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04.03.2025

04.03.2025 — Day Catalonia Gained Border While Ukraine Lost Shield

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 04.03.2025.

It displays 167 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

04.03.2025 ⇢ Day Catalonia Gained Border While Ukraine Lost Shield
⌨Trump's immediate suspension of military aid to Ukraine dominated early coverage, with Zelenskyy shifting stance by afternoon to accept Trump's leadership and propose a truce with Putin. This marked a departure from yesterday's European initiatives.

PSOE and Junts reached agreement transferring immigration powers to Catalonia, including border control and migrant expulsions. Government struggled to explain constitutional implications while Puigdemont framed it as step toward "Catalan nationhood." The deal triggered debate about extending similar powers to other regions.

Von der Leyen announced €800 billion "Rearm Europe" plan, responding to previous days' strategic vacuum. Trump further destabilized Western alliance by announcing agricultural tariffs against Canada and Mexico. Evening coverage saw Real Madrid defeat Atlético 2-1 in Champions League, while constitutional experts warned of potential conflicts in the immigration agreement.
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01:29⇢Trump Cuts Ukraine's Lifeline

⌨The newspapers report on Trump's immediate suspension of military aid to Ukraine (El Confidencial, La Razón), as Zelensky acknowledges a distant end to the war (20minutos). Ukraine seeks new recruits, including 18-year-olds, establishing recruitment centers and one-year contracts (El País). Europe distances itself from the US position, considering sending troops to Ukraine (Público), while Ukrainian forces employ "Vampire" drones against Russian positions (El Periódico).
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05:25⇢Trump Freezes Kiev's Weapons

⌨The newspapers report extensively on Trump's suspension of military aid to Ukraine, with new details emerging about his plan to pressure Zelensky (El Mundo, El País, El Periódico). The Jessica corruption case develops as evidence surfaces linking an entrepreneur to apartment payments (El Confidencial, La Razón). Heavy rains in Valencia lead to widespread school and university closures (La Vanguardia).
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08:11⇢Jessica's Testimony Shakes Ministries

⌨The newspapers report extensively on new details in the Jessica corruption case, with her testimony implicating two ministries and strengthening allegations against Ábalos (La Razón, Libertad Digital). A migration agreement emerges between PSOE and Junts, transferring immigration powers to Catalonia, with Mossos set to manage port and airport security alongside national forces (El Plural, 20minutos). Trump's suspension of military aid to Ukraine continues to generate coverage (Público, El País).
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10:05⇢Catalonia Gets Border Powers

⌨The newspapers report extensively on a new agreement between PSOE and Junts transferring immigration powers to Catalonia. The Mossos d'Esquadra will manage port and airport security, and Catalonia gains authority to expel illegal immigrants (El Español, El Periódico, La Razón, Libertad Digital, 20minutos). Trump announces agricultural tariffs starting April 2nd, affecting markets (El Mundo). February employment data shows job growth and declining unemployment (La Marea).
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12:38⇢Catalonia Claims Migrant Powers

⌨The newspapers report extensively on a new migration agreement between PSOE and Junts, giving Catalonia powers to manage migrant expulsions and border control alongside state forces (El País, infoLibre, El Confidencial, 20minutos). Von der Leyen announces a €150 billion EU defense fund (El Periódico), while Trump's new agricultural tariffs affect markets and reaffirm policy shifts (El Mundo, El Confidencial). Lech Walesa criticizes Trump's Ukraine stance in an open letter (Libertad Digital).
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14:38⇢Catalonia Claims State Powers

⌨The newspapers extensively report on a migration agreement giving Catalonia border control powers, with Puigdemont claiming state-level authority (El Español, El Periódico, Público, 20minutos, Libertad Digital). Von der Leyen announces "Rearm Europe" plan, mobilizing €800 billion for defense amid security threats (El Mundo). New generational political divide emerges with young men shifting right while women lean left (RTVE).
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16:50⇢Zelenskyy Bends to Trump

⌨The newspapers report on Zelenskyy's shift in stance toward Trump, now accepting to work under his leadership and proposing a truce with Putin (20minutos, Público, Libertad Digital). The Catalan digital economy reaches €40 billion annually (El Periódico), while the migration agreement with Madrid continues to evolve, with Puigdemont framing it as a step toward "Catalan nationhood" (La Razón, El Plural). Von der Leyen's new European plan faces implementation challenges (El Mundo).
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19:43⇢Zelenskyy Bows to Trump's Terms

⌨The newspapers focus on Zelenskyy accepting Trump's conditions following US military aid cuts (El Salto, La Razón, RTVE). Constitutional experts identify potential conflicts in the PSOE-Junts immigration agreement (El Periódico). Spain's first euthanasia trial begins, featuring a family dispute over right-to-die (La Vanguardia). A Madrid derby approaches with both coaches fielding full-strength teams (El Confidencial).
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21:09⇢Trump's Tariffs Hit Three Allies

⌨The newspapers report on three main developments: Trump launches new trade tariffs against Mexico, China and Canada (El Periódico). In Ukraine, Zelensky signals readiness to sign a US agreement despite tensions with Trump, while EU faces pressure to choose between war continuation or Trump's peace terms (Libertad Digital, Público). Meanwhile, Madrid and Atlético are locked in a Champions League match with Álvarez scoring (El Mundo, El Confidencial).
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23:26⇢Brahim's Boot Beats Atleti

⌨The newspapers report on two main developments: Real Madrid secures a 2-1 victory against Atlético Madrid in their Champions League derby, with Brahim scoring a decisive goal (El Confidencial, El Mundo). The migration agreement with Catalonia continues to generate discussion, with the government defending its constitutionality while Junts emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the delegated border control powers (El País, RTVE).
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