The 10-year US Treasury yield has climbed above 5%, while European government debt has crossed basic thresholds. Fiscal strain and inflation, alongside geopolitical risks, are pushing investors to demand more from governments.
Teatro Real opened its 2026-27 season with Puccini's Manon Lescaut on 23 September 2026. Nicola Luisotti led a strong orchestra, but the cast and predictable staging never fully caught fire.
For more than two thousand years, olive oil has been basic to Mediterranean life. Its story runs from ancient Roman trade to today's global markets, shaping land and tradition, and stirring suspicion. Its influence keeps growing.
Spanish investigators are tracing millions of euros from a major hydrocarbon fraud through a network of companies and crypto accounts. The investigation reaches across Europe, from Portugal and Ireland to Italy and Germany, and extends into Asia as far as China.
Milan Fashion Week opened with robots and AI-designed collections. Vogue World turned the Italian capital into a stage for a dispute over craftsmanship, automation and the future of creative work.
Spain will open its Final 8 campaign against Austria in Bolonia on 24 November. David Ferrer's team could bring back its leading singles and doubles players for the November showdown.
Aitana joined Vogue World 2026 in Milan wearing a white Fendi look. The event brought fashion stars and performers together around Italian craftsmanship and technology, with a livestream watched around the world.
Two Spanish EF-18M fighters identified and escorted a Russian surveillance aircraft over international waters in the Baltic on 22 September 2026. The aircraft had no flight plan and its transponder was off; it had not contacted civil air traffic control.
Sondra Radvanovsky returns to Madrid for Manon Lescaut and plans to leave staged opera while her voice remains at its peak. She will continue singing in concerts and recitals, including concert performances of opera.
CaixaBank, Bankinter and Unicaja have opened Bizum Pay to more customers. Nearly 20 million people can now use it in physical shops, with 1.6 million businesses connected to the service.
Travel insurance is growing by around 5% a year as tourists reassess risks from war and natural disasters, with transport failures also changing their expectations. Heymondo forecasts a 40% rise in premiums and says it will insure more than two million travellers this year.
The European Parliament has recognised officers in police, border and customs services who fight drug trafficking as high-risk professionals. The measure also covers people working in ports or fishing, along with others exposed to violence from criminal networks.
Zaragoza airport is set for a major expansion, with 20 new routes to 15 countries launching in March 2027. Backed by €8.8 million in public funding, the initiative aims to raise the city’s profile in European aviation.
A major study finds that childhood vaccination rates in Europe have stopped rising and are now declining in many countries. Spain maintains high coverage, but recent drops raise concerns about future outbreaks and public health risks.
Spain is preparing a fresh round of fuel subsidies from October as diesel and petrol prices approach historic peaks. The government is relying on Brussels to shape the next steps. The outcome will affect millions of drivers and businesses this winter.
Fiorentina beat Pisa 3-0 in the Coppa Italia, with goals from Pellegrino, Gnonto, and Gonçalves. The win sets up a quarterfinal against Napoli and highlights the immediate impact of the club’s new arrivals.
Marc Márquez moved to the front at the San Marino MotoGP after Estructura Bezzecchi crashed while leading. Jorge Martín and Pedro Acosta are in pursuit, and the championship remains unpredictable.
Marc Márquez took the win in the San Marino MotoGP sprint with a well-timed start and a smart tire call, forcing Bezzecchi to adjust his strategy. The result highlights Márquez’s tactical sense and sets the stage for a tense basic race.
Marc Márquez overtook Estructura Bezzecchi in the San Marino sprint, leaving local fans in silence. The result dealt a psychological blow to Bezzecchi and the Italian crowd, with tire strategy and late-race pace proving decisive.
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, US presidents gathered in New York as families pressed for answers about Saudi Arabia and official accountability. Ceremonies across the US and abroad honored nearly 3,000 victims.
Australia will play Spain in the 2026 Women’s World Cup quarterfinals after barely holding off a furious Italian comeback. The Opals advanced despite losing basic players and nearly letting a 26-point lead disappear.
Fiorentina has dismissed Fabio Grosso after its worst start to a season on record. The club has brought back Paolo Vanoli after three consecutive Serie A defeats and mounting internal tensions.
Fernando Alonso will start the Italian Grand Prix from the pitlane after Aston Martin and Honda made a late engine intervention. The move follows a technical failure during qualifying and wipes out any grid advantage from rivals' penalties.
Sergio Perez needed 216 races to secure his first pole in Formula 1. Pierre Gasly's recent shock at Monza highlights how rare such moments are. Several top drivers spent years chasing a single lap at the front.
Taylor Fritz lost a two-set lead and crashed out of the US Open. Francisco Cerundolo came back to reach the fourth round. Several top seeds have already been eliminated in New York.
Pierre Gasly claimed Alpine's first pole in 17 years at Monza, disrupting the usual Formula 1 order and giving the team a boost. George Russell and Oscar Piastri will start second and third.
Pierre Gasly took a surprise pole at Monza with a clean lap for Alpine, edging out Russell and Piastri in a tense qualifying session. Alpine has a rare success to celebrate.
A major European study finds that retirement initially lowers frailty risk for older adults, but after 4.4 years, that trend reverses. The results challenge assumptions about the long-term health benefits of leaving work and point to a need for targeted prevention.
Alexander Zverev needed nearly four hours to defeat Lorenzo Sonego in a tense five-set match. Rain delays left several first-round matches unfinished. Other top seeds advanced, while Belinda Bencic suffered an early exit.
The Generalitat of Catalonia will honor chef Ferran Adrià and physicist Caterina Biscari with its highest distinction. The award recognizes their professional achievements and impact on the region. The ceremony is set for September.
Sevilla has secured Félix Correia on loan with an option to buy. Talks over Melayro Bogarde are intensifying, but LASK Linz's high asking price poses a challenge. Changes in midfield could affect Manu Bueno's future.
Spain has extended document checks for travelers from Italy after Rome prolonged its own controls. The measure affects ports and airports, with a focus on non-EU citizens, amid ongoing security concerns linked to migration flows.
The acclaimed Italian series 'La amiga estupenda' debuts new episodes on La 1 and RTVE Play. The first three episodes are now available for streaming. The story follows the developing friendship of Elena Greco and Lila Cerullo in 1950s Naples.
Juventus seeks a second consecutive victory after its win in Frosinone. Parma aims to recover from its opening defeat. Both teams have made impressive changes to their starting elevens.
A partial lunar eclipse darkened the early morning sky across Spain and Europe. The event peaked at 6:12, with 93% of the Moon obscured. Iconic sites like the Coliseum and Córdoba’s Calahorra Tower framed the spectacle.
