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Nuclear Plant Extended; Ceuta Migrant Tensions Escalate

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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Almaraz Nuclear Plant Life Extended

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.

Ceuta Migrant Repatriation and Moroccan Tensions

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…

CEO Fired Amid Ayuso Partner Scrutiny

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.

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