The Hear
Flag of spain
13.04.2025

13.04.2025Day of Russian Bombardment and European Defense Vulnerability

THE
The Hear Logo
HEAR

This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 13.04.2025.

It displays 54 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.04.2025Day of Russian Bombardment and European Defense Vulnerability
The morning began with continuing coverage of political scandals involving Prime Minister Sánchez's brother and the Koldo corruption case. By midday, focus shifted dramatically to a Russian missile strike on Sumy, northeastern Ukraine, with the death toll rising throughout the day from 20 to 34, including two children. This attack occurred as Russia contradicted Trump's suggestions about ending the war soon.

Multiple El Mundo articles analyzed European defense vulnerabilities without American protection, reflecting ongoing concerns about security autonomy following Trump's recent tariff policies. These articles appeared amid continued reporting on Trump's economic impact, including stock market losses and his partially retreating tariff strategy on electronics from previous days.

Domestically, the Spanish government announced plans to lower voting age to 16. Evening coverage tracked Ecuador's presidential election, with Noboa leading González in early results amid heightened security measures.
13.04.2025
04:08
04:08
04:25
06:07

06:09Sánchez Family and Koldo Corruption Scandals Dominate Headlines

The newspapers report on political scandals involving Prime Minister Sánchez's brother allegedly receiving preferential treatment for a university position (El Confidencial) and the ongoing Koldo corruption case implicating a falsification scheme (El Español). Private universities are scrutinized as a growing business attracting investment funds but still largely controlled by the Church, with right-wing communities accused of underfunding public education while supporting private institutions (El Periódico, infoLibre). In sports, Barcelona narrowly defeated Leganés with an own goal (El País, La Vanguardia). Trump's tariff policies continue to receive attention, with exemptions for electronics (RTVE, Libertad Digital).
07:16
08:32
08:41

12:26European Defense Vulnerabilities Exposed

The newspapers report on international conflicts and European security concerns. Recent Russian bombardment in northeastern Ukraine killed at least 31 people (RTVE), while Israel attacked Gaza's main hospital (El Salto). European defense capabilities are scrutinized amid perceived vulnerabilities (El Mundo). Trump's economic policies continue making headlines, with reports on his negative impact on stock markets (20minutos) and threats to European automotive industry (El País). Domestically, the government plans to approve legislation lowering voting age to 16 before summer (El Periódico). Philosopher Marina Garcés discusses how friendship is being redefined as "emotional spa" in contemporary society (La Marea).
20:10

20:11Russian Missile Strike Kills 34 in Sumy

The newspapers report on a devastating Russian missile attack on Sumy in northeastern Ukraine that killed at least 34 people, including two children, and wounded nearly 100 (El Mundo, Libertad Digital, RTVE, 20minutos). Trump's economic policies continue to receive attention, with headlines suggesting his chaotic approach threatens record banking profits (El Confidencial). On the domestic front, coverage includes Illa using the tariff battle to strengthen his government's majority (El Periódico), and a corruption case involving a former police chief from the Economic and Financial Crime Unit (La Vanguardia).
21:44