A Pentagon email reportedly outlines potential U.S. penalties for NATO allies that do not back the Iran war. Among the options discussed are suspending Spain from the alliance and reassessing support related to Britain’s Falkland Islands claim. The move follows President Trump’s public complaints that allies aren’t doing enough for U.S. operations.
Spain has brought into effect a new law to regularise up to 500,000 undocumented foreign nationals by granting temporary residence and work permits. The window runs until June 30, 2026, targeting labour shortages and demographic pressures. Eligibility hinges on residency, age, and criminal-record criteria, with additional routes via employment, family ties, or social vulnerability.
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Spain and Portugal are reporting a jump in summer flight and hotel bookings as travelers reroute away from conflict-affected parts of the Middle East. Industry groups have nudged growth forecasts upward, expecting stronger revenues, with Spain leading the demand shift. Still, higher fuel costs and broader travel pullbacks—plus uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz—could blunt the gains.
Spain’s government has approved a major housing plan backed by 7 billion euros to expand public housing. Over the next four years, spending is set to rise sharply with a focus on making it easier for young people to afford both renting and buying. The package signals a long-term push to ease the country’s worsening housing crisis.
Spain has introduced a mass legalization program for undocumented migrants, offering eligible applicants a renewable residence permit. The government says hundreds of thousands may qualify, provided they have been living in Spain for at least five months and have no criminal record. Officials want to bring newcomers into the workforce and fully integrate them into the economy and social security system.
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