Pedro Sánchez

Prime Minister of Spain since 2018
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Spanish authorities approved the reduction of the working week in the country to 37.5 hours

Spanish authorities approved the reduction of the working week in the country to 37.5 hours

The Spanish government has approved a reduction in the working week from 40 to 37. 5 hours without changing wages. The proposal must be approved by the parliament, where there are already disagreements over its support.

News of the World • February 4, 07:13 PM • 26647 views
Spain prepares 100% real estate tax for buyers from outside the EU

Spain prepares 100% real estate tax for buyers from outside the EU

The Spanish government is planning to introduce a tax of up to 100% on real estate for non-EU residents. This is one of ten measures to address the housing crisis and provide affordable housing for citizens.

News of the World • January 14, 07:54 AM • 25729 views
NATO countries will be able to spend up to 5% of GDP on defense only in 10 years - Polish Defense Ministry

NATO countries will be able to spend up to 5% of GDP on defense only in 10 years - Polish Defense Ministry

Poland's Defense Minister supports the initiative to increase NATO defense spending to 5% of GDP. Warsaw already allocates 4.7% of GDP to defense and calls on other countries to reach this goal within 10 years.

News of the World • January 12, 10:21 AM • 50555 views
Strengthening Ukraine's air defense: Zelenskyy had a conversation with the Prime Minister of Spain

Strengthening Ukraine's air defense: Zelenskyy had a conversation with the Prime Minister of Spain

The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with Pedro Sanchez on strengthening air defense and European integration. The parties agreed to meet in person and discuss the implementation of the bilateral security agreement.

War • December 11, 09:15 PM • 28602 views
The Spanish government has allocated more than EUR 10 billion to help flood-affected regions

The Spanish government has allocated more than EUR 10 billion to help flood-affected regions

The Spanish government has approved a €10. 6 billion aid package for the regions affected by the floods. The funds will be used to rebuild infrastructure and provide assistance to people in 78 municipalities.

News of the World • November 5, 09:18 PM • 17967 views
Spanish royal couple stoned during visit to flood zone

Spanish royal couple stoned during visit to flood zone

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited the flood-affected area of Valencia. Local residents threw mud and stones at them, accusing them of not providing enough help, and the police deployed mounted officers.

News of the World • November 3, 02:15 PM • 24146 views
A hurricane is recorded for the first time in Finland: more than 17 thousand homes are without electricity

A hurricane is recorded for the first time in Finland: more than 17 thousand homes are without electricity

The first-ever hurricane with wind speeds of 33. 5 m/s was recorded in western Finland. The disaster left 17,000 homes without electricity, and meteorologists warn of a new cyclone.

News of the World • November 2, 01:17 PM • 21926 views
Spanish Prime Minister admits that too little has been done to combat floods and sends more troops

Spanish Prime Minister admits that too little has been done to combat floods and sends more troops

The Spanish government sends 5000 military and 5000 police and guardsmen to the Valencia region due to catastrophic flooding. The natural disaster claimed the lives of more than 200 people, destroying homes and infrastructure.

News of the World • November 2, 12:35 PM • 22284 views
Flooding in Spain may become the largest in Europe in 50 years: 158 victims already

Flooding in Spain may become the largest in Europe in 50 years: 158 victims already

Flash floods in eastern Spain killed 158 people and left dozens missing. The natural disaster destroyed Valencia's infrastructure and flooded agricultural land.

News of the World • November 1, 06:54 AM • 16197 views
74-year-old Spaniard sentenced to 18 years for sending explosives, including to the Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid

74-year-old Spaniard sentenced to 18 years for sending explosives, including to the Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid

In Spain, a pensioner was sentenced to 18 years in prison for sending explosive packages to government and diplomatic institutions. The targets included the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Spain, the Ukrainian and US embassies in Madrid, an air force base, and a weapons manufacturer.

Crimes and emergencies • July 23, 09:10 PM • 20981 views