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At least six Iranian security personnel have been killed and approximately 200 protest leaders arrested as anti-government demonstrations continue across the country, according to state media. The protests, driven by economic grievances including currency depreciation, have prompted intensified security operations and resulted in conflicting casualty reports from different sources.At least six Iranian security personnel have been killed and approximately 200 protest leaders arrested as anti-government demonstrations continue across the country, according to state media. The protests, driven by economic grievances including currency depreciation, have prompted intensified security operations and resulted in conflicting casualty reports from different sources.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan greeted members of the press in Istanbul's Beyoglu district to commemorate Working Journalists' Day. He expressed his hopes for future anniversaries together, marking the occasion with several cabinet ministers.Türkiye's Communications Directorate paid tribute to press members on Working Journalists' Day, with special remembrance for reporters killed in Gaza. The message underscored the importance of press freedom and access to information.Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan asserted that the YPG/SDF, which Türkiye designates as a terrorist group, only alters its stance when confronted with force. He criticized the group's external alliances and called for its integration within Syria's state structure.

Spain welcomes release of Spanish nationals as Venezuela frees prisoners

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14:57, 09/01/2026, Friday

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Spain welcomes release of Spanish nationals as Venezuela frees prisoners

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Spain has welcomed the release of five Spanish citizens from Venezuelan detention, saying the move is a “positive step” that reflects a new political phase in Venezuela’s crisis. Madrid hopes additional detainees may soon be freed as Caracas begins releasing a significant number of inmates amid broader political turbulence and international scrutiny.

Spain’s government on Friday praised Caracas for freeing five Spanish nationals from prison, describing the gesture as a constructive development in the evolving political situation in Venezuela. The released include Venezuelan-Spanish human rights lawyer Rocío San Miguel and four other Spaniards, who are expected to travel back to Spain with support from the Spanish embassy in Caracas.

Positive step in Venezuela’s transition

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said those released were physically well but emotionally shaken after their sudden release, noting that they had believed they might remain detained indefinitely before being freed at the ambassador’s residence. Madrid hopes that “a few more” prisoners will be released in the coming days as part of what it sees as the beginning of a new phase in Venezuela’s political landscape.

Long-running detention and diplomatic efforts

The release caps months of diplomatic engagement by Spain aimed at securing the freedom of its citizens held in Venezuelan custody. Authorities have been working with Venezuelan officials for many months to negotiate their release, a process that has included direct discussions by Spanish diplomats and support for their families.

Broader context of prisoner releases

The Venezuelan government, under interim leadership, has announced it intends to free a “significant number” of detainees, including political prisoners and foreign nationals, as a unilateral gesture toward national unity and peaceful coexistence. Human rights groups, however, stress that many political detainees remain behind bars and are urging continued releases and adherence to human rights norms.

Titles :Jose Manuel Albares Spain Venezuela

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