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Javier Iniguez De Onzono

Economy

Air tourism pushes average rent in Spain up by €236

A new study by Transport & Environment finds a link between booming air tourism in seven European countries and soaring rents and house prices, though it does not in itself explain the full extent of the problem.

Cinema

Spanish Film Archive sets out to reconstruct Orson Welles's 'Quixote'

The Spanish institution is joining forces with the Cinémathèque Française, Italy’s Cineteca Nazionale and Munich’s Filmmuseum to recover lost footage from a legendary shoot that unfolded over 30 years in the Spanish heartlands that so captivated the filmmaker.

Europe News

Sánchez: "I never knew nor tolerated these practices"

Junts, the Catalan pro-independence party whose seven MPs were instrumental in securing his return to power in 2023, called on the prime minister to resign and allow another Socialist leader to take over the government.

Europe News

A snake invasion is threatening Ibiza and Mallorca

Up to four invasive snake species, harmless to humans, are threatening the biodiversity of Mediterranean islands. One has learned to swim to nearby islets to feed on local fauna, pushing one species to the brink of extinction.

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Economy

Bank of Spain warns of 750,000-home shortfall nationwide

Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante, Valencia, Murcia and Málaga have the biggest gap (52.5%) between homes built and new households, especially in their capitals, home to up to 36% of families.

Earth News

Impact of Israeli mining company ICL in Catalonia denounced

An activist camp and the documentary ‘Salt in the Wound’ denounce environmental damage by ICL in a Catalan mining basin and its ties to white phosphorus used in warfare in Lebanon.

Culture news

Julian Barnes wins 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Literature

The British novelist said at a recent launch of his essay 'Farewells' at Barcelona's Caixafòrum that this would be his final novel, after turning 80 and spending over 45 years devoted to literature.

Business

Spaniards now spend half their salary on rent

An estate portal study shows the average wage share has risen 12 percentage points since 2019. Madrid and Catalonia, with 70% of pay, top the regional ranking.

Culture news

Barcelona commemorates Gaudí's death, God's architect

Gaudí created the landmarks that now draw millions of tourists to Barcelona, which will not see the Sagrada Família completed in 2026 as planned; on the centenary of his death Pope Leo XIV will attend the basilica.

Culture news

La Casita Bad Bunny: resistance behind viral phenomenon

The playful stage design on the 'Debí tirar más fotos' tour nods to the buildings of Humacao, an eastern Puerto Rican town with a long anti-colonial history.

Health news

Spanish health ministry approves contested reforms despite backlash

The government says the main trade unions back the reform, despite months of protests by professionals across the political spectrum. The draft law still needs Congress approval.

Europe News

Spanish police enter ruling Socialist party headquarters in Madrid

Officers have been at the party's headquarters since early this morning following a subpoena related to payments made to Leire Díez.

Europe News

Andic quits as Mango vice-chair days after alleged murder charge

The son of the founder of the Catalan textile company has issued an open letter to staff after being freed on bail over the alleged murder of his father, Isak Andic.

Culture news

King Felipe VI presents Margaret Atwood Joan Margarit Poetry Prize

The head of state is using his visit to Canada to personally present the author of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ with an honour, 18 years after granting her the Princess of Asturias Award for Literature.

Business

Spanish steel pipe maker Tubos Reunidos goes insolvent after 134 years

The emblem of Basque industry went from strong profitability in 2023 to near-collapse in 2026.

Business

Spain's warning to the West: Close your borders, wreck your economy

Spain's government has modelled what happens if it closes the door on migration. The results make for uncomfortable reading.

Spain

Spain closes its airspace to all US aircraft involved in Iran war

The ban comes amid strained relations between Madrid and Washington following US President Donald Trump's threat earlier this month to cut off all trade with Spain over its refusal to allow the bases to be used for Iran operations.

Cinema

Bums on seats: How Spain is attracting bigger cinema audiences

Despite having more investment, productions and a new wave of celebrated young cross-platform talent, Spain's film industry is failing to match audience figures from a decade ago.

World News

Spain approves €5 billion package to curb impact of Iran war

The European Union's fourth-largest economy has in recent years registered growth rates far higher than its peers, notably thanks to domestic consumption, tourism and exports.

Culture news

Spain's Culture Ministry to set up body to promote Spanish music

In cooperation with the Cervantes Institute and other bodies, Ernest Urtasun's Culture Ministry has revealed plans to promote Spain's music industry and ride the increasing wave of successful stars like Rosalía around the world.

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