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28.03.2025

Day Alves Absolved as Myanmar Earthquake Claims 144 Lives

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 28.03.2025.

It displays 105 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

28.03.2025Day Alves Absolved as Myanmar Earthquake Claims 144 Lives
Morning papers reported a major 7.7 magnitude earthquake striking Myanmar, Thailand, and parts of China, with death toll reaching 144 by afternoon, and 117 missing from a collapsed building in Thailand. Coverage intensified throughout the day as casualties mounted.

The Superior Court of Justice of Catalonia unanimously absolved footballer Dani Alves of sexual assault charges, overturning his previous conviction and sparking debate about the "Solo sí es sí" consent law, with critics questioning "who will report now?"

Treasury and Labor ministries reached an agreement allowing minimum wage earners to avoid paying income tax in 2025, resolving their public dispute from previous days.

US Vice President Vance stirred controversy by suggesting Denmark has "neglected" Greenland's defense, implying future American interest in the territory and extending the Trump administration's protectionist positioning seen in car tariffs imposed yesterday.
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04:15Defense Ministry Reclassifies Expenditures as Military Spending

The newspapers report on Spain's military spending negotiations, with the Defense Ministry coordinating with other ministries about which expenditures can be classified as military spending (El Español). Valencia's President Mazón faces demands to resign from SOS Desaparecidos regarding his dana flooding response (RTVE), while he attempts to recover after reaching a pact with Vox despite criticism from PP veterans (Público). Bank of America warns of unpleasant global developments through 2030 (El Confidencial). In education news, autism diagnoses have doubled in Catalonia over five years (El Periódico), while Barcelona strengthened its leadership position with a 3-0 victory over Osasuna (La Vanguardia).
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06:58World Cup Host Cities Controversy Erupts

The newspapers report on diverse national issues. Abel Caballero vows to defend Vigo after its removal from World Cup host city list (El Mundo). Political tensions continue with PP using a 1994 Aznar lunch to justify Feijóo meeting military leadership (infoLibre), while government allies demand Sánchez fulfill commitments despite budget limitations (Público). Environmental concerns appear with reports of fruits and vegetables still wrapped in plastic despite legal prohibitions (La Vanguardia) and indigenous communities resisting lithium mining they describe as "environmental and cultural genocide" (El Salto). Barcelona faces housing challenges with eleven homeless family pensions being sanctioned (El Periódico) and Catalonia's rental housing supply reportedly plummeting 80% since 2020 (Libertad Digital).

09:18Massive 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Myanmar and Thailand

The newspapers report on a powerful earthquake in Southeast Asia. A 7.7 magnitude quake struck central Myanmar, affecting Thailand where a skyscraper collapsed in Bangkok with people trapped in rubble (El Mundo, RTVE). In Ukraine developments, Putin has proposed installing a "temporary" government to hold elections and negotiate peace (El Periódico). Domestic issues include a dispute between the Treasury and Labor ministries over minimum wage taxation, with both sides accusing each other of breaking negotiations (La Razón, Público, 20minutos). Additionally, taxi drivers are warning that new Cabify licenses will "destroy the market" (El Salto).
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10:35Dani Alves Sexual Assault Conviction Overturned

The newspapers report on a major judicial development as the Superior Court of Justice of Catalonia has unanimously absolved footballer Dani Alves of sexual assault charges, overturning his previous four-year prison sentence (El Mundo, El País, El Periódico, La Vanguardia). The court cited "assessment deficits" in the original verdict from 2022. In economic news, the government has reached an agreement between Treasury Minister Montero and Labor Minister Díaz ensuring minimum wage (SMI) earners will not have to pay income tax (IRPF) in 2025 (El Plural, El Salto, La Razón, Público, 20minutos).
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15:02Myanmar Earthquake Kills At Least 144

The newspapers report on a major earthquake in Myanmar, with at least 144 dead and over 700 injured, affecting Thailand and China as well (El Confidencial, El Salto, RTVE). Former footballer Dani Alves has been unanimously absolved of sexual assault charges by Catalonia's High Court, citing "insufficient evidence" in his previous conviction (El Mundo, El País). In other news, Israel has bombarded Beirut for the first time since the ceasefire (La Vanguardia), while a major breakdown has disrupted 140 kilometers and 26 stations on Barcelona's R3 commuter rail line (El Periódico).
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20:01Vance Questions Denmark's Defense of Greenland

The newspapers report on US Vice President Vance's controversial comments about Greenland, suggesting Denmark isn't investing enough in the territory's defense and implying potential US interest in the region (El Mundo, El Periódico, 20minutos). Footballer Dani Alves has been unanimously absolved of sexual assault charges by Catalonia's High Court, which cited "insufficient evidence" in overturning his previous conviction (El País, La Marea). A major earthquake in Myanmar has killed at least 144 people, with over 117 missing in Thailand after a building collapse (RTVE, El Confidencial). Prime Minister Sánchez has called for reciprocal measures against Trump's trade tariffs (El Plural).