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Spain immigration officers cancel strike ahead of migrant amnesty

Spain has granted amnesty to immigrants who are in the country illegally before, doing so six times between 1986 and 2005.

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Spain finalises amnesty measures for up to 500,000 immigrants

Many immigrants from Latin America or African countries work in key sectors including agriculture, tourism and the service sector.

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Begoña Gómez, wife of PM Sánchez, to be tried for influence peddling

The decision was announced during the Spanish prime minister's official trip to China, where he is accompanied by his wife.

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Musk calls Sánchez 'tyrant' over plans to ban social media for teens

The tech billionaire attacked the Spanish premier after Pedro Sánchez announced Madrid intends to roll out new rules to protect minors from social media harm, which would see executives potentially liable in court.

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Thousands of Spaniards take part in antigovernment protests

According to the Popular Party (PP), more than 80,000 people took part in the demonstration against Pedro Sánchez's government in Madrid on Sunday. The government delegation puts the number of attendees at 40,000.

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Spain nominates new attorney general after predecessor's conviction

Teresa Peramato is a career prosecutor and regarded as one of Spain’s leading experts on the law around gender-based violence.

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Spain's attorney general resigns after Supreme Court conviction

Álvaro García Ortiz's decision came less than a week after he received a two-year suspension and a fine for disclosing private information about the partner of an opposition politician.

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Spain suspends attorney general after tax fraud case data leak

The decision is a blow to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who defended García Ortiz during the months-long investigation and trial.

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Spain approves a decree for the removal of 'Francoist vestiges'

The Spanish government has approved a decree to create a state catalogue of "Francoist symbols and vestiges" for their removal or resignification. Minister Ángel Víctor Torres puts the number of items to be reviewed at 4,000.

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Valencia flood survivors seeking justice a year after disaster

Toñi García lost her husband and only daughter. She is demanding the truth and justice: "They didn't die because of the rain, they died because of negligent management," she told Euronews.

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Spain bets on migrants to counter labour shortage and boost growth

While the US government is waging an unprecedented deportation campaign against immigrants, combating irregular migration is one of the European Union’s priorities. Amidst the global rhetoric against undocumented immigrants, Spain stands out as an exception.

Economy

Spain’s economy grows 0.7% as it continues to outshine eurozone peers

Household consumption and business investment have driven the quarterly uptick as employment growth remains strong.

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Spain's PM apologises after top aide implicated in corruption scandal

A police report leaked to the media on Wednesday identified party secretary Santos Cerdán as responsible for handling illegal commission payments linked to public contracts.

Europe News

The PP demands new elections in a mass protest in Madrid

The rally, which began at 11:00 local time, brought together thousands of protesters in the centre of the Spanish capital.

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Spain: Coalition partner threatens to leave over defence spending

Around one thousand people from left-wing parties took part in a protest against increased military spending and rearmament in Madrid on Saturday.

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Spain plans to extend smoking ban to bar and restaurant terraces

The ban would not only apply to traditional tobacco in public spaces, but also to electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco devices.