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Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian-Spanish Nobel laureate, passed away on Sunday in Lima at the age of 89, marking the end of an era. He was the last great representative of the golden generation of Latin American literature, which also included figures like Gabriel García Márquez and Julio......
Visitors from non-EU countries face strict regulations when staying in Spain, particularly the 90-day rule. This regulation allows visitors to remain in Spain for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period. As of January 2021, this rule applies to UK nationals as well. The 90-day limit affects non-EU......
A devastating explosion at a coal mine in Asturias, Spain, has resulted in the deaths of five individuals and left another four seriously injured. The incident occurred on Monday at the Cerredo mine in Degana, situated approximately 450 kilometers (280 miles) northwest of Madrid. Initial reports indicated......
As Semana Santa approaches, many are eager to know what their Easter holiday will cost and what weather conditions to expect in Spain this year. The Holy Week, which runs from April 13th to 20th in 2025, is a significant travel period for both Spaniards and international visitors. According to a recent......
Spain has been experiencing relentless severe weather since early March, with three consecutive storms battering the country. Now, the fourth storm, Martino, has arrived with full force, prompting Spanish authorities to declare a state of high alert across half of the nation. The storm brings torrential......
The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez Almeida, has highlighted the severe impact of the flooding in the Airport District, describing it as a situation of "special incidence." However, he assured that the overall situation remains stable, although road closures may occur if necessary.......
The legal battle surrounding Luis Rubiales, the former head of Spanish football, continues as Prosecutor Marta Durántez Gil has appealed the ruling that imposed a fine on him for a non-consensual kiss given to player Jenni Hermoso. The prosecutor is calling for a new trial, criticizing the impartiality......
Foreign ministers from Norway and Spain, Espen Barth Eide and José Manuel Albares, have unequivocally rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza and relocate them to neighboring Arab countries. These statements were made during the G20 foreign......
Spanish and Moroccan authorities have apprehended a social media fitness personality with over 100,000 followers in Madrid as part of a counter-terrorism operation. The suspect allegedly embedded ISIS propaganda materials within fitness and calisthenics tutorial videos shared on social media platforms. The......
Spain's Civil Guard has apprehended seven suspects in a coordinated anti-terrorism operation supported by Morocco's General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The operation, which began in late 2023, resulted in arrests across Toledo, Madrid, and Pontevedra provinces. Three suspects......
Morocco has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to international solidarity through its response to the recent floods in Spain. The Moroccan ambassador to Spain, Karima Benyaich, emphasized this spirit of cooperation during a visit to Valencia, highlighting the robust ties that bind Rabat......
A catastrophic weather event has struck the province of Valencia, resulting in at least 95 fatalities, including four children, and leaving dozens missing. The torrential rains, described as the worst in decades, have led to severe flooding, trapping individuals in vehicles, homes, and workplaces throughout......
In a striking development that has sent ripples through the international community, Algeria has taken an unprecedented step in its ongoing dispute with France over the Sahara issue. The North African nation is now refusing to accept its own deported nationals from France, effectively weaponizing illegal......
