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08.07.2025The day corruption deepened and fire spread

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 08.07.2025.

It displays 131 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

08.07.2025The day corruption deepened and fire spread
Spanish media on July 8 extensively covered escalating corruption investigations, now implicating both the government and the opposition. The day began with the European Union cutting funds to Spain and citing a lack of anti-corruption strategy, a concern that grew throughout the day into formal admonishments from Brussels. Domestically, new allegations emerged regarding past practices within the PSOE, followed by reports of the UCO finding documents linking Isabel Pardo de Vera to the Koldo case and Adif mask purchases. Later, scrutiny broadened to Feijóo's close circle and a judicial opening against a "PSOE plumber" linked to Sánchez's brother. Concurrently, major wildfires in Catalonia intensified, leading to widespread confinement and evacuations, becoming a prominent and concerning development throughout the day.
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04:33Sánchez Under Pressure

Spanish media heavily focuses on the mounting pressure on Prime Minister Sánchez. The European Union has cut 1.1 billion euros in funds, citing Spain's failure to secure votes for the diesel tax (El Español). Domestically, Sánchez's coalition partners demand stronger action against corruption to maintain their support (infoLibre, El Plural), while new allegations emerge regarding past practices within the PSOE (La Razón). The opposition's willingness to engage with Sánchez's partners also looms (20minutos).
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06:25Sánchez's Corruption Challenges Expand

Spanish media continues to highlight the political pressures on Prime Minister Sánchez. Reports detail new allegations regarding a "PSOE sewer" involving extortion and recordings (Libertad Digital), alongside partners demanding firmer anti-corruption measures (infoLibre, La Razón). The government has approved electoral reforms mandating debates (El País). Meanwhile, the Popular Party intensifies its strategy, prepared to engage Sánchez's partners (20minutos) while Vox outlines its demands for Feijóo (El Plural), reflecting ongoing political maneuvering.
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09:38Corruption's Grip, Wildfire's Blaze

Spanish media continues its focus on political scandals, with new allegations surfacing regarding corruption within Feijóo's close circle (El Plural) and the ongoing Koldo case linked to Adif documents (20minutos). This extends the scrutiny of government accountability amidst existing pressures on Sánchez's administration from the EU (El Español) and coalition partners (infoLibre) over anti-corruption efforts. Concurrently, major wildfires are raging, leading to widespread evacuations and confinements in Catalonia (El Periódico, La Vanguardia).
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11:15Corruption Inquiries Persist

Spanish media continues to focus on political accountability, with new scrutiny on Armengol's explanation regarding a meeting linked to the Koldo corruption case (El Confidencial). This is amidst ongoing pressures for the government to address corruption allegations concerning Feijóo's associates (El Plural) and internal PSOE practices (La Razón, infoLibre, 20minutos). Concurrently, major wildfires in Catalonia are displacing thousands (La Vanguardia, RTVE), while regional politics see Catalonia pushing for income tax collection (El Periódico).
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13:00Koldo Case Documents Found

Spanish media continues to prioritize political accountability, with new revelations deepening the Koldo corruption case. Reports indicate UCO found documents and contracts at Pardo de Vera's home linking him to Adif's 5 million mask purchase from Aldama's company (La Razón, 20minutos). This follows ongoing scrutiny of Armengol's meeting with Aldama (El Confidencial) and general demands for stronger anti-corruption measures from coalition partners (infoLibre). Concurrently, a major wildfire in Catalonia is causing significant concern and confinement (La Vanguardia, RTVE).
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16:20EU Rebukes Spain Over Corruption

Spanish media maintains its focus on political accountability, with the European Union formally admonishing Prime Minister Sánchez's government for slow anti-corruption progress, specifically concerning the 'Cerdán case' (El Español, infoLibre, 20minutos). This intensifies existing scrutiny over corruption allegations, including responses to the Salazar case (Libertad Digital) and the ongoing Koldo inquiry (El Confidencial, La Razón). A significant wildfire in Catalonia also remains a critical concern, leading to widespread confinement (La Vanguardia, RTVE).
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18:57Corruption Cases Deepen

Spanish media continues its intense focus on political accountability and corruption cases surrounding the government. New developments include Armengol's backing of a Cerdán payment (El Confidencial) and a judicial opening into the PSOE "plumber" linked to Sánchez's brother's case (La Razón). This occurs amidst ongoing EU scrutiny over corruption (El Español, infoLibre). Concurrently, major wildfires in Catalonia are escalating, leading to extensive burned areas and confinement (El Periódico, La Vanguardia, RTVE).
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