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David Martinez cuts Banco Sabadell stake after failed BBVA takeover bid

Mexican investor David Martinez has reduced his holding in Banco Sabadell, selling nearly 1.6% of the Spanish lender while remaining one of its significant shareholders following last year's unsuccessful takeover attempt by BBVA. Regulatory filings reviewed on Tuesday show that Martinez disposed......

Repsol and Engie compete to acquire renewable energy firm Asterion Energies

Spanish energy group Repsol and French utility company Engie have submitted preliminary offers to acquire renewable energy developer Asterion Energies, according to sources familiar with the matter. The potential transaction highlights the growing competition among major European energy companies to......

Spain mourns teenager after World Cup celebration turns tragic

The nationwide celebrations that followed Spain’s FIFA World Cup triumph were overshadowed by tragedy after a 13-year-old boy lost his life in an accident during public festivities in western Spain. The fatal incident occurred shortly after midnight in Ciudad Rodrigo, a municipality in the autonomous......

Spain records its hottest start to summer since weather records began in 1961

Spain has experienced its hottest start to summer since national weather records began in 1961, following two intense heatwaves that pushed temperatures well above seasonal averages, according to the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). Meteorological officials reported that nearly every day......

Gibraltar and Spain end border customs checks, opening a new chapter in post-Brexit relations

The land border between Gibraltar and Spain entered a new era on Wednesday as customs checks were officially abolished, marking the implementation of a landmark free movement agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom. The change, which took effect at midnight, allows people and vehicles......

Family challenges official account after Belgian man dies in Spain’s deadly Almería wildfires

The son of a Belgian businessman who died during the devastating wildfires in southeastern Spain has questioned the official version of events, saying emergency authorities did not instruct his father or other residents to remain indoors as the fire rapidly spread through the Almería province. The......

Portugal vs Spain World Cup Match draws over 8 million viewers in France

The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash between Portugal and Spain dominated French television ratings on Monday evening, attracting more than 8.2 million viewers and delivering another major audience success for broadcaster M6. According to Médiamétrie, the match was watched by 8.24 million......

Visigoth treasure discovery sparks controversy over authenticity of landmark Spanish archaeological find

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 deepen security cooperation during high-level Rabat meeting

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 rescue neglected animals during Cannabis plantation raid

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 records more than 1,000 heat-related deaths during June heatwave

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’s Mass migrant regularisation nears deadline as NGOs intensify outreach

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......

Rising Ferry Prices Between Spain and Morocco Raise Concerns

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......

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