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11.05.2025

11.05.2025Day of Putin's Peace Offer and Barcelona's Epic Comeback

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 11.05.2025.

It displays 138 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

11.05.2025Day of Putin's Peace Offer and Barcelona's Epic Comeback
Morning coverage focused on Putin's proposal for direct peace negotiations with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul. By midday, Zelensky responded by demanding a ceasefire before any talks. Trump then entered the conversation, urging Zelensky to accept Putin's offer unconditionally.

Pope León XIV held his first Regina Coeli prayer at St. Peter's Square, warning of a "third world war in parts" while calling for immediate ceasefires in Gaza and Ukraine.

Afternoon coverage shifted to El Clásico football match, where Barcelona mounted a remarkable comeback to defeat Real Madrid 4-3 despite Mbappé's hat trick. The victory effectively secured La Liga title for Barcelona.

By evening, Zelensky announced he would meet Putin "in person" in Istanbul on Thursday if Russia ceased attacks, creating momentum for potential face-to-face peace talks following days of diplomatic maneuvering.
11.05.2025
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05:28Putin Calls For Direct Peace Talks With Ukraine

The newspapers extensively report on Vladimir Putin's initiative to hold direct peace negotiations with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul (El Confidencial, El Español, RTVE). This appears to be a significant diplomatic development in the ongoing conflict. Domestic coverage includes analysis of Spain's complex energy sector following a recent blackout, with over 500 companies competing in this profitable industry (El País). Political commentary focuses on Prime Minister Sánchez's future, suggesting critical decisions will occur before August (La Razón), while another source critically frames his administration's handling of various crises (Libertad Digital).
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08:37Zelensky Demands Ceasefire Before Istanbul Talks

The newspapers extensively report on Russia-Ukraine peace talk developments. Putin has proposed direct negotiations with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul (El País, RTVE, 20minutos, El Confidencial, El Español), while Zelensky has responded by demanding a ceasefire beginning Monday before any negotiations can proceed (El Español, El Confidencial, RTVE, 20minutos). This diplomatic exchange represents a potential shift in the conflict dynamics, with Turkey positioned as a mediator. Meanwhile, domestic coverage includes analysis of electric vehicles' future in Spain, noting their inevitable rise despite current adoption challenges (El Periódico).
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12:49Pope León XIV's First Public Call For Peace

The newspapers report on Pope León XIV's first public appearance, where he called for "authentic and lasting peace" in Ukraine and a ceasefire in Gaza, declaring "no more war" (El Español, RTVE). In Ukraine developments, Putin has proposed negotiations with Ukraine despite ignoring European ultimatums for a truce (El Confidencial, El País), raising questions about his timing and motives. Meanwhile, Spain's cybersecurity landscape evolves with Indra developing AI combatants for cyberspace warfare (El Periódico). In sports, Barcelona's women's team secured their tenth league title with an impressive 9-0 victory over Betis (La Vanguardia).
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14:35Mbappé's Double Strike Puts Madrid Ahead in El Clásico

The newspapers extensively report on the El Clásico football match between Barcelona and Real Madrid, with multiple sources (El Confidencial, El Mundo, El Periódico, La Vanguardia) highlighting that Kylian Mbappé has scored twice, giving Real Madrid a 0-2 lead. Meanwhile, religious coverage continues with Pope León XIV's first prayer in St. Peter's Square, where he proclaimed "never again war" (RTVE), reinforcing his earlier calls for "authentic and lasting peace" in Ukraine and Gaza (El Español). The Russia-Ukraine conflict remains in focus as Putin proposes negotiations while ignoring European ultimatums (El País, 20minutos).

15:09Barcelona's Epic 4-2 Comeback Against Real Madrid

The newspapers extensively report on Barcelona's comeback victory in El Clásico football match against Real Madrid. After trailing 0-2 from Mbappé's goals, Barcelona mounted an impressive turnaround to win 4-2, with Raphinha scoring twice (El Confidencial, El Mundo, El Periódico, La Vanguardia). Meanwhile, international coverage continues with Pope León XIV's first prayer in St. Peter's Square, where he called for peace with "never again war" (RTVE, El Español). The Russia-Ukraine conflict remains prominent, with Putin proposing May 15 negotiations while Zelensky and the US demand a ceasefire first (20minutos, El País). Coverage also includes reporting on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza (Público).
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16:23Barcelona's Epic 4-3 Victory Clinches La Liga Title

The newspapers extensively report on the conclusion of El Clásico football match between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Barcelona won 4-3 in what is described as a "crazy" match at Montjuïc stadium (La Vanguardia, El Confidencial, El Mundo, El Periódico). The victory effectively secures La Liga title for Barcelona ("kills La Liga" according to El Confidencial, "sentences the League" per El Mundo and La Vanguardia). Despite Kylian Mbappé scoring a hat-trick for Real Madrid, Barcelona managed to complete a remarkable comeback. This decisive match outcome dominates today's headlines across multiple Spanish publications.
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18:02Zelensky Challenges Putin to Turkey Peace Talks with Ceasefire Condition

The newspapers report on two major developments. First, Barcelona's dramatic 4-3 victory over Real Madrid in El Clásico that effectively secures them La Liga title, described as "thrashing" Madrid and "embarrassing" Ancelotti (El Confidencial, El Mundo, El Periódico, La Vanguardia). Second, potential peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, with Zelensky challenging Putin to meet in Turkey on Thursday if he agrees to a ceasefire (El Español, El País, 20minutos, La Razón). Trump is reportedly pressuring Zelensky to accept Putin's negotiation offer without preconditions (La Razón, El Salto). Meanwhile, Pope León XIV held his first prayer at St. Peter's Square, calling for "never again war" (RTVE).
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