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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 12.12.2024.
It displays 77 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.12.2024 ⇢ The day Ábalos faced his judge
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The morning began with anticipation of Ábalos's Supreme Court testimony in the Koldo corruption case. During his three-hour appearance, he denied all commission allegations and avoided implicating government officials, while placing blame on Koldo García. The judge's decision to grant PP exclusive access to the testimony transcript sparked controversy among other accusers.
Coverage of post-Assad Syria continued with detailed reports about his abandoned palace's opulence and the Harasta military hospital's dark history. The European Central Bank's announcement of interest rate cuts for 2024 received attention amid economic reporting.
By evening, migration policy developments showed the government abandoning negotiations with PP and turning to Junts for reform, while Barcelona announced a strategic shift toward cultural tourism. Reports emerged of judge Peinado requesting identification of all Moncloa workers in the Begoña Gómez investigation.
12.12.2024
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00:13⇢Moncloa's war on rebel fascism
⌨The newspapers report on Sánchez's government confronting both right-wing opposition and judicial tensions, with Moncloa calling to combat "rebel fascism" promoted by Ayuso and Vox (El Plural). In business coverage, major Spanish companies Santander, ACS, and Ferrovial are identified as having the most subsidiaries in tax havens (El Salto). Health authorities question widespread Omeprazol prescription, stating half of elderly users lack proper indication (El Periódico).
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La ciudad chií de Saida Zeinab, un bastión del régimen, teme represalias, pese a las promesas de las nuevas autoridades de que la transición será segura
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La pareja de Ayuso denuncia a 'La Noche en 24 horas' por referirse a él como "autor confeso de un fraude fiscal"
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06:05⇢Migration law reform shifts to Junts
⌨The newspapers report on migration policy challenges, with the government abandoning attempts to negotiate migrant minor reception with PP and turning to Junts for law reform (eldiario.es). Muslim students' families request halal food and hijab allowance in schools (El Confidencial), while reports highlight detention conditions and criminalization of migrants in Canary Islands (La Marea). Housing risks from flooding affect 9% of Spanish homes (20minutos).
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El Salto
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El Periódico
Fármacos y salud | Beatriz Pérez
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El Periódico
Fármacos y salud | Beatriz Pérez
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En Catalunya | Beatriz Pérez
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09:57⇢Ábalos faces Supreme Court
⌨The newspapers report heavily on Ábalos's Supreme Court appearance in the Koldo case, with new investigation lines opened following Aldama's testimony (El Español, La Razón, El Plural, Libertad Digital). Migration coverage continues with Tunisia tightening restrictions on NGOs helping migrants (El Salto), while Barcelona reports health concerns over elderly women's multiple medication intake (El Periódico).
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El Periódico
Negociaciones | Carlota Camps
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Libertad Digital
Desenterrar a Franco, enterrar la democraciaPablo Planas
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La Vanguardia
El gabinete de Trump
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Libertad Digital
Desenterrar a Franco, enterrar la democraciaPablo Planas
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Equipamientos culturales | David Morán
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Equipamientos culturales | David Morán
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12:46⇢Ábalos faces Supreme Court judges
⌨The newspapers extensively cover José Luis Ábalos's appearance before the Supreme Court in the Koldo corruption case, with multiple sources reporting on his attempt to counter Aldama's testimony (El Español, La Razón, El Plural). Cultural coverage highlights Barcelona's private museum expansion with the Thyssen addition (El Periódico), while the Court of Justice of the European Union brings potential relief to mortgage holders regarding IRPH rates (20minutos).
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Libertad Digital
El PSOE ofrece dinero a la "universidad pública" de Madrid justo cuando la Complutense puede cargar contra Begoña Gómez
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Libertad Digital
El PSOE ofrece dinero a la "universidad pública" de Madrid justo cuando la Complutense puede cargar contra Begoña Gómez
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CASO KOLDO | Cristina Gallardo
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El Periódico
CASO KOLDO | Cristina Gallardo
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El 'yo acuso' de Aldama se centra en las mordidas de Ábalos y solo siembra sospechas sobre cargos del PSOE
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El Periódico
CASO KOLDO | Cristina Gallardo
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15:18⇢Ábalos stands firm in Supreme Court
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Ábalos's three-hour Supreme Court testimony in the Koldo case, where he denied any commissions and refused to implicate government members (El Confidencial, eldiario.es, El Español, El Periódico, infoLibre, La Razón). Coverage of Syria transitions to details of Assad's palace and refugee perspectives, with reports on the billion-dollar residence's amenities and diaspora hopes (El Mundo, RTVE).
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El Periódico
Consumo | Agustí Sala
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Nueva promoción | Patricia Castán
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Internacional
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Ciencia | Valentina Raffio
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Libertad Digital
El Supremo expulsa a todas las acusaciones populares de la declaración de Ábalos excepto el PP
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21:34⇢Ábalos deflects blame to Koldo
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Ábalos's Supreme Court appearance in the Koldo case, where he denies all accusations, blames Koldo, and avoids implicating government officials (El Confidencial, La Razón, Libertad Digital). International coverage shifts to Putin's threats, with Rutte warning of expansion beyond Ukraine (La Vanguardia). Migration statistics show Spain's second-highest migration balance in a decade (20minutos).
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El Periódico
Conferencia de Presidentes | Júlia Regué
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