Spain surpasses 500,000 foreign self-employed workers in historic milestone

The number of foreign self-employed workers in Spain has surpassed a historic milestone, exceeding 500,000 registered contributors to the national Spanish Social Security System for the first time. According to figures released by the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy of Spain, the country currently counts 500,038 foreign entrepreneurs......

Moroccan man arrested in Spain over alleged kidnapping and abuse of his wife

Spanish authorities have arrested a 32-year-old Moroccan man in northwestern Spain on suspicion of illegally detaining and abusing his wife for several weeks inside their home in the province of Zamora. The arrest was carried out by the Guardia Civil after emergency services received an alert indicating that a woman......

BYD sales surge in Europe as gap with Tesla narrows

Chinese automaker BYD posted strong sales growth across major European markets in February 2026, reinforcing its expansion on the continent while narrowing the gap with Tesla. The increase comes as the company continues to strengthen its presence in Europe despite weaker performance in its domestic market. In Germany, BYD registered 3,053......

Sixth victim found after pedestrian bridge collapse on Santander beach

Rescue teams have recovered the body of a sixth victim following the collapse of a wooden pedestrian bridge on a beach in Santander, northern Spain, authorities reported on Thursday. The total death toll from the tragedy now stands at six, with one survivor. The incident occurred on Tuesday when a group of seven young people were walking......

Trump threatens Spain over base access as NATO allies split on Iran war

Less than a week after the United States and Israel launched a joint military campaign against Iran, divisions have emerged within NATO over how to respond to the conflict, exposing deep disagreements among European allies. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte acknowledged the fractures while speaking during a visit to North Macedonia. He said......

Trump says Starmer is “not Churchill” over UK stance on Iran strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying he is “not Winston Churchill” after the United Kingdom initially refused to allow American forces to use British military bases for strikes against Iran. The comments have exposed one of the deepest tensions in recent years between Washington......

Morocco emerges as candidate to host the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina

Morocco has reportedly entered the race to host the upcoming Finalissima, a high-profile match that pits the champions of Europe against the champions of South America. The anticipated clash between Spain and Argentina could be relocated due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East that may affect the original host country, Qatar. The......

US-Spain tensions rise as European Union signals readiness to defend its interests

The European Union has indicated that it is prepared to take action to protect its economic interests and those of its member states following recent threats from US President Donald Trump against Spain regarding trade relations. On Wednesday, representatives of the European Union stated that the European Commission......

European stocks sink as Iran conflict rattles trade and energy routes

European equities posted their steepest single day drop in months on Monday as investors reacted to the deepening military confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran and its fallout for global trade and energy flows. The pan-European Stoxx 600 lost around 1.8 percent, while Germany’s DAX index slid more than 2.3 percent......

Four young Moroccans rescued after attempted swim to Ceuta

Four young Moroccans were rescued off the coast of Ceuta on Monday after attempting to swim to the Spanish enclave under challenging weather conditions. The maritime area between Fnideq and Ceuta once again became the scene of a dangerous migration attempt, as several young men braved rough seas and strong winds in an effort to reach Spanish......

Spain visa fraud investigation underway in Tangier

Judicial authorities in Tangier have launched an investigation into dozens of Schengen visa applications flagged by the Spanish consulate for containing falsified documents and misleading information. The Tangier prosecutor's office confirmed that multiple Spanish visa applications included forged documents. The consulate identified the......

Spain affirms US has not and will not use its bases to strike Iran

Spain’s government stated on Monday that the United States has neither used nor will use Spanish military bases to conduct operations against Iran. Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares emphasized that Madrid maintains full control over its sovereign facilities. In a television interview, Albares clarified that the Rota and Moron de......

Amazon doubles its investment in cloud and AI in Spain with additional 18 billion euros

Amazon announced on Monday an additional investment of 18 billion euros in Spain, expanding its commitments in cloud computing and artificial intelligence. This new injection comes on top of the 15.7 billion euros previously announced in May 2024, bringing Amazon’s total planned investment in Spain to 33.7 billion euros over the next......

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