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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Spain blocks US war planes from its skies

Spain has decided to shut its airspace to U. S. military aircraft that are part of strikes against Iran. This move follows earlier statements that Spain would not allow its bases to be used for the conflict. The restriction means U. S. jets must fly around Spain on their way to targets in the Middle

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Spain’s Housing Tax Plan Hits Political Roadblocks

Spain’s government wanted to slap a 100% tax on non-EU property buyers to cool off a red-hot housing market. The idea was simple: make it too expensive for outsiders to buy homes, so locals could compete again. But after a year of headlines and political speeches, the plan hasn’t even reached a vote

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Mar 23 2026HEALTH

Firefighters’ Sleep Trouble: Early Findings from Portugal’s New Study

Portugal’s firefighters, who often work odd hours and stay awake for long stretches, are showing worrying signs of sleep problems. A national research project collected data from more than 1, 800 active firemen and women to see how common sleepiness and breathing pauses during sleep are in this grou

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Spain Opens Old Files About 1981 Coup

Spain is set to release documents about a failed coup in 1981 that almost toppled its young democracy. The move follows many people asking for more information. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the files will be declassified. He called it a way to pay back a historical debt and let citizens see th

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

Portugal's Stormy Path to Financial Stability

Portugal is in a tough spot. The country is trying to keep its budget balanced and reduce debt, but recent storms have made things harder. The finance minister, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, said that helping people and businesses affected by the storms is a priority. This means that the government migh

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

Portugal's Stormy Financial Path

Portugal is in a tough spot. The country is trying hard to keep its budget in check and reduce debt. But, storms have caused a lot of damage. This makes things more complicated. The finance minister, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, spoke about this. He said that helping people and businesses affected by

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Spain's Rail Safety Under the Spotlight

Spain's rail network has been in the headlines recently, and not for good reasons. Two serious accidents in January have put the government's spending on railways under scrutiny. A high-speed train crash in the south killed 45 people, and just two days later, a derailment in Catalonia took the life

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Jan 27 2026BUSINESS

Spain's Swift Response to Train Tragedy: A Closer Look

Spain is stepping up to help those affected by a recent high-speed train crash. The government has set aside 20 million euros, which is about 24 million dollars, to support the victims. This tragic event happened near Cordoba on January 18th. It's one of the deadliest train crashes in Europe in a wh

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Jan 22 2026POLITICS

Spain's Spyware Saga: A Tale of Unanswered Questions

Spain's High Court has once again shut down its investigation into the use of Pegasus spyware. This time, the reason is clear: Israel has not cooperated. The court had been looking into how this powerful software was used to spy on Spanish politicians. The investigation started after it was revealed

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Portugal's Presidential Election: A Close Call with Far-Right in the Mix

Portugal is in the middle of a tight presidential race. Voters are choosing their next leader, and the results are far from clear. Three candidates are neck and neck, including Andre Ventura from the far-right Cheap party. This is a big deal because Portugal hasn't had a runoff in a presidential ele

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