Alicia Alamillos is a journalist and fixer based in Madrid, Spain. Former Middle East correspondent for ABC newspaper, based in Cairo, Egypt. Former Subsaharan Africa correspondent and editor for EFE News Agency based in Nairobi, Kenya. With experience working for print, online and radio. Breaking ...

A 6,000-kilometer rally: Sánchez starts campaign with his visit to Washington

12 May 2023  |  www.elconfidencial.com  |  Spanish  |  Political Campaign

Pedro Sánchez, the President of the Spanish Government, is set to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington DC, marking his first visit to the White House since taking office. The meeting will cover various topics, including defense agreements, migration issues, and tariffs on olive exports. Sánchez's visit is part of a broader strategy to bolster his international profile ahead of upcoming national elections and Spain's rotating presidency of the European Union. The article highlights the potential benefits and risks of Sánchez's international focus, drawing comparisons to previous Spanish leaders and noting recent diplomatic challenges.

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Jose Bautista is a journalist based in Brisbane City, Australia. He has worked as journalist and foreign correspondent for Spanish news agency EFE, Agence France Presse (AFP), Chinese news agency Xinhua, Spanish news agency Europa Press (EP) and Deutsche Presse Agentur (DPA) in Colombia, Venezuela ...

Raging Waters, Abandoned Cars, Layers of Mud: More Than 150 Killed in Spanish Floods

31 Oct 2024  |  www.nytimes.com  |  English  |  Natural Disaster

Severe flash floods in eastern Spain, particularly in Valencia, have resulted in over 150 deaths, with many still missing. The floods, described as apocalyptic, have left thousands trapped and caused significant damage to infrastructure. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo visited the affected areas, with the government declaring three days of national mourning. Emergency services, including the military and police, are engaged in rescue operations. Victims will receive financial aid, and security forces are preventing looting. The floods have disrupted lives, with many residents unable to return home.

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Alexandra Brzozowski is a Brussels-based journalist specialised in European affairs. For EURACTIV, she covers European security and defence policy, Eastern Europe and Arctic policy. Also occasionally found on Zenger News.

EU mulls potential joint naval mission in Red Sea amid Houthi attacks

12 Jan 2024  |  EURACTIV.com  |  English  |  International Trade

EU countries are considering a new naval operation to ensure security and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea amid ongoing Houthi attacks on ships. The proposal, to be discussed by EU ambassadors, suggests a mission involving anti-air destroyers or frigates. The urgency has increased following recent US and British strikes in Yemen and disruptions to global supply chains. Spain has opposed participation due to its commitment to the Atalanta mission and domestic political reasons. The EU aims to finalize plans by January 22 and potentially launch the operation by the end of February.

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Luis Gallo is a freelance journalist, radio producer and media maker. He currently contributes content for StoryCorps– some which aired on NPR’s Morning Edition. He also produces for Germany's public broadcaster, Deusche Welle, Radio Ambulante and NPR's Latino USA. He occasionally writes for ...

Europe stands up for war

19 Mar 2024  |  sandyaveledo.net  |  Spanish  |  NATO

Ruth Ferrero-Turrión discusses the recent increase in political discourse and activity related to the war on the EU's eastern border, emphasizing the need for greater public debate and scrutiny over the revitalization of a European Defense Policy. The narrative pushed by officials, including Spain's Defense Minister Margarita Robles, simplistically links peace efforts, defense investment, and the imminent Russian threat. The article critiques the opportunistic debate on Ukraine, which conflates the potential Russian threat to NATO territory with the need to increase security and defense spending. It highlights the failure of the Ukrainian offensive in 2023, the advance of the Russian army in Donbas, and the pressure from the armaments industry on the EU. Ferrero-Turrión calls for an end to alarmism, transparency in defense plans, and a democratic discussion on the EU's autonomous security and defense architecture, stressing the importance of preparing for peace, not just war.

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Guy Hedgecoe is a journalist based in Madrid, Spain. He covers all news issues, including politics, economics and sport. He is author of 'Freezing Franco: The Battle for Spain's Memory'.

Spain at loggerheads with former colonies going into Hispanic Day celebrations

11 Oct 2024  |  The Irish Times  |  English  |  Hispanic Day

Spain faces diplomatic tensions with former colonies Venezuela, Mexico, and Argentina as Hispanic Day approaches, highlighting historical grievances and current political disputes. The Spanish government, led by Pedro Sánchez, navigates criticism from these nations, with issues ranging from colonial apologies to political interference. The right-wing in Spain, including figures like Isabel Díaz Ayuso and Santiago Abascal, defends the country's imperial past, contrasting with calls for atonement. The situation underscores Spain's complex relationship with its colonial history and its impact on contemporary international relations.

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Simon Hunter is a freelance journalist, translator and voice-over artist who has been based in Madrid, Spain since the year 2000. For 15 years he worked at Spain's biggest daily, EL PAÍS, where he was the editor of their English Edition. He is also an experienced television and radio pundit, as ...

Spain bends to pressure from EU and Nato and will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine

26 Apr 2024  |  Olive Press News Spain  |  English  |  International Relations

Spain has decided to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine following pressure from the European Union and Nato, aiming to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russian air attacks. The Spanish government, which has consistently supported Ukraine since Russia's invasion, will provide a limited number of these missiles, as well as additional military aid including Leopard tanks and Hawk missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had requested more extensive military support, but Spain's Defense Ministry ruled out sending a battery stationed on the Turkish-Syrian border due to limited resources.

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As Spain Correspondent for The Times of London for 11 years, I covered the Catalan independence drive, royal scandals and the rise of animal rights in a country famed for bullfighting.   Now I freelance for The Independent, the i paper, Reuters, The Telegraph and Al Jazeera among others. 
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Corpses of the elderly found abandoned in Spanish care homes

24 Mar 2020  |  www.aljazeera.com  |  English  |  Health Crisis

Spain's state prosecutor is investigating after soldiers found elderly patients abandoned or dead in retirement homes amid the coronavirus outbreak. Defence Minister Margarita Robles reported the grim discovery, and Health Minister Salvador Illa declared retirement homes a priority. The virus has killed 2,694 in Spain, with Madrid's mortuaries overwhelmed. Epidemiologists note the virus is spreading more geographically in Spain than in Italy, with Madrid's cases potentially surpassing Lombardy's.

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MARIA PSARA is a journalist based in Brussel, Belgium.

EU considers sending warships to protect commercial vessels from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea

12 Jan 2024  |  pt.euronews.com  |  Portuguese  |  EU Foreign Policy

The EU is considering deploying at least three warships to the Red Sea to protect commercial vessels from Houthi attacks, following increased instability in the region. The proposal comes amid reluctance from EU countries to support the US-led Prosperity Guardian mission. The new EU operation would coordinate closely with Prosperity Guardian and Atalanta. The US, UK, and other Western allies have intensified their response to Houthi attacks, while Turkey and Russia have criticized these actions as disproportionate.

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Beatriz Rios is a reporter, broadcast journalist and events moderator based in Brussels, Belgium.

Letter bombs strike Spain, including premier’s office, U.S. and Ukraine embassies

01 Dec 2022  |  www.adn.com  |  English  |  Terrorism

Spain has heightened security around public buildings and diplomatic missions following a series of letter bombs, including one that injured an employee at the Ukrainian Embassy. Targets included the U.S. Embassy, the prime minister’s office, the Defense Ministry, and the arms manufacturer Instalaza. The National Police are investigating the incidents, which appear to have originated within Spain. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called for increased security at embassies and urged Madrid to investigate the attacks. Spain has been a strong supporter of Ukraine amid the Russian invasion, providing arms, financial aid, and taking in refugees.

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