February
01.02.2025
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Saturday
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Day Trump's tariffs struck thrice

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Trump's morning announcement of simultaneous tariffs against Mexico (25%), Canada (25%), and China (10%) dominated Spanish media coverage, building on previous day's threats. The measure's formal signing occurred in the evening, with additional warnings of increases if retaliation occurs.

Medical colleges across Spain expanded their protests against Mónica García's Framework Statute, while the PSOE Congress in Madrid sparked controversy by mixing images of Ayuso with Milei and Orbán. A medical plane crash in Philadelphia commercial district added to aviation concerns following the previous day's Potomac incident.

By evening, regional tensions surfaced as López and Illa proposed a "shared prosperity model" between Catalonia and Madrid, while protests continued in Valencia against Mazón's dana management. The day concluded with Melody winning Benidorm Fest 2025, securing Spain's Eurovision representation.
02.02.2025
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Sunday
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Day of Tariff Walls and Madrid's War of Words

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The morning headlines focused on Spain's budget challenges, with multiple regions operating without approved 2025 budgets. Melody's Eurovision victory with "Esa Diva" at Benidorm Fest provided brief distraction from mounting economic concerns.

Trump's implementation of tariffs against Mexico (25%), Canada (25%), and China (10%) dominated midday coverage, with both Mexico and Canada announcing reciprocal measures. Spain meanwhile certified its position as solar power leader, with photovoltaic becoming the largest installed power source.

The afternoon saw an escalation in political rhetoric as Sánchez launched attacks against Madrid's President Ayuso, labeling her administration a "ultra-right multinational" coalition. Economy Minister Cuerpo announced an upward revision of GDP growth forecast to 2.6% for 2025, while tensions emerged between Supreme and Constitutional courts over potential criminal investigations of magistrates.
03.02.2025
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Monday
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Day Woman Spoke Truth to Power

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The Rubiales trial opened with Jenni Hermoso's testimony dominating morning coverage, as she emphasized power dynamics and non-consent in the Mundial kiss incident. Markets reacted to Trump's trade announcements, with European exchanges dropping and cryptocurrency markets declining.

By early afternoon, Trump's suspension of Mexican tariffs for 30 days in exchange for border troop deployment shifted attention. The pause later extended to Canada, while maintaining threats of 10% tariffs against the EU. Spanish analysts focused on automotive, banking and energy sector vulnerabilities.

Public university funding crisis received sustained coverage throughout the day, highlighting regional inequalities. The French government's budget decree passage and mass protests in Argentina against Milei provided international context to ongoing discussions about institutional stability.
04.02.2025
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Tuesday
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Day China answered tariffs at dawn

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China's response to Trump's trade measures materialized at dawn, implementing 10-15% tariffs on US oil, gas, and automobiles. The EU simultaneously announced plans to relax deficit rules, allowing member states to increase military spending and US arms purchases.

By midday, the government unveiled its initiative to reduce the standard workweek to 37.5 hours, while investigations expanded in two separate cases: the Begoña Gómez affair, with her Moncloa advisor becoming a formal suspect, and the "Koldo case" targeting Ábalos's assets.

The evening brought Netanyahu to the White House, where Trump declared Gaza would be uninhabitable for years, suggesting Palestinian displacement as the only option. Meanwhile, over 9,000 residents evacuated Santorini amid continuous earthquakes, and Sweden faced its deadliest shooting with 10 casualties at an adult education center.
05.02.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Trump Dreamed of Gaza Riviera

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Trump's meeting with Netanyahu produced escalating claims throughout the morning about US plans for Gaza, evolving from "taking control" to converting it into a "Middle East Riviera" after Palestinian displacement. The narrative dominated Spanish media coverage, expanding with each iteration.

Trade tensions from previous days intensified as US Postal Service blocked packages from China and Hong Kong, while Spanish analysts warned about economic impact on smaller economies caught between US-China disputes.

Domestically, the masks corruption case gained new evidence through Torres's messages about fraudulent purchases. The workweek reduction initiative continued developing as a political pressure point, with Moncloa using it to challenge both Junts and PP. Page's extensive morning statements highlighted growing internal tensions within PSOE regarding territorial policies.
06.02.2025
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Thursday
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Gaza Seesaw Between Powers

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Trump's claims about US control over post-war Gaza triggered a chain of diplomatic responses. Israel's Defense Minister attempted to pressure Spain into accepting Palestinian refugees, citing "legal obligations" - a claim Spain promptly rejected, stating "Gazans' land is Gaza."

The Spanish government sought methods to increase military spending while circumventing parliamentary opposition from Sumar, continuing the defense spending trend observed since the EU's announcement of relaxed deficit rules.

The Generalitat announced a €436 million investment in judicial buildings and expanded social services access through new Drets Socials offices, marking increased regional administrative autonomy.

Previous corruption investigations continued developing, with new evidence emerging about deleted emails in the Moncloa advisor case and identity changes in the Raval case.
07.02.2025
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Friday
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Day Patriots Gathered Under Trump's Shadow

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The morning opened with developments in migration policy, as PP opposed Moncloa's plan for redistributing unaccompanied minors that excluded Basque Country and Catalonia. Junts demanded special treatment for Catalonia in migration management.

By midday, the far-right summit in Madrid gained prominence, with Vox positioning itself as bridge between European and American ultra-right movements. Le Pen, Salvini, and Orbán converged to discuss reshaping the EU following Trump's US model. The EU's careful response to Trump's Gaza statements continued, maintaining support for two-state solution while avoiding direct confrontation.

Barcelona municipality finalized the €9.2 million purchase of Casa Orsola with Hàbitat 3, addressing rental crisis concerns. Meanwhile, Golden Visa's approaching end accelerated foreign purchases of luxury properties. Five pro-Russian suspects were arrested in Barcelona for alleged terrorist actions against Ukraine support.
08.02.2025
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Saturday
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Day Patriots Called for Reconquista

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The day's media coverage centered on the far-right summit in Madrid, where European populist leaders gathered to capitalize on Trump's influence. By midday, speeches shifted from anti-EU rhetoric to calls for a "new reconquista," with Abascal positioning the green deal as "the real tariff."

Constitutional Court discussions on the amnesty law accelerated, with predictions of a ruling within 2.5 months. PSOE and Junts continued negotiations on border control transfer to Mossos, examining Bavaria's shared custody model.

Evening coverage split between the Madrid derby's 1-1 draw and the Goya Awards in Granada. Richard Gere's International Goya acceptance speech referenced Trump as "the bully president," while 'El 47' began accumulating early awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Salva Reina.
09.02.2025
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Sunday
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Day Two Films Shared Crown

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The unprecedented tie at the Goya Awards between 'El 47' and 'La infiltrada' dominated early coverage, with details emerging about the exact vote count that led to the first shared Best Picture in the ceremony's history. Almodóvar won for adapted screenplay, while Eduard Fernández and Carolina Yuste took acting honors.

By midday, attention shifted to Trump's reported conversation with Putin about ending the war, while Spanish companies began exploring China and Mercosur markets in response to Trump's new steel tariff threats. Feijóo launched a housing plan for PP municipalities, while Madrid saw new housing rights protests.

Evening coverage revealed Catalan farmers canceled planned road blockades, while Illa announced bureaucracy reduction measures for agriculture. Constitutional concerns surfaced regarding Musk's influence on US democracy, marking continued spillover of American political turbulence into Spanish discourse.
10.02.2025
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Monday
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Day of Deleted Messages and Steel Walls

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The morning revealed prosecutor García Ortiz's intentional deletion of WhatsApp messages coinciding with Supreme Court proceedings, leading to multiple investigations and his appeal to the Judicial Power regarding personal data leaks.

Trump's implementation of 25% steel and aluminum tariffs prompted EU warnings of retaliation, continuing the trade tensions from previous days. The government announced plans to expropriate and demolish the Algarrobico hotel, addressing long-standing urban speculation concerns.

Evening coverage shifted to Hamas's postponement of hostage releases, citing Israeli violations. Spanish housing market discussions intensified with reports of Catalan construction meeting only half of demand. Musk's reported $97.4 billion offer for OpenAI ownership emerged as the day's final significant development, while reports surfaced of labor exploitation in 24-hour supermarkets.
11.02.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Spain Dropped to 46th in Corruption Index

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Spain's fall to 46th place in the Corruption Index, its worst position in 30 years, dominated morning coverage. The Treasury confirmed minimum wage earners would pay income tax for first time, creating tensions between Labor Minister Díaz and Finance Ministry.

By afternoon, the EU announced €200 billion AI mobilization amid regulatory tensions with US, while Von der Leyen warned Trump about proportional responses to steel tariffs. Netanyahu set Saturday deadline for Hamas hostage release, as Trump threatened to "open hell's gates."

Evening coverage shifted to Real Madrid's dramatic 3-2 victory at Manchester City, while internal government conflicts intensified over minimum wage taxation, with Sumar and coalition partners unexpectedly aligning with PP against Treasury's position.
12.02.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Treasury Found Itself Alone

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The Treasury's position on minimum wage taxation faced unprecedented opposition, with PP's Feijóo aligning with Yolanda Díaz against the measure. This unusual alliance dominated morning parliamentary exchanges, where Sánchez attempted to deflect by highlighting the 61% wage increase during his tenure.

By midday, Congress approved pension increases and transport aid with unexpected support from both PP and Junts, while the Supreme Court confirmed Borràs's prison sentence. Russia opened a criminal case against El Mundo journalist Alberto Rojas, and Social Security announced plans to claim retroactive payments from 900,000 self-employed workers.

Evening coverage shifted to Trump's announcement of an agreement with Putin to begin immediate Ukraine peace negotiations, continuing the previous days' pattern of Trump's increasing involvement in international conflicts, from Gaza to Ukraine. US officials suggested Ukraine's pre-2014 borders were unrecoverable.
13.02.2025
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Thursday
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Day Europe Lost Ukraine Peace

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Trump's initiative to negotiate Ukraine peace with Putin, bypassing European allies, dominated morning coverage. EU leaders demanded inclusion while US officials dismissed European concerns. Zelensky explicitly rejected bilateral negotiations without Ukraine's participation, as NATO's Rutte insisted peace terms must not appear as Western defeat.

Hamas confirmed plans to release hostages on Saturday to maintain ceasefire, while Spanish Leopard tanks in Pokrovsk reported diminishing effectiveness of tank warfare. Defense Ministry announced €4.2 billion in new contracts.

Evening news shifted dramatically as Trump declared trade war against EU, announcing retaliatory tariffs over VAT policies. This move, following previous days' steel tariffs, signaled escalating US-EU economic tensions. Meanwhile, CIS polls showed PSOE maintaining lead despite minimum wage taxation controversy from previous days.
14.02.2025
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Friday
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Dance of Peace Without Partners

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Trump's initiative for Ukraine peace talks in Munich unfolded through multiple phases, with Ukraine refusing to participate without prior Western alignment. Von der Leyen responded by calling for accelerated Ukrainian EU membership and proposing suspension of fiscal rules for defense spending. Zelensky later specified conditions for meeting Putin, requiring a unified Western position first.

Brussels promised "firm and immediate" retaliation to Trump's new VAT-based tariffs, continuing the economic confrontation that began with steel tariffs. Vance postponed his scheduled meeting with Zelensky to review rare earth agreements, then later met him to discuss "lasting peace."

A mass casualty incident at a Munich union gathering, with 36 injured, complicated the security conference's proceedings. Putin assembled a negotiating team of intelligence and diplomatic figures, signaling serious engagement with Trump's initiative.
15.02.2025
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Saturday
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Dance of Three Armies

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Morning coverage centered on Hamas's release of three hostages while warning Netanyahu about deal compliance. The defense factory in Trubia continued its revenue surge from Trump's military spending plans. By afternoon, Zelensky's call for a European army dominated headlines, positioning it as essential for gaining US respect under Trump. Scholz confronted US Vice President Vance over democratic interference, while Trump's team explicitly excluded Europeans from Ukraine peace talks.

Internal coalition tensions over minimum wage taxation persisted, with Treasury maintaining its position despite opposition. The government's divide deepened as budget negotiations stalled. Trump announced reciprocal tariffs against the EU, continuing the economic confrontation that began with steel tariffs. By evening, US-Russia negotiations for a Trump-Putin summit were confirmed, furthering the previous days' pattern of European exclusion from Ukraine peace initiatives.
16.02.2025
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Sunday
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Europe Gathers After Trump's Door Slam

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The morning coverage centered on Trump's exclusion of Europe from Ukraine peace negotiations, triggering reactions across the continent. Macron responded by calling an emergency meeting of EU leaders, while Zelensky pushed for European military independence.

The far-right seized on recent attacks in Austria to boost anti-immigration rhetoric ahead of German elections. The European response to Trump's actions evolved through the day from initial shock to concrete action plans, with Spanish military analysts weighing in on defense autonomy requirements.

Russia intensified operations in Donbas, reportedly depleting ammunition before potential peace talks. Nobel laureate Stiglitz urged Europe to overcome its "inferiority complex" toward the US. By evening, coverage shifted to Trump's immigrant raids in New York, while Spanish media tracked Sánchez's commitment to attend Macron's emergency summit.
17.02.2025
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Monday
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Europe Watches Others Dance

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European marginalization in Ukraine peace talks materialized as Russia and US announced direct negotiations in Riyadh, explicitly excluding European participation. The morning's Paris summit revealed deep divisions over potential troop deployments to Ukraine, with Sánchez calling such discussions "premature." Zelensky declared he would not recognize any peace agreements made without Ukraine's participation.

Economic headlines highlighted growing wealth concentration, with Amancio Ortega's fortune increasing by €25 billion to €120 billion. Spanish energy companies' €2 billion Russian fuel imports in 2024 drew attention to continuing economic ties with Moscow.

By evening, new documentation in the Koldo corruption case emerged, with Aldama providing photos and notes regarding political meetings. Netanyahu's embrace of Trump's post-Gaza plan, excluding both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, signaled further alignment with US positions over European concerns.
18.02.2025
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Tuesday
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Russia and America Dance in Riyadh

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The US-Russia negotiations in Riyadh dominated Spanish coverage, marking Europe's complete exclusion from Ukraine peace talks. Morning reports highlighted Paris-London military leadership emerging as Spain and Germany resisted troop deployments. By midday, Putin's openness to negotiations with Zelensky emerged alongside his acceptance of Ukraine's EU membership but rejection of NATO entry.

The five-hour Lavrov-Rubio meeting concluded with agreement to "respect mutual interests" and establish a high-level team for Ukraine negotiations, while European arms manufacturer Rheinmetall described Europe as relegated to "the children's table." Evening coverage revealed US considerations of allowing Russia to retain occupied territories, prompting Zelensky's firm rejection. Trump's pressure on Romania regarding Andrew Tate and potential olive oil tariffs highlighted growing US influence over European affairs.
19.02.2025
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Wednesday
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Dance of Trump and Zelensky

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Morning coverage centered on Europe's military spending plans, with PP leaders pushing for budgets beyond 3%. The Trump-Zelensky confrontation escalated throughout the day, beginning with Trump blaming Ukraine for the war. Zelensky responded by accusing Trump of living in a "disinformation bubble," leading to Trump branding him a "dictator" and warning Ukraine could disappear if it doesn't "act quickly."

These exchanges occurred against the backdrop of US-Russia negotiations in Riyadh, from which Europe remains excluded. Spanish media tracked domestic implications, including Trump's proposed tariffs threatening €45 million in Catalan food exports.

The evening shifted to Mbappé's hat-trick against Manchester City, while continuing coverage of Trump's increasing influence over European affairs and the reshaping of international order persisted in background reporting.
20.02.2025
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Thursday
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Day of Returning Bodies and Fallen Leaders

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Hamas's theatrical return of four Israeli hostages' bodies dominated morning coverage, occurring against backdrop of Trump's continued alignment with Putin's positions on Ukraine. The murder of former Gandía mayor Arturo Torró emerged as breaking news.

By midday, three major cases captured media attention: Ábalos faced passport withdrawal in the Koldo corruption investigation, Rubiales received a €10,800 fine for the Hermoso kiss while avoiding coercion charges, and Monedero faced sexual harassment allegations at Complutense University.

Evening coverage revealed European mayors, led by Collboni, requesting EU fiscal rule suspension for housing investment, while US diplomatic channels suggested Zelensky "lower his tone" regarding rare earth exploitation agreements. Coverage maintained focus on Spain's increasing military spending commitments amid state budget deadlock.
21.02.2025
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Friday
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Day Monedero's Silence Broke

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The sexual harassment case against Juan Carlos Monedero dominated morning coverage, with revelations that Podemos gave him VIP treatment days after the first complaint. By midday, Ione Belarra denied knowledge of accusations before 2023, while internal documents showed the party maintained contact with Monedero for three months after his removal.

Hamas's delivery of what they claimed was Shiri Bibas's body, which turned out to be a Gaza woman's remains, sparked Israeli threats of retaliation. By evening, Israel claimed Hamas had directly killed the Bibas children.

The Supreme Court unanimously approved searching Attorney General García Ortiz's office and phone, while former PM Zapatero negotiated with Puigdemont in Switzerland regarding immigration powers. The day closed with reports of a Spanish tourist's stabbing near Berlin's Holocaust Memorial, one day before German elections.
22.02.2025
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Saturday
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Pope's Blood and Hamas's Last Six

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Hamas completed the first phase of hostage releases, delivering six captives to the Red Cross in Rafah. This followed yesterday's controversy over the Bibas family remains. The Syrian refugee responsible for the Berlin knife attack against a Spanish tourist was identified, with authorities citing religious motives - a development that could influence tomorrow's German elections, where AfD's rise continues.

Political discourse intensified as Sánchez compared Feijóo to Nazi collaborators while planning his Kiev visit, prompting PP accusations of Putin links. Trump's military leadership purge expanded, specifically targeting diversity initiatives.

By evening, Pope Francis's health dominated coverage, with reports of a critical respiratory crisis requiring blood transfusions and oxygen support. The Vatican's measured communications contrasted with Spanish media's extensive coverage of the Pope's condition.
23.02.2025
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Sunday
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Day Germany Turned Right

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German election results dominated Spanish media coverage, with CDU's Merz winning 29% while far-right AfD secured an unprecedented 19.5%, becoming the second-largest party. The SPD's collapse to third place with 16% marked the end of the "traffic light" coalition.

Coverage linked these results to two concurrent stories: the discovery of rare earth deposits in Spain that Trump seeks to control, and ongoing debates about defense spending, with 70% of Spaniards supporting doubled military expenditure through a PSOE-PP agreement.

The Pope's health deteriorated by evening, with reports of renal complications adding to his respiratory crisis. The Junts party threatened to withdraw support from Sánchez's government over perceived betrayal in the mediator's letter, while new revelations emerged about Begoña Gómez's NGO fundraising activities.
24.02.2025
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Monday
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Day Merz Sought East While AfD Took It

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German election coverage dominated morning headlines as Merz's CDU victory (29%) led to immediate coalition talks with SPD, while AfD doubled its strength to become the dominant force in former East Germany. By afternoon, focus shifted to Spain's expanded debt relief for Catalonia, with government agreeing to forgive €17.1B - €2B more than initially planned.

Ukraine war's third anniversary brought Von der Leyen and Sánchez to Kiev, announcing €3.5B EU aid package and €1B Spanish military support. Evening coverage centered on Trump-Macron meeting, where Trump claimed Putin would accept European troops in Ukraine as part of peace deal. US alignment with North Korea in UN vote on Ukraine highlighted growing Western divisions.

Pope Francis's health showed slight improvement after kidney complications, while Netanyahu suspended release of Palestinian prisoners.
25.02.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Attorney General's Evidence Vanished

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The Supreme Court's confirmation that Attorney General García Ortiz destroyed evidence dominated morning coverage, though the judge noted it "lacked criminal relevance." This revelation coincided with Carmen Pano's testimony confirming delivery of €90,000 to PSOE headquarters.

The autonomic debt relief program generated multiple confrontations: Junts threatened opposition after learning Andalusia would receive more than Catalonia, while Madrid's Ayuso was labeled "unsolidary" for rejecting the program. The initiative would add €1,900 per capita to Spain's debt.

Evening coverage shifted to Ukraine policy divisions, as Trump claimed Putin would accept European troops while meeting with Macron. The Copa del Rey semifinal provided late drama, with Barcelona and Atlético drawing 4-4 in an eight-goal spectacle that dominated final headlines.
26.02.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Armed Peace Met Debt Quita

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France and UK advanced plans for deploying 150,000 European troops in Ukraine, seeking US support for this "armed peace" strategy. The initiative emerged as Trump secured Ukraine's rare earth minerals while avoiding defense commitments.

Debt relief negotiations collapsed when PP-governed regions walked out of talks with Minister Montero, after learning of disparate forgiveness rates favoring high-debt regions. Former PM González dismissed the entire scheme as "a lie we'll all pay for."

The DANA flood investigation revealed most victims died before the alert system activated, contradicting Mazón's shifting timeline claims. Attorney General García Ortiz's case deteriorated as investigators discovered he had reset key mobile evidence.

Trump announced plans for 25% EU tariffs, claiming the union "was created to harm the US," marking further deterioration in transatlantic relations.
27.02.2025
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Thursday
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Day of Bodies and Ghost Jobs

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Hamas delivered four Israeli hostages' bodies to the Red Cross in Gaza during pre-dawn hours. The morning brought Jessica's testimony in the Koldo case, admitting to receiving payment from public companies without working there while distancing Ábalos from her housing arrangements.

Security camera footage confirmed Mazón's arrival at CECOPI at 20:28 during the DANA flood, contradicting his previous statements. The flood investigation revealed victims died before alerts were issued. Mazón refused to resign while his support from right-wing media and his own party diminished.

The AIReF criticized Montero's debt relief plan as insufficient without conditions. Catalonia announced plans to double tourist tax rates and increase vocational training positions by 7,583. The Kurdish party leader in Turkey ordered the dissolution of the armed group.
28.02.2025
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Friday
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Day Trump Broke Ukraine's Peace

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The morning's coverage focused on the deepening Mazón crisis in Valencia, as internal AEMET WhatsApp messages exposed confusion during the DANA emergency response. PSOE contemplated a no-confidence motion while new evidence contradicted Mazón's version of events.

The afternoon witnessed a dramatic shift as Trump and Zelensky's White House meeting devolved into public confrontation. What began as mineral resources negotiations ended with Trump accusing Zelensky of "playing with World War III." The meeting's collapse dominated evening coverage, with Russian media celebrating the diplomatic breakdown.

In parallel developments, Jessica's corruption case testimony revealed new details about free housing and payments without work, while Catalunya advanced its financial autonomy through new tax collection agreements. The Vatican reported Pope Francis suffered a sudden bronchospasm, marking a deterioration in his condition.
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