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A long-standing archaeological discovery in Spain is at the centre of a heated academic dispute, as researchers question the authenticity of a famed Visigoth-era treasure unearthed in the mid-20th century at the site of Recópolis. The controversy has reignited debate over one of the most notable......
Morocco and Spain have reaffirmed their close security partnership following a high-level meeting in Rabat between senior officials from the two countries, highlighting continued cooperation in counterterrorism, intelligence sharing and the fight against transnational crime. The meeting brought together......
Spanish police have rescued more than 20 neglected animals during a raid on an illegal cannabis plantation in central Spain, where investigators also discovered the remains of several dead animals in advanced stages of decomposition. The operation, carried out in the municipality of Malagón,......
Spain has recorded more than 1,000 heat-related deaths during June as the country continues to experience one of its most intense heatwaves in recent years. The latest figures highlight the growing public health risks associated with increasingly frequent and severe periods of extreme heat across Europe. According......
Spain is experiencing a sharp increase in residency applications as thousands of undocumented migrants seek to complete a special regularisation process before the government's application deadline expires on Tuesday. Non-governmental organisations across the country have intensified their outreach......
As the summer season approaches, the cost of maritime crossings between Spain and Morocco has reached unprecedented levels, raising concerns among Moroccans residing abroad (MRE). The fares on the main routes across the Strait of Gibraltar, particularly between Algeciras and Tanger Med, have seen a significant......
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......
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......
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......
Pope Leo XIV traveled to Spain’s Canary Islands on the final stage of his week-long visit to the country, placing the spotlight on one of Europe’s most pressing humanitarian challenges: migration across the Atlantic route. The pontiff’s visit to the Spanish archipelago, located off......
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......
Pope Leo XIV is set to begin a significant week-long visit to Spain, marking his first trip to a European Union country outside Italy since becoming pontiff. The visit, scheduled from June 6 to June 12, is expected to draw large crowds and highlight some of the most pressing humanitarian challenges facing......
Two French nationals who had been missing at sea for several days were found alive Thursday evening off the coast of Assilah in northern Morocco after an extensive multinational search operation. Moroccan rescue authorities said the men were spotted and rescued by a merchant vessel navigating through......
