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Airbus Workers in Spain Decide on Indefinite Strike
Airbus employees in Spain have decided to launch an indefinite strike starting Tuesday, August 25, after rejecting the management’s latest proposal. In votes held during assemblies organized by the CGT, UGT, and ÚTIL trade unions, the vast majority of workers deemed the revised offer insufficient and voted to maintain the planned walkout.The European aerospace manufacturer employs a total of 14,000…
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Non-Aviation | Spain Defeat Argentina to Win the World Cup
Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, securing their second World Cup title. Spain lifted the trophy again 16 years after their first triumph in 2010.
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Spain Suspends Purchase of F-35 Fighter Jets
🔴 Madrid aims to reduce its defense dependence on the United States. Spain has indefinitely postponed its plans to acquire F-35 Lightning II fighter jets manufactured by American defense company Lockheed Martin. According to Spanish newspaper El País, which cited government sources, the decision was made as the country shifts its defense budget priorities toward European projects. Instead of the…
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Power Outage Disrupts Airport Operations in Spain and Portugal
On the morning of April 28, a large-scale power outage affected the Iberian Peninsula and parts of France, causing major disruptions, especially at airports and across transportation and communication infrastructure. Lisbon Airport in Portugal was temporarily closed to all arriving flights due to the outage. Authorities announced that limited landings would resume starting at 2:30 PM local time. In Spain,…
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