Pedro Sánchez
Spain has introduced border controls at all air and sea crossings with Italy due to a dispute over migrants. Italy had previously suspended the Schengen Agreement, citing an influx of migrants into Ceuta.
The President of the European Commission called for joint action after the influx of migrants into Spanish Ceuta, which sparked a dispute between Madrid and other EU countries. She emphasized the need to strengthen external borders and shared European responsibility.
António Costa approved Spain's decisive actions to return migrants in Ceuta. The escalation of the migration crisis led to the death of at least 57 people.
About 60,000 migrants reached Spanish Ceuta from Morocco, 34 people died. Spain deployed the army, Prime Minister Sanchez called it an attack on territorial integrity.
Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez announced the end of the state of emergency due to the fires. The situation in Castile and León remains difficult due to the heat and 10 active fire hotspots.
In France, fires threaten Bordeaux, 220,000 people evacuated. In Spain, over 75,000 people have left their homes, 150,000 hectares have burned since January.
In the province of Almería, 13 people died as a result of the fire, including a 93-year-old British woman. Another ten people are considered missing, and the fire has burned about 7,000 hectares.
Net donors and beneficiaries criticized the initial EU budget proposal. Germany demands spending cuts, while Spain considers the budget insufficient.
Sánchez plans to serve until 2027 despite corruption scandals within his party. Allies are demanding elections but do not support the opposition's vote of no confidence.
Spanish police have conducted searches at the ruling Socialist Party's office in Madrid. Investigators are gathering evidence regarding a possible illegal financing scheme.
Spain's Socialists have suffered a historic defeat in the Andalusia elections. The conservative People's Party will secure a majority of seats in the local parliament.
The Pontiff will visit Paris and Lourdes on September 25-28 at the invitation of Emmanuel Macron. This marks the first official visit by a head of the Vatican to the country in 18 years.
The Spanish government claims the service sector is dependent on migrants due to low birth rates. Without foreigners, the country faces the threat of mass bar closures.
In Spain, public buildings are being equipped with air conditioning and water to save the population. In 2025, more than 150,000 heat-related deaths were recorded in the country.
Canary Islands authorities ban the entry of the MV Hondius cruise ship due to a hantavirus outbreak. South Africa reports two cases of the Andes hantavirus strain, which is transmitted from person to person, linked to the vessel. One passenger has died, and another is hospitalized.
An explosion occurred on the Pan-American Highway in Colombia, resulting in 14 deaths and 38 injuries. Authorities blame former FARC rebels.
US Declared Neutrality on Falkland Islands Amid Argentina-UK Dispute. Spanish PM Sanchez Emphasized the Reliability of Madrid as a NATO Member Despite Trump Threats.
Pedro Sanchez and Lula da Silva concluded agreements on resources and AI. The leaders aim to reform the UN and limit US influence amid international tensions.
The Chinese president hosted leaders from Spain, Vietnam, and the UAE to strengthen ties. Global powers are seeking stability in China amid Trump's tense policies.
The war in the Middle East has caused a redirection of interceptor missiles. Ukraine is looking for alternatives to Patriot systems and increasing its own production.
Pedro Sanchez declared unwavering support for Ukraine's European integration during a meeting with Zelenskyy. The future of the European Union is directly linked to Ukraine.
Train drivers in Spain began a three-day strike due to unsatisfactory safety conditions after two fatal accidents in January. The action by the Semaf union led to train service disruptions.
Spain and Greece propose banning teenagers from using social media, following Australia's example. This decision is part of the tightening regulation of social media in Europe.
Donald Trump stated that Denmark had ignored NATO's warnings about security risks in Greenland for 20 years. Now, the US must resolve this issue on its own.
A number of European leaders have signed a statement warning the US that they "will not stop defending" Greenland's territorial integrity. The document states that the US is an "important partner" in Arctic security.
The US special operation in Caracas and the detention of Nicolás Maduro caused a resonant reaction from world leaders. The international community was divided in its assessment of the legality of Washington's actions, from full support to harsh condemnation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Brussels. The leaders discussed the coordination of positions regarding the negotiation process with Donald Trump's team and the importance of involving Europe to guarantee Ukraine's sovereignty.
The Spanish Supreme Court has detained former transport minister José Luis Ábalos over a corruption scandal. He is suspected of falsifying state contracts for the supply of medical goods during the COVID-19 pandemic.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The Geneva talks on Donald Trump's peace plan were discussed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is awaiting a detailed report from the Ukrainian delegation on the results of the meetings in Geneva. He emphasized the importance of involving Europeans in contacts with the American team and thanked them for their support of Ukraine.