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News from Oct 25, 2026 (UTC)

Spain isTense

Much worse than usualBelow usual for 2 days

Last 14 days

Oct 12Oct 25

Why

  1. Police made 128 overnight arrests in Barcelona during violent protests and looting.

    47 eventsenglish.aawsat.com, jpost.com, omanobserver.omSource

  2. Spanish prosecutors say Iran's regime is behind the 2023 attempted assassination of Alejo Vidal-Quadras.

    18 eventsirannewsupdate.com, ncr-iran.orgSource

  3. Shama Obaed is set to visit Spain and the UK from October 26 to 30 to boost ties.

    5 eventsbanglamirrornews.comSource

What happened

  • Statements23%
  • Cooperation43%
  • Criticism15%
  • Protests8%
  • Pressure8%
  • Fighting4%

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  • TenseWorse than usual
  • UneasyA little worse than usual
  • SteadyAbout usual
  • CalmA little better than usual
  • UpbeatBetter than usual
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