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It is terrifying that something as basic as being able to honor your grandfather is a source of conflict 90 years later. This is one of the phrases with which the director of elDiario.es, Ignacio Escolar, summarized a good part of the debate he had with journalist Enrique Sánchez Lubián during the presentation of his book 'Chronicles of the Aftermath of a War'. #MemoriaHistórica #DictaduraFranquista #PolarizaciónPolítica (translated)

This was explained on Wednesday by the Minister of Presidency, Health, and Emergencies, Antonio Sanz, during the presentation of the ÓrbiTA Program, which stems from the Strategic Health Plan for Children and Adolescents 2023-2027 and aims to provide a "modern and rigorous" health response to chronic adipose tissue disease in children, commonly known as childhood obesity. #ObesidadInfantil #SaludInfantil #Andalucía (translated)

The SAS will implement reviews starting at two years old to detect childhood obesity and will guarantee a specific consultation within a maximum of 15 days, as part of the new ÓrbiTA Program, which aims to provide a comprehensive and personalized approach to the treatment of this chronic disease in Andalusia. #ObesidadInfantil #SaludInfantil #Andalucía (translated)

Nuno Melo announced the revision of the criteria for access to the Armed Forces, rejecting the tables approved by the PS in 2023, which relaxed the minimum height and chronic illnesses as exclusion criteria, with the aim of presenting a new regulation that better reflects the needs of the three branches of the Armed Forces. #DefesaNacional #ForçasArmadas #NunoMelo (translated)

David Alandete criticized some reports on the campaign in the United States that, he wrote, described the Republicans as distant from Donald Trump and mired in panic. He stated that this narrative was based on a single anonymous source cited by CNN and argued that journalism should verify the facts, rather than presenting an anonymous second-hand statement as the diagnosis of an entire country. #Periodismo #EEUU #Trump (translated)

Cabine Desportiva reported that Luís Miguel Henrique, lawyer of Jorge Jesus, announced that he would stop writing his weekly column in Jornal Record by personal decision, and not by imposition. Henrique stated that Cristiano Ronaldo was a reference shareholder of Medialivre, the owner of the newspaper, and that, in light of the conflict between Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus — which, he said, also involved him — he considered it inappropriate to continue collaborating with a company participated by the footballer and receiving remuneration for it. Henrique argued that intellectual independence depended on financial independence and said he wanted to avoid anyone imposing consequences on him. He added that he had never written for convenience. #LiberdadeDeExpressão #Jornalismo #IndependênciaIntelectual (translated)

Victory, a 13-year-old girl diagnosed with Long Covid, faces challenges such as chronic fatigue and stigmatization, while struggling to attend school without labels of laziness, representing the situation of about 100,000 Portuguese affected by this condition. #CovidLonga #SaúdeMental #CriançasEAdolescentes (translated)

In an interview, Enrique Sánchez Lubián highlights the need to acknowledge and make visible the stories of the losers of the Civil War in his new book 'Chronicles of After a War: Toledo, Memory, and Freedom', while warning about the resurgence of Francoist ideologies and the importance of applying the law of historical memory. #MemoriaHistórica #Franquismo #LiteraturaHistórica (translated)

SPAIN: DOES SÁNCHEZ DIVIDE SPANISH PEOPLE? FACTS AND OPINIONS THE CONTEXT: ELECTIONS IN A TENSE CLIMATE On October 5, Pedro Sánchez dissolved the Cortes and scheduled general elections for November 29. The triggering event was the failure, the previous week, of two housing decrees, rejected by the PP, Vox, and Junts. Most polls, except for the CIS, give the majority to the right. One question runs through the debate: is the head of the Government seeking to fracture the country to stay in power? Serious work must separate what is established from what is interpretation. WHAT IS DOCUMENTED ● In his statement, Sánchez called to "bend the elites" and accused Junts of "treason." ● He framed the election this way: join an "ultra-right wave" or continue being a bastion of openness and social justice. ● He also acknowledged mistakes and unfulfilled promises, according to El Español. ● The same media reports that his environment pushed him to capitalize on discontent over housing and the political cost of the PP's vote alongside Vox and Junts. ● Regarding Ceuta, The Conversation describes a crisis that has fueled protests throughout the country and a growing "cultural war." ● Vox describes the arrivals as "invasion," showing that polarization does not come solely from one side. WHAT IS INTERPRETATION Several analyses read the speech as a first campaign rally, built on a "me or chaos" narrative and the fear of a PP-Vox Government. It is a plausible political reading, but it remains a reading. The PSOE also rejects it, attributing the blockage to an opposition that it views as lacking a sense of state. Nothing in reliable sources proves a deliberate intent to divide the people. A strategy of mobilization based on confrontation is observed, which is not the same thing. THE ROYAL FAMILY: SOURCES TO HANDLE WITH CAUTION This is the most fragile section. Opinion pieces, including one from The Objective, describe a very tense relationship between Zarzuela and Moncloa, with controversies surrounding a visit by the King to Ceuta and statements by ministers. These texts rely heavily on anonymous sources and media close to the right. They do not demonstrate a strategy by Sánchez against the Crown. A verifiable fact: Zarzuela confirms that the King was informed of the decision by the Prime Minister before the announcement and that the dissolution decree was sanctioned remotely. THE TWO OPPOSITIONS AND THEIR OWN NARRATIVES The PP led by Feijóo bets on choosing between "decadence or change." Abascal, for his part, calls for voting in person instead of by mail and says he does not trust anything that Sánchez does. Each side contributes its part to the tension: all construct a narrative in which the opponent threatens the country. WHAT TO REMEMBER Polarization is real and shared. Saying that Sánchez uses it is defensible. Claiming that he wants to divide the people is an opinion. Citizens will judge on November 29, after comparing balances, promises, and accusations. SOURCES El Español, "Sánchez calls elections to 'bend the elites'" (10/5/2026) The Conversation, "How Spain's socialist-led government fumbled the Ceuta crisis" (9/18/2026) The Objective, chronicle "Felipe VI-Sánchez: an almost impossible relationship" (9/7/2026) Telecinco, reactions from Feijóo and Abascal to the electoral advance (10/5/2026) Moncloa.com, "Sánchez informs the King by phone of the electoral advance to 29-N" (10/5/2026) #Spain #PedroSánchez #Elections29N #Polarization #Ceuta #Housing #PP #Vox #EUWatchdog #EuropeanPolitics #España #PedroSánchez #Elecciones29N #Polarización #Ceuta #Vivienda #PP #Vox #EUWatchdog #PolíticaEuropea (translated)

Valen said she would try to express herself with respect and pointed out that, regarding what happened the previous day, supporters of the woman herself who were there clarified that nothing had happened. She added that she preferred to stay very attentive to social media and read her most radical followers, who filled Chiara's mentions with insults. Valen described the situation as regrettable. https://t.co/tRGiEwEAnf #Fans #RedesSociales #Respeto (translated)

Nasthy explained that the knee pain was due to having flat feet, a chronic condition that, as he wrote, had no cure. He pointed out that this caused the bones to descend and the legs to bow in an X shape, in addition to affecting the muscles. He added that dancing and maintaining his activities caused fatigue to accumulate, so he needed to rest and receive treatment. He said that lately he had improved a lot with the treatment and medications. #Salud #Bienestar #EnfermedadCrónica (translated)

Juan Abarca, president of HM Hospitals, highlights in his book 'When Everything Shakes' the chronic lack of healthcare resources in residences and criticizes the political-administrative management of the healthcare system during and after the pandemic. #SanidadPública #GestiónSanitaria #CrisisSanitaria (translated)

It was announced by @ABC at 5 PM and has now just been confirmed by Junts in a statement. Junts drops the housing decrees and leaves Pedro Sánchez weakened. Here is the report by Daniel Tercero and yours truly earlier this afternoon. https://t.co/9BiZSkrB5x #Política #Vivienda #España (translated)