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Spanish MEP Urges Blocking Funds for Israeli Arms Firms
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A Spanish representative in the European Parliament has called on the European Commission to prohibit Israeli defense contractors from receiving financial support from the European Union, citing concerns about their involvement in the...
Spanish Steel Manufacturer Ends Trade with Israel
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Sidenor, a leading Spanish steel manufacturer, announced on Tuesday that it will cease all trade with Israel, according to local reports. This move follows revelations last month by an Irish news outlet, which disclosed that Sidenor had...
Two Farmers Die as Wildfire Ravages Northeastern Spain
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Tragedy struck on Tuesday when two farmers lost their lives in a wildfire that ravaged 5,000 hectares in the La Segarra district of Lleida, located in northeastern Spain. According to local emergency services, the victims were both from...
Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann's National Statement at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, Spain, 2 July 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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July 2, 2025
Senior Minister of State (SMS) for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann delivered Singapore’s national statement at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, Spain. SMS Sim underscored the need to...
Oxfam reaction to Spain, Brazil and South Africa launching a new coalition to tax the super-rich
Oxfam
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July 1, 2025
In response to Spain, Brazil and South Africa’s new global coalition to tax the super-rich, launched today at the Fourth Financing for Development Conference in Seville, Oxfam Tax Justice Policy Lead Susana Ruiz said: "We welcome the leadership of...
Villarreal Houston Teams Return from Spain After Unforgettable Experience at International Tournaments
EIN Presswire
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July 1, 2025
Villarreal Houston Teams Return from Spain After Unforgettable Experience at International Tournaments HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Villarreal Houston Soccer Academy recently returned from an incredible journey...
Stimulation of the immune system improves virus treatment in animal models of the most aggressive childhood brain tumor
EIN Presswire
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July 3, 2025
The intratumoral administration of Delta-24-RGD virus and activation of dendritic cells open a therapeutic avenue for patients with diffuse midline glioma SPAIN, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Diffuse midline glioma (DMG) is a highly...
Spanish PM Hits Back at Trump's Tariff Threats
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday responded sharply to US President Donald Trump's threats to impose higher tariffs on Spain for its refusal to allocate 5% of its GDP to defense spending. When asked about Trump's comments...
Spain Firmly Rejects US, NATO Calls
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO member Spain has strongly dismissed demands from US President Donald Trump and NATO chief Mark Rutte to raise its defense expenditure to 5 percent of the nation’s GDP. The Spanish government made clear its refusal to comply with...
Spain’s Women’s Euro 2024 Faces Setback as Goalkeeper Falls Ill
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain’s preparations for the upcoming Women's European Championships have encountered another setback as goalkeeper Cata Coll has been diagnosed with tonsillitis. Coll’s availability for the tournament is now uncertain after she missed...
Spain, Ukraine Hold Talks on Defense Aid, EU Push
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Sunday that he had met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Madrid to strengthen cooperation on military aid, drone development, and Ukraine’s path toward European Union...
Power Failure Cripples High-Speed Trains Across Spain
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) A major power failure in the overhead catenary system brought high-speed train operations to a standstill between Madrid, Toledo, and Andalusia on Monday evening, leading to widespread delays and multiple stranded trains. The incident...
Spain exposes ‘double standards’ on Russia, Israel
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has criticized the European Union for applying double standards by imposing extensive sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war, while failing to take comparable measures against Israel amid its...
Margaret Liu Collins Expands Reach with Spanish Edition Release of 'God is Good: Dios es Bueno'
EIN Presswire
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June 30, 2025
This newly translated edition spreads messages of faith and hope in Spanish-speaking communities. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Margaret Liu Collins, a prominent figure in both business and philanthropy, announces...
MERGE Madrid 2025 Set to Unfold the Year of Bank-Issued Stablecoins
EIN Presswire
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June 30, 2025
Many financial institutions will attend MERGE Madrid, October 7–9; Key topics: institutional adoption, regulatory impact, and pulse check on retail usage. MADRID, SPAIN, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With over 861 million users globally,...
Visit of Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann to the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, Spain, 30 June to 3 July 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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June 29, 2025
Senior Minister of State (SMS) for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann will attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, Spain, from 30 June to 3 July 2025. Under the theme “Financing our Future”,...
Spain demands sanctions on Israelis
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has called on the European Union to take decisive action against Israel by suspending its long-standing trade agreement and halting all arms sales, citing human rights violations in Gaza....
Liverpool Star Diogo Jota Dies in Tragic Car Accident
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Diogo Jota, the talented forward for Liverpool and Portugal's national football team, tragically passed away early Thursday in a car accident in Spain. The 28-year-old athlete, renowned for his versatile playing style, was killed in the...
Minister Ronald Lamola leads South Africa’s delegation to 4th International Conference on the Financing for Development Summit in Spain, 30 Jun to 3 Jul
South African Government
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June 30, 2025
At the invitation of the President Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón of the Government of Spain and United Nations Secretary - General António Guterres, the South African government, led by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon....
Deputy Minister David Mahlobo leads water and sanitation programme at Global Financing Conference in Spain, 30 Jun to 3 Jul
South African Government
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June 30, 2025
Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo, will lead South Africa’s water and sanitation sector programme at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), taking place from 30 June to 3 July 2025 in Sevilla,...