Media coverage concentrated on Putin's 25-year rule milestone, with Spanish outlets emphasizing the culmination of authoritarianism and military aggression. Against this backdrop, reports emerged of four jihadist minors arrested for planning an attack on Elche's basilica.
Economic forecasts for 2025 dominated midday coverage, highlighting upcoming price increases across utilities and housing sectors, while mortgage rates showed signs of decrease. Military personnel involved in dana flood response continued facing poor conditions after two months of deployment, extending the narrative from previous days about insufficient government aid.
Evening coverage shifted to domestic politics, with García-Page predicting new confrontations with Sánchez's government in 2025, while Ayuso delivered a confrontational New Year's address. The year's final statistics revealed 47 women killed by gender violence, marking 2024's social toll.