Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway has started university in Lisbon, following a path similar to Spain’s infanta Sofía. A simple mistake, calling Sofía 'princess' instead of 'infanta,' has drawn attention to the distinctive ways European royals are titled.
Free concerts will bring symphonic and band music to Nou Barris. The Museu de la Música will add workshops and exhibitions, alongside heritage events, while a new arrangement of Els segadors receives its first performance.
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.
Portugal's Volta scheme has collected more than 300 million containers. Support workers say some people can make fast cash from the system, while Lisbon warns of growing social costs.
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.
The European Parliament has backed stronger action against drug trafficking as Spain faces growing pressure along its Atlantic coast and major maritime routes.
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.
José Antonio Campal, a leading figure in Salamanca’s agribusiness sector, died at 54 in a motorcycle accident near Vitoria-Gasteiz. His unexpected passing leaves a major void in the region’s economic and rural field.
José Antonio Campal, co-director of Bernabé Campal, died at 54 in a motorcycle accident near Vitoria. His sudden death has deeply affected Salamanca’s business and agricultural communities. The company is a major player in Spain’s agri-food sector.
A new study lays bare the housing pressures facing millions across Europe. In cities such as Madrid and Paris, average earners can no longer afford even a small apartment. Rising prices and wages that have failed to keep pace are putting homeownership, and even renting, out of reach for nearly half of the urban population.
Since 2013, Valencia has been owed €1.17 billion for healthcare provided to non-residents. An audit finds outdated billing and unpaid claims, while the system fails to cover the region’s costs.
A surge in narco-related killings in Andalusia has reignited demands for OCON Sur’s return. The elite Guardia Civil unit was dissolved four years ago. Authorities are debating its effectiveness as violence escalates and traffickers adapt.
Traditional Afghan carpets now fill Madrid’s Rastro, connecting 250 families in Surkh Aqcha to Spanish buyers. The business adapts ancient weaving to modern tastes, reshaping livelihoods and interiors across continents.
Toxic contamination in the As Conchas reservoir has now reached Portugal. Despite a landmark court ruling, authorities have failed to act. Residents are demanding urgent enforcement as health and water rights remain at risk.
Carlos Alcaraz dropped the first set to Jaime Faria but rallied to win in four sets. The match revealed some nerves and showed his ability to adjust. Next up: Yibing Wu.
Carlos Alcaraz dropped the first set to Jaime Faria but quickly took control to advance at the US Open. With top rivals missing or struggling, Alcaraz looks healthy and ready to defend his title.
Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open after injury, but his serve falters against Jaime Faria. The Spanish favorite faces mounting pressure as early upsets raise expectations at every point.
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has exposed a €27.9 million scheme involving Spanish fuel firms and Portuguese shell companies. Funds were laundered across borders, with millions seized and basic suspects identified.
A new study warns that more than a quarter of olive oil mills in Spain and Portugal could shut down within ten years. Small producers are struggling to compete as costs rise and market power concentrates among a few large groups.
Spain and five European countries have approved the official list of 21 names for major storms and danas in 2026-2027. The naming system aims to improve public alerts and cross-border coordination.
From November, Spain will require a deposit on single-use drink containers. Consumers will pay at purchase and get the money back when they return the empty packaging. The move aims to boost recycling rates.
Spanish and Portuguese police dismantled a cross-border drug network operating along the Guadiana River. Officers seized 10.6 tons of hashish and arrested 10 suspects in an operation targeting basic storage sites used to move drugs across Europe.
Carrefour is offering a new version of the classic Spain and Portugal map tablecloth, a familiar sight in many Spanish homes. Sold through its marketplace for €20.95, the piece pairs vintage design with easy-care fabric. Available online, it recalls a beloved tradition.
Spanish police rescued a Romanian truck driver held hostage for over a week after half a ton of cocaine vanished. The operation targeted an Albanian trafficking group. The missing drugs remain unrecovered.
Mercadona has confirmed it will not introduce the 10-cent deposit for beverage containers in Spain until further notice. Despite the new EU rules, the supermarket giant says no official start date or system details have been set for Spanish stores.
A storm over Portugal is driving intense rainfall and thunderstorms across much of Spain. The northeast and Balearic Islands face severe weather, while temperatures fall sharply in several regions.
Police and Guardia Civil officers in southern Spain face armed drug traffickers daily. Officers report rising violence and growing fear for their safety, while lacking danger pay and calling for urgent government action.
A powerful Atlantic storm is set to reach Spain, bringing heavy rain and strong winds as temperatures fall sharply. Rare for August, the system is expected to affect mainly the northwest and northeast from Monday.
Spain secured bronze in the 4x100m mixed relay at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. The team set a national record and helped Spain finish the event with eight medals, reflecting the country's growing strength in relay events.
Spain’s 4x100 mixed relay team won bronze at the European Championships in its first appearance, setting a national record. Britain and Germany finished ahead, while Spain held off Switzerland.
At 15, Mohamed Saliou crossed the sea to Spain in a patera after a two-year journey from Guinea. Now 23, he works at an Almería hospital and pursues his dream of studying medicine, overcoming barriers and reshaping his future.
Foreign tourists in Catalonia encounter aging trains, ticketing problems and delays on Rodalies. Summer travel exposes weaknesses in the regional rail system, while overcrowding and technical failures disrupt journeys to coastal destinations.
