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Fire and explosions at Lea cosmetics factory in Vitoria spark evacuations and confinement

A massive fire broke out on Friday at the Lea cosmetics factory in Vitoria, northern Spain, sending thick plumes of smoke across the city and triggering widespread evacuations. Multiple explosions were reported within the factory, prompting authorities to evacuate employees and nearby industrial units......

Catalan government introduces loans to assist young people with home down payments

The president of Catalonia, Salvador Illa, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at easing the financial burden on young residents seeking to purchase their first home. During the opening of the 5th Foro Catalunya conference, organized by elEconomista.es, Illa announced that the government will provide......

Spain: The island of La Palma in the Canary Islands deprived of electricity

Just six weeks after a massive blackout affected the entire Iberian Peninsula, the Spanish island of La Palma, part of the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa, faced its own power outage lasting nearly three hours on Tuesday. This outage, while significantly shorter than the extensive blackout on......

Spanish crown princess’s first visit to Ceuta during naval training

Spanish Crown Princess Leonor de Borbón is expected to visit the occupied city of Ceuta for the first time in June 2025 as part of her military training program with the Spanish Navy. She will arrive aboard the frigate Blas de Lezo, which will dock in Ceuta for 48 hours from June 21 to June 23. Spanish......

Two Scots shot dead in suspected drug-linked execution in southern Spain

Gunman kills two Scots outside crowded Costa del Sol pub Two Scottish men were shot dead in Fuengirola, Málaga, on Saturday night in what Spanish police are treating as a drug-related execution. The attack took place outside Monaghans, an Irish-themed pub located on the Rey de España......

Tenerife locals to stage protest against overtourism at Spain's highest peak

The Canary Islands are once again to stage a protest against their current tourism model, this time with a march at Teide National Park, signaling that it's not only cities which are affected by mass tourism in Spain. Protest details and objectives The group Canarias tiene un límite (The......

Morocco receives new Avante 1800 patrol vessel from Spain

The Royal Moroccan Navy has marked a significant milestone in its maritime defense capabilities with the delivery of the Avante 1800 offshore patrol vessel, constructed by the Spanish shipbuilding company Navantia at its San Fernando shipyard in Andalusia. This vessel, registered as number 502, represents......

Jonathan Anderson takes creative lead at Dior

Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson has been appointed as the overall artistic director of Dior, according to an announcement by LVMH on social media. This move follows the recent exit of Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri, who previously led Dior’s women’s division. Anderson, who......

Luxury helicopter service connects Morocco and Málaga for elite travelers

World Aviation Group has unveiled a new luxury helicopter service that links northern Morocco with Málaga, Spain. Set to launch this summer, this exclusive air connection dramatically shortens travel time across a mere 150-kilometer distance, catering specifically to high-net-worth tourists and......

Spain's allure for fugitives: A closer look at the Costa del Crime

With its sun-drenched beaches and vibrant nightlife, Spain has emerged as a favored destination not only for tourists but also for criminals seeking refuge. From drug traffickers to cybercriminals, the coastal havens of Spain attract fugitives from around the world, although their chances of evading......

Allegations of corruption against Badajoz's provincial president

Manos Limpias has filed a complaint against Miguel Ángel Gallardo, the president of the Badajoz Provincial Council, alleging corruption and procedural fraud. The organization accuses Gallardo of employing a "manipulative maneuver" to secure his parliamentary immunity before the Superior......

Growing international pressure on Israel amid Gaza crisis

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......

British couple arrested in Spain for skipping cruise ship bill

Spanish police have apprehended a British couple accused of evading a cruise ship bill totaling €3,196. The arrests occurred on Wednesday at Ibiza's airport, mere hours after the pair allegedly fled from a docked cruise ship on the Mediterranean island without settling their onboard expenses. The......

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