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23.06.2025

23.06.2025Day the Voices Became Unrecognizable

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 23.06.2025.

It displays 132 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

23.06.2025Day the Voices Became Unrecognizable
Ábalos appeared before the Supreme Court and denied corruption charges while claiming he could not recognize his own voice in the incriminating audio recordings that have dominated the scandal for weeks. The former minister cited "personal tension" to explain the discrepancy, though prosecutors and popular accusations demanded his imprisonment. The judge rejected the jail requests, keeping both Ábalos and Koldo free while noting "solid indications of criminality."

The international crisis escalated as Iran retaliated against Trump's nuclear facility strikes by launching missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq. Spanish media described this as Iran's "first reprisal" in what they called the "12-day war." NATO Secretary-General Rutte contradicted Sánchez's claims about defense spending exemptions, insisting Spain must reach 3.5% of GDP rather than the negotiated 2.1%.

By evening, Trump announced a "total ceasefire" between Israel and Iran, claiming the conflict that began with his bombing of Iranian nuclear sites would end after 12 hours.
23.06.2025
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04:47Trump Deploys Secret Weapons Against Iran

The newspapers report on Trump's bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities using advanced B-2 stealth bombers and previously unused GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs, with coverage focusing on the unprecedented military technology deployed (RTVE, El Periódico). Spanish media emphasizes concerns about escalating Middle East instability, with EU foreign ministers studying potential breaks with Israel while Trump's actions strain transatlantic relations (20minutos, El Confidencial). Domestically, corruption scandals continue boosting Feijóo's electoral prospects to 159 seats (La Razón), while the Constitutional Court's progressive majority prepares to address Catalonian amnesty implementation amid Supreme Court resistance (El Español).
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08:24US Formally Enters Iran War

The newspapers report on escalating Middle East conflict as Israel celebrates direct US entry into the war against Iran, with new Iranian missile attacks triggering sirens across Israeli territory (La Vanguardia, RTVE, 20minutos). Spanish media describes Iran's supreme leader Khamenei as "cornered" by the combined Israeli-American strikes, while coverage focuses on the unprecedented nature of formal US military involvement (El Mundo). Domestically, the Koldo corruption case continues affecting government decisions, with reports that it may influence the administration's stance on BBVA's takeover bid for Sabadell bank (El Periódico). Former minister Ábalos and his associate Koldo appear before the Supreme Court, with both now planning to remain silent during their judicial appearances after meeting over the weekend (La Razón, Libertad Digital).
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10:43Prosecutors Demand Ábalos Jailed

The newspapers report on Ábalos appearing before the Supreme Court where he denied accepting kickbacks while prosecutors and popular accusations demanded his imprisonment (El Confidencial, El Español, El Periódico, La Razón). The former minister answered questions from the judge and prosecution, but multiple sources indicate legal representatives are seeking jail time for his alleged role in the corruption case. Meanwhile, Koldo sent messages to PSOE requesting an "interlocutor," warning that "250 people are going to appear" in what appears to be pressure on the party (El Mundo). The Supreme Court judge now studies whether to send Ábalos to prison following the prosecution requests.
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12:27Ábalos Questions Voice Evidence

The newspapers report on Ábalos appearing before the Supreme Court judge where he denied all corruption charges and questioned the authenticity of audio recordings linking him to kickbacks (El Confidencial, El País, La Razón, Libertad Digital, Público, 20minutos). His associate Koldo García invoked his right to remain silent during questioning, while prosecutors demanded imprisonment without bail for the former minister (El País, La Razón). King Felipe addressed "exclusionary identities" and "extremisms" during his visit to Montserrat in Catalonia, with coverage suggesting tensions over regional politics (El Periódico, La Vanguardia). The judiciary council CGPJ distanced itself from striking judges and rejected claims that fiscal reforms threaten the rule of law (infoLibre).
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14:21Ábalos Denies His Own Voice

The newspapers report on Ábalos' judicial appearance where he disavowed the corruption charges and claimed not to recognize his voice in incriminating audio recordings, citing "personal tension" during their creation (El Confidencial, El País, La Razón, Público, RTVE). The Supreme Court judge rejected prosecution requests to jail both Ábalos and his associate Koldo, keeping them free while investigations continue (El País, La Razón, Público). A separate diplomatic clash emerged as NATO Secretary-General Rutte directly contradicted Sánchez's claims about defense spending exemptions, insisting Spain must reach 3.5% of GDP for military commitments rather than the 2.1% Sánchez negotiated (El Español, El Periódico, Libertad Digital, 20minutos).
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17:24Iran Strikes US Bases in Retaliation

The newspapers report on Iran launching six missiles against US military bases in Qatar and Iraq as direct retaliation for Trump's bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities (El Español, El Periódico, La Vanguardia, Público, RTVE). Spanish media describes this as Iran's "first reprisal" following the American strikes, marking a significant escalation in the Middle East conflict. Domestically, NATO Secretary-General Rutte directly contradicted Sánchez's defense spending claims, insisting Spain must invest 3.5% of GDP in military expenditure rather than the reduced figure Sánchez negotiated (El Confidencial, Libertad Digital, 20minutos). The Supreme Court judge rejected requests to jail Ábalos and Koldo despite finding "solid indications of criminality," while El Mundo reports on corruption spreading within PSOE's leadership structure, specifically mentioning Cerdán and the Chivite clan (La Marea, El Mundo).
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20:08Iran Strikes Back at US Bases

The newspapers report on Iran's retaliation against US military bases in Qatar and Iraq following Trump's bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities, with Spanish media describing this as Iran's "first reprisal" using controlled missile operations (El Español, El Periódico, La Marea, La Razón, La Vanguardia, Público, RTVE, El Salto). Despite the escalating military exchange, Trump denies being at war with Iran even after the bombardment of their nuclear installations. Domestically, the corruption crisis continues affecting the ruling coalition as Compromís deputy Àgueda Micó abandons the Sumar parliamentary group to join the Mixed Group, signaling further fractures within Sánchez's governing alliance (El Plural). The judicial proceedings against Ábalos advance as he distances himself from construction contract rigging and claims not to recognize his voice in incriminating audio recordings (El País).
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