World Cup 2030: Morocco and Spain compete to host the final

A growing rivalry has emerged between Morocco and Spain over the right to host the final of the FIFA World Cup 2030, as preparations intensify for the historic tournament jointly organized by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal. Both countries are actively lobbying football’s governing body, FIFA, to secure the honor of staging the most prestigious......

Spain feels the heat as Madrid World Cup fan zone is cancelled

Spain’s World Cup celebrations have been affected by extreme summer temperatures, as authorities in Madrid announced the cancellation of a major public fan zone due to health and safety concerns. The event, set up by the Spanish Football Federation at Plaza de Colón under the name “Plaza Selección,” had been......

Spanish court imposes travel ban on prime minister's wife amid corruption case

A Spanish court has ordered that Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, stand trial in connection with a corruption case and has imposed restrictions preventing her from leaving the country while legal proceedings continue. According to judicial authorities, Gómez has been required to surrender......

Former Spanish Prime Minister’s daughters drawn into influence-trafficking investigation

Spain’s National Court has expanded an ongoing investigation involving former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero by placing his two daughters under formal examination as part of a broader inquiry into alleged influence trafficking and related activities. The decision was made by the judge overseeing the case following......

Former Spanish Prime Minister denies corruption allegations in high court hearing

Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero appeared before Spain’s High Court on Wednesday, firmly rejecting allegations that he used his political influence to secure government support for private interests. The hearing marks a significant moment in Spanish politics, as Zapatero has become one of the......

Spain opens antitrust investigation into banks over mortgage market practices

Spain’s competition authority has launched an investigation into the country’s major listed banks over suspected anti-competitive practices in the mortgage market. The inquiry focuses on whether public statements made by banking executives may have influenced competition among lenders. According to the regulator, the investigation......

Spain’s migrant legalisation programme draws record number of applications

Spain’s ambitious migrant regularisation programme has attracted far more applicants than initially expected, highlighting the country’s distinctive approach to immigration at a time when several European nations are tightening border controls and migration policies. According to government figures, approximately 900,000 undocumented......

Spain welcomes US-Iran agreement and calls for sustained diplomatic efforts

Spain has welcomed the announcement of an agreement between the United States and Iran, urging all parties to maintain diplomatic efforts in order to ensure a lasting ceasefire and regional stability. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares expressed support for the deal, thanking mediators involved in facilitating the negotiations.......

Hamilton strikes hard and gives Ferrari a triumph in Catalonia

Lewis Hamilton marked a turning point in his new adventure with Ferrari by winning the Catalonia Grand Prix on Sunday, held at the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit in Montmelo. The British driver thus secured his first victory under the colors of the famous Italian team. In particularly challenging conditions due to high temperatures, the seven-time......

Eighteen injured after tourist train derails in southern Spain

Eighteen people, including nine children, were injured after a tourist train partially overturned in the municipality of Cártama, located in the province of Málaga, authorities said on Sunday. The accident occurred on Saturday evening at around 9:30 p.m. when one of the two carriages of the tourist train overturned while negotiating......

Russell takes pole position in Barcelona as Hamilton secures front row start

Mercedes driver George Russell secured pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Saturday, continuing his team’s dominant qualifying form this season. He will be joined on the front row by Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, who qualified second, setting up a highly competitive start for Sunday’s race in Spain. Russell’s......

Spain: Technical Issue Delays Pope Leon XIV's Departure to Rome

The journey of Pope Leon XIV in Spain faced an unexpected setback on Friday in the Canary Islands. As the pontiff was preparing to return to Rome after a several-day visit to the country, a technical problem detected on his plane forced authorities to temporarily suspend the takeoff.The incident occurred shortly after the official greetings......

Spain opens new investigation into former Prime Minister Zapatero over jewellery case

Spanish judicial authorities have opened a new investigation involving former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, following the discovery of valuable jewellery during a search of his office as part of an ongoing corruption-related inquiry. According to the Spanish High Court, the new probe was launched after investigators......

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