Spanish navy vessels in Mahon.
Spanish navy vessels in Mahon.
Spain rejects Balearics becoming NATO naval headquarters
The activity of the Navy and NATO ships on missions in the Mediterranean is now even more relevant given the pre-war atmosphere in Europe since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
NATO will have a larger presence in the Balearics.
NATO will have a larger presence in the Balearics.
NATO opens new naval base in the Balearics
Mahon will play a crucial role in Operation Sea Guardian, which focuses on deterrence and protection against terrorist attacks, among other missions.
Open day at the for the Navy Patrol Vessel "Infanta Cristina" at the Portpi Naval station in Palma
Open day at the for the Navy Patrol Vessel "Infanta Cristina" at the Portpi Naval station in Palma.
Navy and NATO ships call at Palma
Two of the military ships can be visited by the public during the weekend.
AD23 involves Air Forces from 24 Nations and 220 aircraft.
AD23 involves Air Forces from 24 Nations and 220 aircraft.
Luftwaffe threat to Mallorca next week
Procedures are currently being optimised to minimise the effects on civilian air traffic as much as possible.
Palma hosts NATO exercise Esp-Minex-23 this weekend
During the exercise, operations will be coordinated in the search for and detection of mines as well as in their identification and deactivation.
Spain's PM Sanchez to push for 'territorial integrity' for Ukraine in China visit
Spain will assume the presidency of the Council of the European Union in July.
Comment: Watch your step
“NATO should stick to its guns but without provoking Putin any further...”
Ukraine war update - open letter
A reader sends an open letter regarding the invasion Ukraine.
Comment: Get ahead of Putin
NATO is facing its biggest test yet and it needs to be one step ahead of Russia.
Comment: Best defence
“There appears to be little co-ordination in defence buying in NATO....”
Isn’t it best to try and keep a safe distance from them?
A reader sends his view about the recent comment piece: Is NATO partly to blame?
Comment: The Clinton/Yeltsin bomb
Presidents Bill Clinton and the late Boris Yeltsin may have a lot to answer for one day.
Demonstration against NATO and Russia's military operation Ukraine, in London
Protesters march on Trafalgar Square during a demonstration organised by the Stop the War Coalition against NATO and Russia's military operation Ukraine, in London.
Spanish PM coordinating with NATO over Russia
"He is in contact with allies from NATO to coordinate a response."
Anger of the Russian bear
Has Vladimir Putin already won without firing a shot? Donald Trelford's views
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Comment
Spain is flying low over Gibraltar
“Spanish government bully boy tactics over Gibraltar has done little to enhance the reputation of Spain with the Gibraltarians.”
Jason Moore19/04/2024 09:48