Germany approves first cannabis-based chronic pain medication Exilby

A biopharmaceutical company has secured regulatory approval in Germany and Austria for a cannabis-derived oral treatment targeting chronic lower back pain with neuropathic features. The product, Exilby (VER-01), becomes the first cannabis-based medicine explicitly authorized for chronic pain management in these markets. The company plans to......

Moroccan mothers lead foreign births in Spain’s Basque Country

A rising share of births in Spain’s Basque Country in 2025 involved foreign-born mothers, with Moroccan nationals forming the largest group among them. The region registered 13,344 births over the year, marking a 3.1 percent increase compared with the previous year and the first annual rise since 2014. Moroccan women accounted for 692......

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp AI competitor access

The European Commission has ordered Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp for competing artificial intelligence assistants within five working days. The decision represents the first interim antitrust measure taken by the European Union in 17 years and follows a six-month dispute over access to one of the most widely used messaging platforms......

Sami Yusuf reflects on sacred music and cultural heritage

Sami Yusuf, an internationally known composer and performer, described sacred music as a bridge to a shared cultural and civilizational heritage during his participation in the 29th edition of a major festival of sacred world music held in Fes. He emphasized the role of traditional music in preserving meaning, memory, and spiritual values......

Moroccan seasonal worker dies in Huelva heat conditions

A Moroccan seasonal agricultural worker has died in the southern Spanish province of Huelva while taking part in seasonal farm work, prompting renewed attention to working conditions affecting migrant laborers in the region. The worker, identified as Hakima, originally from Sidi Kacem in Morocco, had arrived in Spain around 40 days before......

European central bank prepares rate hike in three years amid inflation rise

The European Central Bank is preparing to raise interest rates for the first time in nearly three years as inflationary pressures intensify across the eurozone. The move comes as policymakers respond to weakening growth and persistent price increases linked to energy market disruptions. The eurozone economy contracted by 0.2 percent in the......

Germany and France end joint fighter jet development program

Germany and France have decided to halt their joint effort to build a next generation combat aircraft, marking the effective collapse of one of Europe’s most ambitious defense cooperation projects after years of industrial deadlock. Two German government officials said both leaders concluded that the companies involved would not reach......

Pope Leo warns Spanish parliament of a “Profound” global crisis

Pope Leo XIV addressed Spain’s parliament in Madrid, warning that the world is currently facing a “profound crisis” driven by rising conflicts, political polarization, and weakening respect for human rights. During his speech, the Pope emphasized that global tensions are not isolated events but part of a broader pattern......

Pope to inaugurate Sagrada Família tower on Gaudí centenary

The Sagrada Família in Barcelona has reached its final planned height of 172.5 metres after the completion of the central tower of Jesus Christ, marking a major milestone in one of the world’s longest-running architectural projects. The basilica now stands as the tallest religious building on the planet, ending decades of speculation......

Pope Leo attracts huge crowds during landmark visit to Spain

Thousands of faithful and visitors filled the streets of Madrid as Pope Leo XIV participated in one of the largest public events of his visit to Spain. The gathering demonstrated the continuing influence of the Catholic Church and the strong public interest surrounding the pontiff’s first official visit to a European Union country outside......

Spain launches “pilgrim menu” initiative with discounted restaurant offers during papal visit

As Spain prepares for the official visit of Pope Leo XIV to Madrid, the country’s restaurant sector has introduced a large-scale initiative aimed at welcoming the expected influx of visitors, pilgrims, and volunteers. More than 1,200 restaurants across major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands are participating......

Pope Leo XIV begins state visit to Spain with focus on social and migration issues

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Madrid on Saturday to begin a seven-day state visit to Spain, a trip expected to highlight social challenges, migration policies, and the role of solidarity in contemporary societies. The pontiff was welcomed at the airport by Spain’s monarchs, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, marking the start of one of the......

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