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17.04.2025

17.04.2025Day ECB Slashed Rates Against Trump's Trade War

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 17.04.2025.

It displays 88 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.04.2025Day ECB Slashed Rates Against Trump's Trade War
The European Central Bank dominated coverage with its decision to cut interest rates to 2.25%, its seventh consecutive reduction, explicitly to counteract Trump's tariff threat and protect the eurozone economy. By afternoon, financial outlets reported the ECB's message that "we must be prepared for the unpredictable."

Trump's morning meeting with Italian PM Meloni signaled potential compromise, with Trump stating he believes "there won't be many problems" reaching an agreement with Europe, offering relief after weeks of escalating tensions.

Valencia President Mazón's DANA flood scandal deepened with new evidence showing he spent just 12 minutes and 42 seconds speaking with the emergency director during the disaster's critical phase. Communications reportedly "went black" at the crucial moment, intensifying scrutiny of his absence during the catastrophe.

Holy Thursday processions in Málaga featuring the Legion carrying the Cristo de Mena statue received extensive coverage throughout the day.
17.04.2025
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07:25Valencia President Mazón's DANA Absence Exposed

The newspapers report on new developments in the DANA flood investigation, with evidence showing Valencia President Mazón was absent during the critical phase despite his claims of constant communication (El País). Labor conditions of delivery workers emerge as a concern, with one earning just 76 cents per delivery and facing dismissal if sick (El Confidencial). Political scandals continue with Judge Peinado investigating an advisor to PM Sánchez's wife (La Razón), while international coverage focuses on Trump's relationships with billionaire supporters (La Vanguardia) and his trade complaints against Spain (20minutos). Environmental concerns appear regarding lithium mining in Galicia for European military purposes (El Salto), while housing rehabilitation plans advance in Catalonia's vulnerable neighborhoods (El Periódico).
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11:15Holy Week Tourism Breaks Records Despite Price Surge

The newspapers report on Holy Week tourism reaching historic highs despite high prices and Trump's trade policies (El Periódico). Economic coverage focuses on China's openness to negotiate trade agreements with the US despite Trump's "tariff games" (El Español) and expectations that the ECB will cut interest rates due to the trade war impact (20minutos). Sports coverage highlights Real Madrid's Champions League defeat, with details about Carvajal's confrontation with Saka (El Mundo). Religious celebrations are prominent as Holy Thursday processions take place in Málaga with the Legion carrying the Cristo de Mena statue (RTVE). Political stories include investigations into Podemos leader Belarra's financial situation (El Confidencial) and criticism of the UCO police unit over errors in corruption cases (El Plural).
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12:42ECB Slashes Interest Rates Against Trump Tariff Uncertainty

The newspapers report on the European Central Bank cutting interest rates to 2.25% as a protective measure against economic uncertainty caused by Trump's trade war (El Periódico, La Razón, 20minutos). Political coverage continues regarding Valencia President Mazón's response to the DANA flood disaster, with new evidence showing he spent only about 13 minutes speaking with the emergency director during the critical period (infoLibre, El País). Foreign policy news highlights the government celebrating its "best historical moment" with Morocco while maintaining its position on Western Sahara (El Español). Sports coverage follows Real Madrid coach Ancelotti expressing uncertainty about his future after the defeat to Arsenal (El Mundo).
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16:16ECB Slashes Rates to 2.25% to Counter Trump's Tariff War

The newspapers report extensively on the European Central Bank cutting interest rates to 2.25%, its seventh consecutive reduction, specifically to counter the economic impact of Trump's trade war and tariffs (El Español, El Mundo, El País, Público, La Razón, 20minutos). Economic concerns extend to young Spaniards' mobile commerce habits, with 80% buying and selling through their phones (El Periódico). Other stories include Latin America ending its cryptocurrency experiment (La Vanguardia), Spanish students facing visa cancellations under Trump's administration (El Mundo), and Holy Week celebrations in Málaga featuring the Legion carrying the Cristo de Mena statue (RTVE).
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20:07Trump-Meloni Meeting Signals European Trade Optimism

The newspapers report on Trump's meeting with Italian Prime Minister Meloni at the White House, expressing optimism about reaching a trade agreement with Europe despite ongoing tariff tensions (El Español, El Periódico, RTVE). Religious coverage highlights Pope Francis visiting inmates at Rome's Regina Coeli prison for Holy Thursday celebrations (La Vanguardia). In contrast to recent military spending discussions, one report questions whether increased defense budgets actually improve security, citing the Global Peace Index (Público). A housing story details a woman named Jesica who allegedly squatted in a luxury apartment for several months (La Razón).
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