Spain has announced that it will confine poultry in several regions starting Monday due to a “rise in bird flu cases across Europe” and “increased risks” on its territory, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. “In recent weeks, we have observed a significant rise in......
The Sagrada Familia basilica has officially become the world’s tallest church, following the installation of a new section of its central tower on Thursday, the church administration announced. The architectural masterpiece designed by Antoni Gaudí now rises to 162.91......
The leader of Spain's Valencia region, Carlos Mazón, faced public outrage during a state memorial service marking the first anniversary of the 2024 floods, the deadliest natural disaster in the country in decades. Relatives of victims accused him of mishandling the emergency response that......
Barcelona-El Prat airport has officially implemented the European Union's Entry-Exit System (EES), joining other major Spanish airports like Madrid Barajas and Málaga in the move to strengthen border security and streamline traveler processing. The new automated kiosks require passengers to......
French authorities have seized 450 kilograms of cannabis during a major police operation targeting a network importing drugs from Spain to the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The investigation, led by the Lyon branch of OFAST and the Saint-Étienne prosecutor’s office, began in late summer......
Morocco’s high-speed train, Al Boraq, suffered a technical failure on Friday, sparking frustration among passengers and raising concerns about the country's infrastructure preparedness ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. The breakdown disrupted rail traffic along the critical Casablanca-Tangier......
Spanish authorities have intercepted a merchant vessel carrying 6.5 tons of cocaine near the Canary Islands earlier this week, according to a statement released on Sunday. The operation was carried out by special police units, who arrested all nine crew members on board the Tanzanian-flagged ship. The......
All sailboats competing in the 17th edition of the Transat Café L’Or have officially set sail this Sunday off the coast of Le Havre, amid rough seas and strong winds, according to an AFP reporter on site. The race, known for its demanding conditions and legendary route across the Atlantic,......
A British tourist has died after falling about 20 feet from a hotel balcony in Lanzarote, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, while another man remains in critical condition following the collapse of a railing in the resort town of Costa Teguise. According to local reports, the two men, aged 56 and......
Since October 1, 2025, Moroccan residents in Spain can now exchange their Moroccan driver’s licenses for Spanish ones without taking an exam, thanks to a new digital procedure introduced by the Spanish General Directorate of Traffic (DGT). The measure, which entered into force this month, aims......
Spain is reigniting the European debate over the abolition of daylight saving time. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchezannounced on Monday that his government plans to end the biannual time change by 2026, calling the practice “obsolete” and no longer relevant in today’s......
Casablanca, October 22, 2025 — The Moroccan Employers’ Confederation (CGEM) welcomed on Monday Antonio Garamendi, president of Spain’s Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE), in a symbolic visit aimed at strengthening economic ties between Morocco and Spain. During a working......
Starting January 2026, Prague will ban the rental of electric scooters, following in the footsteps of cities such as Paris and Madrid. The decision was approved by the city council on Monday after growing complaints from residents about safety risks and clutter caused by scooters blocking sidewalks and......
