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Spanish government ministers have publicly addressed the ongoing diplomatic friction with Morocco regarding the enclave of Ceuta, attributing the crisis to coordinated disinformation campaigns. Officials emphasized that Rabat must clarify its actions while maintaining Spain's firm stance on territorial integrity.
Madrid confirmed that Foreign Minister Albares holds daily conversations with his Moroccan counterpart Bourita to manage diplomatic tensions surrounding the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla.
La Comisión recalca el compromiso adquirido por Albares y Marlaska y pide devolver también a los menores Leer
The death toll from the recent earthquake in Colombia has risen to 265, with nearly 500 people still missing and thousands displaced. Authorities have confirmed the death of the first Spanish citizen as the search for survivors enters a critical 72-hour window.
Spanish Foreign Minister Albares has guaranteed the repatriation of all migrants in Ceuta, stating that the Italian government's actions were driven by internal electoral necessities. His visit to Ceuta underscores the ongoing challenges of migration in the region.
Spain has announced the implementation of temporary border controls for travelers arriving from Italy, escalating a diplomatic dispute over the handling of migrants in Ceuta. This measure comes as tensions rise between the two countries regarding migration policies.
Spain's minister announced that 50 Spanish nationals have died in the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, with 139 still reported missing. Spain has pledged support to its compatriots and the Venezuelan people.
Critica también la postura del PP sobre el tratado de amistad con Francia y las relaciones con Argelia o Marruecos.
The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has more than doubled to 589, with thousands reported missing. International rescue teams and aid are being dispatched to the affected region.
Spanish Minister José Manuel Albares Bueno and Polish Minister Radosław Sikorski argue that the EU can make progress in economy, security, and democracy through enhanced cooperation, without waiting for unanimous consent from all 27 member states.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, accompanied by ministers Albares and Urtasun, has launched the 'España Cultura Viva' program, aiming to boost Spain's cultural standing.
An Israeli minister posted a video showing Gaza flotilla activists being forced to kneel with bound hands, sparking widespread international condemnation from multiple countries and leading to Israel's government distancing itself from the minister's actions.
Spain's Foreign Minister Albares has again summoned Israel's representative to demand the release of activist Abukeshek, calling the boarding of vessels in international waters an 'action contrary to international law'.
Palestinian-Spanish activist Saif Abukeshek will remain under arrest in Israel for another six days, despite Spain's Foreign Minister Albares stating there is 'no proof' linking him to Hamas.
Spanish Minister Albares confirmed that Delcy Rodríguez has been invited to the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, stating that 'whoever has the international representation of each country is invited'.
Spain's Foreign Minister Albares criticized Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, revealing she sought refuge at the Spanish embassy in Caracas and stating that one cannot ask for help and then discredit Spanish institutions.
El ministro anima a Irán a ir mañana a la negociación con EE.UU. y que lo haga “de buena fe”
Iranul și-a formulat pozițiile și cererile ca răspuns la recentele propuneri de încetare a focului transmise prin intermediari, a declarat luni un purtător de cuvânt al Ministerului Afacerilor…
Intervista al ministro degli Esteri di Madrid: “L’Europa è un progetto di pace e tale deve restare, dobbiamo lavorare tutti per la de-escalation”
Spain's Foreign Minister justified the dismissal of the ambassador in Tel Aviv, citing 'insults and slanders' from Israel against Spain, following Hamas's celebration of the diplomatic representative's removal.
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares warned Israel that a ground invasion of Lebanon would be an 'immense mistake', emphasizing the need to preserve Lebanon's territorial integrity.
Spain has evacuated its embassy in Iran, said the head of Spanish diplomacy, Jose Manuel Albares, today.
Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has pledged to send food and essential medical supplies to Cuba, joining a small group of countries aiding Havana amidst its deep crisis.
El Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores estima que hay más de 30.000 ciudadanos españoles en la región
Albares ve “absurda” la acusación de Israel de que el Ejecutivo de Sánchez “apoya a todos los tiranos” y recuerda que el Estado “siempre ha condenado” al régimen iraní
“La violencia solo trae caos”, afirmó el ministro a través de su cuenta de X
El Gobierno comienza en Bruselas un proceso para el que es necesaria una difícil unanimidad. "Maduro nunca estuvo sancionado y es un poco chocante que la actual presidenta lo esté", defiende el minist
Interior Minister Fernando Albares highlighted Morocco's essential cooperation in stopping the mass border crossing at Ceuta, attributing the unrest primarily to viral online misinformation.
Several Spanish ministers, including Robles, Bolaños, García, Albares, Marlaska, Saiz, Rego, and Redondo, are scheduled to appear before Congress to explain their actions and failures regarding the Ceuta crisis.
Las tres ministras se suman a Albares, Robles, Marlaska y Bolaños que pasarán por la Cámara Baja la próxima semana
The central and autonomous governments in Spain are advocating for a mass expulsion to resolve the Ceuta crisis, but current laws present significant difficulties for such an expedited process.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has emphatically stated from Ceuta that every single person who entered the enclave will be returned to Morocco. He justified Morocco's actions during the crisis and affirmed that Morocco requested nothing in return.
Morocco has attributed the recent influx of migrants into Ceuta to misinformation spread on social media, while European leaders, including Germany and Croatia, emphasize the need for common European efforts to address the crisis. The situation has raised questions about Spain's migration policies and Morocco's motives, with some suggesting the use of migration as a means of pressure.
Spanish ministers Bolaños and Albares have commented on diplomatic tensions with France, criticizing the PP for blocking a Friendship Treaty and demanding Feijóó disavow former PM Rajoy's controversial article, which has drawn high-level political attention in both countries.
Spain's Popular Party (PP) has launched a series of initiatives to "fiscalize" the application of the "grandchildren's law," requesting Albares' appearance and seeking political and legal guarantees for naturalization procedures.
A key topic of discussion was Iceland's upcoming national referendum on continuing its EU accession talks, with Albares comparing Iceland's current position to Spain's 40 years ago.
Spain's foreign minister, José Manuel Albares, has defended the country's robust rejection of Trump-era policies, stating that upholding international law should not alienate EU allies.
El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores presume del gasto en Defensa de España, y rechaza que la imputación de Zapatero sea un problema para la imagen internacional del país.
Delcy Rodríguez, representing Venezuela, received special permission from the EU to appear before the International Court of Justice to assert Venezuela's claim over a significant portion of a neighboring country, referring to the Essequibo region.
An Israeli court extended the detention of two activists who were part of a Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces. The decision sparked diplomatic tensions and calls for their immediate release from countries like Brazil and Spain.
President Trump announced that the U.S. would help free or escort ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative comes amid ongoing discussions and a fragile ceasefire in the region, against a backdrop of broader tensions with Iran.
Spanish Minister Albares met with Gibraltar's minister in anticipation of the EU-UK agreement's entry into force on July 15, after which the border fence between Spain and Gibraltar is expected to be removed.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares emphasized the consistency of Spain's foreign policy in defending European principles against the 'law of the strongest' across conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Lebanon.
Ministri i Jashtëm i Spanjës Jose Manuel Albares, ka thënë se vendi po rihap ambasadën e saj në Teheran.
Spain's Foreign Minister conveyed the government's condemnation of racist chants in Cornellà to Egypt, affirming that Spain is a 'tolerant and plural country that rejects racism and violence'.
El ministro de Exteriores cree que “nada es descartable” aunque “no hay que asustar a la gente”
Spain's Popular Party (PP) has criticized the absence of key ministers, including Cuerpo, Albares, and Robles, from a parliamentary control session scheduled to address the crisis in Iran.
El ministro Albares advierte que España se identifica “plenamente” con la posición del presidente del Consejo Europeo, António Costa, y anuncia que ya ha repatriado a 6.000 ciudadanos de los países…
Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares ‘categorically’ rejects the assertion and says the Spanish government’s position ‘has not changed one iota’
Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares expressed 'surprise' to Germany over comments by Friedrich Merz, which suggested support for Donald Trump's threats to cut trade with Madrid.
Minister Albares estimates that 30,000 Spaniards are residing or in transit throughout the affected area of the Middle East, including King Juan Carlos: 'The anxiety is great'
Spanish Foreign Minister Albares held a video conference with ambassadors to address the escalating tensions with Iran, focusing on the safety of Spanish citizens in the region.
A 70-year-old Spanish prisoner remains detained in Venezuela, with the Chavista government refusing his release, while Spain's Foreign Minister Albares advocates for the removal of sanctions against Venezuelan officials.
Spanish Foreign Minister Albares announced that Brussels is expected to make public the agreement on Gibraltar this week, which includes the notable element of abolishing the border fence.
Spanish government ministers held a press briefing to address the escalating migration crisis in Ceuta, where police and military personnel report being severely overstretched and lacking adequate support. The statement comes amid growing public concern over border management and resource allocation in the autonomous city.
Spain's Popular Party (PP) responded to the absence of ministers in the Senate by proposing five censure motions against Marlaska, Albares, Robles, Redondo, and García for their handling of the crisis in Ceuta.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares reportedly skipped a Senate committee appearance to visit Casa Asia works in Barcelona, an absence the upper house deemed 'a lack of respect to Spaniards'.
Spain's Foreign Minister Albares has accused Rome's position on Ceuta of being driven by electoral reasons, while the Italian government is reportedly negotiating with Berlin to slow down expulsions.
The absence of Spanish ministers Marlaska, Albares, and Robles from a Senate appearance, requested by the PP, could result in a challenge before the Constitutional Court. The ministers stated they would provide explanations in Congress on August 25.
Il ministro degli esteri di Madrid intervistato in tv: “È il Paese con il maggior numero di arrivi irregolari in Europa, a Roma piacerebbe risolvere la situazione a Lampedusa come successo a Ceuta”
Spanish Foreign Minister Albares called on the Popular Party (PP) to stop 'boycotting' Spain's foreign policy and its relationship with France, stating that not understanding national interests and sentiments is different from not knowing languages.
Queen Letizia of Spain, accompanied by Minister Albares, addressed and thanked the emergency medical team from the Spanish Agency for Cooperation as they prepared to travel to Venezuela.
José Juan Ruiz has resigned from his position as president of the Real Instituto Elcano, following years of disagreements with Albares, with Albares' absence from the latest board meeting seen as confirmation of their strained relationship.
The European Union has reached an agreement to establish migrant deportation centers in third countries, a move aimed at tightening its asylum policy. This decision paves the way for member states to create facilities outside the EU for processing and returning irregular migrants.
An Israeli minister is facing widespread international condemnation and calls for sanctions after sharing a video humiliating foreign activists from a Gaza flotilla. The activists, including a Danish national, were subsequently deported from Israel.
Israeli authorities announced the release and imminent deportation of several activists detained from the Gaza flotilla, including Spanish and Swedish nationals. The activists were held after the flotilla incident and are now being processed for removal from Israel.
Spanish Minister Albares has missed his third consecutive inauguration, despite the crucial need to boost momentum for the Ibero-American summit in Madrid.
The European Parliament has rejected a plan proposed by Spanish officials Sánchez and Albares, instead voting to maintain sanctions against Delcy Rodríguez. Spanish socialists reportedly voted in favor of the text, despite contradicting their government's stance.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has accused Corina Machado of acting as an ideological leader and dismissed her criticisms as 'unjust and gratuitous,' while also condemning racist chants directed at Delcy Rodríguez in Madrid's Plaza del Sol.
Minister Albares guarantees that Catalan will become official in the EU, stating that member states will not veto it, and urges the PP to stop sabotaging the official status of Catalan, Galician, and Basque in Brussels.
Spain's Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, announced the country's intention to reopen its embassy in Tehran, expressing a renewed sense of hope for peace.
The Spanish government has labeled comments made by Feijóo regarding Puigdemont's judicial situation as "stupidity" and "slander." Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares also sought collaboration from the Popular Party leader to make Catalan an official language in the European Union.
Spain's relations with Israel are complicated by the dismissal of its ambassador, with Spain's Foreign Minister Albares holding Tel Aviv responsible for not responding to Spanish efforts.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner sees the contact as "very important", which was prepared days in advance as part of the King's agenda. Read
El resto de las Embajadas en la región siguen plenamente operativas 24 horas a través de los teléfonos de emergencias, asegura Albares. Leer
Spanish Foreign Minister Albares has described the situation as one of 'maximum gravity' and confirmed that over 3,000 Spanish citizens have been evacuated from the Middle East amidst the escalating conflict.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares conveys his 'surprise' to German politician Friedrich Merz over his silence regarding Donald Trump, drawing a comparison to Angela Merkel.
El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores pedirá explicaciones al jefe de la delegación diplomática en la sede del Ministerio Leer
El responsable de la diplomacia española manifestó la solidaridad y apoyo a los que están recibiendo ataques que el Gobierno español rechaza
The EU's chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has agreed to discuss Spain's proposal to withdraw sanctions against Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, though unanimous consent for the measure is expected to be difficult.
Spanish Foreign Minister Albares called the presence of a European Commissioner at a 'Trump Peace Board' an 'error,' emphasizing that 'Europe must take a leap of sovereignty'.