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16.03.2025

16.03.2025Day Military Recruitment Crisis Overshadows Ayuso's Residences Controversy

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 16.03.2025.

It displays 26 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

16.03.2025Day Military Recruitment Crisis Overshadows Ayuso's Residences Controversy
Military news dominated Spanish media early Sunday, with El Mundo reporting a recruitment crisis as more soldiers leave than enter, continuing the defense theme from previous days when European leaders discussed Ukraine occupation planning. By morning, domestic politics took center stage with infoLibre reporting on Madrid President Ayuso's failed attempt to "rewrite" the narrative around 7,291 COVID deaths in care homes, a significant development as Spain marked the fifth anniversary of pandemic lockdowns. Former president Aznar made headlines stating he aligns more with González than Abascal on fundamental issues, revealing fractures in conservative politics. Immigration received attention with La Vanguardia noting immigrants are rejuvenating Catalan society, with 63% under 45 years old. The sleep industry's obsession with optimizing rest was repeatedly highlighted by RTVE throughout the day. By evening, Prime Minister Sánchez continued his efforts to overcome resistance from coalition partners regarding defense spending.
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02:44Spanish Military Recruitment Crisis Deepens

The newspapers report on military and defense issues dominating Spanish media. Western powers are pressuring Putin to negotiate regarding Ukraine, with military commanders preparing contingency plans for a potential post-ceasefire occupation force (El País). Spain faces military recruitment challenges with more soldiers leaving than entering (El Mundo). Catalunya lags behind other regions in defense industry development (El Periódico). Political tensions continue with reports of internal conflicts within left-wing parties over military spending (La Razón, Libertad Digital). Media ownership controversies involve government officials allegedly pressuring Vivendi to sell its stake in Prisa media group to PSOE allies (El Español, El Confidencial).
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06:53Ayuso's Failed COVID Death Rewrite

The newspapers report on various domestic issues in Spain. Former president Aznar states he politically aligns more with González than with Abascal on fundamental consensus issues (El Español). A controversy surrounds Madrid president Ayuso's alleged attempt to manipulate information about 7,291 COVID deaths in residences (infoLibre, Público). Spanish architects are gaining international recognition by designing stadiums worldwide (El Confidencial). In labor news, Correos (postal service) is at a turning point in negotiations for a new collective agreement (El Salto). Media also highlights controversies over how municipalities spent gender violence funds on International Women's Day activities (Libertad Digital).
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