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12.10.2025

12.10.2025The Day of National Fiesta and Political Discord

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 12.10.2025.

It displays 81 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.10.2025The Day of National Fiesta and Political Discord
October 12th in Spain saw extensive coverage of the National Day celebrations. Early reports highlighted the military parade, with later emphasis on the King and Queen presiding over events, accompanied by Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía. Concurrently, news outlets consistently noted jeers directed at Pedro Sánchez and the absence of Vox leader Santiago Abascal. Throughout the day, Sánchez's departure from the royal reception without addressing the press also became a prominent talking point, with various sources from the right-wing criticizing his isolation. This political discord was a central theme, alongside reports of heavy rainfall and flooding in Montsià, and the surprise retirement of bullfighter Morante de la Puebla.
12.10.2025
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08:00Gaza Peace: Aid and Corpses

Spanish media continues to report on the ongoing situation in Gaza, with several outlets noting the entry of hundreds of trucks with humanitarian aid from Egypt, as well as the discovery of hundreds of bodies under Gaza City while a peace agreement is being prepared (El País, El Salto). Concurrently, political tensions within Spain remain prominent, with the PP's internal struggles and Feijóo's challenge to Sánchez (El Plural, La Razón, Libertad Digital).
08:40
A los gazatíes les cuesta identificar sus casas entre las montañas de ruinas de sus barrios. Enfrentarse a la destrucción de su vida anterior es su nueva realidad
08:40
08:58
El Mundo

Desfile militar del 12 de Octubre presidido por los Reyes de España

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10:50Fiesta Nacional: Royal Reception and Political Discord

Spanish media widely reports on Spain's National Day celebrations, highlighting the reception hosted by the King and Queen at the Royal Palace with over a thousand guests (El Confidencial, El Mundo, RTVE). Concurrently, several outlets note the absence of the Vox leader, Santiago Abascal, and the presence of jeers directed at Pedro Sánchez during the parade, with some outlets from the right-wing criticizing him (El Plural, La Razón, Libertad Digital).
11:26
El Mundo

Recepción y besamanos en el Palacio Real por el Día de la Fiesta Nacional

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11:26

13:04National Day's Echoes: Cheers and Jeers

Spanish media focuses on the ongoing National Day celebrations, highlighting the royal reception and continued jeers directed at Pedro Sánchez (El Confidencial, El Mundo, La Razón, Libertad Digital, El Plural, RTVE). Concurrently, reports continue regarding Hamas confirming 20 Israeli hostages are alive and prepared for release, amidst the discovery of hundreds of bodies in Gaza (La Vanguardia, El Salto).
16:32

18:12National Day's Stormy Echoes

Spanish media continues to focus on the political events surrounding Spain's National Day, with headlines highlighting Pedro Sánchez's absence and jeers, alongside ongoing political battles and a tight electoral race (El Confidencial, La Razón, El Plural). Additionally, a new development sees Morante de la Puebla's surprise retirement from bullfighting after a historic event (El Mundo, Libertad Digital).
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