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24.04.2025

24.04.2025 — Spain Cancels Israeli Ammunition Contract to Save Coalition

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 24.04.2025.

It displays 107 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

24.04.2025 ⇢ Spain Cancels Israeli Ammunition Contract to Save Coalition
⌨The government unilaterally cancelled its contract for Israeli ammunition after a coalition crisis, with Prime Minister Sánchez overruling Interior Minister Marlaska to appease Sumar and IU coalition partners who had threatened to leave the government. Israel immediately condemned the decision, accusing Spain of "sacrificing security for political reasons." Reports revealed the Israeli company had received €2.5 million in nine other government contracts since 2023.

Meanwhile, Pope Francis's chapel of rest remained open overnight to accommodate massive crowds of mourners, with over 50,000 people paying respects by midday. A prominent cardinal warned of a potential schism if the conclave selects a continuist Pope, highlighting tensions ahead of Saturday's funeral.

Sánchez also unveiled a €1.3 billion housing industrialization plan, while NATO contradicted his defense spending claims, placing Spain at the bottom of alliance expenditure.
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05:29⇢Trump Economic Policies Reshape Spanish Markets

⌨The newspapers report on Trump's economic impact, with Spanish shipbuilders seeing opportunity in his policies (El Confidencial) while markets and businesses pressure him to moderate tariffs and Fed chair dismissal plans (El País). Pope Francis's financial management faces criticism for failing to reform Vatican finances (El Mundo), as mourners continue paying respects (La Razón, RTVE). Other coverage includes Meta receiving a €200 million EU fine for its "consent or pay" model (La Marea), Spain's Interior Ministry awarding another €300,000 contract to an Israeli company linked to Gaza operations (infoLibre, Público), and the government's ban of HHC substance (El Salto). In sports, Real Madrid secured a narrow victory against Getafe (La Vanguardia).
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09:24⇢Thousands Bid Final Farewell To Pope Francis

⌨The newspapers extensively cover Pope Francis's legacy and funeral, with thousands saying farewell at the Vatican (La Razón, RTVE). Reports focus on his controversial efforts to "demasculinize" power in the Church (El País) and his financial management failures (El Mundo). Meanwhile, domestic news includes the ongoing Madrid garbage collectors' strike (El Salto), Prime Minister Sánchez unveiling a new housing construction plan (El Periódico), and an Anticorruption prosecutor investigating misconduct allegations against Madrid President Ayuso's partner (El Plural). International headlines report India closing its border with Pakistan following an attack in Kashmir (La Vanguardia).
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10:21⇢Spain Cancels Israeli Ammunition Contract After Coalition Crisis

⌨The newspapers report on a significant government decision to unilaterally cancel a contract for purchasing ammunition from Israel following coalition tensions (El Español, El Periódico, El Salto, infoLibre, Público, 20minutos). Prime Minister Sánchez has ordered Interior Minister Marlaska to rescind the contract after opposition from junior coalition partner Sumar, marking a major crisis within the government (El Español, infoLibre). Meanwhile, coverage continues on Pope Francis's funeral with over 50,000 mourners paying respects (RTVE), while Madrid President Ayuso's boyfriend has submitted evidence to the Supreme Court about alleged government targeting (El Confidencial). Barcelona fans face ticket chaos for the Copa del Rey final (La Vanguardia).
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12:55⇢Sánchez Cancels Israeli Ammunition Contract

⌨The newspapers extensively report on Prime Minister Sánchez's decision to unilaterally rescind a contract for purchasing ammunition from Israel, overruling Interior Minister Marlaska to appease coalition partners (El Confidencial, El Español, El Salto, infoLibre, La Marea, La Razón, Libertad Digital, Público, 20minutos). This move comes after Izquierda Unida threatened to leave the governing coalition. Meanwhile, coverage continues on Pope Francis's funeral preparations, with the Vatican keeping St. Peter's Basilica open overnight as more than 60,000 mourners have visited the chapel of rest, with authorities expecting one million attendees at Saturday's funeral (El Mundo, El País, RTVE).
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17:43⇢Sánchez Cancels Israeli Ammunition Contract To Save Coalition

⌨The newspapers extensively cover the government's decision to unilaterally cancel a contract for purchasing ammunition from Israel (El Confidencial, El Español, El País, El Salto, infoLibre, La Marea, Libertad Digital, Público, RTVE, 20minutos). This move by Prime Minister Sánchez overrules Interior Minister Marlaska to appease coalition partners Sumar and IU, who threatened a government crisis over the issue. Additionally, reports highlight NATO contradicting Sánchez on defense spending, placing Spain at the bottom of the alliance (La Razón), while environmental experts demand a 67% reduction in emissions by 2035 through fewer flights and more public transport (El Periódico).
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20:51⇢Israel Condemns Spain For Cancelling Ammunition Contract

⌨The newspapers report on escalating tensions between Spain and Israel after the Spanish government unilaterally cancelled a contract to purchase ammunition from Israel. Israel has accused Prime Minister Sánchez of "sacrificing security for political reasons" and placing Spain "on the wrong side" (El Español, RTVE, 20minutos). The controversy deepens with revelations that the company involved in the cancelled contract has received €2.5 million in nine other government contracts since 2023 (El Periódico). This follows Interior Minister Marlaska's overruling by Sánchez to appease coalition partners Sumar and IU, who threatened a government crisis over the issue.
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