“If I go back to Turkey, I’ll be arrested and tortured”
The first Turkish citizen to be granted political asylum in Spain explains how and why he fled his country
After Brexit, Spain’s Rota base will be new strategic HQ for the EU
Current operational HQ in Northwood set to change to a location that already hosts a large US naval base
Three months on, still no arrests after female soldier claims she was gang raped
Alleged assault at barracks in Málaga would be most serious ever seen in the Spanish Armed Forces, but wait for DNA results slowing case down
After snub, Spanish king urges cooperation to keep MWC in Barcelona
Pro and anti-independence protesters clash on Felipe VI’s first visit to Catalonia since the independence referendum
Felipe VI: How the Catalan crisis has marked the first phase of his reign
The current king is the first monarch to have sworn on the 1978 Spanish Constitution, something his unflinching stance on the independence drive reflects
Army called in to rescue drivers trapped by snow on Spanish freeway
People stranded on AP-6 road near Madrid complain of lack of information about situation
The Spanish Legion declares war on obesity
La Legión, an elite army unit with a history of combat in foreign missions, is now battling love handles
Spain commits to boosting military spending by 80% up to 2024
Rise will lift defense budget to around €18 billion, still below 2% of GDP benchmark set by NATO
King Felipe VI calls on new Catalan government to respect plural society
But pro-independence forces remain unconvinced by monarch’s call for calm in Christmas message
Spain working to prevent cyberattacks and fake news during Catalan election
Manual vote count cannot be tampered with, but website with preliminary results could be vulnerable
Spain’s national security strategy to include risk of disinformation campaigns
Latest government document does not specifically mention Russia, but alludes to recent interference in Catalan crisis and Brexit
F-18 combat jet crashes near Madrid airbase, killing pilot
The incident is the second Spanish military air accident in under a week following October 12 crash
Catalan independence referendum faces mounting irregularities
As yet, there are no democratic safeguards in place, such as voting booths and transparent ballot boxes
Spain plans to fine large firms that fail to notify authorities of cyberattacks
Draft law would allow government agencies to monitor the security of companies’ computer systems
Spanish PM plans to meet with Donald Trump at White House in September
News comes as Duke Buchan III, presidential campaign donor, is named new US ambassador to Spain
Undiplomatic language costs Spanish consul in Washington his job
Enrique Sardá Valls mocked accent of Andalusia’s regional premier, Susana Díaz, on Facebook
UN stonewalls attempt to give Catalan referendum global legitimacy
Organization refuses to register regional Diplocat agency as an international electoral observer
Spain “skeptical” over Italian call for help in battling migration crisis
Diplomatic sources say that any action must come under Brussels umbrella
Spain wary after UK mentions Gibraltar in key Brexit document
London has included territory in a policy paper outlining citizens’ rights after departure from EU
Spain to head EU mission against human smuggling in Mediterranean
Naval effort will fall under the command of Spanish admiral after Italy issued a request for help
After US request, Spain considers sending troops to Afghanistan again
But Defense Ministry is weighing other options, like extending its presence near the Turkish border
Spain’s Air Force and Navy have sights set on new American fighter aircraft
Despite its price tag, officials prefer the F-35 Lightning II to the alternative of more Eurofighters
Rajoy reminds Trump of Madrid’s role in NATO international missions
“Our country has always responded to every crisis,” says Spanish PM over spending commitments
Spanish troops deploy near Russia with orders to “avoid provocation”
Spain brings powerful contingent to NATO deterrence mission in Latvia, near the Russian border
UK bought a third of Spanish arms exports in 2016
Defense industry sold a record €4 billion in 2016, mainly to EU, as well as to Middle East
Taliban attack on Spanish embassy in Kabul was no mistake: police report
Document says suicide bombing in December 2015 was facilitated by lack of security at site
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