Spain & Turkey
33 shared events · Importance 11 · Last updated May 09, 2026
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International
Spain: Spain condemned Israel's interception of the flotilla and the detention of Saif Abukeshak as illegal, further deteriorating its diplomatic relations with Israel.
Turkey: Turkey's foreign ministry condemned Israel's interception of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition as an 'act of piracy' and a violation of international law.
Apr 30, 2026 · 53 articles
International
Spain: Spain demanded the immediate release of its national, Saif Abu Keshek, accusing Israel of illegal arrest.
Turkey: Turkey denounced Israel's interception as a violation of international law and pledged to support the flotilla.
Apr 30, 2026 · 38 articles
Accidents
Spain: Spain is hosting the coordination efforts for the hantavirus evacuation and managing the arrival of the MV Hondius.
Turkey: Turkey was notified by the World Health Organization about the hantavirus outbreak due to its citizens being on board MV Hondius.
May 03, 2026 · 539 articles
Accidents
Spain: Spain has evacuated its citizens from the MV Hondius, which is anchored near Tenerife, one of its Canary Islands.
Turkey: Turkey is flying home its nationals who were on the MV Hondius.
May 11, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Spain: Spain, through its Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, is seeking to strengthen ties with China and has called for China's increased diplomatic involvement in global conflicts.
Turkey: Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss de-escalation and diplomatic solutions, commending Pakistan's peace efforts.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
Spain: Spain publicly closed its airspace to United States planes involved in attacks on Iran, demonstrating strong opposition to the war.
Turkey: Turkey, a NATO member, has had missiles and drones fired towards it as the Iran war spread, raising speculation about the invocation of Article 5.
Apr 01, 2026 · 113 articles
Accidents
Spain: Spain is the host nation for the MV Hondius evacuation, with its government and health officials coordinating the operation and managing public health concerns.
Turkey: Turkey is one of the home countries for passengers being repatriated from the MV Hondius.
May 09, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Spain: Spain has emerged as a critic of the war and has closed its airspace to United States planes involved in the conflict, indicating a lack of unified allied support.
Turkey: Turkey's counterparts were involved in diplomatic discussions with Egypt's Foreign Minister regarding the conflict, indicating a role in regional mediation efforts.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Spain: Spain is among the countries calling for coordinated emergency support from the IMF and World Bank for nations affected by the Middle East war.
Turkey: Turkey's Foreign Minister was involved in diplomatic calls with Pakistan to support the peace process.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
Spain: Spain requested the International — Interpol Red Notice for Steven Lyons and is the destination for his extradition, where he will face charges for organized crime, drug trafficking, money laundering, and murder.
Mar 31, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Spain: Spain is one of the world leaders who signed a joint statement welcoming the ceasefire and encouraging a negotiated settlement.
Apr 07, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Spain: Spain, as part of a joint statement by world leaders, welcomed the ceasefire and encouraged diplomatic efforts for a lasting peace and energy security.
Apr 07, 2026 · 165 articles
International
Spain: Spanish activists from the flotilla alleged mistreatment upon their arrival in Spain after being deported by Israel.
Oct 06, 2025 · 9 articles
International
Spain: Spain has been called 'unfriendly' by U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened to cut all trade with the country after it refused to allow its military bases to be used by the U.S. during the conflict.
Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
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