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Morocco builds Africa's first battery gigafactory just across from Spain
A $6.8 billion battery plant is rising in Kenitra, Morocco, only 15 kilometers from Spain. With Chinese giant Gotion High-Tech behind it, this project could shake up the electric vehicle race in southern Europe.
Spain weighs tariffs as Chinese electric cars take over the market
Chinese brands like Omoda and BYD are grabbing a big share of Spain’s car market, while local jobs and factories fall behind. The push for tariffs is heating up as Europe faces growing dependence on Chinese technology.
EQT puts its Parques Reunidos stake up for sale at €1.7 billion
EQT is preparing to sell its controlling stake in Parques Reunidos. JPMorgan will manage the process, which values the holding at about €1.7 billion.
Fiat Grande Panda brings retro punch to city SUV market
Fiat rolls out the Grande Panda petrol with 100 CV and a bold vintage look. Priced under €15,000, this compact crossover takes on rivals with its low entry price and practical features.
Renault brings back the R8 Gordini as a bold electric concept
Renault has revealed the R8 Gordini Concept, turning its 1960s sports car into a radical electric showpiece. The new model keeps the spirit of the original but swaps the rear petrol engine for a 270 hp electric motor.
Pope Leo XIV Puts Abuse Survivors at the Center of French Visit
Pope Leo XIV begins a four-day visit to France, with private meetings with abuse survivors in Lourdes and a visit to the restored Notre-Dame. Emmanuel Macron will receive him in Paris.
INE Lowers Spain's Annual GDP Growth Forecast to 2.6%
Spain's economy grew 0.7% between April and June. The INE lowered annual GDP growth to 2.6%, while domestic demand kept the expansion going.
Super El Niño Could Put 451000 Lives at Risk
El Niño may bring its deadliest heat in decades. Spain could record 480 additional deaths, with Madrid, Andalusia and Catalonia facing the greatest risk.
Valencia's public hospitals face a talent retention test
Valencian health managers say hiring more staff will not solve the crisis on its own. They want greater autonomy, clearer career paths and stronger leadership to keep professionals in public hospitals.
La Bola Negra turns Granada into Lorca's unfinished story
La Bola Negra reaches Spanish cinemas on 25 September 2026 as Spain's submission for the 2027 Oscars. Its story moves from Granada to Cantabria and Sierra Nevada across three periods: 1932, 1937 and 2017.
France and Morocco move ahead with new undersea power cable
France and Morocco are working on a high voltage undersea cable to link their power grids. This project could change how energy moves between Europe and North Africa, especially after Morocco’s failed UK deal.
Sánchez faces tough questions at Harvard forum
Pedro Sánchez defended his record before Harvard students. Questions about corruption, Pegasus and Venezuela pushed artificial intelligence aside and put the political disputes around his government at the center of the event.
Germany's Economic Model Faces Its Hardest Test
Germany's industrial engine is losing power as the AfD advances. The CDU is weakened, while pressure grows over jobs, energy and Europe's direction.
Junts under fire as Maricarmen's eviction sparks housing fight
The forced eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from her Madrid home has set off a political storm. With a new housing decree up for debate, Junts per Catalunya faces public anger and tough questions about its stance on property owner protections.
Maricarmen refuses city care after eviction, sparking Madrid hospital standoff
Evicted from her longtime home, 87-year-old Maricarmen remains in a Madrid hospital and keeps saying no to a city-run residence. Her case has set off political fights and left her future up in the air, even as officials say help is still on the table.
Spain's regulated gas tariff could rise by more than 50%
Spain's regulated gas tariff could rise by more than 50% in October. The final figure is due this month, but the Government has not said whether it will step in.
Desigual intenta recuperar el pulso que perdió
Desigual is rebuilding its business after a sharp decline. Digital sales and younger customers offer early signs of recovery, but the company still has to turn that change into steady growth.
BBVA tries out car sales and iPhone rentals in Turkey
BBVA is breaking out of its banking mold in Turkey, selling used cars and renting iPhones through Garanti. The bank is testing these new business lines before deciding if Spain will get them too.
Maricarmen eviction forces government to act on housing crisis
The forced removal of 87-year-old Maricarmen from her lifelong home has triggered a political storm in Spain. With public outrage mounting, the government faces urgent demands to approve new housing protections and prevent a wider social backlash.
León XIV takes Europe's Catholic message to France
León XIV begins a four-day visit to France with major religious and political stakes. Notre Dame and Lourdes will frame a journey shaped by large crowds, tight security and meetings with abuse survivors.
Madrid eviction triggers scramble over Spain's housing law
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Madrid has pushed the Spanish government into urgent talks with Junts and other partners over a new emergency housing decree. The outcome could change protections for vulnerable tenants and shake up the coalition.
Rent arrears behind most evictions in Spain
Unpaid rent caused 65% of Spain's evictions in early 2026. The total fell sharply from a year earlier, while Catalonia recorded the most court-ordered removals.
Spanish banks turn AI into a shield against AI
Spain's major banks are preparing AI risk plans for the ECB. The measures include controlled AI tools that can spot hostile activity before it reaches critical systems.
U2 puts Rosalía's name on its most mysterious new track
Rosalía appears in the title of a song on U2's new album, but her role is still unknown. The record arrives on 13 November and also features Dolly Parton on its closing track.
Contemporary Istanbul puts Jaume Plensa and Johnny Depp in focus
Contemporary Istanbul opens to the public with two very different works. Jaume Plensa brings a seven-metre sculpture to the Golden Horn, while Johnny Depp presents his first sculpture in bronze.
EQT lines up €1.7 billion sale of Parques Reunidos
EQT has hired JPMorgan to prepare a sale of Parques Reunidos at a valuation of around €1.7 billion. Industrial operators including Merlin Entertainments and Compagnie des Alpes could take part in the process.
Morocco promises cooperation on migrant returns from Ceuta
Morocco says it will cooperate with Spain on returning migrants from Ceuta. The promise still leaves thousands in limbo, including about 3,000 minors.
Spain has seen 272000 evictions under Pedro Sánchez
More than 272000 families have been evicted in Spain since 2018. Rental arrears account for most cases, and courts may now resume launches after legal protections ended.
Spain's housing decree could reach beyond evictions
The Government wants the new housing decree to address more than evictions. Housing Minister Isabel Rodríguez says it could also affect students and landlords if Congress supports it.
Johnny Depp unveils his first sculpture in Istanbul
Johnny Depp has presented his first sculpture at Contemporary Istanbul. The two-metre white bronze work draws on a childhood drawing by his son and a recurring dream from Depp's own childhood.
Spanish cities jam up as motorcycles crowd the streets
Motorcycles are taking over Spanish roads, but city layouts still favor cars. Riders and industry leaders now demand dedicated lanes and updated rules as daily commutes turn into a fight for space.
Ceuta president backs moving some migrant minors to mainland Spain
Juan Jesús Vivas, president of Ceuta, now says a small group of unaccompanied migrant minors who cannot be sent back to Morocco may be moved to the Spanish mainland. This breaks with the Partido Popular’s hard line and shows clear splits inside the party.
Lynk & Co shakes up Spain’s car scene with a new look and approach
Lynk & Co cars are catching eyes in Spain with their low-key badge and digital-first style. Backed by Geely, the brand is changing what drivers expect from modern cars and how they get behind the wheel.
Chinese car brands push Spanish auto sales back to pre-pandemic levels
Car sales in Spain have finally bounced back to pre-pandemic numbers, but the real shift is the fast rise of Chinese brands. The market is growing, but the winners are changing.
Drone delays Iberia landing in Melilla
A drone operating from Moroccan airspace delayed an Iberia landing in Melilla on 22 September. Spain has asked Morocco to adjust drone flight levels, while AENA says the airport had no cancellations and did not need to close its airspace.
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