Latest News Espagne


Deadly floods hit southern Spain leaving victims missing

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 reported that a body was found in the......

Polish airports resume operations after overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine prompt air defense alert

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 out patrols to secure regional airspace,......

Morocco hits record avocado exports, earning $300 million in one year

Morocco exported a record 112,000 tons of avocados between September 2024 and August 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country’s agricultural export sector. Data from EastFruit highlights that this represents a “new all-time high,” with export revenues surpassing $300 million for the first time. Expanding global......

The Great Flood leads Netflix with record 27.9 million views in debut week

South Korean sci-fi thriller The Great Flood has topped Netflix’s global rankings with an unprecedented 27.9 million views in its first week, marking the strongest opening for an international film launched on a Friday since the platform introduced its global viewing metrics. The production dominated charts in 54 countries,......

FIFA Rankings: Morocco 11th worldwide, just 0.54 points away from top 10

Rabat – Morocco has maintained its 11th place worldwide in the latest FIFA men’s rankings released in December 2025, moving to within just 0.54 points of breaking into the Top 10 for the first time since April 1998. With a total of 1,716.34 points, the Atlas Lions are narrowly......

Spain intercepts stolen luxury vehicles bound for Morocco

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 to Spanish media reports,......

Austrian artist Arnulf Rainer leaves a profound mark on contemporary art after his death at 96

Austrian painter Arnulf Rainer, one of the most influential figures in postwar European art, has passed away at the age of 96. Known for his radical technique of “overpainting,” Rainer redefined the boundaries of expression, turning destruction into a form of creation. His death, announced by his family and confirmed by Austrian......

Spain: Socialist Party suffers crushing defeat in regional election

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 Vox party. Official results covering......

Morocco becomes Germany’s fourth largest supplier of mandarins

Morocco has strengthened its position in the European agri-food market by becoming the fourth largest supplier of mandarins to Germany, reflecting steady growth in citrus exports over recent years. The increase highlights the country’s expanding role in meeting European demand for fresh fruit. During the current export season, Moroccan......

NATO faces resilience gap amid rising threats from Russia

The head of NATO’s Allied Maritime Command has warned that the alliance lacks the long-term endurance required to sustain a drawn-out conflict with Russia, despite remaining militarily superior. Vice Admiral Mike Utley said Western militaries must prepare for the most complex security environment in decades, where hybrid warfare, cyber......

Morocco-Spain cooperation dismantles transnational drug network

Authorities in Spain, in close collaboration with Moroccan police, have dismantled a major transnational drug trafficking network operating between Morocco and several European countries, ultimately targeting Belgium. The network reportedly used passenger buses to transport hashish across international borders, employing sophisticated methods......

Moroccan consortium secures $1.29 billion contract for Mohammed V airport expansion

Morocco’s leading construction firms, SGTM and TGCC, have been awarded a landmark MAD 12.87 billion ($1.29 billion) contract to construct the new terminal at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport. The ambitious project, part of the kingdom’s long-term “Airports 2030” strategy, aims to enhance Casablanca’s role......

Ryanair announces fifth base in Rabat with $200 million investment

Ryanair has announced the opening of its fifth base in Morocco, located in Rabat, starting April 2026. The new base will operate two aircraft and represents an investment of $200 million, offering 20 routes in summer 2026, including seven new connections to major European destinations such as Milan Bergamo, Baden-Baden, Frankfurt Hahn, Nuremberg,......

This website, walaw.press, uses cookies to provide you with a good browsing experience and to continuously improve our services. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to the use of these cookies.