Tragedia en Osona
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 18.02.2026.
It displays 112 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.02.2026 ⇢ The Day of Marlaska's Shielding
⌨The media cycle on February 18 was dominated by the deepening crisis within the Ministry of Interior following the sexual assault allegations against the National Police’s former Operational Director. Morning coverage focused on Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska’s defense in Congress, where he claimed ignorance of the charges and dismissed the former chief’s 'number two' for allegedly coercing the victim. Conservative outlets like Libertad Digital and El Mundo emphasized the opposition's calls for resignation, while progressive media highlighted the Minister’s offer to quit only if requested by the victim.
By early afternoon, editorial priority shifted to President Pedro Sánchez’s explicit defense of Marlaska during a tense control session, framing the government's response as 'decisive.' Simultaneously, regional headlines followed the collapse of Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s cabinet in Madrid after further dismissals in the education department. Late evening reports introduced a new strategic shift as Gabriel Rufián proposed a unified left-wing electoral front to counter Vox.
By early afternoon, editorial priority shifted to President Pedro Sánchez’s explicit defense of Marlaska during a tense control session, framing the government's response as 'decisive.' Simultaneously, regional headlines followed the collapse of Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s cabinet in Madrid after further dismissals in the education department. Late evening reports introduced a new strategic shift as Gabriel Rufián proposed a unified left-wing electoral front to counter Vox.
18.02.2026
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Política.
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Libertad Digital
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El Confidencial
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Un mes de Adamuz: parón en la investigación sobre las causas y con la línea de AVE a medio gas
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Las decisiones empezaron a tomarse el lunes, pero el martes se desencadenó la tormenta con la renuncia inesperada de tres diputados populares
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infoLibre
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Libertad Digital
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06:58 (05:58)⇢The Cracks in Ayuso's Fortress
⌨Spanish media is dominated by the sudden collapse of Isabel Díaz Ayuso's regional government in Madrid following the resignation of three deputies and the dismissal of her education counselor (El País, eldiario.es, El Salto). Concurrently, the resignation of the National Police's operational chief due to sexual assault allegations remains a primary focus (RTVE, El Plural). Outlets like El Español and El Mundo highlight alleged internal corruption within the PSOE and Vox respectively.
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Parón en la investigación: ni la Guardia Civil ni la CIAF han podido acceder a las cajas negras
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Un mes de la tragedia ferroviaria de Adamuz
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La presunta víctima del exdirector operativo de la Policía está "aterrorizada" y su abogado dice que la intentaron comprar
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Política.
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20 Minutos
La presunta víctima del exdirector está "aterrorizada" y su abogado dice que intentaron comprar su silencio
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Política.
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El Salto
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09:12 (08:12)⇢The Police Chief's Shamed Exit
⌨Spanish editors are prioritizing the escalating fallout within the Ministry of Interior following the resignation of the National Police's operational chief over sexual assault charges (RTVE, 20minutos). While Minister Marlaska refuses to step down (Libertad Digital), the focus on institutional integrity is compounded by reports of irregular internal voting within Vox (El Mundo) and the ongoing collapse of Ayuso’s regional cabinet in Madrid (El País, eldiario.es).
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Interior aparta al comisario que presuntamente coaccionó a la víctima
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Interior.
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Interior.
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El Plural
La proposición de ley de la ultraderecha debatida en el Congreso buscaba prohibir "la utilización en el espacio público" del niqab y el burka
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La destitución del consejero y la oleada de dimisiones parecen ir más allá de la ley de universidades
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Querella
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20 Minutos
El DAO premió con una medalla a su asesor apenas meses después de la supuesta agresión sexual
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El Periódico
Denuncia en los juzgados | Juan José Fernández
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El DAO premió con una medalla a su asesor meses después de la agresión que denuncia la víctima
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La Vanguardia
Agresión sexual
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La Vanguardia
Agresión sexual
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10:25 (09:25)⇢Marlaska's Shield and the Police Scandal
⌨The editorial focus has shifted to Minister Marlaska's defensive stance regarding the sexual assault allegations against the former National Police chief. While most outlets report on the dismissal of the chief's 'number two' and Marlaska's claims of ignorance (RTVE, El Mundo, El País, eldiario.es, El Periódico), La Razón highlights a potential resignation. Concurrently, El Español continues its coverage of alleged primary rigging within the PSOE.
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Feijóo acusa al Gobierno de “proteger y tapar” al jefe de policía acusado de agresión sexual
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Libertad Digital
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Feijóo acusa al Gobierno de “proteger y tapar” al jefe de policía acusado de agresión sexual
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El ministro afirma que denunciará a quien insinúe que encubrió el caso: “No voy a asumir calumnias”. Interior aparta al numero dos del cuerpo
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Libertad Digital
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Tras la dimisión del DAO | May Mariño
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Libertad Digital
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Nuevo acuerdo | Quim Bertomeu
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El DAO premió con una medalla a su asesor después de su presunto intento de silenciar a la víctima
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El acto de este miércoles en el Teatro Galilei de Madrid acapara todas las miradas en pleno debate sobre el rumbo de la izquierda
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12:50 (11:50)⇢Marlaska's Resignation Gambit
⌨Spanish editors are now focusing on the political survival of Interior Minister Marlaska. While he denies knowledge of the sexual assault allegations against the former National Police chief, the dismissal of another high-ranking officer for allegedly coercing the victim has intensified the crisis (RTVE, 20minutos, El País, eldiario.es). Conservative outlets emphasize the opposition's accusations of a cover-up and the potential legal dissolution of the PSOE (Libertad Digital, Público).
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El Periódico
Nuevo acuerdo | Quim Bertomeu
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El presidente del Gobierno se ha reunido con su homólogo indio, Narendra Modi, antes de participar en la cumbre internacional
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Peticiones de dimisión | Iván Gil
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Gobierno.
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La Vanguardia
Escándalo policial
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La presidenta de la Comunidad de Madrid aparta también a los directores generales de Universidades y de Secundaria, FP y Régimen Especial
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14:20 (13:20)⇢The President's Human Shield
⌨Pedro Sánchez has now moved to explicitly shield Interior Minister Marlaska, praising his 'decisiveness' following the dismissal of a second high-ranking police official for allegedly coercing a sexual assault victim (RTVE, La Vanguardia, El Mundo, El Periódico, El Español). While the opposition demands resignations, the Ministry insists on its ignorance of the initial crimes. Simultaneously, regional instability continues as Ayuso executes further dismissals in Madrid's education department (El Plural).
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El ministro asegura que denunciará a quien insinúe que encubrió el caso: “No voy a asumir calumnias”. Interior aparta al número dos del ex alto mando policial. Sánchez defiende que el Gobierno actuó con “empatía” hacia la denunciante
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Sánchez cierra filas con Marlaska y pide investigar la denuncia contra el DAO "hasta el final" y "con todas las consecuencias"
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Libertad Digital
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La Vanguardia
Escándalo policial
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Libertad Digital
Los "obsesivos" whatsapps del DAO a la víctima: "Estás gilipollas"
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Libertad Digital
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Encuesta a 1.500 estudiantes de toda España | Olga Pereda
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16:29 (15:29)⇢Marlaska's Resignation Gambit
⌨The media focuses on the Ministry of Interior's crisis following the dismissal of the National Police's operational chief and his deputy. Pedro Sánchez has publicly defended Minister Marlaska's 'decisiveness,' while Marlaska denies knowledge of the sexual assault allegations and offers his resignation only if the victim requests it (RTVE, La Vanguardia, 20minutos, El País, El Mundo, eldiario.es, El Español, La Razón).
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Libertad Digital
Ester Muñoz destroza a la izquierda por defender el burka: "¿Esto es progresista? Son mujeres en cárceles de tela"
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Sánchez cierra filas con Marlaska y pide investigar la denuncia contra el DAO "hasta el final"
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Repunte de violencia machista | Patricia Martín
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La Vanguardia
Escándalo policial
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El Confidencial
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20:00 (19:00)⇢The Minister’s Shaking Shield
⌨The Spanish media remains fixated on the Ministry of Interior's crisis following sexual assault allegations against the former National Police chief. While Minister Marlaska claims ignorance and Pedro Sánchez defends the government's 'contundencia,' the dismissal of another commissioner for alleged victim coercion has deepened the scandal (RTVE, La Vanguardia, 20minutos, El País, El Mundo). Concurrently, Gabriel Rufián’s proposal for a unified left-wing electoral strategy per province is gaining traction (Público, infoLibre, El Confidencial).
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El Periódico
DIÁLOGOS (IM)POSIBLES | Ana Cabanillas
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Escándalo en Interior | Juan José Fernández
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"¿Qué sentido tiene que 14 izquierdas que representan lo mismo nos presentemos por separado en el mismo sitio?"
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Propuesta.
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El Salto
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Encuentros (im)posibles | Gabriel Ubieto
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Diálogos (im)posibles | Gabriel Ubieto
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21:08 (20:08)⇢Marlaska's Embattled Shield
⌨Editorial attention remains fixed on the Ministry of Interior's crisis as Minister Marlaska and President Sánchez defend the government's response to sexual assault allegations against the former police chief (RTVE, La Vanguardia, 20minutos, El País, eldiario.es). Simultaneously, a new coordinated proposal by Gabriel Rufián for a unified left-wing electoral strategy per province to combat the far-right has emerged as a major secondary focus (El Mundo, El Plural, El Confidencial, Público).
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El Plural
El líder del PP se ha reunido este miércoles con el vicepresidente de El Salvador, Félix Ulloa
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Archivos y fotos dan testimonio de las heridas que el Duero, fuente de riqueza, ha causado también siglo a siglo.
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Archivos y fotos dan testimonio de las heridas que el Duero, fuente de riqueza, ha causado también siglo a siglo.
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El sistema afronta jubilaciones masivas sin relevo suficiente y una brecha creciente de magistrados
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El Plural
El Comité Ejecutivo Nacional ha activado el procedimiento disciplinario
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RTVE
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22:55 (21:55)⇢The Left's Provincial Trench
⌨Editorial focus is shifting toward a strategic realignment on the left, as Gabriel Rufián and Adriana Delgado propose a province-by-province electoral 'method' to consolidate votes against Vox (RTVE, La Marea, El Mundo, El Confidencial). Simultaneously, the internal crisis within Vox deepens following the cautionary expulsion of Javier Ortega Smith (El Plural), while the government maintains its defensive posture regarding the National Police sexual assault scandal (El País, La Vanguardia, eldiario.es).
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EL PERIÓDICO, en Ucrania | Ricardo Mir de Francia
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RTVE
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RTVE
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RTVE
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