Pedro Sánchez

Prime Minister of Spain since 2018
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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