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Spain states NATO’s 5 percent spending demand ‘absolutely impossible’
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain has firmly dismissed calls from NATO and U.S. President Donald Trump to increase its defense spending to 5% of GDP, calling the target "absolutely impossible." Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles told lawmakers on Friday that...
Spain is worried about Iran's halt its collaboration with IAEA
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain expressed serious concern on Thursday regarding Iran’s decision to halt its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), urging Tehran to fulfill its international nuclear commitments. In a statement, the Spanish...
Spain Urges Iran to Honor Nuclear Obligations
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Spain expressed significant concern regarding Iran's decision to halt its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), urging Tehran to meet its global nuclear responsibilities. The Spanish Foreign Ministry...
Spanish MEP Urges Blocking Funds for Israeli Arms Firms
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A Spanish representative in the European Parliament has called on the European Commission to prohibit Israeli defense contractors from receiving financial support from the European Union, citing concerns about their involvement in the...
MEDITERRANEAN: More deaths and rescues ― German government to stop funding ‘civil fleet’ ― Spanish police investigating murders of people on the move near Balearic Islands ― NGO report reveals use of torture against people on the move ― Greece deploys …
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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July 3, 2025
There have been more deaths and NGO-led rescues along the Mediterranean migration routes. The German government has announced that it is cancelling the funding that it has been providing to search and rescue NGOs since 2022. Spanish police have...
Spanish Steel Manufacturer Ends Trade with Israel
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Sidenor, a leading Spanish steel manufacturer, announced on Tuesday that it will cease all trade with Israel, according to local reports. This move follows revelations last month by an Irish news outlet, which disclosed that Sidenor had...
Accident Claims Life of Portuguese Star Diogo Jota
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Portuguese striker Diogo Jota, who played as a forward for the English team Liverpool, passed away early Thursday in a fatal car accident in Spain at the age of 28. His younger sibling, Andre Silva, 25, who was also a professional...
Two Farmers Die as Wildfire Ravages Northeastern Spain
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Tragedy struck on Tuesday when two farmers lost their lives in a wildfire that ravaged 5,000 hectares in the La Segarra district of Lleida, located in northeastern Spain. According to local emergency services, the victims were both from...
Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann's National Statement at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, Spain, 2 July 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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July 2, 2025
Senior Minister of State (SMS) for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann delivered Singapore’s national statement at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, Spain. SMS Sim underscored the need to...
Spanish PM Hits Back at Trump's Tariff Threats
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday responded sharply to US President Donald Trump's threats to impose higher tariffs on Spain for its refusal to allocate 5% of its GDP to defense spending. When asked about Trump's comments...
Spain Firmly Rejects US, NATO Calls
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO member Spain has strongly dismissed demands from US President Donald Trump and NATO chief Mark Rutte to raise its defense expenditure to 5 percent of the nation’s GDP. The Spanish government made clear its refusal to comply with...
Spain’s Women’s Euro 2024 Faces Setback as Goalkeeper Falls Ill
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain’s preparations for the upcoming Women's European Championships have encountered another setback as goalkeeper Cata Coll has been diagnosed with tonsillitis. Coll’s availability for the tournament is now uncertain after she missed...
Spain, Ukraine Hold Talks on Defense Aid, EU Push
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Sunday that he had met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Madrid to strengthen cooperation on military aid, drone development, and Ukraine’s path toward European Union...
Oxfam reaction to Spain, Brazil and South Africa launching a new coalition to tax the super-rich
Oxfam
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July 1, 2025
In response to Spain, Brazil and South Africa’s new global coalition to tax the super-rich, launched today at the Fourth Financing for Development Conference in Seville, Oxfam Tax Justice Policy Lead Susana Ruiz said: "We welcome the leadership of...
Villarreal Houston Teams Return from Spain After Unforgettable Experience at International Tournaments
EIN Presswire
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July 1, 2025
Villarreal Houston Teams Return from Spain After Unforgettable Experience at International Tournaments HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Villarreal Houston Soccer Academy recently returned from an incredible journey...
Spain exposes ‘double standards’ on Russia, Israel
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has criticized the European Union for applying double standards by imposing extensive sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war, while failing to take comparable measures against Israel amid its...
Power Failure Cripples High-Speed Trains Across Spain
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) A major power failure in the overhead catenary system brought high-speed train operations to a standstill between Madrid, Toledo, and Andalusia on Monday evening, leading to widespread delays and multiple stranded trains. The incident...
Spain demands sanctions on Israelis
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has called on the European Union to take decisive action against Israel by suspending its long-standing trade agreement and halting all arms sales, citing human rights violations in Gaza....
Margaret Liu Collins Expands Reach with Spanish Edition Release of 'God is Good: Dios es Bueno'
EIN Presswire
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June 30, 2025
This newly translated edition spreads messages of faith and hope in Spanish-speaking communities. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Margaret Liu Collins, a prominent figure in both business and philanthropy, announces...
Visit of Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann to the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, Spain, 30 June to 3 July 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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June 29, 2025
Senior Minister of State (SMS) for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann will attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, Spain, from 30 June to 3 July 2025. Under the theme “Financing our Future”,...