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Fuel shortages in France force Spanish hauliers to rethink cross-border routes
Fuel shortages at French service stations are forcing Spanish transport companies to fill up before crossing the border. With diesel prices climbing and supply gaps on key routes, hauliers are changing how and where they refuel.
RTVE moves to extend Spain's Eurovision absence
RTVE president José Pablo López will ask the board to extend Spain's Eurovision suspension. Israel's continued participation remains the deciding issue for 2027.
Abascal calls for protection for jurors in Begoña Gómez trial
Santiago Abascal is demanding guarantees that jurors in Begoña Gómez's trial will not face pressure or intimidation. Vox says the PSOE is adding political pressure to an already sensitive case.
Norwegian Prince Sverre Magnus draws notice after royal title mix-up in Lisbon
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 thrown a spotlight on the unique ways European royals are titled.
Alejandro Hamlyn walks free in Dubai after Spain fails to act
Alejandro Hamlyn, wanted in Spain for a massive VAT fraud, is out of detention in Dubai. Spanish officials never filed the extradition request, letting the high-profile businessman go free despite a major criminal case.
CRISPR restores part of a missing enzyme in cells linked to a rare disease
Spanish researchers corrected a faulty DNA reading signal in human cells. The change restored part of an enzyme needed for metabolism, though a possible treatment is still years away.
Ibex 35 Faces a Key Test After Monday Rebound
The Ibex 35 opens at 19,724 points after rising 1.08% on Monday. A weaker euro and mixed signals from European and US markets leave the Spanish index facing another test.
TVE rushes El túnel avanza y gana to a quick finish next week
TVE is wrapping up ‘El túnel: avanza y gana’ in a hurry, putting both the semifinal and the final on back-to-back nights. Hosted by Jesús Vázquez, the show ends its first season just three weeks after launch, following a strong start in ratings.
A Madrid home turns family memory into bold interior design
A 75-square-metre Madrid apartment now carries a family story. Casa Carmen replaces neutral interiors with vivid color and a recovered hydraulic tile.
Pedro Sánchez takes the multilateralism fight to New York
Pedro Sánchez opened Spain's UN High-Level Week with a warning against shrinking global cooperation. In New York, he defended broader institutions and the rules-based order.
Francesca Thyssen takes a public role at Madrid's museum
Francesca Thyssen is bringing more than 350 contemporary works to Madrid. Her collection will support the museum's biggest expansion and open a new chapter for the family.
Sondra Radvanovsky plans her exit while her voice is still at its peak
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, recitals and concert performances of opera.
Ceuta's migrant children trapped between protection and political deadlock
Hundreds of unaccompanied minors remain on Ceuta's streets. Delays in identifying them are blocking access to protection and driving a dispute over transfers to mainland Spain.
Morocco promises action as Ceuta prepares for a new irregular entry
Spain is pressing Morocco to stop another irregular crossing into Ceuta. José Manuel Albares will meet his Moroccan counterpart in New York as new calls circulate before Wednesday's election.
Vox challenges Sumar over 'ley de nietos' amendment
Vox wants Sumar's amendment removed from an education bill. The proposal would give legal force to suspended instructions affecting Spain's 'ley de nietos' and CERA registration.
Constitutional Court Begins Deliberations on Turull Amnesty Appeal
Spain's Constitutional Court has begun reviewing the first amnesty appeal involving a leader of the procés. Its ruling on Jordi Turull could decide how malversation claims are treated and affect the legal futures of Carles Puigdemont and Oriol Junqueras.
Albares and Bourita to Discuss Ceuta in New York
Spain and Morocco will discuss Ceuta in New York this week. The talks will cover migrant returns, people still in the city and online calls for another mass entry attempt before 23 September.
Spain faces an unusually hot 22 September
AEMET forecasts stable weather across Spain on 22 September. Temperatures may exceed 35 degrees in southwestern Galicia, the southern Atlantic areas and the Canary Islands.
CULTUR.ALH turns Granada into a weeklong avant-garde laboratory
CULTUR.ALH has opened in Granada with a tribute to Gata Cattana. More than 60 authors and 30 free events will fill the city from 21 to 27 September.
Marlaska tightens Ceuta and Melilla border ahead of Morocco vote
Spain is reinforcing its borders in Ceuta and Melilla ahead of Morocco's 23 September elections. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska cited social media alerts and delays affecting thousands of migrants and minors.
Spanish banks bring Bizum to the checkout
Bizum Pay is moving into everyday shopping across Spain. Major banks now let customers pay in physical stores without a card, while Banco Santander has yet to join the rollout.
Burgos scorched by summer heat as autumn starts
Burgos is about to get a blast of summer just as autumn begins. Temperatures will shoot past 30 degrees, skies will stay clear, and rain is nowhere in sight.
Balearic PP calls for tax cuts as inflation hits 4.4%
Inflation in the Balearic Islands reached 4.4% in August, slightly above Spain's 4.3%. The PP wants lower energy taxes, relief on basic food and stronger transport compensation for the islands.
Málaga swelters as autumn heatwave pushes temperatures past 35°C
Autumn is here on paper, but Málaga is stuck in a heatwave. Temperatures are hitting 35°C inland, and meteorologists say the heat will last at least until mid-October.
Pay Gap at Ibex-35 Companies Reaches 67 Times Employee Salaries
Executive pay moved further away from employee salaries at Spain's biggest listed companies. The gap reached 67 times in 2025, while three women executives shaped the gender figures at Ibex-35 firms.
Bizum Pay reaches 20 million Spanish shoppers
Bizum is moving beyond person-to-person transfers in Spain. Major banks now let customers pay in physical shops with their phones, while Santander has yet to join the rollout.
Feijóo demands a permanent Frontex presence in Ceuta
Feijóo wants Europe to strengthen Ceuta's role at the border. He is calling for permanent Frontex support and faster returns after the July 30 to 31 crisis.
Report of Spanish theatre critic Marcos Ordóñez's death remains unconfirmed
Marcos Ordóñez has been reported dead at 69 after a major career in Spanish theatre criticism. His work linked performance with literature, cinema, music and popular culture, though the death report has not been independently confirmed.
PP hardens Ceuta standoff over migrant minors
Alberto Núñez Feijóo and Juan Jesús Vivas reject transfers from Ceuta. They want returns to Morocco and accuse Sánchez of letting the crisis drag on.
Bizum Pay reaches 20 million users as Spanish banks widen access
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.
Morocco tightens Ceuta border ahead of September 23 election
Morocco has sent hundreds of officers and four water-cannon trucks to the Ceuta border. The move follows Spanish warnings about social-media calls for a collective crossing on election day.
Castilla-La Mancha attracts 129.2 million euros in foreign investment
Foreign investment in Spain reached 12.446 billion euros in the first half of 2026, up 31.2% from a year earlier. Madrid and Catalonia took the largest shares, while Castilla-La Mancha received 129.2 million euros.
San Sebastián puts black and white at the heart of its red carpet
San Sebastián delivered a weekend of major film names and sharp fashion moments. Naomi Watts received the Premio Donostia, while Brad Pitt and Penélope Cruz drew attention on and off the red carpet as the festival presented Spain’s Oscar contender.
Dana victims reject Mazón's account
Victims of Valencia's dana reject Carlos Mazón's account and want a credible timeline of what happened. They are demanding responsibility after 232 people died on 29 October 2024.
Bizum Pay brings in-store payments to Spanish shops
Bizum Pay is expanding across Spanish shops, giving almost 20 million people a way to pay in person. Bankinter and CaixaBank are adding access while tying the rollout to new customer offers.
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