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France seizes 600 kg of cannabis in the Basque Country

French authorities intercepted two vehicles transporting 600 kilograms of cannabis resin in Biarritz, Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Five individuals have been placed in pre-trial detention, according to the Béthune prosecutor’s office. Three of the vehicle occupants—two Spanish......

Maritime: Resumption of the Tanger Med–Motril shipping line

The Port Authority of Motril, in southern Spain, has announced the resumption of the maritime connection with Tanger Med following the reorganization of routes operated by the ferry company Balearia. In a statement, the Port Authority said it is actively seeking a new operator to ensure the continuity......

Moroccan YouTuber swims to Jaafarine Islands: Spain launches investigation

Spain’s Ministry of Defense has opened an official investigation after a Moroccan YouTuber managed to swim to the disputed Jaafarine Islands, an archipelago under Spanish control since 1848. According to the Spanish daily El Faro de Ceuta, the incident is being treated as a serious breach of security,......

Americans fleeing Trump: Why Spain is the new refuge for U.S. expats

A new documentary explores why increasing numbers of Americans are leaving the United States under Donald Trump’s presidency and resettling in Spain. Concerns over safety, rights, and quality of life dominate their motivations. The European public service channel ARTE has released "Spain:......

Spain: The “woman in pink” identified 20 years after her body was found

After two decades of mystery, Spanish authorities have finally identified the woman long known as the “woman in pink.” Her body was discovered in 2005 near Barcelona, and she remained unidentified for 20 years. Thanks to Interpol’s “Identify Me” protocol,......

Spanish prime minister’s wife to stand trial over alleged misuse of public funds

Spanish judge Juan Carlos Peinado, in charge of the investigation into Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has closed his inquiry and requested that the case be brought before a popular jury. The decision, revealed Wednesday in a judicial document seen by AFP, is......

Morocco and Spain reaffirm strategic partnership at the UN

On Tuesday in New York, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Living Abroad, Nasser Bourita, held talks with Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the......

Spanish coastguard rescues 11 crew from sinking French fishing vessel

Spain's coastguard successfully rescued 11 crew members from a French fishing boat that began sinking off the country’s northwest coast on Sunday. The vessel, Ray Primero, issued a distress call early in the morning, reporting uncontrollable flooding about 10 miles from the coast of Galicia,......

Threat of new strikes looms over Madrid airport after security staff walkout

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......

Security strike disrupts operations at Madrid-Barajas Airport, causing major delays

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......

Vingegaard wins Vuelta after final stage cancelled amid Madrid protests

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......

Spanish prime minister praises Pro-Palestinian protests during vuelta cycling race

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed his “admiration” on Sunday for the pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have repeatedly disrupted the Vuelta a España cycling race. The three-week event, which concludes in Madrid under tight security, has faced near-daily protests......

Twenty-one injured in Madrid bar explosion

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......

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