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The government has announced a major energy policy shift, authorizing the extension of the Almaraz nuclear power plant's operational life until June 2030. This decision comes amidst ongoing discussions about the country's energy future and geopolitical factors. Meanwhile, the long-running Ceuta migrant crisis saw new developments, with a law reportedly hindering the repatriation of unaccompanied minors to Morocco, and the Prosecutor's Office raising concerns about these difficulties. Tensions with Morocco appear to be escalating further, as reports suggest the country is considering suspending its extradition pact with Spain. Domestically, the CEO of a Madrid regional government company, previously linked to the purchase of a penthouse under scrutiny related to Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner, has been fired. Further news includes reports on Francina Armengol's significant spending on communication devices for pro-independence groups. Wildfires continue to pose a threat, with new evacuations in Huesca and worsening conditions in Huelva and Huesca. The country also anticipates a summer DANA bringing intense storms and a notable temperature drop, while July's inflation rate was recorded at 3.6%.

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The Spanish government has authorized the extension of the Almaraz nuclear power plant's operational life until June 2030. This decision, approved by the Nuclear Safety Council, is cited by some sources as a response to the ongoing energy crisis and the Middle East situation, while maintaining the closure schedule for other plants until 2035.

EL PAÍS: Government Extends Almaraz Nuclear Plant Life Until June 2030 Due to Middle…

The Spanish government has authorized the extension of the Almaraz nuclear power plant's operational life until June 2030, citing the ongoing crisis in the Middle East as a reason, while maintaining the closure schedule for other plants until 2035.

20minutos: Government Extends Almaraz Nuclear Plant's Life Until June 2030

Spain's government has decided to extend the operational lifespan of the Almaraz nuclear power plant until June 2030, a significant decision for the country's energy sector.

elDiario.es: Government Extends Almaraz Nuclear Plant's Life Until June 2030

The government has approved the extension of the Almaraz nuclear power plant's operational life until June 2030, following approval from the Nuclear Safety Council.

El Confidencial: Nuclear Power Plant's Life Extended to June 2030 Due to Energy Crisis

The government has authorized the extension of the Almaraz nuclear power plant's operational life until June 2030 to address the ongoing energy crisis.

La Vanguardia: Government Renews Almaraz Nuclear Plant License

The Spanish government has authorized the extension of the Almaraz nuclear power plant's operating license until June 2030, a decision impacting the country's energy infrastructure.

New legal hurdles are complicating the repatriation of unaccompanied migrant children from Ceuta to Morocco, with the Prosecutor's Office highlighting difficulties due to a lack of cooperation from Rabat. The government is accelerating summary expulsions in Ceuta and plans a meeting with regional authorities at the end of August to discuss the issue. In a significant escalation of diplomatic tensions, Morocco is reportedly considering suspending an extradition pact with Spain, reiterating…

El Confidencial: Law Prevents Full Repatriation of Ceuta Migrant Children, Government Promises…

A new law is hindering the complete repatriation of unaccompanied migrant children from Ceuta to Morocco, despite government promises, raising legal and ethical questions.

La Vanguardia: Government Expedites Expulsions to Clear Ceuta Streets

The Spanish government is accelerating summary expulsions to reduce the number of people on the streets of Ceuta, amidst a debate over the distribution of minors between communities and the complexities of Moroccan and sub-Saharan migrants.

20minutos: Morocco Considers Suspending Extradition Pact With Spain Amid Tensions

Morocco is reportedly considering suspending an extradition pact with Spain, following weeks of tensions and accusations from Morocco regarding Ceuta and Melilla, and Spanish immigration policy.

El Confidencial: Prosecutor's Office Warned of Difficulty Repatriating Minors to Morocco

The Prosecutor's Office has alerted authorities to the significant difficulties in repatriating unaccompanied minor migrants to Morocco due to a lack of cooperation from Rabat.

EL PAÍS: Fear of Deportation Among Migrants Arriving in Ceuta After Cooperation…

Migrants who arrived in Ceuta by swimming are fearing deportation following the Spanish Foreign Minister's announcement of cooperation with Morocco, raising concerns in the autonomous city.

20minutos: Morocco's Threats to Spain Remain Unanswered by Government

The Spanish government has yet to respond to recent threats from Morocco, which has reiterated claims over Ceuta and Melilla and threatened to suspend the extradition agreement.

El Confidencial: Government and Autonomous Communities to Meet on Migrant Minors Issue

The Spanish government and regional authorities are scheduled to meet at the end of August to discuss the ongoing dispute concerning unaccompanied migrant minors.

La Vanguardia: Moroccan and Sub-Saharan Migrants in Ceuta

Moroccans are accepting their expulsion while sub-Saharan migrants are establishing a home on the shores of Ceuta, highlighting the different approaches to migration and residency in the Spanish enclave.

The CEO of a company owned by the Madrid regional government, which has been linked to the purchase of a penthouse and is under scrutiny in connection with Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner, has been fired from another public entity where contracts were allegedly hidden.

elDiario.es: CEO of Ayuso's Government Company Fired Amidst Undisclosed Contracts

The CEO of the company owned by the Madrid regional government, linked to the purchase of a penthouse, was fired from another public entity where contracts were allegedly hidden.

Reports indicate that Francina Armengol, President of the Congress of Deputies, spent over four million euros on communication devices, which were allegedly granted by Pedro Sánchez to pro-independence groups.

El Mundo: Armengol Spends Over Four Million on Earpieces for Independence Supporters

The article reports on Francina Armengol's spending of over four million euros on communication devices, which were reportedly granted by Sánchez to pro-independence groups.

Serious wildfires in Huesca and Huelva are becoming more difficult to control, with new flare-ups and overnight spread. In Huesca, four additional municipalities have been evacuated as the fire intensifies in Las Peñas de Riglos.

20minutos: Four More Municipalities Evacuated in Huesca Due to Worsening Wildfire

Four additional municipalities in Huesca have been evacuated as the wildfire in Las Peñas de Riglos intensifies.

La Vanguardia: Wildfires in Huelva and Huesca Worsen Overnight

Serious wildfires in Huelva and Huesca are becoming more difficult to control as they reignite and spread overnight, posing a significant environmental threat.

A DANA (isolated depression at high levels) is forecast to arrive, bringing intense storms and a significant drop in temperatures across the country. Meanwhile, national inflation figures for July show a rise to 3.6%, with a surge in diesel prices triggering an increase in tax rebates.

20minutos: Summer DANA to Bring Intense Storms and Significant Temperature Drop

A DANA (isolated depression at high levels) is forecast to arrive in Spain during summer, bringing intense storms and a notable decrease in temperatures.

El Confidencial: Inflation Rose to 3.6% in July, Diesel Price Hike Triggers Tax Cut

Inflation in July reached 3.6%, and a surge in diesel prices has prompted an increase in the tax rebate.

Authorities are investigating a violent assault and an attempted kidnapping that occurred at an Airbnb accommodation in the Eixample district of Barcelona.

La Vanguardia: Violent Assault and Kidnapping Attempt in Barcelona Airbnb

A violent assault and an attempted kidnapping occurred at an Airbnb accommodation in the Eixample district of Barcelona, prompting an ongoing investigation.

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