News in brief
The Canary Islands government has formally requested that Madrid reconsider or block Moroccan port operator Marsa Maroc’s planned acquisition of a 45% stake in the Spanish maritime giant Boluda. Antonio Morales, president of the Gran Canaria government, expressed concerns that the transaction......
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pledged to uncover the full truth behind the deadly train accident that struck southern Spain, killing at least 39 people and leaving dozens injured. Speaking from Adamuz, the Andalusian town near where the collision occurred, Sánchez assured the......
Spain has summoned the Iranian ambassador in Madrid to express its strong rejection and condemnation of the authorities’ response to ongoing protests in Iran. The move reflects growing international concern over reports of widespread repression and serious human rights violations. Speaking on......
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has called on European countries to assume greater responsibility for their own security, warning that reliance on external powers is no longer sustainable in a rapidly changing global environment. Speaking at a diplomatic conference in Lisbon, Fidan......
Severe flooding struck southern Spain after intense overnight rainfall, leaving at least one person dead and several others missing, according to emergency services. The heavy downpours caused rivers to overflow and streets to turn into torrents, particularly affecting parts of Andalusia. Rescue teams......
Two airports in southeastern Poland reopened early Saturday after a brief overnight closure prompted by military activity in response to renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine. Rzeszów and Lublin airports resumed normal flight operations following a temporary suspension as Polish and allied jets carried......
Madrid – Spanish Civil Guard officers have intercepted 33 stolen luxury cars and two motorcycles in the port city of Tarifa, just as they were about to be shipped to Morocco. The operation followed a two-month investigation into an organized cross-border vehicle theft network. According......
In a dramatic shift in Spain’s political landscape, the conservative People’s Party (PP) has won another regional election in Extremadura, leaving the Socialist Party (PSOE) of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in disarray. The election was also marked by the continued rise of the far-right......
The Spanish government, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo have congratulated José Antonio Kast on his decisive victory in Chile’s presidential elections. Sánchez praised Kast’s win and highlighted Chile......
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is set to expand its international network significantly in 2026, reinforcing Casablanca's status as a major global aviation hub. The airline will launch ten new direct routes connecting Morocco to key destinations across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, according to an official......
EU member states endorsed a significant tightening of their migration policy on Monday, giving initial approval to a set of measures aimed at restricting asylum arrivals and accelerating returns. Meeting in Brussels, the Interior ministers of the 27 nations backed three legislative proposals introduced......
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake recorded on Friday in the coastal town of Fuengirola has prompted the Andalusian government to activate the pre-emergency phase of its Seismic Risk Plan. The quake, felt across several provinces, caused no reported injuries but generated dozens of calls to emergency services. Antonio......
Several European broadcasters, including those from Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia, have announced they will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest following the European Broadcasting Union’s decision to allow Israel to compete. The boycott comes after months of debate......
