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Spain to introduce retaliatory border checks on travellers from Italy

Rome had earlier said it "does not accept ultimatums or impositions from abroad regarding national security and border control."

Health news

Basque Country halves colon cancer deaths with screening programme

A Spanish study links the colorectal cancer screening programme rolled out in the Basque Country to a 50% drop in deaths among people aged 50 to 69.

Europe News

Spain denies confirming reports of jihadists among Ceuta arrivals

Spain's Interior Ministry has told Euronews it has not confirmed media reports claiming suspected jihadists were identified among migrants who arrived in Ceuta last week, while insisting the mass arrivals on 30 July "do not pose a threat to public security."

Culture news

Flamenco legend Pepe Habichuela dies

Born in Granada in 1944 as José Antonio Carmona Carmona, he was part of the legendary Habichuela dynasty, one of flamenco's most influential families.

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Health news

Cancer drives rise in charitable wills across Spain

Cancer now accounts for 26.3% of all deaths in Spain. Against this backdrop, more people are choosing to include social causes in their wills, with interest in charitable legacies reaching record levels in 2025.

Europe News

'We demand solidarity,' Spain says ahead of EU talks on migration

At least 88 people died during the recent mass influx of migrants into Ceuta from Morocco, Spanish officials said on Monday, though Moroccan officials later presented a lower estimate.

Economy

Spain inflation rises to 3.5% in July on fuel and electricity prices

Rising fuel and electricity prices push inflation up to 3.5% in July, while core inflation also edges up by 0.1 points.

Health news

How to avoid infections at the beach, pool or sea this summer

Heat and rising water temperatures increase the risk of infections such as vibriosis, swimmer's ear and gastroenteritis. These are experts' recommendations to prevent them.

Europe News

Spanish PM calls out climate denial after devastating week of fires

Sánchez said climate denial makes Spain more vulnerable as the opposition accused the government of mishandling the initial emergency response.

Business

Spain’s unemployment rate hits lowest level in 18 years

Summer hiring created 486,000 jobs in the second quarter, lifting the number of people in work to a record 22.8 million.

Tech News

More people are choosing ChatGPT over therapy, and experts are worried

Talking to ChatGPT about anxiety, break-ups or personal problems is becoming increasingly common. Two psychologists examine why more and more people turn to artificial intelligence for emotional support.

World News

Tsunami alert in Mexico and Guatemala after 7.3 magnitude quake

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook the coasts of Mexico and Guatemala on Friday, its epicentre off Chiapas at about 15 km deep.

Health news

2026 World Cup: How to watch the final without risking your heart

Spanish cardiologist José Abellán explains how the stress of the 2026 World Cup final can increase heart risks and which three heart attack symptoms fans should never ignore.

Europe News

Los Gallardos wildfire: Spain confirms 12 foreigners among 13 victims

Flames fanned by high winds ripped through forests and scrubland made tinderbox dry by extreme high temperatures, turning picturesque rural settlements into ghost towns.

Sport

Spain knock out France to reach 2026 World Cup final

Spain beat France 2-0 with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro and will contest the World Cup final against the winner of England v Argentina.

Health news

World Cup match stress can trigger a heart attack

Scientific evidence shows that emotional stress during the most intense matches can raise the risk of cardiovascular events in vulnerable fans.

Europe News

Trump brands Spain a 'wasted cause' and orders trade cut-off

The US president had already threatened in March to take economic reprisals against Spain after Moncloa blocked the use of the Rota and Morón bases for Washington’s bombing campaign against Iran.

Health news

Discovery opens new way to defeat drug-resistant bacteria

The study involving Pompeu Fabra University identifies a mechanism to strip bacteria of protection in the lab, opening new ways to fight antibiotic resistance.

Culture news

San Fermín 2026 gets underway with rocket launch

The traditional chupinazo rocket has officially launched San Fermín 2026 in front of a packed City Hall square. Pamplona now embarks on nine days of festivities, with the first bull run set for Tuesday.

Earth News

Spain on wildfire alert as active blazes prompt evacuations

Spain has already lost nearly 50,000 hectares to wildfires in 2026, according to European estimates.

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