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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 17.05.2025.
It displays 73 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.05.2025 ⇢ Day of Failed Peace and Defiant Eurovision
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The Turkey peace talks between Russia and Ukraine collapsed completely, with El País reporting the failure leaves peace "in the hands of Putin and Trump." Russian forces subsequently attacked a civilian bus in Sumy, killing nine.
Israel launched another ground invasion in Gaza to "permanently occupy new territory," prompting Prime Minister Sánchez to make strong statements. Speaking to the Arab League, he declared "Palestine is bleeding before our eyes" and announced Spain would ask the UN to have the International Court of Justice rule on humanitarian aid access.
The evening was dominated by Eurovision, where RTVE openly defied the European Broadcasting Union's threat of sanctions by broadcasting a message: "Against human rights, silence is not an option. Peace and justice for Palestine." Spanish contestant Melody's performance of "Esa diva" ultimately ranked 24th, while Austria won with JJ's "Wasted Love," narrowly defeating Israel.
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Política.
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05:03⇢Moncloa Legal Storm as Sánchez-Gómez Case Intensifies
⌨The newspapers report on political controversy surrounding Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his wife Begoña Gómez, with three judges identifying "power deviation" issues (El Confidencial) and a pendrive causing concern at Moncloa (La Razón). Legal troubles continue as Madrid's court has partially dismantled the case against Gómez (infoLibre). In international news, the first Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul have failed (RTVE), despite earlier reports of a prisoner exchange agreement (El País, 20minutos). Barcelona celebrated their La Liga championship with a mass parade through the city (La Vanguardia).
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El presidente estadounidense insiste en que se reunirá con el ruso “lo antes posible”, pero Moscú dice que hace falta tiempo para organizar la cita
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La Vanguardia
Escándalo en la DGAIA
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Abusos sexuales a menores | Germán González
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09:08⇢Turkey Peace Talks Collapse, Leaving Ukraine's Fate to Putin and Trump
⌨The newspapers report on the failed Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations in Turkey, with the process now depending on Putin and Trump, who insists he will meet with Putin "as soon as possible" (El País, RTVE). Meanwhile, domestic scandals continue with pedophilia cases in Raval where perpetrators knew their victim was 13 years old (El Periódico), and controversies at the DGAIA child protection agency exposed by a protected witness (La Vanguardia). Legal disputes include Europe's ruling that Spain's gender gap pension supplement remains discriminatory (El Salto), the Koldo case where a mysterious pendrive was discovered by police (La Razón), and continued scrutiny of the dana disaster response (infoLibre).
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Día contra la LGTBIfobia | Germán González
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El ejército israelí enmarca los cruentos bombardeos de esta semana, que han provocado más de 300 muertos, en los “preparativos” de esa nueva ofensiva
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El Periódico
CERCO SOBRE GAZA | Mario Saavedra
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El ejército israelí enmarca los bombardeos de esta semana en los “preparativos” de esa nueva ofensiva
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El País
El ejército israelí enmarca los bombardeos de esta semana en los “preparativos” de esa nueva ofensiva
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13:15⇢Sánchez Demands UN Pressure on Israel as Gaza Invasion Expands
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the Gaza conflict, with Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez taking a strong position against Israel. Sánchez will ask the UN to have the International Court of Justice increase pressure on Netanyahu (El Español, RTVE) and has explicitly called for "pressure" on Israel while addressing Arab League leaders, stating "Palestine is bleeding before our eyes" (20minutos). Meanwhile, Israel has launched another ground invasion in Gaza, reportedly to permanently occupy new territory (El País), while facing increasing international criticism and isolation from figures ranging from Trump to Macron and the Anglo-Saxon press (El Periódico).
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INTERIORIDADES POPULARES | Gisela Boada
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Sucesos | Germán González
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El Periódico
A dos años de las municipales | Carlota Camps
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17:53⇢Spain Challenges Eurovision's Gaza Gag Order
⌨The newspapers report growing tensions around the Gaza conflict as Spain takes a stronger stance. RTVE and El Español report Spain will propose that the International Court of Justice rule on humanitarian aid access to Gaza, while Eurovision has threatened to fine RTVE if commentators discuss the conflict (El Mundo). In domestic politics, Junts mayors are implementing stricter residency registration conditions targeting squatters (El Periódico), while Yolanda Díaz is focusing efforts on changing Junts' opposition to pending legislation (El Salto). The judicial system faces criticism with Judge Marchena issuing a "devastating diagnosis" of threats to justice (El Confidencial).
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Educación | Helena López
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Catástrofe natural
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Festival de la canción | Inés Sánchez
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21:00⇢Eurovision's Gaza Gag Order as Melody Prepares for Finals
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Eurovision 2025, which is taking place tonight in Basel. Spanish singer Melody will perform "Esa diva" in sixth position during the final (El Confidencial, RTVE, El Periódico). Controversy surrounds the event as the European Broadcasting Union warned RTVE not to mention Gaza during the broadcast, leading Spanish commentators Tony Aguilar and Julia Valera to remain silent on the issue (El Mundo). Meanwhile, domestic politics continue with Público analyzing how right-wing parties construct a "false narrative" that only they know how to govern, portraying Sánchez's Spain as "chaotic."
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Festival de la canción | Inés Sánchez
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Festival de la canción | Inés Sánchez
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Festival de la canción | Inés Sánchez
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Festival de la canción | Inés Sánchez
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23:58⇢RTVE Defies Eurovision with Pro-Palestine Message
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Eurovision 2025 as the competition reaches its voting phase (RTVE, El Periódico). Spanish contestant Melody has impressed the Basel audience with her performance "Diva" (El Confidencial). A major controversy has erupted as RTVE defied Eurovision rules by broadcasting a pro-Palestinian message, stating "Against human rights, silence is not an option. Peace and justice for Palestine" (El Mundo, El Español). Meanwhile, in domestic politics, the EU is sending a mission to Spain to investigate why the Sánchez government is allegedly violating European electoral law (La Razón).