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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.

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Europe

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

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.

Cuba

Mexico sends aid ships to Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis

The ships arrived two weeks after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country selling or providing oil to Cuba, prompting the island to ration energy.

Culture news

Beyond the Miami Sound: An anatomy of Spanish-language music in 2026

A whole generation of artists and listeners seems to have given impetus to a new wave of music in the world's second most sung language. The question of identity and the entry of new genres are driving it.

Tech News

Spain hits back at Telegram founder over 'lies' about internet law

The founder of Telegram forwarded a message through the app's official channel, disagreeing with the announcement to restrict algorithms.

Cinema

Susan Sarandon to receive 2026 International Goya Award

The veteran actress, an indelible character through many memorable roles such as Thelma & Louise, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Dead Man Walking, is to be honoured by Spain's film industry at the 40th edition of the Goyas.

Health news

Expired vaccines given to 253 people in Spain's Basque Country

None of the victims - most of them infants - have had any adverse side effects.

Spain

Spain approves plan to grant legal status to thousands of migrants

The measure will affect those living in Spain for at least five months and who applied for international protection before 31 December 2025.

Travel News

Travellers denounce abusive prices after Spain’s train crash

Travellers say they faced inflated car hire and flight prices following the disaster. So why didn't protective measures kick in?

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