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Economy

Spain extends anti-crisis shield and readies budget

At an extraordinary meeting, the Council of Ministers extends economic relief measures, unveils a new housing plan and updates the macroeconomic outlook guiding next year’s national budget.

Business

'OpenLux' uncovers new Luxembourg firms linked to wealthy Spaniards

The international investigation 'OpenLux' uncovers new companies linked to some of Spain's biggest fortunes, including Amancio Ortega's property holding firms worth over €10 billion.

Climate

Heat records shattered as Spain sets double June high

Spain's state meteorological agency, Aemet, reported that Monday and Tuesday were the hottest June days on record in mainland Spain since at least 1950.

Culture news

Madrid, Woody Allen's new cinematic muse

Woody Allen’s next film, set entirely in Madrid, will treat the city as a star. Filming begins in October, following in the footsteps of New York, Paris, Rome and Barcelona.

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Tech News

Spain toughens rules on e-scooters

The government has approved a reform to the General Traffic Regulations making helmets compulsory for e-scooter users nationwide and setting a minimum age of 15. The measure forms part of a road safety package.

Business

Death of Isak Andic: judge summons his inner circle to testify

The investigating judge has summoned as witnesses the therapist, the Mango founder's daughters, his partner, the company's chief executive and several hikers and Mossos d'Esquadra officers. She has also ordered a forensic reconstruction of the fatal fall in Montserrat.

Cinema

The starting 11: Spain's women's football pioneers hit the big screen

Decades before Spain won the World Cup, a group of women toured the country promoting women's football and even played Italy and Portugal with an unofficial national side.

Sport

Five surprising facts about the historic 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, 104 matches and three host nations. With record figures, extreme heat risks and Super Bowl-style spectacle, the North American tournament promises to break the mould.

Culture news

Trump's pastor showcases Spain's evangelical boom in Madrid

With 4,763 places of worship registered in 2025, evangelical churches are growing in Spain, fuelled by Latin American immigration. The trend is clear at mass events such as the Festival of Hope.

Tech News

South Summit insists AI is not a threat

South Summit opens in Madrid with debate centred on AI, as organisers, investors and politicians call for a more competitive Europe that retains talent and startups.

Earth News

Spanish waters hit record May temperatures

State Ports' monitoring networks recorded all-time May temperature highs at 18 of their 29 buoys, from Galicia and the Cantabrian coast to the Mediterranean, peaking at 26.58°C off Mahon.

World News

Colombia elections: five keys to the campaign

Political polarisation, voter fatigue and the rise of new populist rhetoric are shaping Colombia’s presidential race. Two analysts tell Euronews what's at stake.

Earth News

Millions are watching wildlife webcams to see 'nature as it really is'

Live broadcasts from national parks and protected areas are booming in Spain. Once a tool for science and outreach, they are now a new digital pastime.

Business

Average rent now eats up 98.7% of young people's wages in Spain

The youth emancipation rate fell to 14.5% in 2025, the worst figure on record, says Spain's Youth Council, adding that a young person must spend almost all their wages to rent a home alone.

Europe News

Spain to launch biggest wildfire campaign after record losses in 2025

Spain is one of the southern European countries on the front line of climate change as higher average temperatures stoke heatwaves, droughts and forest fires.

Culture news

Botero's historic first painting now for sale in Bogotá auction

'La Plegaria' (1949), a watercolour Fernando Botero traded for two packets of cigarettes early in his career, is now up for auction in Bogotá with over 120 Latin American works.

Climate

Up to 38ºC in Spain this week: Heat soars after rainy winter

Temperatures over 30ºC are predicted in large swathes of the country.

Health news

What to eat for a better night's sleep

A study led by the University of Granada and published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that what you eat for dinner can affect how well you sleep and even influence your breakfast choices the next morning.

Europe News

'I understand when you say no to war,' Brazil's Lula tells Spain's PM

Lula and Sánchez are both outspoken in their criticism of US President Donald Trump, who has threatened both with punitive tariffs.

Spain

Begoña Gómez, wife of PM Sánchez, to be tried for influence peddling

The decision was announced during the Spanish prime minister's official trip to China, where he is accompanied by his wife.

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