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26.05.2025

26.05.2025Day of Israel's School Strike and Sánchez's Eyeglass Subsidy

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 26.05.2025.

It displays 91 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

26.05.2025Day of Israel's School Strike and Sánchez's Eyeglass Subsidy
The day began with reports of an Israeli strike on a Gaza school killing at least 30 Palestinians, followed by Israel announcing an "unprecedented attack" on southern Gaza. This escalation followed Foreign Minister Albares' diplomatic efforts reported on May 25, though today he appeared to distance Spain from a strong European response, pointing to Germany's position.

Domestically, President Sánchez announced a €100 subsidy for glasses and contact lenses for children under 16, while political tensions intensified with revelations about alleged PSOE operations against the UCO police unit, captured in controversial audio recordings. Civil Guard unions denounced "purges of high commanders" following these revelations.

Miguel Ángel Gallardo resigned as Badajoz Provincial Council president following the indictment of Sánchez's brother, though he will retain parliamentary immunity. The Supreme Court justice Marchena notably criticized the overuse of political immunity, stating "we have gone too far with immunities."
26.05.2025
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04:22Spain Forms Anti-Israel Sanctions Coalition

The newspapers report on Spain's diplomatic offensive against Israel, with Foreign Minister Albares promoting an international coalition to break the Gaza blockade through sanctions, arms embargoes, and potentially targeting Netanyahu (El País, RTVE). Domestic healthcare protests continue in Madrid, with demonstrators opposing President Ayuso's healthcare model, which critics describe as privatization (El Plural, La Marea). Other significant issues include the doubling of children in state care over the past decade (El Periódico), police violence concerns following the death of a Black man (El Salto), and public dissatisfaction with power outage management (La Vanguardia).
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08:56Sánchez Government's 142 Congressional Defeats

The newspapers report on political challenges for the Sánchez government, which has suffered 142 defeats in Congress in the past year and a half (El Mundo). International relations feature prominently with Spain seeking ammunition from Italy after vetoing Israeli purchases (El Plural), Russia's military paradoxes at Finland's border (El Confidencial), and the US extending EU tariff negotiations until July 9 (RTVE). Domestically, Catalonia's government has created offices to oversee the child protection agency DGAIA and block its hiring capabilities (El Periódico), while critics of Spain's tax authority claim rights violations under the "Beckham Law" (Libertad Digital).
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12:04Sánchez Announces €100 Glasses Subsidy for Students

The newspapers report on President Sánchez's announcement that students under 16 will receive €100 subsidies for glasses or contact lenses next school year (El Periódico). Multiple sources cover Miguel Ángel Gallardo's resignation as president of Badajoz Provincial Council following the indictment of Sánchez's brother, though he will retain parliamentary immunity (El Plural, La Razón). International news focuses on an Israeli attack on a Gaza school housing displaced people that killed over 30 (La Vanguardia). Other headlines address cooperativism growth in Spain (La Marea), Ayuso's nursing home COVID protocols (Público), and denial of Spanish threats to Baltic states over Catalan EU official status (20minutos).

14:06First Heatwave Hits Spain as Country Braces for Record Summer

The newspapers report on Spain's first heatwave of the year, with the country preparing for another record-breaking summer (El Periódico). Cultural news features the Prado Museum's blockbuster Veronese exhibition (El Confidencial) and Spain's "new green gold" revolutionizing gastronomy and agriculture (El Mundo). On international affairs, Foreign Minister Albares is distancing Spain from a strong European response against Israel, pointing to Germany's stance (El Plural), while an Israeli attack on a Gaza school has killed at least 30 people (RTVE, La Vanguardia). Domestically, the government announced a €100 subsidy for glasses and contact lenses for children under 16 (La Marea).
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18:37PSOE Accused of Plot Against Police Unit

The newspapers report on political scandals involving alleged PSOE operations to target the UCO police unit, with a controversial audio mentioning "If Balas is dead, better" (El Confidencial, 20minutos). Legal developments continue in the Ábalos case with the judge summoning Aldama's ex-girlfriend regarding payments to Air Europa (El Español). International coverage focuses on escalating conflicts: Russia intensifying bombardments against Ukraine (El País) and Israel announcing an "unprecedented attack" on southern Gaza after killing 30 Palestinians in a school (La Vanguardia, RTVE). Domestically, suspended hearings for officials implicated in Madrid nursing home deaths during COVID continue to generate controversy (infoLibre, Público).
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