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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 18.12.2024.
It displays 115 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.12.2024 ⇢ The day shadows took witness stand
⌨Begoña Gómez's court appearance dominated morning coverage, with her strategic shift to only answer her lawyer's questions marking a turning point in the influence-peddling investigation. She denied profit motives and deflected responsibility to Complutense University.
By midday, the Supreme Court's request to prosecute Ábalos for four crimes in the Koldo case connected both narratives, following previous days' testimonies from Koldo García and Aldama. The government's attempt to extend the electricity companies tax decree without securing parliamentary support revealed growing coalition instability.
Evening coverage shifted to Barcelona's dual challenges: tourism spending reaching record highs despite decreased visitor numbers, and 30% of residents reporting crime victimization in 2023. Madrid's victory in the Intercontinental Cup final provided relief from political tensions, though Mbappé's thigh strain added uncertainty to the celebration.
By midday, the Supreme Court's request to prosecute Ábalos for four crimes in the Koldo case connected both narratives, following previous days' testimonies from Koldo García and Aldama. The government's attempt to extend the electricity companies tax decree without securing parliamentary support revealed growing coalition instability.
Evening coverage shifted to Barcelona's dual challenges: tourism spending reaching record highs despite decreased visitor numbers, and 30% of residents reporting crime victimization in 2023. Madrid's victory in the Intercontinental Cup final provided relief from political tensions, though Mbappé's thigh strain added uncertainty to the celebration.
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El director, dos veces candidato al Goya y creador de series como ‘Merlí' o ‘Ni una más’, reconoce a EL PAÍS que contactó con mujeres en redes sociales para dos de sus proyectos, pero alega que “nunca fueron propuestas de trabajo explícitas”
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Delicada convivencia
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05:45⇢Cortés's nudes for roles scandal
⌨The newspapers report on several allegations of sexual misconduct: 27 women accuse filmmaker Eduard Cortés of requesting nudes in exchange for roles (El País), while continuing coverage of Aldama's testimony reveals claims about apartments with "señoritas" for PSOE officials (Libertad Digital). Madrid's growth is pushing out residents over 35 (El Confidencial), while young people now need 37% more time than their parents to pay house deposits (20minutos). The death of actress Marisa Paredes continues to receive coverage (infoLibre, RTVE).
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Libertad Digital
Koldo protege a Ábalos y a Santos Cerdán
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Libertad Digital
Koldo protege a Ábalos y a Santos Cerdán
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El Periódico
Educación | Olga Pereda
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08:57⇢Gómez's testimony ignites parliament
⌨The newspapers extensively cover the judicial questioning of Begoña Gómez, Prime Minister Sánchez's wife, with opposition leader Feijóo focusing parliamentary control session on her case (El Confidencial, eldiario.es, El Español, 20minutos). Sánchez defends his administration's record against Feijóo's accusations of "12 months, 12 cases." In parallel, media reports on Ukraine's claimed assassination of a high-ranking Russian officer in Moscow (El Mundo), and labor unrest at Europe's largest slaughterhouse in Binéfar (El Salto).
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El Periódico
Acuerdo con los sindicatos | Gabriel Ubieto
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Libertad Digital
Feijóo reprocha a Sánchez sus "12 meses, 12 causas" y el presidente vuelve a la foto del narco y los "bulos"
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Feijóo reprocha a Sánchez sus "12 meses, 12 causas" y el presidente vuelve a la foto del narco y los "bulos"
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10:49⇢Gómez's letters under oath
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Begoña Gómez's first court appearance, where she denies influence peddling charges, stating her signed letters supported programs, not specific companies (El Confidencial, eldiario.es, La Razón). She shifts responsibility to Complutense University. In parallel, media reports on government agreement with unions allowing partial retirement for civil servants starting 2026 (El Periódico), while Ukraine coverage notes challenges of third wartime Christmas (RTVE).
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Nueva Junta en Catalunya | Sara González
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infoLibre
"La apropiación indebida no cabe": juristas dudan de la ampliación del 'caso Begoña' al software de la Complutense
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Horizonte 2030 | Valentina Raffio
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Oriente Próximo.
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El Periódico
Estudio de Naciones Unidas | Valentina Raffio
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14:35⇢Supreme Court targets Ábalos
⌨The newspapers report intensively on two judicial proceedings: Supreme Court's request to Congress to prosecute Ábalos for four crimes in the Koldo case (El Supremo, La Razón, 20minutos, El Plural), and Begoña Gómez's court appearance denying influence peddling charges (eldiario.es, infoLibre). Meanwhile, film industry news notes 'El 47' receiving 14 Goya nominations (La Vanguardia), while Madrid's growth is reported to be pushing out residents over 35 (El Confidencial).
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Balance 2025 | Patricia Castán
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Balance 2025 | Patricia Castán
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El Periódico
Muestra de 7.600 entrevistas | Manuel Arenas
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Los blancos buscan su noveno título mundial ante los mexicanos en Doha
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Los blancos buscan su noveno título mundial ante los mexicanos en Doha
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18:18⇢Rodrygo strikes in Doha
⌨The newspapers report on two main developments: Real Madrid's Intercontinental Cup final against Pachuca in Doha, with Rodrygo scoring the second goal (El Confidencial, El Mundo, El País), and the government's plan to extend the electricity companies tax decree, which will require support from Junts and PNV (eldiario.es). Meanwhile, Barcelona's security survey reveals 30% of residents reported being crime victims in 2023 (El Periódico).
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Los blancos buscan su noveno título mundial ante los mexicanos en Doha
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El País
Los blancos logran su noveno título mundial ante los mexicanos en Doha
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El equipo de Ancelotti suma su quinto título de 2024 al derrotar al cuadro mexicano en el torneo de campeones continentales con un gran partido de Vinicius y Bellingham
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Fiscalidad | Rosa María Sánchez
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Fiscalidad | Rosa María Sánchez
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Desvelo en una zona de ocio | Jordi Ribalaygue
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23:21⇢Madrid's triple strike clinches Intercontinental
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Real Madrid's victory in the Intercontinental Cup final against Pachuca (3-0) in Doha, with Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Vinicius scoring (El Confidencial, El Mundo, El País, RTVE). This marks Madrid's fifth title of 2024. In local news, Barcelona's Triángulo Golfo neighborhood continues to experience excessive nighttime noise levels, with three out of four sound meters exceeding limits (El Periódico).