Juanma Moreno
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- yesterday
Armenia wins Eurovision Junior 2026 with 202 points, Spain second with 184
Armenia's entrant won the 24th Eurovision Junior final in Malta on Saturday, 24 October, with 202 points. Spain finished second with 184 points and France third with 165.
- 5d ago
Milei calls Sánchez a 'dictador' in Madrid, sparking rebukes across Spain's parties
Javier Milei called Pedro Sánchez a 'dictador' and 'corrupto' on 21 October, then left Spain on 22 October after fewer than 48 hours in Madrid. Vox and PP leaders then clashed over how to respond to the remarks.
- 6d ago
Andalusia poll: PP at 41.5% but short of majority, PSOE falls, Vox rises
A Centra barometer published on 19 October 2026 puts the PP at 41.5% and 52 to 53 seats in Andalusia, with the Socialists falling to 18.9% and Vox rising to 16.1%.
- 6d ago
Feijóo unveils Spanish housing plan: one million homes and tax breaks for renters
Speaking alongside Andalusian president Juanma Moreno in Seville, the PP leader promised one million homes, three laws within 100 days, and tax deductions for landlords and tenants if he wins the 29 November general election.
- Oct 6
Adelante Andalucía rejects left coalition to run independently in 29 November election
The regionalist party will contest all eight Andalusian provinces alone on 29 November, prompting criticism from former minister Alberto Garzón over left-wing vote splitting.
- Oct 2
Seville judge orders police probe into public funding and square closure for private Giralda gala
Instruction Court 6 in Seville opened criminal proceedings after political party Iustitia Europa alleged prevarication and embezzlement over 36,058 euros in public subsidies for Escaparate magazine.
- Oct 2
Andalusia and Ceuta reject migrant transfers and demand returns to Morocco
Regional leaders Juanma Moreno and Juan Jesús Vivas agreed in Seville to withhold migrant relocations, calling for the central government to repatriate all July border crossers.
- Oct 1
Andalusia reactivates €250 monthly youth rent voucher with €24 million allocation
President Juanma Moreno announced the 24 million euro program during a parliamentary debate in Seville, setting monthly payments of 250 euros for tenants aged 18 to 35.
- Oct 1
Andalusia approves deregulation plan to review 461 laws and streamline 377 procedures
The Governing Council of Andalusia has approved a two-year regulatory simplification plan to repeal obsolete rules, review 377 administrative procedures, and reassess negative administrative silence across nearly 950 processes.
- Oct 1
Moncloa releases phone records to rebut Ceuta president over July border crisis alerts
The Spanish government published communication records on 1 October 2026 to counter assertions by Ceuta President Juan Jesús Vivas that central authorities ignored ten phone calls before the 30-31 July border crossing.
- Aug 23
Andalusia urges Spain to revive elite Civil Guard anti-drug unit after deadly shootings
Regional President Juanma Moreno petitioned Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to restore OCON-Sur following fatal shootings in Huelva and Seville and gunfire against a patrol boat.
- Aug 20
Spanish music producer Ricardo Pachón, who helmed Camarón's La leyenda del tiempo, dies at 89
Spanish producer, arranger, and composer Ricardo Pachón died Wednesday in Seville after a five-decade career producing foundational Spanish rock and flamenco fusion albums.
- Aug 15
Magnitude 5 earthquake shakes Granada, emergency plan activated, no serious injuries reported
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck the southern Spanish city of Granada at 1:04 AM on Saturday, causing building damage and prompting authorities to activate an emergency plan, though no deaths or serious injuries were reported.
- Jul 10
At least 12 killed as wildfire traps residents fleeing by car in southern Spain
A wildfire that erupted near Los Gallardos in Almería province on Thursday afternoon killed at least 12 people and left 23 missing after residents ignored instructions to stay indoors and drove into flames, officials said Friday.
- Jul 10
Andalusia wildfire kills 12, victims found trapped in cars after power line sparks blaze
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain's Andalusia region has killed at least 12 people and left 19 missing, with many victims found in vehicles after trying to flee. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the fire as a 'shock' and deployed military assets as over 1,000 residents were evacuated.
- Jul 6
Vox boycotts Blas Infante commemoration as Moreno defends coalition pact with the far-right in Andalusia
The new PP-Vox government in Andalusia faced its first public rift as Vox refused to attend the annual tribute to the region's founding father, while president Juanma Moreno used the occasion to argue that Blas Infante's ideals of pluralism justify the coalition.
- Jul 5
Juanma Moreno takes office as Andalusia president, starting third term with Vox coalition
Juanma Moreno was sworn in as president of Andalusia on Sunday in a scaled-down ceremony at the Palacio de San Telmo, launching his third term after a controversial coalition deal with far-right Vox.
- Jul 3
Los Gallardos wildfire controlled after becoming deadliest in Spain this century with 13 dead and 7,000 hectares burned
The fire in Los Gallardos, Almería, claimed 13 lives including three Belgians and five Britons, left eight hospitalised with four in critical condition, and scorched 7,000 hectares before being brought under control on Monday.
- Jun 29
Vox to vote against Moreno's investiture Tuesday, warns of deadlock unless PP meets demands on immigration and government role
The investiture debate of Juanma Moreno got underway in the Andalusian parliament, but Vox confirmed it will vote no in Tuesday's first ballot as no deal has been reached, though negotiations continue and a last-minute agreement is not ruled out.
- Jun 25
Andalusia investiture debate for Juanma Moreno set for June 29-30, Vox deal still pending
The Andalusian Parliament will hold the investiture debate for acting president Juanma Moreno on June 29 and 30. Moreno needs Vox's support to secure the absolute majority required in the first vote.
