The regional government of Extremadura, Spain, has declared the Francoist Cross of the Fallen in Cáceres a Bien de Interés Cultural (Site of Cultural Interest), citing its artistic value and its democratic re-signification in 1984.

A historical account details how the 8,000-inhabitant city of Plasencia in Extremadura became the 'capital of the universe' in 1900, hosting one of the largest scientific expeditions on the planet with cutting-edge giant telescopes transported by ox carts for a solar eclipse.

A new financing model proposed by Sánchez is criticized for leaving eleven autonomous communities underfunded, while disproportionately benefiting Catalonia and only the wealthiest regions, with Asturias and Extremadura facing losses.

Ascensión Murillo, a former senator and historic leader of the PSOE in Extremadura, has died at the age of 64. She served as spokesperson for the Extremaduran socialists, a member of the National Executive, and first deputy mayor of Mérida.

Two months after reaching agreements in Extremadura and Aragon, Spain's PP and Vox parties have solidified their relationship, with immigration emerging as a key focus of their collaboration.

David Sánchez, brother of the Spanish Prime Minister, is set to testify after the UCO implicated former PSOE Extremadura leader Gallardo in a 'directed' appointment for his position.

Chef Víctor Corchado and Rocío Rey explore the pantry and traditions of southwestern Spain at Borona Bistró in Cáceres, offering a personal and deeply Extremaduran culinary proposal.

Loboc, Bohol, Philippines, held its 183rd fiesta celebration, with devotees gathering at St. Peter the Apostle Parish Church for a solemn ritual honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe de Extremadura.

Communities along the border between northern Extremadura (Spain) and Beira Baixa (Portugal) are protesting to demand the construction of a 70-kilometer highway section, a project they have been advocating for nearly 30 years.

Spanish Civil Guard has organized a new, unsuccessful search operation for Rosalía Cáceres, who disappeared without a trace in Extremadura six years ago.

The musical and social phenomenon of Sanguijuelas del Guadiana, a young band from Extremadura, has arrived in the capital, becoming regional icons with their cheerful music and message against rural abandonment.

Vox has encouraged Madrid's president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, to denounce the Popular Party of Extremadura if, as she indicated, the 'national priority' is illegal.

In a heated political exchange, Feijóo accused Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez of 'governing against Spaniards,' while Sánchez countered by reproaching the Popular Party for allegedly violating the Con

The candidate to preside over the Junta de Extremadura, María Guardiola, defended her pact with Vox, asserting it does not violate the law despite public "noise" and "interested interpretations," while notably avoiding the phrase "national priority."

Spain's Vox party will demand the elimination of limits on the application of "national priority" policies from Feijóo in exchange for supporting his bid to reach Moncloa, while considering immediate implementation via "baremos" in Extremadura.

Spain's PP party has reached an agreement with Vox in Extremadura, overcoming initial doubts to form an alternative to Sánchez's government.

Vox has denounced a campaign by Feijóo against Abascal, warning that if they are portrayed negatively, mutual destruction between the parties is assured, despite a previous agreement in Extremadura.

The Popular Party (PP) and Vox are in the final stages of their coalition agreements, with the Extremadura deal expected to serve as a model for Aragon, and an agreement anticipated next week.

Regional leaders of Spain's Popular Party (PP) are navigating internal tensions and pushing forward with agreements in three communities, with the situation in Extremadura reportedly unblocked.

Negotiating teams from Spain's PP and Vox parties have met again in Mérida to finalize a governance agreement for the Extremadura region, with a pact reportedly close to being formalized.

The Socialist Party (PSOE) in Extremadura faces a tight primary election, with the outcome uncertain and the winner expected to struggle with aligning the regional party with national leader Sánchez.

Significant challenges are emerging in the PP-Vox pacts, as Abascal's 11 'commitments' face difficulties fitting within Feijóo's framework and have limited scope for action at the autonomous level in regions like Extremadura, Aragon, and Castilla y León.

The PSOE is experiencing electoral defeats as it champions public services in regions whose funding is reduced due to a pact with Junqueras, a deal questioned by the IMF and impacting areas like Extremadura, Aragón, and Castilla y León.

The PP leader has accused Vox of making an 'adolescent proposal' if they refuse to support the investiture of the popular party.

The community votes today for its new government after the elections in Extremadura and Aragón

Glovo is implementing an ERE (Employment Regulation File) to dismiss 750 delivery riders across 60 Spanish cities, with the cuts affecting regions including Catalonia, Valencia, Andalusia, and Extremadura.

Vox has rejected María Guardiola's bid for leadership for a second time, though Santiago Abascal indicated that there is still time for negotiations before a potential repeat election.

The leader of Spain's PP, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, criticized Vox for blocking the investiture of María Guardiola in Extremadura, calling it a 'scam' and warning of similar actions in Castilla y León.

The Vox party is experiencing internal conflict, with former leader José Ángel Antelo criticizing the party for lacking democracy and freedom, describing it as an 'empire of fear.' This comes as the party's spokesperson in Extremadura hinted at a more confrontational 'opposition by all means' strategy, potentially signaling a shift in its relationship with the PP.

María Guardiola, candidate for the presidency of the Junta de Extremadura, delivered a conciliatory speech with nods to Vox, seeking their abstention in the investiture session to avoid new elections.

Vox leader Santiago Abascal has indicated that a last-minute agreement in Extremadura is unlikely, urging against rushing into deals with the PP just two days before a crucial investiture vote.

A majority of citizens in Extremadura, Spain, blame the Vox party for the ongoing political deadlock preventing María Guardiola from forming a government, though many believe a pact will eventually be reached.

Vox has put negotiations with the Popular Party in Extremadura on hold just five days before María Guardiola's investiture, with the PP citing a scheduling conflict for the suspended meeting.

The first scheduled meeting between Spain's PP and Vox parties to unblock the governability of Extremadura was suspended, with Vox complaining about continued leaks.

Génova (PP headquarters) is taking a more direct role in negotiations with Vox in Extremadura and Aragon, eight days before the first investiture attempt, with Vox accepting the new negotiation framework.

Extremadura, Castilla y León, and Aragón have announced their refusal to accommodate unaccompanied minors arriving from Ceuta, creating a standoff with the Spanish government.

A tunnel linking the M-30 highway with the A-5 in Madrid will be closed starting Monday as part of ongoing construction work, representing a penultimate step in connecting a new tunnel that will submerge the Extremadura road.

Sergio Viejo and Paloma Serrano have opened Lumara, a new restaurant in Madrid's Chamberí district, offering Extremaduran cuisine with a standout Iberian pork cheek brioche.

The former Extremadura PSOE councilor and current president of Enresa has been charged in a case involving alleged preferential treatment for Iberdrola in a solar park project, which prosecutors deemed 'manifestly contrary to regulations.'

The president of Extremadura, María Guardiola, has backed age verification tests for unaccompanied migrant minors, a measure previously requested by Vox. Initial results indicate that 79% of those tested were found to be adults.

The UCO (Central Operative Unit) has identified the former leader of the PSOE in Extremadura, Guillermo Fernández Vara, as the driving force behind the creation of David Sánchez's position in the Badajoz Provincial Council. Witnesses have indicated that the position originated at a political level.

Héctor, a child from Extremadura, Spain, who suffered from the hereditary neurological condition Tay-Sachs, has passed away.

The Spanish government and Red Eléctrica are criticized for allowing a massive, unplanned deployment of solar projects, particularly in regions like Andalusia, Extremadura, and Castilla-La Mancha, which has caused unprecedented grid oscillations and a blackout.

The Spanish political party Vox has confirmed that the teaching of Arabic will be eliminated from two schools in Extremadura, fulfilling an agreement made with the PP party in the region.

Extremadura has activated a health protocol following a case of meningitis involving an 11-month-old baby in a nursery in Badajoz, who has been transferred to the ICU in stable condition.

The new government of Extremadura, formed by Guardiola and Vox, has increased the number of ministries and designed two vice-presidencies 'at the same level', maintaining its core team and adding three new faces.

Extremaduran author Álvaro Valverde compiles forty years of his poetic life, described as a journey through themes like home, city, and countries rather than an evolution.

An article questions whether Spain's Partido Popular (PP) aspires to govern alone, referencing the Extremadura pact and its implications for broader majority projects.

In her investiture speech for the presidency of the Junta, María Guardiola declared that her government would never break the law and that Extremadura would not bear the consequences of a broken migratory model.

Spain's Popular Party (PP) has publicly defended its agreement with the Vox party in Extremadura, asserting it is a far superior option than any potential pact with Bildu. Critics, however, view the agreement as going against the history of Extremadura.

Spain's conservative Popular Party (PP) reportedly views a coalition government with the far-right Vox party as inevitable for upcoming general elections. This assessment follows the Extremadura pact and recent electoral setbacks for Vox, which may necessitate a governing alliance.

Spain's Popular Party (PP) has clarified its pact with Vox in Extremadura, stating that social and housing incentives will not be granted based on nationality, but rather on residency and connection to the territory.

Spain's conservative Popular Party (PP) and the far-right Vox party have finalized a coalition agreement to form a government in the Extremadura region. The deal will see María Guardiola invested as president, with Vox securing the vice-presidency and a ministry.

Cotrina, the provincial secretary of Cáceres and preferred candidate of Ferraz, unexpectedly won the PSOE primaries in Extremadura, becoming the first from Cáceres to lead the regional socialists.

The Spanish political party Vox has delayed the finalization of a pact in Extremadura, though an agreement is still widely anticipated following a high-level meeting.

The two candidates vying to succeed Gallardo in the PSOE of Extremadura held a 'white glove' debate, which reportedly did little to mobilize undecided voters ahead of the upcoming primaries.

Political commentary suggests that making concessions in Extremadura will be a significant challenge for Feijóo. The article analyzes the political implications and difficulties faced by the Popular Party leader in the region.

Spain's PP and Vox parties have reached a principle agreement to unblock negotiations in Extremadura, though further discussions are needed for the immediate investiture of María Guardiola.

A rebellion within the PSOE's Extremadura branch has forced Prime Minister Sánchez to abandon his preferred candidate, Blanca Martín, with local party officials stating they will not tolerate further impositions.

I am 72 years old. I was born in La Zarga (Extremadura) and I live in Barcelona. I am a psychologist, I started transpersonal psychology in the 80s. I am in love. I have a daughter, Blanca (33). Politics? Critical.

Guardiola and Vox have reached a preliminary agreement in Extremadura to prevent the regional administration from being paralyzed by the acting government, highlighting that agreements are possible without external interference.

Emiliano García-Page, President of Castilla-La Mancha, joins the campaign for the Castilla y León elections, where the PSOE candidate, Carlos Martínez, seeks to replicate Castilla-La Mancha's unique depopulation law to reverse population loss.

The PP in Extremadura is pushing for an agreement with Vox within four weeks, fearing that an early general election called by Sánchez could derail their regional pact.

Extremadura faces a political stalemate as Vox has declared it will not support María Guardiola in the second vote, leading the PP to anticipate a delay until May to form a government and avoid new elections.

Vox has presented 23 demands to María Guardiola for her investiture as president of Extremadura, Spain, including the elimination of subsidies for unions and employers, and opposition to the distribution of 'illegal immigrants.'

Spain's PP and Vox parties have arrived at the investiture session for the president of Extremadura without a governing agreement, with PP stating it is only 'accompanying' negotiations.

Six ancient mines, dating back 3,000 years, have been discovered in Extremadura, Spain, revealing a vast European trade network controlled by Scandinavian warriors and shedding light on the origin of Nordic metal.

The bride from Extremadura, Spain, presents a bridal look that makes a statement and impresses. September continues to be considered one of the most popular months for weddings.

Spain's PP and Vox parties have launched their campaigns while simultaneously engaging in coalition negotiations in regions like Extremadura and Aragon.

Spain's Partido Popular (PP) and Vox are engaged in 'fluid and continuous conversations' to unblock the investiture in Extremadura, with meetings scheduled between party representatives. The ruling Socialist party (Moncloa) hopes to benefit politically from the negotiations, portraying PP leader Feijóo as succumbing to Vox's influence.

The Popular Party is weighing whether to hold its Catalan congress and confirm Alejandro Fernández, with the decision depending on the outcome of the electoral cycle that began in Extremadura.

La Agencia Estatal de Meteorología activa el nivel naranja de aviso en Andalucía, Aragón, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, Galicia y País Vasco Leer

Víctor Manuel Caro Gil, the top Vox official in Extremadura's Deregulation Ministry, has resigned just a month and a half after his appointment. His resignation was not included in the official summary of government council agreements.

An intense heatwave is affecting Spain, with eight autonomous communities under alert, and Andalusia and Extremadura at a high warning level. The article also briefly mentions other global events like the war in Kyiv and an animal shelter in Lebanon.

The President of Extremadura, alongside Nacho Cano, has launched 'Extremestiza,' an initiative aimed at reclaiming the region's historical footprint in America and defending mestizaje against biased interpretations.

Autonomous communities governed by the Popular Party (PP), including Galicia, Extremadura, and Andalusia, have decided to boycott meetings with the Secretary of State for Finance (Hacienda) regarding the reform of regional financing.

Spain's Vox party announced an agreement to approve the budgets for Llorca in Valencia, following the Valencian PP's acceptance of a 'national priority,' mirroring models established in Extremadura and Aragon.

Flamenco singer Matías de Paula, who had built a career in Madrid before returning to Extremadura, was murdered in broad daylight by his partner's ex-husband, hours after uploading his last song.

The theft of ballots in Extremadura was determined not to be an attempt at electoral fraud, but rather the work of common criminals who also targeted a 'gift truck.' The PP party had previously denounced the incident as a 'robbery of democracy.'

Guardiola has consolidated control in Extremadura, ensuring the PP's vice-presidency retains key competencies and more resources than those managed by Vox.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has criticized agreements between the PP and Vox parties in Extremadura and Aragon, while also declaring 'no to war' as his national priority.

Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero stated that the Socialist Party will always support the dignity of immigrants, explicitly rejecting the "national priority" concept adopted by PP and Vox in their government agreements in Extremadura and Aragon.

María Guardiola has been officially invested as the President of the Junta de Extremadura, securing the position with the support of Vox. She defended her pact with the party, asserting it represents

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the Popular Party, has embraced Vox's "national priority" concept, linking priority access to public resources with "territorial roots." This move, agreed upon in Extremadura, aims to secure his electorate and prevent being overshadowed by Vox leader Santiago Abascal.

Negotiations between Spain's PP and Vox parties in Aragon are reportedly close to reaching an agreement, despite recent cooling due to echoes from Extremadura.

Llorca has refrained from commenting on the Extremadura pact but voiced criticism regarding migratory regularization. He expressed his desire to negotiate budgets with Vox, emphasizing that he feels no pressure from other administrations to reach an agreement.

The article criticizes María Guardiola, the leader of the PP in Extremadura, for what it describes as an erroneous diagnosis and an incorrect remedy in her political approach.

Vox is set to control 1.408 billion euros in Extremadura, marking a significant increase from 3.9% to 24% of the regional budget in three years, and will take over the crucial agriculture portfolio.

A programmatic agreement between Guardiola and Vox in Extremadura, Spain, includes measures such as eliminating 50% of subsidies to unions and businesses, and restrictions on unaccompanied minors ("menas") and burkas in public.

The Spanish region of Extremadura is reportedly declassifying 7,500 hectares of natural spaces, including 52 Natura 2000 sites, to legalize an illegal housing development.

Negotiating teams for Spain's PP and Vox parties have failed to reach an agreement in Extremadura after a meeting lasting over six hours, with a deadline of April 4 approaching.

The Spanish government has initiated an offensive to promote abortion access in public healthcare, specifically calling out regional leaders like Moreno, Ayuso, and Guardiola. Andalucía, Madrid, and Extremadura are highlighted as the regions with the fewest abortions performed in public centers in 2024.

A new report indicates that the Basque Country, Navarra, and the Balearic Islands offer the best-remunerated job opportunities in Spain, while Extremadura and Galicia have the lowest average salaries.

A political agreement is progressing in Extremadura, Spain, which would grant Vox a Vice-Presidency along with responsibilities in Agriculture, Forest Management, and Security, with a crucial meeting expected soon in Mérida.

Madrid, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, Extremadura y norte de Andalucía serán las zonas 'calientes' de gramíneas esta primavera.

El líder del PP lanza un discurso muy dirigido a Abascal para presionar para alcanzar un acuerdo en Extremadura, Aragón y Castilla y León

The leader of Spain's PP party, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, asserted his patriotism in opposition to Vox, stating he has consistently defeated socialists, nationalists, and independentists throughout his career. He also criticized Vox for potentially aligning with PSOE and Podemos in Extremadura.

A pioneer of digital art and a regular at Arco, this year he is exhibiting in three places: at Max Estrella, the German Anita Beckers, and at the stand of the Caja Extremadura Foundation. Read

Acusa a los de Abascal de retrasar el pacto para investir a Guardiola para que no afecta a la campaña de la siguiente comunidad con elecciones Leer

The Vox party's approach to political alliances and legislative support varies significantly across Spanish regions, with the Valencian branch making different agreements with the PP compared to its counterparts in Extremadura and Aragon.

In Spanish politics, Vox rejected an immediate pact to make Guardiola president in Extremadura but left the door open for future agreements, while PP leader Feijóo initiated new relations with the PNV in the Basque Country.

Vox leader Santiago Abascal insists on reaching an agreement with the Popular Party in Extremadura, accusing Prime Minister Sánchez of being a security problem and Feijóo of inconsistency in international policy.

Extremadura faces a critical week for government formation, with the investiture session for the PP candidate, María Guardiola, looming. An abstention from Vox could be decisive, while the PSOE prepares for an extraordinary congress.

You don’t have to travel to Japan to see a stunning floral display. Every spring, this corner of Extremadura is transformed as two million trees come into bloom It’s late March and the villagers of…

The PSOE is facing its first electoral campaign in Castilla y León since previous regional elections, with party leader Pedro Sánchez expected to support candidate Carlos Martínez.

The PP leadership has changed its strategy and will now participate in negotiations in Extremadura and Aragon, following an agreement with Vox on a new 'framework' to unblock contacts.