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Operation Mito Trial Concludes: Sito Miñanco Faces 31.5 Years

The trial of Operation Mito, involving 43 defendants accused of drug trafficking and money laundering, concluded Friday, with key defendant José Ramón Prado Bugallo ('Sito Miñanco') facing 31.5 years imprisonment for allegedly importing nearly four tons of cocaine and laundering over €11 million. Th...

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Central Government Boycotts Valencia's Flood Recovery Plan Presentation

The Spanish central government boycotted the Valencian regional government's presentation of its post-flood recovery plan, further straining relations already tense due to the central government's refusal to provide additional funding and coordinate reconstruction efforts, despite the Valencian gove...

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Vox Embraces Far-Right Extremist in Key Appointment

Vox, Spain's third-largest party, appointed Jordi de la Fuente, a former member of the neo-Nazi MSR, as head of its Solidaridad union, marking a shift away from previous attempts to distance itself from extremist associations and mirroring similar trends among other far-right parties globally.

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Spanish Court Rejects Amnesty for Police Officers in 1-O Case

A Barcelona court rejected an amnesty request for four National Police officers accused of causing serious injury to Roger Español during the 2017 Catalan independence referendum protests, sending them to trial on charges of causing grievous bodily harm.

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Spain's Booming International Student Economy: €6.3 Billion Impact

In 2022-2023, 602,663 international students in Spain generated €6.345 billion, a 67% increase in four years; factors include affordability, lifestyle, and language, though bureaucracy and housing pose challenges.

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Spain's Young Squad Eyes Nations League Title Defense

Spain's young football team (average age 25.11), reigning European champions and current UEFA Nations League title holders, play the Netherlands today in a quarterfinal match in Rotterdam's De Kuip stadium, aiming to defend their title and secure a spot in the Final Four.

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Catalan Highway's Toll Removal Leads to Surge in Accidents, Prompts AI-Based Traffic Management

Increased traffic on Catalonia's AP-7 highway since toll removal in August 2021 has caused a surge in accidents (1652 in 2024, 4 deaths in 2025), prompting the Catalan Traffic Service to implement a variable speed limit system using AI to manage congestion and improve safety.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Spain's Regional Governments Excluded from Mundiacult Conference

Spain will host the 2025 Mundiacult conference in Barcelona, but regional governments are excluded from decision-making, sparking controversy due to their significant role in cultural preservation and spending, leading to political pressure on the minister.

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Spanish Police Inspector Arrested, €19.9 Million Seized in Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Case

A Spanish National Police inspector, Óscar Sánchez, and his partner were arrested in November for drug trafficking after €19.9 million was discovered hidden in their home and office; the investigation uncovered an international money laundering scheme involving shell companies and a lawyer.

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Spain Batters by Storm Martinho: Heavy Rains and High Winds Trigger Flood Warnings

Storm Martinho, impacting Spain on the first day of astronomical spring, brings heavy rainfall, strong winds exceeding 100 km/h in northern mountains, and 7-meter waves in Galicia, prompting flood warnings across 15 regions due to saturated ground and snowmelt.

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Spanish Government Likely to Postpone 2025 Budget

The Spanish government is highly unlikely to present the 2025 budget due to stalled negotiations with key coalition partners, notably ERC's refusal to approve the budget, leading to a focus on other legislative priorities and a potential shift to 2026 budget planning.

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Spain Relocates 4,000 Unaccompanied Migrant Minors from Canary Islands

Spain is relocating roughly 4,000 unaccompanied migrant minors from overcrowded shelters in the Canary Islands to other regions in the country, addressing a months-long political stalemate and resource crisis, with distribution based on regional capacity.

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