 World Jewish Congress honors King Felipe VI of SpainSpanish king receives Shalom Prize, says restitution of citizenship of Spanish Jews' descendants helps Spain 'recover a part of her soul.' Holocaust denier drops out of race for Congress in SpainFernando Paz resigns due to 'media hunt' against him.Spanish party nominates Holocaust denier in congressional raceFar-right Spanish party taps Holocaust-denying historian for congressional race. On Spanish island, Purim was biggest holiday for persecuted JewsWhy did Jewish community on island south of Barcelona treat Purim as the holiest day of the year, comparable to Yom Kippur? Spanish filmmaker calls to boycott Israeli-hosted EurovisionAt Spanish award ceremony, winner of best documentary film calls for boycott of 2019 Eurovision, which is set to be hosted by Israel.Spanish priest blames 'powerful Jews' for nixing of film eventPastor blames 'powerful Jews' for decision by church to cancel screening of controversial anti-Israel film. High ranking delegation from Tenerife to visit IsraelDelegation from the largest of the Canary Islands to participate in IMTM International Tourism Fair in Tel Aviv. Madrid rejects BDSMadrid City Council votes against a draft resolution calling for a boycott of Israel.Spain: Water polo match against Israel cancelledSpanish sports minister apologizes after Barcelona water polo match against Israeli team canceled due to organizer’s decision to boycott it.Spain, Portugal naturalized over 10,000 'Sephardim' since 2015Since 2015, Spain and Portugal have naturalized more than 10,000 people who applied after for citizenship based on their Jewish ancestry. Converso saga brought to Jerusalem stage – in EnglishWomen's Orthodox Union acting group highlights riveting story of Spanish Aguilar family's long road to freedom. Spanish Mission: Hamas, BDS don't differentiate between IsraelisDelegation of Spanish lawmakers hold visit to Judea and Samaria despite ongoing rocket fire, condemn Hamas terror and BDS. Sabbath-observant soccer fans travel to Spain to watch matchGroup of Argentinian Jewish soccer fans fly to Spain for final match - only to find game has been delayed due to weather. Trains evacuated in Barcelona, bomb squads deployedTwo trains evacuated in Spain after suspicious suitcase spotted. Europe is the world turned upside downWhat would Europe not do for oil and business? Ahed Tamimi changes storySpeaking at conference of Spanish Communist Party, Tamimi complains about harsh conditions in Israeli prison. Real Madrid's guest of honor is teen terroristSoccer club hosts teen terrorist Ahed Tamimi, gifts her personalized soccer shirt in public ceremony. 'He wanted to sanctify God's name with music'Victim of deadly hit-and-run by Spanish report identified as haredi pianist Haim Tukachinsky. Spanish reporter denied house arrest after deadly J'lem accidentJournalist who killed Jerusalem man after Sukkot prayers while driving drunk in hit and run to remain in jail. 'Real possibility Israel will recognize Catalonia as a state'Israel may recognize Catalonia if Spain does so for Palestinians, lobby group warns. Spain 'ready to recognize Palestinian state'Spain’s Foreign Minister says his country is ready to recognize "Palestine" if EU fails to reach a unanimous decision on the matter.Spanish FM: US losing its role as Israel-PA mediatorSpanish Foreign Minister says Washington is "aligning" with Israel.2 Spanish cities reverse BDS motions following legal actionSpanish cities cancel pro-BDS motions declaring as Spanish courts strike down dozens of similar measures around the country. DNA drive leads to capture of child murder suspectSuspect in murder of 11-year-old Dutch boy 20 years ago caught in Spain thanks to DNA evidence, witness report.Spain 1498- 2018: "Jews - get out!"Eighty Spanish towns and councils have already joined the Israeli boycott campaign. History repeats itself. Spanish city declares itself 'Israel apartheid-free'Municipality of city near Valencia declares itself “Israeli apartheid-free space”, defying court rulings. At Spanish festival on Inquisition, new play tackles blood libelWorld’s longest-running festival dealing with Spanish Inquisition features play about medieval murder mystery blamed on Jews in blood libel. Moroccan migrant arrested in Spain over anti-Semitic hate speech32-year-old Moroccan illegal immigrant living in Spain arrested for anti-Semitic hate speech. 'BDS racism: 1492 in its 2018 version'Israeli diplomats bring up Inquisition while protesting anti-Israel votes in Spain.Spanish city councilors call for boycott of IsraelCouncilors in city of Pamplona urge municipality to declare Israeli officials "persona non grata".Israeli orchestra disinvited from Spanish cityAnti-Israel BDS movement scores victory in Spain, securing retraction of invitation to Israeli ballet group and orchestra. Spanish city declares Israel an ‘illegal country’Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city, joins BDS and declares itself ‘free of Israeli apartheid.’ Drama in Spain: PM ousted from powerParliament votes to remove Spanish PM, ministers out of office in no confidence vote. Spanish ambassador to Israel reprimandedIsrael summons Spanish ambassador following Spain's vote to investigate Israel's response to Gaza violence at UN Human Rights Council. Spain sentences 10 jihadists who plotted Barcelona attacksTen members of jihadist cell who planned to attack Jewish institutions in Spain sentenced to 8-12 years in jail. 'What happened to Spain's Jews?'Over 100 million people descended from forcibly converted Spanish Jews, says Reconectar organization, 1 in 4 US Latinos has Jewish ancestry.Anti-BDS activist to be tried for ‘intimidation’ in SpainSpanish court accepts motion by anti-Israel group to start trial against leader of anti-BDS group over alleged intimidation. Hotovely to Spain: The two-state solution has failedIsrael's Deputy FM tells Spanish Secretary of State EU must change Iran nuclear deal, gives Israeli position on legality of Jews in Yesha.Spain extends citizenship law for Sephardic JewsSpain extends by a year opportunity for descendants of Spanish exiles to obtain citizenship.Spanish municipalities drop Israel boycott policiesNearly two dozen Spanish municipalities rescind or suspend pro-BDS measures against the State of Israel.Royal Spanish Academy to open Ladino academy in IsraelInstitution which reinforces use of Spanish language worldwide announces the creation of academy for 'Judeo-Spanish' in Israel. Catalan separatists declare victory in electionSeparatist parties on course to retain a majority in the new Catalan parliament following election. Madrid opens first global roving Auschwitz exhibitRoving exhibition displays hundreds of objects from Auschwitz. Spanish official: Real controllers of Argentina may be JewsFormer Spanish AG accuses Israel, Argentine Jews of killing his successor. Abbas urges Spain to recognize 'Palestine'PA chairman says Palestinians suffered "historic injustice" in 1948.Spanish court suspends municipal boycott of IsraelLa Roda de Andalucía, first Spanish municipality to adopt boycott, to freeze measures after court rules that BDS is 'discrimination.' Bail set for Catalonia's top lawmakerSpanish judge jails Carme Forcadell, sets her bail at 150,000 euros. Rivlin in Spain: We hope all conflicts are solved peacefullyPresident Reuven Rivlin meets King Felipe VI of Spain in a State Dinner at the Royal Palace in Madrid. Rivlin to Spanish Jews: We are brothersPresident Reuven Rivlin meets leaders of Spain’s Jewish community, takes part in special event at Madrid’s Ibn Gabirol School. President Rivlin heads to Spain to mark 30 years of diplomacyPresident heads to Spain to celebrate relations between the countries, mark centenary of reestablishment of Spanish Jewish community.Israel refuses to support Spain against Catalan independenceBreaking with EU and US, Israel remains ambivalent after Spain asks Israel to come out against Catalan independence.Spain calls for Catalan leaders' prosecutionSpanish Attorney General calls for rebellion, sedition charges against Catalan leaders after declaration of independence.Catalonia declares independence, Spain imposes direct ruleSpanish PM dismisses Catalan government, calls for election after Catalonia declares independence.Catalonia could declare independence on ThursdayCatalonia's regional president reportedly says he will formally declare independence if Spain suspends the region's autonomy. Spain gives Catalan leader five days to clarify independenceSpain tells Catalan leader Puigdemont that he has five days to decide whether Catalan will declare independence after referendum. Catalan lawmakers sign independence declarationCatalan lawmakers sign document declaring independence from Spain, but delay its implementation to allow talks with Spanish government.Catalonia suspends declaration of independenceCatalan president asks parliament to suspend declaration of independence to give negotiations with Spanish government a chance. |
