Madrid preview of Condenados

Cinema tickets. Credit: igorovsyannykov @ pixabay Madrid’s cinema aficionados are being treated to a special pre‑screening of Condenados, the psychological thriller directed by Gustav Möller, as anticipation builds ahead of its national release....

Spain loses €1.1bn in EU fund freeze.

The Spanish flag — a symbol at the heart of EU recovery talks and reform efforts in 2025. Credit: Efraimstochter from pixabay via Canva.com Spain just lost €1.1 billion in EU recovery funds. It’s not due to corruption or cuts but to unfinished...

Spain have looked unstoppable at Euros but there are ways to beat them

One week of Euro 2025 has passed and already there is unquestionably a frontrunner. Spain with their glittering array of talent have already shown the levels that they can reach in their opening two matches. Even though two-time Ballon d’Or winner...

Spanish PM: 'Israel' can’t be EU partner while trampling on principles

Pedro Sanchez accuses "Israel" of genocide in Gaza and urges the EU to act, citing violations of the EU-"Israel" Association Agreement. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stated on Wednesday that "Israel" is carrying out genocide in Palestine...

SPAIN: ‘Migration regularisation is a necessary step towards social justice and a sign of democratic…

Interviews 08 July 2025 CIVICUS discusses Spain’s moves to grant undocumented migrants formal status with Rubén Romero, coordinator of the Political Advocacy and Partnerships Department at CONVIVE Fundación Cepaim, a civil society organisation...

Spain considers making carpooling mandatory in busy areas

Date Published: 10/07/2025 The headline proposal from the traffic authorities is enforcing a two-person minimum per car in big cities, taking a page from European HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lane policies that have worked elsewhere. But that's...

Spain takes steps to further regulate gambling and improve government involvement

The Council is pushing for better regulation in regards to operator licences and joint deposit limits for players. By Megan Elswyth Key points: - The Spanish Gambling Policy Council approved the 2024 Gambling Activity Report - Recent proposals to...

Spain’s weirdest heatwave is back: What on Earth is Terral (and why it feels like you’re being cooked alive)

Malaga is preparing for terral. Credit: Justina Atlasito/Shutterstock If you’ll be melting in Malaga this weekend and wondering why your AC bill is screaming back at you, welcome to TERRAL! Experts say that on Friday and Saturday, across Malaga...

Madrid target signings as Modrić exits - Alonso

Xabi Alonso has said Real Madrid are still looking to make additions to their squad for the upcoming season, after their comprehensive 4-0 defeat to Paris-Saint Germain in the Club World Cup semifinal. "We haven't talked about it during the Club...

Spanish Court Tries Eight Over Failed 2023 Assassination Attempt on EU Politician

The Spanish National Court is prosecuting eight individuals over the attempted assassination of Professor Alejo Vidal-Quadras in November 2023. A judge in Spain’s Supreme Court has charged eight individuals with attempting to assassinate Alejo...

Spanish airport operator Aena seeks 6.5% hike in airline fees next year

Airports charge airlines fees for services including the use of their terminals, runways, aircraft parking, security and baggage handling. Spanish airport operator Aena plans to raise the fees it charges airlines by 6.5 per cent in 2026 as it...

Spanish truck driver sentenced to 3 years for deadly block party crash that killed seven

A Spanish truck driver who drove his vehicle off a dike into a barbecue gathering in Nieuw-Beijerland in 2022, killing seven people including an unborn child, was sentenced Thursday to three years and two months in prison and banned from driving...

Spanish PM states EU is failing to stop genocide in Gaza

(MENAFN) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has accused Israel of carrying out genocide in Palestine and criticized the European Union for not taking stronger action to stop it. “No one that tramples on the EU’s founding principles – or that...

Spain’s Academia de la Diplomacia and Nepal’s The Diplomat Nepal Join Hands

In a remarkable step towards strengthening cultural diplomacy and global understanding, the Academia de la Diplomacia del Reino de España and The Diplomat Nepal by Ambassador’s Club signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Madrid,...

Spanish energy company gets funds for Chilean BESS project

Credit: Shutterstock/abriendomundo Three Clifford Chance LLP offices and Claro & Cía in Santiago have helped Latin American-focused energy company Zelestra obtain US$300 million in project financing to fund the development of a battery energy...

Spanish open water team in Kuching for final prep ahead of World Aquatics Championships in Singapore

Spanish open water swim team members are seen at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre in Kuching. KUCHING (July 10): The Spanish national open water swim team has selected Kuching as their final training base before heading to the World Aquatics...

Madrid target signings as Modrić exits – Alonso

Morocco on alert after Spain wildfires amid incoming heatwave

Moroccan authorities have ramped up fire preparedness this week following wildfires in Spain and forecasts of soaring temperatures expected next week, Hespress has learned from well-informed sources. According to the same sources, high-level...

After Xabi Alonso decides to give bench treatment to Rodrygo at Club World Cup, Gareth Bale makes feelings clear about new Real Madrid boss

Former Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale has shared his feelings about new Los Blancos manager Xabi Alonso. The Spaniard took over from Carlo Ancelotti in the summer and already seems to have made an impression. During his...

Liverpool name asking price to sell Ibrahima Konate this summer after Real Madrid express interest: Reports

Liverpool's asking price for Ibrahima Konate this summer amid interest from Real Madrid has been revealed. As reported by Spanish outlet AS via TEAMtalk, the Reds are ready to part ways with the Frenchman this summer for a fee of at least €50...