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Spanish airline Vueling has launched a new air connection between Barcelona and Agadir as part of its winter schedule. The inaugural Barcelona–Agadir flight, operated under flight number VY8530, landed on Sunday at 10:30 a.m., marking the official opening of the new route, the company said in......
A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress strategic bomber conducted simulated strike operations over eastern Finland on November 12, flying within 50 kilometers of Russian territory during a NATO training mission that underscores the alliance's military preparedness along its eastern flank. Multinational NATO......
Beijing, November 12, 2025 — King Felipe VI of Spain was welcomed with full honors in Beijing on Wednesday by Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking his first state visit to China since ascending the throne in 2014 — and the first Spanish royal visit to the country......
Three people have died and at least 15 others were injured after powerful sea surges struck the Spanish island of Tenerife, sweeping several people into the Atlantic Ocean, local emergency services confirmed on Sunday. According to authorities, a 43-year-old Spanish man who was fishing in the northern......
Spain has announced that it will confine poultry in several regions starting Monday due to a “rise in bird flu cases across Europe” and “increased risks” on its territory, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. “In recent weeks, we have observed a significant rise in......
The Sagrada Familia basilica has officially become the world’s tallest church, following the installation of a new section of its central tower on Thursday, the church administration announced. The architectural masterpiece designed by Antoni Gaudí now rises to 162.91......
The leader of Spain's Valencia region, Carlos Mazón, faced public outrage during a state memorial service marking the first anniversary of the 2024 floods, the deadliest natural disaster in the country in decades. Relatives of victims accused him of mishandling the emergency response that......
Barcelona-El Prat airport has officially implemented the European Union's Entry-Exit System (EES), joining other major Spanish airports like Madrid Barajas and Málaga in the move to strengthen border security and streamline traveler processing. The new automated kiosks require passengers to......
French authorities have seized 450 kilograms of cannabis during a major police operation targeting a network importing drugs from Spain to the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The investigation, led by the Lyon branch of OFAST and the Saint-Étienne prosecutor’s office, began in late summer......
Morocco’s high-speed train, Al Boraq, suffered a technical failure on Friday, sparking frustration among passengers and raising concerns about the country's infrastructure preparedness ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. The breakdown disrupted rail traffic along the critical Casablanca-Tangier......
Spanish authorities have intercepted a merchant vessel carrying 6.5 tons of cocaine near the Canary Islands earlier this week, according to a statement released on Sunday. The operation was carried out by special police units, who arrested all nine crew members on board the Tanzanian-flagged ship. The......
All sailboats competing in the 17th edition of the Transat Café L’Or have officially set sail this Sunday off the coast of Le Havre, amid rough seas and strong winds, according to an AFP reporter on site. The race, known for its demanding conditions and legendary route across the Atlantic,......
A British tourist has died after falling about 20 feet from a hotel balcony in Lanzarote, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, while another man remains in critical condition following the collapse of a railing in the resort town of Costa Teguise. According to local reports, the two men, aged 56 and......
