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17.09.2024

The day of the exploding pagers

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 17.09.2024.

It displays 113 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.09.2024The day of the exploding pagers
Teresa Ribera's appointment as Vice President of the European Commission for Competition and Green Transition dominated the morning news. By midday, the government's democratic action plan, including media registration and anti-disinformation measures, sparked opposition criticism. The afternoon was marked by reports of a coordinated cyberattack on Hezbollah in Lebanon, resulting in exploding pagers that caused multiple casualties. The number of reported deaths and injuries increased throughout the day. In other news, the Madrid High Court annulled the city's low emission zones, and the government's regeneration plan faced scrutiny. The new European Commission lineup was analyzed, revealing a more conservative composition with Ribera as a key figure.
17.09.2024
17:25

18:04Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt

Spanish newspapers report on a second alleged assassination attempt against Donald Trump at his Florida golf club (El Mundo, El País). Republicans blame Kamala Harris and Democrats for the attack. The incident has reignited discussions about political rhetoric and violence in the US election campaign. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sánchez is set to approve an anti-fake news plan, urging PP support (20minutos).
20:02
04:04

04:26Diverse Concerns: From US Violence to Spanish Politics

Spanish newspapers report on various topics. El Mundo discusses potential political violence in the US over the next four months. El País covers social media activity in Morocco related to attempts to enter Spain. La Vanguardia reports on federal charges against a suspect in an attempted assassination of Trump. Multiple sources (El Confidencial, Libertad Digital, 20minutos) mention domestic political issues and tensions.
05:46

07:27Sánchez's Anti-Fake News Plan Faces Coalition Backlash

Spanish newspapers report on Prime Minister Sánchez's plan to combat fake news and promote regeneration, which is being introduced without prior consensus from coalition partners (El Periódico, El Plural, Público). The plan is set to be approved in the Council of Ministers, despite concerns from allies about lack of consultation. Meanwhile, discussions continue on taxation of luxury goods and potential IVA reductions on certain services (20minutos).
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08:11

08:25Political Parties Unite for ALS Law

Spanish newspapers report on a new agreement between PSOE, PP, Sumar, and Junts to approve the ALS law (eldiario.es, Público). The government is discussing the elimination of insults to the Crown and religious offenses in a democratic action package (El Plural). Meanwhile, concerns about political violence in the US are rising, with hate crimes against politicians increasing by 46% since Trump came to power (El Periódico).
08:47
08:54

09:25Spain's Ribera Ascends to EU Leadership

The newspapers report extensively on Teresa Ribera's appointment as Vice President of the European Commission for Clean, Fair and Competitive Transition (El País, El Periódico, RTVE, Público). This marks a significant development in Spain's role in EU leadership. Meanwhile, discussions continue on domestic issues such as the ALS law agreement between political parties (El Plural) and extreme weather phenomena worldwide (La Vanguardia).
10:41
10:41
11:12

11:12Government Unveils Sweeping Regeneration Plan

The newspapers report extensively on the government's new regeneration plan, which includes reforms to the gag law, changes to the crime of insults, and limits on institutional advertising in media (El País, eldiario.es, Público). The plan also proposes a law on lobbies and increased control over public officials (infoLibre). Additionally, Teresa Ribera's appointment as executive vice president of the European Commission is highlighted (RTVE).
11:25
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12:04
12:25

12:26Government's Media Crackdown Unveiled

The newspapers report extensively on the government's new regeneration plan, which includes creating a media registry, tightening honor laws, and limiting professional secrecy and media business freedom (El Español, El Periódico, La Razón, 20minutos). The plan also proposes measures against fake news and changes to institutional advertising (El País, eldiario.es). Meanwhile, Madrid's High Court has annulled the capital's Low Emission Zones (El Mundo).
13:47
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15:18

15:46Ribera Rises in Rightward-Leaning EU Commission

The newspapers report on the new composition of the European Commission, with Spain's Teresa Ribera gaining a key vice-presidency role (El País, RTVE, infoLibre). The Commission appears to be leaning more conservative, with 40% female representation. Additionally, Brussels proposes banning smoking in outdoor areas like terraces and bus stops (El Periódico). Madrid's High Court has annulled the city's Low Emission Zones (Libertad Digital, El Mundo).
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16:24

17:05Hezbollah Rocked: Mass Explosions in Lebanon

The newspapers report extensively on a major security breach in Lebanon, where synchronized explosions of communication devices killed at least eight people and injured over 2,700, including Hezbollah members (El Confidencial, El Mundo, El País, La Vanguardia, Público, 20minutos). This apparent coordinated attack is described as one of the largest security breaches in Hezbollah's history, prompting an urgent meeting of the Israeli government.
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19:04

19:04Hezbollah Rocked: Mass Explosions in Lebanon

The newspapers report extensively on a major security breach in Lebanon, where synchronized explosions of communication devices killed at least nine people and injured nearly 3,000, including Hezbollah members (El Mundo, El País, El Periódico, Público, RTVE). Hezbollah accuses Israel of the attack, which is described as one of the largest security breaches in the organization's history, further escalating tensions in the region.
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20:05

22:47Hezbollah's Communication Meltdown

The newspapers report extensively on a major security breach in Lebanon, where synchronized explosions of communication devices killed at least nine people and injured nearly 3,000, including Hezbollah members (El Mundo, El País, El Confidencial, Público, RTVE). Hezbollah accuses Israel of the attack, which is described as one of the largest security breaches in the organization's history, further escalating tensions in the region.