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After two decades of mystery, Spanish authorities have finally identified the woman long known as the “woman in pink.” Her body was discovered in 2005 near Barcelona, and she remained unidentified for 20 years. Thanks to Interpol’s “Identify Me” protocol,......
Spanish judge Juan Carlos Peinado, in charge of the investigation into Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has closed his inquiry and requested that the case be brought before a popular jury. The decision, revealed Wednesday in a judicial document seen by AFP, is......
On Tuesday in New York, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Living Abroad, Nasser Bourita, held talks with Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the......
Spain's coastguard successfully rescued 11 crew members from a French fishing boat that began sinking off the country’s northwest coast on Sunday. The vessel, Ray Primero, issued a distress call early in the morning, reporting uncontrollable flooding about 10 miles from the coast of Galicia,......
Madrid-Barajas Airport, Spain’s busiest hub, faces renewed threats of industrial action as another group of workers considers striking just days after a three-day stoppage by security staff caused severe delays and disrupted thousands of passengers. The SICA union, which represents airport operation......
A strike by security check workers at Madrid-Barajas Airport has led to severe disruptions, with passengers facing waiting times of over 90 minutes at checkpoints. The walkout, which began on Sunday, September 14th, has caused many travelers to miss flights and is expected to persist indefinitely unless......
The Vuelta a España ended in dramatic fashion on Sunday after the final stage in Madrid was cancelled due to large-scale pro-Palestinian protests. Organisers declared Jonas Vingegaard the overall winner, securing the Danish rider his third Grand Tour title. The stage was abandoned with more than......
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed his “admiration” on Sunday for the pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have repeatedly disrupted the Vuelta a España cycling race. The three-week event, which concludes in Madrid under tight security, has faced near-daily protests......
An explosion tore through a bar in Madrid on Saturday, injuring 21 people, three of them seriously, according to Spanish emergency services. The blast occurred in the Vallecas neighborhood of the capital, leaving behind heavy damage. Images shared by Madrid’s emergency services on social media......
Morocco has confirmed its rise as a leading player in the Spanish fruit and vegetable market. Between January and May 2025, the country became Spain’s top supplier of fresh produce in terms of value, with exports reaching €834 million — a sharp 30% increase compared to the same period......
Barcelona fans will gather at the intimate Estadi Johan Cruyff this Sunday, as delays in Camp Nou's reopening force the Catalan club to improvise. The La Liga clash with Valencia will kick off at 20:00 Morocco time, with the 6,000-seat stadium in Sant Joan Despí stepping in as a temporary......
Spain announced on Monday that it will recall its ambassador in Tel Aviv for consultations, following heightened diplomatic tensions with Israel. The decision comes after Spanish Prime Minister proposed measures aimed at “ending the genocide in Gaza.” The Spanish Foreign Ministry stated......
A fire broke out on Friday evening at the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, one of Spain’s most iconic landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site visited by more than two million people in 2024. Local firefighters confirmed the incident but said it was too early to assess the scale of the damage. Videos......
