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Why are Ceuta and Melilla Spanish?
As Ceuta and Melilla are brought back into the international spotlight via a US Congress report, The Local considers how these two cities in North Africa became Spanish and why do they remain so to this day?
Will Trump threaten Spain's sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla?
Whether it be US Congressional budget reports, Israeli newspaper columns or shifting geopolitics, there are some suggesting that Spain's sovereignty claims on its two autonomous cities in North Africa could be coming under threat.
What would be the impact on Spain if the US military left?
US President Donald Trump is withdrawing troops from Germany and has threatened to do the same in Spain. The impact of such an exit would be considerable, especially where the US military is stationed, but is it likely to ever happen?
American tourist seeks asylum in Spain due to 'genuine fear' of Trump
An American citizen has applied for political asylum in Spain's Balearic Islands, claiming that he fears returning to the US due to his politics.
US threatens to scrap EU visa waivers over data sharing demands
The US has given the European Union an ultimatum - grant access to sensitive police data or else lose access to visa-free travel for EU citizens.
Spain's far right aims to use state funds to buy 'return tickets' for undocumented
Vox leader Santiago Abascal stated on Monday that in the regions where his party governs, public funds earmarked for migration policies will be used to finance "return tickets" and repatriations of undocumented immigrants.
'Inhumane': Spain's ruling Socialists slam 'Spaniards first' plan
Spain’s Socialist government has spoken out against the PP and Vox’s plans to give 'national priority' to Spaniards over foreigners in terms of access to public services, warning it will create "first and second-class citizens".
'It'll be a desert': Village fights closure of Spain's largest nuclear plant
In the western Spanish village of Almaraz, the uncertain future of the country's biggest nuclear power plant casts a shadow over the livelihoods of 4,000 people.
Spanish PM had no link to graft scheme, ex-govt official tells trial
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez had no ties with an alleged corruption scheme whose trial has rocked the left-wing government, a key defendant in the case told a court on Thursday.
Far-right Vox remain in power in Spain's Aragón region
Spain's main opposition conservative party united with the far right to have its leader re-elected in the region of Aragón on Wednesday, their latest alliance before next year's general election.
Spain's PM labelled a crime kingpin at corruption trial
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez headed a criminal organisation that rigged public contracts and illegally funded his Socialist party, a defendant in a trial that has threatened the government told a court on Wednesday.
Macron urges Andorra to 'move forwards' on decriminalising abortion
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Andorra to "move forwards" on decriminalising abortion during a visit to the principality, which maintains one of Europe's last total bans on abortion.
What is the Spanish right's 'national priority' policy for Spaniards?
Spain's centre-right PP has made a regional pact with far-right Vox that establishes a 'national priority' to put Spaniards first for benefits and state aid. The clause creates legal debate and perhaps even a view to future immigration policy on a national level.
Catalan nationalist titan spared corruption trial on health grounds
Spain's top criminal court on Monday removed Catalan nationalist figurehead Jordi Pujol from a corruption trial owing to the declining health of the 95-year-old, a titan of modern democratic Spanish politics.
PM stresses Spain is 'reliable' Nato member after US expulsion threat
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez today stressed his country was a "reliable member" of Nato, after a report by the Pentagon suggested the United States was considering trying to expel Spain over its refusal to support operations in the Middle East war.
Spain's far-right Vox returns to power in Extremadura
Spain's far-right Vox party returned Wednesday to the regional government of Extremadura after reaching a deal with the conservative Popular Party (PP), renewing their alliance ahead of a general election expected in 2027.
Musk accuses Spanish PM of 'high treason' for migrant amnesty measure
Once again intervening in Spanish politics, billionaire tech titan Elon Musk has accused Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of "high treason".
Spain calls Machado decision to skip PM meeting a ‘mistake’
Spain’s leftist government said Monday it was a "mistake" for Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado to meet right-wing parties in Madrid while declining talks with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Spain urges EU to end association agreement with Israel
Spain will ask the European Union to end its association agreement with Israel over alleged violations of international law, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Sunday.
Leftist leaders gather in Spain to rally against rise of far right
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will head a meeting of leftist leaders on Saturday in Barcelona, seeking to rally against the threat to democracy from the far right.
Trump turmoil sees Spain's Sánchez emerge as progressive star
Spain's Pedro Sánchez hosts a summit of world progressives this week with greater global clout as turbulent relations with US President Donald Trump bolster his image as a left-wing hero.
Spanish PM's wife charged with corruption
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez , has been formally charged with corruption after a years-long criminal investigation, according to a court ruling published Monday.
Spain's PM calls China trade imbalance with EU 'unsustainable'
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called China's trade imbalance with the European Union "unsustainable" on Monday, as he began a three-day visit to Beijing where he hopes to strengthen economic ties.