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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 18.05.2025.
It displays 102 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.05.2025 ⇢ Day of Pope's Inauguration and European Election Results
⌨Pope Leon XIV's inaugural Mass dominated morning coverage, with world leaders including Zelensky, Vance, and Spanish royalty in attendance. The pontiff called for Church unity against prejudice and "fear of the different" before 200,000 faithful, later meeting separately with Zelensky in what media framed as an impromptu Ukraine summit.
Eurovision controversy escalated as RTVE requested an audit of Spanish televoting after Israel received overwhelming support, questioning whether conflicts influence voting patterns. This follows Spain's defiant pro-Palestine broadcast message the previous night.
Evening coverage shifted to European elections. In Portugal, Montenegro's conservatives won without majority while far-right Chega made significant gains, potentially becoming the second-largest party. In Romania, pro-European Dan defeated nationalist Simion despite the latter's premature victory claims and fraud allegations.
Eurovision controversy escalated as RTVE requested an audit of Spanish televoting after Israel received overwhelming support, questioning whether conflicts influence voting patterns. This follows Spain's defiant pro-Palestine broadcast message the previous night.
Evening coverage shifted to European elections. In Portugal, Montenegro's conservatives won without majority while far-right Chega made significant gains, potentially becoming the second-largest party. In Romania, pro-European Dan defeated nationalist Simion despite the latter's premature victory claims and fraud allegations.
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Investigación.
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02:04⇢Austria Snatches Eurovision Victory from Israel
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Austria winning Eurovision 2025 with JJ's opera pop song "Wasted Love," defeating Israel in a close final (El Confidencial, El Periódico, RTVE). Spanish contestant Melody's performance is described in dramatic terms as "self-immolating" (El Periódico). In political news, new revelations have emerged in the Koldo case, with messages showing communications between businessman "Pepe" Hidalgo and Koldo regarding money allegedly destined for former minister Ábalos (El Español, El Mundo). Additionally, Vox is demanding concessions to support Mazón's budget in Valencia (El Salto).
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El líder del PP ha comunicado a la plana mayor que ya tiene un borrador de ponencia política sobre el que se trabajará, centrado en la gestión
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Fútbol | FA Cup
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05:03⇢Austria Claims Eurovision Crown as Spain Falters
⌨The newspapers report on Austria winning Eurovision 2025 with JJ's "Wasted Love," while Spain's entry finished third-to-last (La Vanguardia, RTVE, El Periódico). In politics, Feijóo is planning a PP congress with an electoral focus while avoiding controversial debates, having already drafted a political proposal centered on governance (El País). Cultural news highlights Latin America's significant but under-recognized cultural influence in Spain (El Confidencial), while concerns grow about private universities creating "academic tourism" that drives up housing costs (infoLibre). The ongoing Koldo case investigation continues with revelations about messages between key figures (El Español, El Mundo).
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Libertad Digital
El presidente de la Diputación de Badajoz fuerza su aforamiento a las puertas del juicio por el caso David Sánchez
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Recursos despilfarrados | María Jesús Ibáñez
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Recursos despilfarrados | María Jesús Ibáñez
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El líder del PP ha comunicado a la plana mayor que ya tiene un borrador de ponencia política sobre el que se trabajará, centrado en la gestión
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La Vanguardia
Trigésima séptima jornada de Primera División
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Libertad Digital
Pedro Sánchez también se borra de la misa de inicio de pontificado de León XIV mientras Feijóo confirma su asistencia
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El Periódico
Relaciones interpersonales | Abel Cobos
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08:02⇢World Leaders Gather for Pope Leon XIV's Inaugural Mass
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Pope Leon XIV's inaugural Mass at the Vatican, which has drawn world leaders including Zelensky, Vance, and Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia (RTVE, Libertad Digital, 20minutos). Prime Minister Sánchez has declined to attend while opposition leader Feijóo has confirmed his presence (Libertad Digital). In domestic politics, Feijóo is planning a PP congress focused on electoral strategy, avoiding controversial debates and working from a draft political proposal centered on governance (El País). Other stories include Barcelona's La Masia youth academy being featured in their match against Villarreal (La Vanguardia) and a growing trend of open relationships spawning specialized apps and AI-powered "swinger" counseling services (El Periódico).
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Libertad Digital
Pedro Sánchez también se borra de la misa de inicio de pontificado de León XIV mientras Feijóo confirma su asistencia
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Libertad Digital
Pedro Sánchez también se borra de la misa de inicio de pontificado de León XIV mientras Feijóo confirma su asistencia
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Tribunales | J. G. Albalat
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Libertad Digital
El presidente de la Diputación de Badajoz fuerza su aforamiento a las puertas del juicio por el caso David Sánchez
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Investigación.
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Festival del 2025
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11:13⇢Pope Leon XIV Launches Pontificate With Call for Unity
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Pope Leon XIV's initiation of his pontificate, addressing a crowd of 200,000 faithful and world leaders. In his message, he called for Church unity to combat prejudice, marginalization, and "fear of the different" (RTVE, La Razón, El Confidencial, 20minutos). In political news, controversy continues around the Sánchez-Ábalos case, with new WhatsApp messages emerging that detail an alleged "dark rescue" and political warfare (El Mundo). Additionally, Austria won Eurovision 2025, with Israel placing second and Spain finishing third-to-last (La Vanguardia).
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Entender más | Daniel G. Sastre
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VECINDAD SUR | Mario Saavedra
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Polémica en la final
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La Vanguardia
Polémica en la final
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La participación hasta el mediodía era del 25%, similar a la registrada en los anteriores comicios de marzo de 2024
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El País
La participación hasta el mediodía era del 25%, similar a la registrada en los anteriores comicios de marzo de 2024
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Polémica | Inés Sánchez
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Entrevista a la vicepresidenta ejecutiva de la Comisión Europea
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Entrevista a la vicepresidenta ejecutiva de la Comisión Europea
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16:20⇢Eurovision Voting Audit Demanded After Israel Support
⌨The newspapers report on Pope Leon XIV's first day as pontiff, where he called for building "a new world where peace reigns" and hosted meetings about Ukraine with Zelensky and Vance (El Mundo, 20minutos). Eurovision controversy continues as RTVE requests an audit of Spanish televoting after Israel received overwhelming support, and seeks debate about war influence in the contest (El Confidencial, El Periódico). Meanwhile, Portugal holds its third election in three years seeking political stability, with midday participation at 25% (El País). Teresa Ribera stated Spain doesn't want to escalate conflict with the US but won't be "naive" (La Vanguardia).
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Sociedad
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Industria | Natàlia Ríos
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La Razón
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El Periódico
SEQUÍA FUTBOLÍSTICA | Àlex Rebollo
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El Partido Socialista podría ser adelantado por Chega, que experimenta un gran avance
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El Partido Socialista podría ser adelantado como segunda fuerza política por el partido de extrema derecha, según los sondeos
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El Periódico
Sanidad pública | Nieves Salinas
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El líder de Chega, André Ventura, celebra que su partido "ha matado al bipartidismo" portugués.
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20:28⇢Far-Right Surges in Portuguese Elections
⌨The newspapers report on political shifts in Portugal, where conservatives won elections but far-right Chega made significant gains, potentially becoming the second-largest party ahead of socialists (El País, RTVE). In Romania, Simion self-proclaims victory while alleging electoral fraud (El Confidencial). Domestically, Spain's home hospitalization program is expanding, now serving 6,000 patients daily (El Periódico), while the Canary Islands protest against the current tourism model, with locals claiming they've become "Europe's slaves" (La Vanguardia). Pope Leon XIV continues to make headlines as a pontiff "open to the world" (La Razón).
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El líder de Chega, André Ventura, celebra que su partido "ha destruido al bipartidismo" portugués.
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El líder de Chega, André Ventura, celebra que su partido "ha destruido al bipartidismo" portugués.
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El líder de Chega, André Ventura, celebra que su partido "ha destruido al bipartidismo" portugués.
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El líder de Chega, André Ventura, celebra que su partido "ha destruido al bipartidismo" portugués.
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El líder de Chega, André Ventura, celebra que su partido "ha destruido al bipartidismo" portugués.
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