Spanish National Day: Military parade & air force flypast in show of military prowess

Spain’s National Day, known as Día de la Hispanidad, took place on Sunday, October 12 with plenty of historical reverence and modern spectacle in the heart of Madrid. The tradition, which marks the 1492 arrival of Christopher Columbus in the...

Spain celebrates its National Day with military parade, amid political...

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia presided on Sunday in Madrid over the central ceremony of Spain’s National Day, accompanied by their daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía – the first time the family had appeared together at the event since...

Spanish social media star launches new far-right party

Spanish lawmaker and online provocateur Alvise Pérez has turned his internet following into a political vehicle, unveiling Se Acabó La Fiesta as Spain’s latest far-right experiment. A young Spanish EU lawmaker with a huge social media following...

Spain confirms Gaza flotilla prisoner release as final detainees freed

Spain confirms the Gaza flotilla prisoner release after "Israel" freed the final five Spanish detainees held for attempting to deliver aid to besieged Gaza. Spain has confirmed the completion of the Gaza flotilla prisoner release, after "Israel"...

Spain dominates FIP Silver Radha TMT Indian Open with wins in both Women’s and Men’s categories

Spanish duos Lucía Manquillo Alarza and Lucía Luján Rodríguez, and G. Figuerola Santiago and R. Belmont Pastor claimed the Women’s and Men’s titles respectively at the FIP Silver Radha TMT Indian Open held at KPGBA courts in Hyderabad Hyderabad:...

Spanish envoy sees boom in tourism and gastronomy as ties with Qatar deepen

The strong bilateral relationship between Spain and Qatar is poised for sustained growth, particularly in the sectors of tourism and gastronomy, according to Spanish ambassador Dr Alvaro Renedo Zalba. Speaking on the sidelines of the recent launch...

Spain says Israel frees its last Gaza flotilla members

Israel has released the five remaining Spanish detainees from flotillas it blocked while they were carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists to devastated Gaza, sources at Spain’s foreign ministry said on Sunday. Israel has this month intercepted...

Spain arrests 17 after fascist rally clashes in Vitoria

VITORIA: Spanish police arrested 17 people in the northern city of Vitoria on Sunday after fascist supporters of former dictator Francisco Franco clashed with counter-protesters. The rare violence occurred as Spain marks the 50th anniversary of...

Spain boss De la Fuente makes contradictory claim about Olmo

Barcelona's injury war with the Spanish national team continued as La Roja manager Luis de la Fuente made a contradictory claim about Dani Olmo's injury. The Barcelona attacking midfielder was left out of the Spain squad for their 2-0 win over...

Spain arrests 17 after clashes at fascist rally

The rare violence comes as the European country marks the 50th anniversary of the general's death and grapples with the divisive legacy of his iron-fisted 1939-1975 rule. Audio By Vocalize Spanish police said they had arrested 17 people in the...

Spain National Day

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, left, and Spain's royal family members Princess Leonor, King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and Princess Sofía attend the military parade marking 'Día de la Hispanidad', or Hispanic Day, in Madrid, Spain, Sunday,...

Penge beats fellow Englishman Brown in a playoff to win the Spanish Open

MADRID (AP) — Marco Penge beat fellow Englishman Daniel Brown in a playoff to win the Spanish Open on Sunday and secure a spot in next year’s Masters and British Open. Penge relinquished a four-shot lead but came out on top with a birdie on the...

Penge wins Spanish Open for Masters, Open bids

MADRID -- Marco Penge beat fellow Englishman Daniel Brown in a playoff to win the Spanish Open on Sunday and secure a spot in next year's Masters and Open Championship. Penge relinquished a four-shot lead but came out on top with a birdie on the...

Penge beats fellow Englishman Brown in playoff to win Spanish Open

MADRID — Marco Penge beat fellow Englishman Daniel Brown in a playoff to win the Spanish Open on Sunday and secure a spot in next year's Masters and British Open. Penge relinquished a four-shot lead but came out on top with a birdie on the first...

Primera Liga in focus: Gerard Pique’s Catalan stance makes an easy target for Spain fans

If he was not banned from playing for dissent, Gerard Pique might expect to be jeered on Saturday when Barcelona play Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon. It goes with the territory of being a Barca player; they are usually hated or adored,...

Shocking Trump Spain NATO Demand: Expulsion Call Reveals Financial Pressure and Legal Impossibility

The Trump Spain NATO expulsion demand is legally impossible, analysts say, revealing a financial pressure campaign to boost US arms sales. Related: Trade escalation: Trump imposes 100% tariff on imports from China U.S. The US President’s threat to...

Portugal vs Spain: Why expats are making the switch

Portugal’s lifestyle advantage isn’t limited to cost. Many expats describe the country as less commercialised and more community-oriented than Spain. Photo credit: Yasonya/Shutterstock Spain has long been the dream destination for expats seeking...

Sánchez booed again at the October 12 parade in Madrid.

MadridIt's practically a tradition that the military parade on October 12th is preceded by a whistle for the Spanish president, Pedro Sánchez, who is in charge of welcoming Felipe VI at the ceremony. This year, it was the same again, although it...

Real Madrid make contact with "special" Man City hero after £217m reveal

Real Madrid have made contact with a "special" Manchester City player over a move to the club in 2026, with the Spanish giants potentially having huge funds to spend. Haaland's stunning form continues for Norway Pep Guardiola's side haven't always...

Sara Ortega Aims for First Win Against Real Madrid This Weekend

Bilbao, Spain – Sara Ortega, a midfielder for Athletic Club, has played a pivotal role in her team’s early matches this season. At just 20 years old, Ortega has started all six league games so far, only missing a few minutes in two matches,...