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Madrid-Barajas Airport, Spain’s busiest hub, faces renewed threats of industrial action as another group of workers considers striking just days after a three-day stoppage by security staff caused severe delays and disrupted thousands of passengers. The SICA union, which represents airport operation......
A strike by security check workers at Madrid-Barajas Airport has led to severe disruptions, with passengers facing waiting times of over 90 minutes at checkpoints. The walkout, which began on Sunday, September 14th, has caused many travelers to miss flights and is expected to persist indefinitely unless......
The Vuelta a España ended in dramatic fashion on Sunday after the final stage in Madrid was cancelled due to large-scale pro-Palestinian protests. Organisers declared Jonas Vingegaard the overall winner, securing the Danish rider his third Grand Tour title. The stage was abandoned with more than......
An explosion tore through a bar in Madrid on Saturday, injuring 21 people, three of them seriously, according to Spanish emergency services. The blast occurred in the Vallecas neighborhood of the capital, leaving behind heavy damage. Images shared by Madrid’s emergency services on social media......
Wildfires persist as Spain battles prolonged heatwave Spain continues to face relentless wildfires in its northwest and western regions, with army units deployed to support firefighters battling the blazes. The fires come amid the country’s third week of heatwave alerts, with high temperatures......
Industrial action by Ryanair’s baggage handlers in Spain began today, August 15th, coinciding with a national holiday and one of the busiest travel periods of the year. The strike is set to affect operations across all Ryanair bases in Spain, marking the start of a broader wave of summer airport......
Morocco is sending two Canadair firefighting planes to Portugal following Lisbon’s activation of bilateral cooperation after two of its own aircraft broke down. The Portuguese Interior Ministry announced on Monday that the planes are expected to arrive during the day and will join efforts to combat......
Spain has dismissed claims that it removed its national flag from two small islets near Morocco’s Mediterranean coast. The Spanish Ministry of Defense clarified that no flags have been flown on these territories for over two decades, instead using metal structures painted in the national colors......
Passengers flying with Ryanair from Spain’s main airports may face disruptions as a strike by Azul Handling, the airline’s ground operations subsidiary, is set to begin during the peak summer season. The walkout, called by Spain’s UGT union, highlights grievances over worker sanctions,......
The international community should consider sanctions against Israel to halt the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Spain's foreign minister has asserted. This statement precedes a significant meeting in Madrid on Sunday, where European and Arab nations will convene to advocate for an end to Israel's......
The recent UK-EU agreement has stirred significant interest among British nationals living in Spain, as well as those who frequently visit. While the headlines have focused on contentious issues such as fishing rights, the deal includes several provisions that may enhance the everyday experience of Brits......
Spain's Consumer Affairs Ministry has recently intensified efforts to regulate the short-term rental market, ordering Airbnb to remove nearly 66,000 listings that breach housing laws. This significant move highlights the ongoing challenges posed by unlicensed tourist accommodations throughout the......
A former Ukrainian member of parliament, sanctioned by the United States, was shot dead near Madrid on Wednesday. The victim, Andriy Portnov, was a senior aide to Viktor Yanukovych, the country’s former pro-Russian president. This incident occurred in the upscale town of Pozuelo de Alarcón,......
