Spain limits AstraZeneca jab to people aged 60 to 65

Spain’s Health Ministry has again changed its strategy for administering the AstraZeneca vaccine, announcing late Wednesday that it will only give the jab to people older than 60 following rare cases of blood clots in younger people who received the vaccine.

Le Maroc suspend ses vols à destination et en provenance de l'Hexagone

 

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Political storm in Spain after 3 no-confidence motions

Spain’s Socialist Party filed three separate no-confidence motions in regional governments ruled by right-wing coalitions on Wednesday, spurring a rift between traditional allies and promising a shake-up of local governance.

Puigdemont: EU parliament lifts ex-Catalan leader's immunity - BBC News

The European Parliament has voted to waive the immunity of former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont and two other Catalan separatist MEPs.

España: declararán a Madrid zona de catástrofe tras el brutal temporal de nieve - Clarín

El temporal "Filomena" de nieve y temperaturas por el piso en Madrid impulsó a su alcalde a declarala a partir del jueves zona catastrófica.

Central Spain records temperatures of -25C after snowstorm - BBC News

People in central Spain are struggling as a deep freeze follows the weekend's heavy snow, leading to treacherous conditions.

Brexit: Gibraltar gets UK-Spain deal to keep open border - BBC News

Spain has reached a deal with the UK to maintain free movement to and from Gibraltar once the UK formally leaves the EU on Friday.

Spain decrees state of alarm, orders curfew to curb Covid cases | Agencia EFE

The Spanish government on Sunday decreed a new state of alarm and announced a night-time curfew as authorities grapple with a second wave of Covid-19.

Fresh uncertainty in Catalonia as court rules against leader

Spain’s Supreme Court has barred Catalonia’s regional president from his office for refusing to remove a banner that called for the release of imprisoned separatist leaders and was displayed on a public building ahead of the 2019 general election.

Espagne: après la chute de Rajoy, la droite élit son nouveau chef

Groggy après la chute de Mariano Rajoy, le Parti Populaire espagnol (droite) va choisir samedi son nouveau chef, entre Soraya Saenz de Santamaria, ancienne bras droit de Rajoy, et Pablo Casado, jeune loup tendance droite dure.

Thousands protest in Barcelona for release of Catalan leaders

Thousands of Catalans have protested in Barcelona for the release of separatist leaders held over their role in the region's secession bid and the return of those who fled abroad into self-exile.

German court authorises extradition of Carles Puigdemont

A German court has authorised the extradition to Spain of former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont.

Macron backs sanctions on EU states that refuse migrants

French President Emmanuel Macron came out Saturday in support of financial sanctions against EU countries which refuse to accept migrants.

France to take in some migrants from Aquarius ship

Spain has said it has accepted an offer from France to take in some migrants and refugees from the Aquarius rescue ship, currently en route to Spain with more than 600 people on board.

Spain's Basques form human chain calling for independence vote

Tens of thousands of people in the autonomous Basque country of northern Spain have formed a human chain to push for greater autonomy.

Espagne: Mariano Rajoy dit quitter "définitivement" la politique

L'ancien chef du gouvernement conservateur espagnol Mariano Rajoy, qui a annoncé mardi quitter la tête du Parti populaire après avoir été renversé par le parlement, a assuré mercredi qu'il abandonnait la politique "définitivement".

Pedro Sánchez is sworn in as Spain's new prime minister

Spanish Socialist Pedro Sánchez has been sworn in as the country's new prime minister by King Felipe after the ousting of conservative Mariano Rajoy.

Catalonia authorities announce new cabinet, pave way for Madrid to end direct rule

Catalan authorities announced their new cabinet on Friday, excluding four nominees under investigation for their role in its independence drive, Reuters reports.

Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy resigns ahead of trust vote in Parliament

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy resigned ahead of a no-confidence vote in the country’s Parliament on Friday, local daily El Pais reported.

Spain's PM Will Not Resign Ahead of No-Confidence Vote

Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is currently under investigation over allegations of corruption and other forms of wrongdoing by his party. This morning, he addressed the country's lower house of parliament as a part of two-day proceedings, which will conclude with a vote over the official's future in the government.