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UK
‘This Is Not Winston Churchill’: Trump Angry With UK and Spain Over Iran
Trump said he was upset with UK PM Keir Starmer for not backing US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and threatened trade cuts against Spain for denying US planes use of its bases.
March 3, 2026
Germany
Suspect in Pro-Russian Politician’s Shooting Detained in Germany
A close ally of former President Viktor Yanukovych, Portnov fled to Russia in the wake of the 2014 Maidan revolution, before being killed in Spain ten years later.
Feb. 25, 2026
Russia
Spain Tracking Suspected Russia Shadow Tanker in Mediterranean
The ship is now navigating towards its declared destination of Tanger Med after an engine repair, escorted by a ship belonging to Spain’s maritime rescue service, the ministry sources said.
Jan. 27, 2026
EU
‘Serious Doubts’ – Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Fields Poor Reviews From Europeans
Belgium and Spain are the latest to snub the US president’s $1B per entry offer to join a club meant to maintain peace in Gaza. The EU as a whole calls the board incompatible with UN charter.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2026
War in Ukraine
Spanish Court Freezes Case on Murder of Defected Russian Pilot
The suspended investigation concerns the murder of a highly publicized defection of a Russian helicopter pilot and renews concerns over suspected Russian operations on European soil.
Dec. 11, 2025
Spain
50 Years After Franco: How Has Spain Changed?
Spanish dictator Francisco Franco died on 20 November 1975. The death of the “Caudillo” marked the end of his nearly 40-year fascist regime, and Spain embarked on the path to democracy
Nov. 20, 2025
Zelensky
Spain Pledges $710 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine
The package also designates €215 million to fund the production of anti-drone systems, surveillance radars, and aerial reconnaissance equipment, much of which will be developed by Spanish companies.
Nov. 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Spain Hints at ‘Substantial’ New Aid as Zelensky Lands in Madrid for Air-Defense Push
Zelensky used his Madrid stop to press for radars, anti-drone systems, and fresh air-defense commitments as Madrid and defense contractors signaled readiness to deepen cooperation.
Nov. 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
Spain to Join NATO-Led Scheme to Buy US Arms for Ukraine, Prime Minister Sánchez Says
Hours after Trump again slammed Spain’s 1.3% of GDP defense outlay, Sánchez offers a conciliatory move – joining NATO’s PURL initiative to supply arms to Ukraine as EU leaders meet in Brussels.
Oct. 23, 2025
NATO
NATO Says All Members Will Hit 2% Spending Goal
The announcement came after a group of stragglers – including Spain, Belgium and Italy – hastily announced plans to reach two percent ahead of a Hague gathering.
Aug. 28, 2025
Russia
Second Mysterious Death in Spanish Complex: Ex-Ukrainian Police Officer Found Dead
A former Ukrainian police officer was found dead in the same Spanish complex where Russian defector pilot Maksim Kuzminov was killed, raising suspicions of Russian involvement.
July 21, 2025
Ukraine
Shot Dead in Madrid – Who is Andriy Portnov?
The Ukrainian lawyer and former politician was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Wednesday outside a school in a wealthy suburb of Madrid, Spain.
May 21, 2025
Corruption
Spain Arrests Former Ukrainian Official Tied to Defense Kickback Scandal
Ukraine’s former NSDC Deputy Secretary Oleh Hladkovsky, who is tied to a major defense graft scandal, has been detained in Spain and faces extradition.
May 14, 2025
Spain
Power Back in Spain, Portugal After Massive Blackout
Telephone, internet and lights were working again, train services resumed, shops reopened and workers flocked back to offices following the outage that struck on Monday afternoon.
April 29, 2025
Europe
Massive Blackout Hits Spain, Portugal
The internet activity monitoring site Netblocks told AFP the blackout caused a “loss of much of the country’s digital infrastructure.” It said web connections plunged to just 17% of normal usage.
April 28, 2025
Poland
Ukraine’s Fozzy Group Expands Into Poland With Investment in Polish LLC
The group announced the opening of its first store in Poland operating under French retailer Carrefour’s brand backed by Silpo as its main financial investor.
April 21, 2025