned in the new Pact of Migration and

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00:12:36

02.10 - Spain Today News 28 October 2025

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2025/10/28

Welcome to Spain Today News - 28 October 2025Gender Violence Investigation in MurciaThe Guardia Civil is investigating the death of a 19-year-old woman in Librilla, Murcia, as a possible case of gender violence. The victim’s lifeless body was found in a home that she shared with her partner, who has since been detained. The suspect reportedly had no prior history of abuse. The victim was not registered in the VioGen system. If confirmed as a machista crime, she would be the 34th victim of gender

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00:13:36

02.09 - Spain Today News 27 October 2025

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2025/10/27

Welcome to Spain Today News - 27 October 2025The sources detail major events across financial markets, Spanish politics, legal affairs, and environmental disaster aftermath.The Ibex 35 reached a historic peak, hitting 15,957.6 points at mid-session, nearly touching 16,000. This milestone surpassed the maximum level achieved in November 2007, nearly 18 years prior. Year-to-date gains for the Spanish selective index stand at 37.62%. Major stock gainers included Indra, Mapfre, Santander, and BBVA. This

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00:16:39

02.08 - Spain Today News 19 July 2025

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2025/07/19

Montoro Investigation: An investigation is ongoing into former Minister of Finance, Cristóbal Montoro, and his firm Equipo Económico, which is accused of a "pay-to-play" scheme to influence legislation for clients. An email from December 2013, discussing "paying this economic team that has direct contact with the Minister of Finance, Cristóbal Montoro" to influence the Congress of Deputies for tax benefits, is the origin of the probe. The judge suggests this practice "could have been habitual and

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00:11:34

02.07 - Spain Today News 29 April 2025

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2025/04/29

I. Widespread Power Outage and InvestigationA. Incident Description:On Monday, a significant power outage affected nearly the entire Spanish territory, with the exceptions of the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, Ceuta, and Melilla.The outage occurred around 12:30 PM peninsular time.The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, stated that the incident involved a "sudden loss" of 15 gigawatts of energy production within five seconds, representing 60% of the electricity being consumed

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00:09:33

02_06 - Spain Today News 24 April 2025

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2025/04/24

1. Government Coalition Dynamics and Policy Disagreements Yolanda Díaz, the second Vice-President and leader of Sumar, has attempted to ease tensions with the PSOE regarding the recently announced increase in defense spending.Despite past criticisms, Díaz insists the coalition "enjoys good health" and will "exhaust the legislature."The source quotes Díaz saying, “Es verdad que tenemos posiciones diferentes, en esta materia de manera singular,” ("It is true that we have

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00:19:16

02.05 - Spain Today News 18 March 2025

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2025/03/18

Spanish government's recent agreement with Junts per Catalunya regarding the distribution of unaccompanied migrant minors, the broader political reactions to this agreement, trends in international passenger arrivals, and internal political dynamics related to budget negotiations and freedom of speech.I. Government Agreement with Junts on Migrant Minors and Subsequent Political Reactions:Central Agreement: The PSOE (Socialist Party) government has reached an agreement with Junts per Catalunya, a

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00:10:37

02.04 - Spain Today News 14 March 2025

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2025/03/14

Review of Recent Economic and Geopolitical Developments in Spain and BeyondWe review news, focusing on the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain and globally, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine with a focus on the Kursk region, recent Spanish inflation data, and trends in mortgage foreclosures.

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00:15:40

02.03 - Spain Today 31 January 2025

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2025/01/31

In today episode:A legal case involving the alleged leaking of information by a Madrid prosecutor. The ongoing struggle for Spanish workers as wages fail to keep pace with inflation. A major investment in biometano production as part of Spain’s green energy transition. The precarious situation faced by young people in Spain, particularly concerning housing affordability and its impacts.

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00:08:36

02.02 - Spain Today 30 January 2025

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2025/01/30

Álvaro García Ortiz, the State Attorney General, has denied leaking emails related to the tax fraud case of Isabel Díaz Ayuso's boyfriend. He stated that he routinely deletes content from his mobile phone for security and legal reasons, and that he has changed his phone six times in the last four years. The Supreme Court rejected the annulment of his appointment, and he has not responded to the judge or the accusations, but only to the State Advocacy, which is his defense. The judge is

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00:19:45

02.01 - Spain Today 27 January 2025

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2025/01/27

In todays episode: Severe Weather Event: Storm Herminia is causing widespread disruption with strong winds, heavy rain, snow, and high seas, particularly impacting Galicia. Private Healthcare System in Flux: The future of the Muface agreement, which covers healthcare for civil servants, is uncertain, leading to potential strain on the public healthcare system. The private health insurance sector continues to grow. Political Conflict: The Spanish government is facing challenges in passing key

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00:13:04

01.14 - Spain Today 23 October 2024

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2024/10/23

Spain Today - The Housing Crisis October 24, 2024"PP in Madrid asks that Sánchez and his wife appear before the Assembly commission" (RTVE.es)"PP and Sumar join forces in Congress and vote on two proposals outside the PSOE" (RTVE.es)"Public park, incentives and other solutions to the housing crisis" (RTVE.es) Main Themes: Political Maneuvering in Madrid: The People's Party (PP) in Madrid is attempting to investigate the Complutense University and the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez,

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00:08:38

01.13 - Spain Today 22 October 2024

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2024/10/22

Spain Today - News summary October 22 2024 This briefing doc summarizes three news articles from RTVE.es, providing insights into recent developments in Spanish politics and justice: "Ayuso refuses to attend bilateral meeting with Sánchez this Friday" Main Theme: The article details the escalating political tension between Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the president of the Community of Madrid, and Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain. Key Facts & Ideas: Ayuso is refusing to attend a scheduled

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00:10:33

01.12 - Spain Today 21 October 2024

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2024/10/21

Spain Today - Spanish News Summary for October 21, 2024 Main Topics: Political and Judicial Tension: The week has been marked by a strong clash between the Government and the Popular Party (PP), with accusations of corruption and a growing number of judicial cases involving political figures. Citizen protests: There have been demonstrations in the Canary Islands against mass tourism and in Madrid calling for the resignation of the government and the calling of elections. Key Events: Koldo case and

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00:07:14

01.11 - Spain Today 18 October 2024

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2024/10/18

Spain Today - News Briefing - October 17, 2024 Key Highlights: The Spanish political landscape remains fraught with accusations of corruption and calls for resignations. The European Central Bank has cut interest rates for the second consecutive time in an attempt to bolster a struggling Eurozone economy. Politics: PP's Lawsuit Against PSOE Rejected: The Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office has recommended dismissing a lawsuit filed by the People's Party (PP) against the Socialist Workers'

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00:10:40

01.10 - Spain Today 17 October 2024

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2024/10/17

Spanish Politics and Literary News Briefing - October 16, 2024 Feijóo acusa a Sánchez de ser el "señor 1" de la trama Koldo y este responde: "No todos somos iguales ante la corrupción" Corruption Allegations: This article focuses on the "Caso Koldo" and its impact on the Spanish political landscape. Opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo accuses Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of being involved in this corruption scandal, calling him the "señor uno" (mastermind). Government Response: Sánchez

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00:09:41

01.09 - Spain Today 16 October 2024

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2024/10/16

Spain Today - News in Spain - October 16, 2024 1. Nearly three million workers are in poverty in Spain: - Labor poverty: Despite the rise in the Minimum Wage (SMI), labor reforms, and record employment figures, 2,957,000 workers in Spain live in poverty, which accounts for 13.7% of the employed population. - Most affected sectors: Agriculture and domestic work are the hardest-hit sectors, with three out of ten workers living in poverty. Hospitality and construction follow. - Vulnerability: Labor

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