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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 08.05.2025.
It displays 86 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
08.05.2025 ⇢ Day American Cardinal Became First US Pope
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The papal conclave dominated Spanish media as white smoke emerged after the fourth vote, announcing American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope León XIV—the first US pontiff in history. The morning began with black smoke from earlier votes as Cardinal Parolin failed to consolidate support.
Meanwhile, the government successfully passed its anti-tariff decree with support from Catalan parties despite PP opposition. The decree contains provisions requiring companies receiving aid to maintain employment levels—a condition negotiated with ERC.
The blackout investigation continued with the government questioning power companies' explanations and anticipating compensation payments. A controversy emerged when Libertad Digital claimed the government's sole supporting energy expert received €800,000 in subsidies.
International tensions surfaced with reports of India bombing Pakistan's air defenses, while the EU approved downgrading wolf protection status.
08.05.2025
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02:54⇢Black Smoke Rises After First Vatican Ballot
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the papal conclave, which has begun at the Vatican with a first round of voting ending without agreement, resulting in black smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney (El Español, El Mundo, eldiario.es, La Razón, La Vanguardia, RTVE). Spanish media explains conclave terminology like "Sala de las Lágrimas" and "Eligo in Summum Pontificem" for readers (El Mundo). On the domestic front, the government acknowledges electricity bills will rise due to necessary system reinforcements following the recent blackout (El Periódico), while Germany faced political paralysis when several deputies boycotted Merz's election (El País).
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El País
Los españoles Cristóbal López y Ángel Fernández Artime y el filipino Pablo Virgilio David ganan puntos en las quinielas de las últimas horas
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06:22⇢Spanish Cardinals Emerge as Papal Contenders
⌨The newspapers continue to report on the papal conclave, with the first vote yielding no agreement ("fumata negra" or black smoke) (eldiario.es, El Español, El Mundo, La Vanguardia, RTVE). New developments indicate that two Spanish cardinals, Cristóbal López and Ángel Fernández Artime, along with Filipino cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, are emerging as potential candidates (El País). Domestically, coverage focuses on the power outage aftermath, with the government questioning power companies' explanations and anticipating possible compensation payments (20minutos), while Prime Minister Sánchez faced congressional scrutiny (La Razón).
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Energía | Iván Gil
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Libertad Digital
Sánchez niega su culpa en el apagón mientras la CNMC dice que el informe de REE alertando de las renovables lo tiene él
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El Periódico
Capitulación del régimen nazi | Gemma Casadevall
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La Vanguardia
Ciudad del Vaticano
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08:37⇢Papal Conclave Enters Second Day as Parolin's Candidacy Weakens
⌨The newspapers report on the second day of the Vatican conclave to elect a new pope after the first vote yielded no agreement (La Razón, La Vanguardia, RTVE). Cardinal Parolin's candidacy appears to be losing strength, opening opportunities for other contenders (La Vanguardia). Meanwhile, Spain's arms relationships with Israel have reportedly been "more lucrative than ever" since October 2023 (El Salto). Other topics include Vox claiming influence over Judge Peinado's indictments (El Plural), commemorations of WWII's 80th anniversary marked by divisions among former allies (El Periódico), and continued controversy surrounding the recent national electrical blackout (Libertad Digital).
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Banca | Pablo Gallén
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El Periódico
Sector bancario | Pablo Allendesalazar
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Medidas de apoyo | Rosa María Sánchez
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El Mundo
Fumata desde la Capilla Sixtina
Directo.
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Votación en el Congreso | Miguel Ángel Rodríguez
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13:03⇢Second Black Smoke Rises from Vatican as Parolin Falters
⌨The newspapers report on the second round of papal conclave voting which has ended in another "black smoke" (fumata negra), indicating no new pope has been elected yet (El Mundo, eldiario.es, La Razón, La Vanguardia, RTVE). Cardinal Parolin appears to be struggling to consolidate his candidacy (La Vanguardia). Meanwhile, the Spanish government has successfully passed its anti-tariff decree with support from Catalan parties Junts and ERC, despite opposition attempts to block it (El Periódico, Público). In international news, Putin is preparing for a perfect Victory Day celebration, while Ukraine has an opportunity to disrupt it (El Confidencial).
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El Periódico
Guerra comercial | Beatriz Ríos
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Vicente Mompó: el testigo clave que puede devolver a Mazón al centro de la investigación de la dana
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Plan de los 50.000 pisos | Cristina Buesa
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Cónclave en Roma
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El Parlamento Europeo da el visto bueno, tras hacerlo los Estados, a bajar la calificación del cánido de “estrictamente protegido” a “protegido”
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18:04⇢Fourth Papal Vote Yields No Results as Cardinal Parolin Falters
⌨The newspapers report on the ongoing papal conclave, with coverage of the fourth vote which has yet to yield results as Cardinal Parolin struggles to consolidate his candidacy (La Razón, La Vanguardia, RTVE). In environmental news, the European Union has approved downgrading wolf protection status from "strictly protected" to simply "protected" (El País). Meanwhile, Spain's Congress has approved both the anti-tariff decree by a slim margin (El Salto, Público) and, surprisingly, a PP initiative urging the government to present its budget, supported by government allies (20minutos). The dana flood investigation continues with a technical witness potentially implicating both former councilor Pradas and President Mazón (infoLibre).
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Al minuto | Irene Savio
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Libertad Digital
Las tres razones que pudieron provocar el extraño retraso de la fumata de este miércoles
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A las 18.07, en la tercera fumata, se ha visto salir de la chimenea el humo.
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Libertad Digital
Los cardenales "papables" que suenan con más fuerza
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A las 18.07, en la tercera fumata, se ha confirmado el nombramiento del pontífice nº 267. El cardenal Mamberti anunciará próximamente el nombre.
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19:35⇢American Robert Prevost Elected Pope León XIV
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the election of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new Pope, who has chosen the name León XIV (eldiario.es, El Periódico, El Salto, La Razón, Libertad Digital, Público, RTVE). His selection was confirmed after the third vote, with white smoke appearing at 18:07 (RTVE). Media coverage explains subsequent Vatican protocols, including the "Sala de Lágrimas" ceremony (20minutos). In international news, India has reportedly bombed Pakistan's air defenses in "Operation Sindur" (La Vanguardia).
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El Periódico
Elección en el Vaticano | Irene Savio
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A las 18.07, en la tercera fumata, se ha confirmado el nombramiento del pontífice nº 267.
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Elección en el Vaticano | Irene Savio
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'Habemus Papam': así conocimos el nombre del nuevo Papa
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El País
Las personas que pernoctan en el aeropuerto de Madrid, entre 300 y 400 según las estimaciones, han sido reubicadas en zonas menos visibles
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21:47⇢American Prevost Crowned Pope León XIV
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the election of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new Pope León XIV, the first US pontiff in history (El Periódico, La Razón, Libertad Digital, Público, RTVE, 20minutos, eldiario.es, El Salto). World leaders have already reacted, with Trump calling it "a great honor" and Putin hoping for "constructive dialogue" (20minutos). In domestic news, Spain's Congress has approved the government's anti-tariff plan despite PP opposition (El Plural), while AENA has relocated 300-400 homeless people at Madrid's Barajas airport to less visible areas (El País).
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A las 18.07, en la tercera fumata, se ha confirmado el nombramiento del pontífice nº 267.
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A las 18.07, en la tercera fumata, se ha confirmado el nombramiento del pontífice nº 267.
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