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Spain, France communities are threatened by evacuations due to forest fires

MENAFN · July 29, 2025

(MENAFN) Forest fires driven by high winds and dry summer conditions are sweeping across parts of Southern Europe, forcing evacuations and triggering emergency responses in Spain and France. In Spain, a significant blaze erupted late Monday in the...

Spain’s PM Calls on EU to Expand Commercial Relations

MENAFN · July 29, 2025

(MENAFN) Ahead of the summer parliamentary recess, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez addressed the media at his Madrid residence, where he emphasized that he "valued" the "efforts the European Commission has made." He highlighted that the newly...

Portugal, Spain Face Record Wildfires

MENAFN · July 30, 2025

(MENAFN) Portugal and Spain are confronting a surge of wildfires driven by soaring temperatures, powerful winds, and prolonged dry spells on Wednesday, as officials across the Iberian Peninsula issue urgent warnings about critical fire risks. In...

Spain’s Vueling Denies Antisemitism Allegations

MENAFN · July 24, 2025

(MENAFN) Spanish carrier Vueling issued a firm denial on Thursday in response to accusations of antisemitism, following the removal of a group of French Jewish students and their teacher from a flight departing Valencia for Paris. Approximately 50...

Spanish press reports Armenia ready to place part of territory under US control

MENAFN · July 24, 2025

(MENAFN) Armenia has allegedly agreed to allow the United States to take control of a strategic section of its territory, according to a report by Spanish media outlet Periodista Digital. The claim has sparked controversy and was quickly denied by...

Survey indicates EU nationals view political corruption as norm

MENAFN · July 26, 2025

(MENAFN) A recent Eurobarometer survey reveals that 69% of European Union citizens believe corruption is widespread in their countries, highlighting deep public skepticism about the effectiveness and fairness of anti-corruption measures. Over half...

Human safety comes first: OSCE boosts the use of robotic systems for Explosive Ordnance Disposal in Ukraine

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · August 2, 2025

As part of its continued support to strengthen Ukraine’s ability to counter explosive threats, the OSCE organized a specialized training course on Zeus robots for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officers of the National Police of Ukraine. From...

Minister Enoch Godongwana: Opening remarks at third G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting

South African Government · July 17, 2025

Good morning, esteemed colleagues, Ministers, Governors, distinguished delegates, and representatives of international organisations. It is my honour and privilege to welcome you all to the 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors...

Morocco declares willingness to solve ‘issues’ with bordering nation

MENAFN · August 2, 2025

(MENAFN) Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has expressed his willingness to engage in open and responsible talks with Algeria to address the long-standing issues between the two neighboring countries, emphasizing their shared deep historical and cultural...

Spanish PM states EU is failing to stop genocide in Gaza

MENAFN · July 10, 2025

(MENAFN) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has accused Israel of carrying out genocide in Palestine and criticized the European Union for not taking stronger action to stop it. “No one that tramples on the EU’s founding principles – or that...

Spanish Premier Accuses Israel of Genocide

MENAFN · July 10, 2025

(MENAFN) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned Israel on Wednesday, accusing it of perpetrating genocide in Palestine and criticized Europe for insufficient efforts to halt the violence. He stressed that "No one that tramples on the EU’s...

Spain’s far right Vox party demands deportations of migrants

MENAFN · July 9, 2025

(MENAFN) Spain’s far-right Vox party has called for the widespread expulsion of migrants who, whether newly arrived or naturalized, have not assimilated into Spanish society. The party’s spokesperson on demographic and social issues, Rocio De...

Spain starts criminal investigation on Netanyahu over genocidal crimes

MENAFN · July 9, 2025

(MENAFN) Spain’s National Court has opened a criminal investigation into Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Israel Katz, and several high-ranking military officials. The inquiry centers on alleged war crimes and crimes...

Spain's Vox Pushes for Mass Migrant Deportations

MENAFN · July 9, 2025

(MENAFN) Spain's far-right Vox party issued a dramatic call on Tuesday for the mass deportation of migrants—targeting not only recent arrivals but also naturalized citizens—who, in its view, have failed to assimilate into Spanish society. “All the...

Spain Initiates Criminal Investigation into Netanyahu Over Gaza Aid Vessel Attack

MENAFN · July 8, 2025

(MENAFN) Spain’s National Court initiated a criminal investigation on Tuesday targeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Israel Katz, and top military leaders for their suspected roles in war crimes and crimes against...

Spain’s Vox Party Advocates Mass Deportation

MENAFN · July 8, 2025

(MENAFN) Spain's far-right political faction, Vox, on Tuesday proposed a sweeping expulsion policy targeting migrants — including naturalized citizens — who, in their view, have not assimilated into Spanish society. The party argued that those...

Minister Maropene Ramokgopa: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

South African Government · July 8, 2025

Honourable Chairperson of the Session, Honourable Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Seiso Mohai, Honourable Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ms Teliswa...

Spain’s ruling party prohibits representatives from paying for sexual intercourse

MENAFN · July 7, 2025

(MENAFN) Spain’s ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) has implemented a strict ban prohibiting its members from paying for sex, warning that violations could lead to expulsion from the party. The move, announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, follows a...

Clashes break out in Spain after migrants assault elderly man

MENAFN · July 14, 2025

(MENAFN) Violent clashes broke out on Saturday night in Torre-Pacheco, a town in southeastern Spain, following an alleged attack earlier in the week on an elderly man by a Moroccan migrant. The confrontation involved local residents, far-right...

Spain states NATO’s 5 percent spending demand ‘absolutely impossible’

MENAFN · 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...