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22.03.2025

22.03.2025Storm Martinho's Fury Forces Evacuations While Army Spending Shifts

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 22.03.2025.

It displays 75 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

22.03.2025Storm Martinho's Fury Forces Evacuations While Army Spending Shifts
Storm Martinho dominated coverage as authorities mobilized emergency resources for the Manzanares River in Madrid's "most critical hours." By mid-morning, the situation escalated with Civil Protection sending mobile alerts and evacuating residents in Toledo and Madrid municipalities due to the Alberche River's overflow. Madrid's underground water management system, storing 1.42 billion liters, became crucial.

Defense news revealed Spain's shift in military spending strategy, with Moncloa reclassifying defense as security to meet NATO commitments while personnel costs still consume 50% of the defense budget. A government report confirmed Spain sold "non-lethal" weapons worth €50 million to Israel.

Political tensions continued with Sánchez attacking the "Ventorro pact" between PP and Vox in Valencia, claiming Feijóo wants nationwide expansion. Massive protests emerged against Altri's cellulose factory in Galicia while the PNV rebelled against the Supreme Court for annulling a competency transfer.
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06:59Manzanares River Reaches Critical Levels Under Emergency Surveillance

The newspapers report on severe weather affecting Spain, with multiple sources covering the Manzanares River reaching critical levels in Madrid, prompting emergency surveillance by firefighters, police, and drones (El Mundo, Libertad Digital, 20minutos). European regulations feature prominently as the EU will require Spain to exploit critical mineral deposits (El Confidencial) and consumers are warned about non-compliant products from Temu (El País). Political news includes reporting on Sánchez facing over 60 congressional defeats (La Razón) while worker protection during weather alerts is highlighted (El Salto).
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11:32River Alberche Overflow Triggers Mass Evacuations

The newspapers report on severe weather causing the Alberche River to rise, prompting Civil Protection to issue mobile alerts and evacuations in Toledo's Escalona municipality (El Mundo). Government arms sales show Spain sold "non-lethal" weapons worth nearly €50 million to Israel, with official assurances the equipment cannot be used in Gaza (El País). Political tensions continue as the PNV rebels against the Supreme Court for annulling a transfer of powers (La Razón) and the PP blocks the creation of a State Health Agency they previously supported (El Plural). The European Parliament's housing crisis committee announces Barcelona as its first stop (El Periódico).
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14:32Storm Martinho Forces Evacuations As Flood Fears Rise

The newspapers report on storm Martinho causing heavy rainfall and forcing evacuations in Escalona (Toledo) and Mejorada del Campo (Madrid) due to flood fears (El Mundo). Military news includes Spain increasing ammunition investment while defense personnel costs still represent 50% of the budget (El Confidencial). Middle East tensions escalate as Israel launches dozens of bombings on Lebanon, killing at least two, with Netanyahu ordering a "forceful" response to the first rocket attacks in four months (El País). Politically, Prime Minister Sánchez criticizes the "Ventorro pact" between PP and Vox in Valencia, claiming Feijóo wants to expand it nationwide (La Razón, 20minutos).
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19:31Storm Martinho Threatens Central Spain As Anti-Cellulose Protests Surge

The newspapers report on storm Martinho's continued impact across Spain, with a focus on Toledo, Madrid, and Ávila (RTVE). Madrid's underground water management system, capable of storing 1,420 million liters, serves as a protective shield during the rainfall crisis (El Mundo). Environmental protests are prominent, with massive demonstrations against Altri's cellulose factory project in Lugo (La Vanguardia, El Salto). Political tensions continue as the PNV rebels against the Supreme Court for annulling a competency transfer (La Razón) and Libertad Digital criticizes Congressional President Armengol as Sánchez's "political arm" attempting to nullify PP's institutional power. International news includes the Pope's expected discharge after 37 days hospitalized (El Confidencial) and Hollywood's reluctance to distribute films critical of Trump (El Periódico).
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