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03.05.2026

The Day of the Tape of the Commission

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 03.05.2026.

It displays 68 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

03.05.2026The Day of the Tape of the Commission

The day was dominated by the Koldo case, with El Mundo revealing a tape where Koldo and Ábalos allegedly agree on a 5 million commission for the sale of Sepi's headquarters. Earlier, El Español reported Koldo lied to the Supreme Court about having Sánchez's personal number saved as 'Número 1'. In the morning, the Andalusian election campaign continued, with Feijóo attacking PSOE corruption over the ERE and Ábalos cases. By evening, Trump announced an operation to free ships blocked in Ormuz, and El Periódico detailed the economic impact of the war on Iran. The Barça women's team qualified for their sixth consecutive Champions League final with a 4-2 win over Bayern.

03.05.2026

00:29Trump's Troop Withdrawal Echoes Across Europe

The newspapers focus on Trump's withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany, deepening the transatlantic rift. Germany calls for Europe to bolster its own security (RTVE, El País, La Razón, El Confidencial, El Plural, El Español, eldiario.es, La Vanguardia). A secondary story is a US House committee questioning Spanish sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla (El Confidencial).
02:07

04:01Trump's Troop Cut Threatens NATO Unity

The newspapers focus on Trump's threat to withdraw more than 5,000 troops from Germany, escalating transatlantic tensions. Germany calls for Europe to bolster its own security (RTVE, La Vanguardia, El Mundo, El País, El Español). A secondary story is Ayuso's majority in Andalucía (El Español) and politicization of the Pope's visit (La Razón).
06:02

06:42Trump's Base Threat

The newspapers focus on Trump's threat to withdraw troops from Spain's Rota and Morón bases, following the withdrawal from Germany. Germany calls for Europe to bolster its own security. Meanwhile, immigration regularization is covered, with immigrants describing how papers save lives.
08:09
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¿Tiene España que estar preocupada por Ceuta y Melilla? El eje Marruecos-EEUU-Israel sobrevuela las aguas del Estrecho

08:27

09:15Trump's Base Threat Echoes Across Europe

The newspapers focus on Trump's threat to withdraw troops from Spain's Rota and Morón bases, with Germany calling for Europe to bolster its own security (RTVE, La Vanguardia). Meanwhile, the Koldo trial continues with magistrates shocked by the defendants' behavior (Libertad Digital).
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13:15Andalusia's Left Unity Push

The newspapers focus on the upcoming Andalusian elections, with coverage of left-wing unity efforts in Marinaleda (RTVE) and Feijóo's campaign event in Jerez (El Confidencial). The PSOE launches an institutional offensive against PP-Vox pacts (El Plural). Meanwhile, Israel detains two Spanish activists from the Gaza flotilla (La Marea).

16:45Feijóo's Corruption Gambit

The newspapers focus on the Andalusian election campaign, with Feijóo attacking PSOE corruption over the ERE and Ábalos cases (El Mundo, El Confidencial). Sánchez responds by dismissing Aldama's accusations (eldiario.es). Meanwhile, the rental decree repeal leaves thousands of contracts in legal limbo (La Vanguardia).
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20 Minutos

Sinner conquista su primer Mutua Madrid Open tras destrozar en la final a Zverev

18:25
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Varios accidentes complican el regreso del puente hacia las principales ciudades

19:22
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Varios accidentes y retenciones complican el regreso del puente hacia las principales ciudades

20:12

20:14Barça Women's Sixth Final March

The newspapers report on the Barça women's team qualifying for their sixth consecutive Champions League final with a 4-2 win over Bayern (RTVE, El Periódico). Meanwhile, the Koldo case continues: El Español reveals Koldo lied to the Supreme Court, having Sánchez's personal number saved as 'Número 1' in his phone.
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23:24The Tape of the Commission

The newspapers report on the Koldo case, with El Mundo revealing a tape where Koldo and Ábalos allegedly agree on a 5 million commission for the sale of Sepi's headquarters. El Español previously reported Koldo lied about having Sánchez's number. Meanwhile, Trump announces an operation to free ships blocked in Ormuz, and El Periódico details the economic impact of the war on Iran.