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24.06.2025

24.06.2025Day Trump Called Spain a Problem

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 24.06.2025.

It displays 116 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

24.06.2025Day Trump Called Spain a Problem
Judge Peinado escalated his investigation by formally requesting the Supreme Court examine Justice Minister Bolaños for embezzlement and false testimony, with possibilities of searching La Moncloa raised. Bolaños expressed "absolute tranquility" while claiming he saw "glaring errors" in the judge's petition.

Trump's ceasefire announcement between Iran and Israel unraveled throughout the day, with both sides accusing each other of violations before Iran announced the war's end and Israel proclaimed "historic victory." Trump demanded Israel stop bombing and bring pilots home.

At the NATO summit, Trump directly criticized Spain from Air Force One, calling the country "a problem" for refusing to increase defense spending to 5%. Spanish officials acknowledged the risk while defending their negotiated stance.

The government blocked BBVA's merger with Sabadell for three years, representing significant banking sector intervention. Spanish companies began stockpiling gas, medicines, and American corn anticipating trade war consequences from the NATO confrontation.
24.06.2025

00:11Trump Declares Iran-Israel War Over

The newspapers report on Trump announcing the end of what he called the "12-day war" between Iran and Israel, with multiple sources covering a ceasefire agreement between the two nations (El Español, La Razón, La Vanguardia). Trump claimed he "could have destroyed the entire Middle East" while pushing for de-escalation after Iran's symbolic retaliation (El Periódico). However, RTVE reports Iran responded to Trump's bombardment by attacking the US military base in Qatar, suggesting continued tensions despite ceasefire announcements. Domestically, Sánchez and Zapatero commemorated the 20th anniversary of same-sex marriage legalization, with Sánchez declaring Spain became "a freer and more just country" that day (El País). The opposition intensified attacks on democratic institutions, with Feijóo delegitimizing the electoral system without evidence and Abascal calling to block the Constitutional Court (Público).
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04:46Iran Denies Trump's Ceasefire Claims

The newspapers report conflicting accounts of Trump's ceasefire announcement between Iran and Israel. While Trump declared a "total ceasefire" had been agreed (El Periódico, La Marea, Público), Iran has denied this claim and Israel reports continued attacks (RTVE). Spanish involvement intensifies as the US activates military bases at Rota and Morón for operations against Iran, creating what El Mundo calls "the Spanish route" in the Middle East conflict. Meanwhile, Spain faces pressure at the NATO summit starting today, with the alliance pushing for 5% defense spending and rejecting Sánchez's claimed exemption (20minutos). InfoLibre reveals details of Spain's frantic 72-hour negotiations with NATO involving calls, letters, and the keyword "allies" to secure special treatment.
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07:40Iran and Israel Accept Trump Ceasefire

The newspapers report on both Israel and Iran accepting Trump's ceasefire agreement, marking a resolution to the Middle East conflict (La Razón, RTVE). This development comes after Trump's earlier announcement of ending the "12-day war," with Israeli officials claiming they achieved their objectives against Iran. Meanwhile, Spain faces intensified pressure at the NATO summit as Secretary-General Rutte directly contradicts Sánchez's defense spending claims, insisting on 3.5% GDP expenditure rather than any negotiated exemption (Libertad Digital, 20minutos). The government simultaneously moves to tighten takeover regulations, keeping BBVA and Sabadell uncertain about merger possibilities (El Periódico). Domestically, opposition parties escalate institutional attacks as Feijóo challenges the electoral system without evidence while Abascal calls for blocking the Constitutional Court (Público).
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09:24Judge Targets Justice Minister

The newspapers report on Judge Peinado requesting the Supreme Court to investigate Justice Minister Bolaños for embezzlement and false testimony in the Begoña Gómez case, with the possibility of searching La Moncloa raised (El País, La Razón, Público, RTVE, 20minutos). This judicial escalation targeting a sitting minister marks a significant development in the corruption investigations affecting Sánchez's government. Meanwhile, Israeli accusations that Iran broke the ceasefire trigger orders for "powerful attacks" on Tehran, contradicting Trump's earlier claims of war resolution (El Mundo). Spanish companies stockpile gas, medicines, and American corn anticipating a trade war with the US (El Periódico). Within the PP, Ayuso's push for primary elections creates discomfort for Feijóo's leadership (El Plural).
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12:09Government Blocks Bank Merger

The newspapers report on the Spanish government blocking BBVA's acquisition of Sabadell by prohibiting their merger for three years, with La Moncloa explaining conditions imposed on the banking operation (El Confidencial, El Periódico). This represents a significant intervention in the banking sector amid concerns over market concentration. Meanwhile, Judge Peinado escalates his investigation by requesting the Supreme Court examine Justice Minister Bolaños for embezzlement and false testimony, with possibilities of searching La Moncloa raised (El Plural, building on earlier coverage). The Iran-Israel ceasefire announced by Trump appears fragile, with the US president now calling on Israel to stop bombing and bring pilots home after violations of the truce (El Mundo, RTVE).
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16:13Trump Calls Spain "A Problem"

The newspapers report on Trump's direct criticism of Spain at the NATO summit, calling the country "a problem" for refusing to increase defense spending to 5%, with Spanish media covering the government's isolated stance against a US-German-French bloc (El Mundo, El País, La Razón). The Spanish government responds it doesn't want confrontation but acknowledges the risk of Trump's pressure. Simultaneously, the government blocks BBVA's merger with Sabadell for three years, with officials defending their legal authority to impose additional conditions on the takeover bid against Brussels and BBVA's objections (El Confidencial, El Español, El Periódico). The judicial front intensifies as the government seeks to overturn Justice Minister Bolaños's indictment, with reports describing the administration as "exhausted" by Judge Peinado's investigations (Libertad Digital).
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19:08Judge Targets Justice Minister

The newspapers report on Judge Peinado's escalation against Justice Minister Bolaños, with the magistrate formally requesting the Supreme Court investigate him for embezzlement and false testimony while raising the possibility of searching La Moncloa (El País, RTVE). Bolaños expresses "absolute tranquility" claiming he sees "glaring errors" in the judge's petition. Meanwhile, Trump intensifies his criticism of Spain's NATO stance, with Libertad Digital reporting he called Spain "a problem" for the alliance due to insufficient defense spending, contradicting Sánchez's claims about 350 billion euros in military expenditure. The Iran-Israel conflict shows signs of resolution as Iran announces the war's end while Israel states it has "entered a new phase" following a fragile ceasefire (20minutos), contrasting with earlier headlines about escalating hostilities between the former collaborators turned enemies (El Confidencial).