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Widespread power outage disrupts Spain and Portugal, leaving millions in the dark

A significant power outage has struck Spain and Portugal, bringing major cities to a standstill and causing widespread disruption on Monday. Public transport systems faltered, and essential services such as phone networks, traffic lights, and ATMs were rendered inoperative, affecting millions. The blackout,......

Massive Power Outages Disrupt Spain and Portugal Operations

Un apagón masivo afectó el lunes a grandes zonas de España y Portugal, así como algunas áreas del sur de Francia, causando serias interrupciones en el transporte público, el tráfico y las operaciones aeroportuarias. Las autoridades aún investigan......

Judge moves to prosecute Sánchez's brother and Extremadura PSOE leader for corruption and influence peddling

Beatriz Biedma, judge of Badajoz’s Court of Instruction No. 3, has issued an order proposing that David Sánchez, brother of Spain’s Prime Minister, and ten others  including the Extremadura PSOE leader and former Moncloa advisor Luis Carrero  face trial for alleged corruption......

Rising military spending hampers 2025 budget negotiations

The negotiation of Spain's 2025 State Budget has faced numerous obstacles, from lack of commitment within the government coalition to tensions with parliamentary allies. Despite some preliminary discussions, there has been no genuine attempt to reach an agreement, either within the PSOE-Sumar coalition......

Political fallout over Spain's controversial arms deal with Israel

The Popular Party (PP) is determined to pursue accountability following the government's contentious decision to rescind a lucrative contract with Israel. This contract, valued at €6.6 million, involved the importation of 15 million bullets for the Civil Guard, a move that has ignited significant......

Spain's prefab homes: a solution for the housing crisis and a boost to self-image

In a significant initiative to tackle Spain's housing crisis, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has unveiled a new National Development Plan, committing €1.3 billion over the next decade to industrialize housing. This ambitious plan aims to produce 15,000 housing units annually, addressing......

Surge in luxury property purchases in Spain ahead of golden visa cancellation

The landscape of Spain's real estate market has undergone a significant transformation as non-EU foreigners rushed to acquire high-value properties in the wake of the government's decision to abolish the golden visa scheme. Recent data reveals a remarkable increase in home purchases, particularly......

Popular Party to Report Unilateral Contract Cancellation to the Court of Auditors

The Popular Party has announced plans to file a complaint with the Court of Auditors regarding the cancellation of a contract for bullet purchases from an Israeli company, claiming the decision was "arbitrary" and driven by "political motives." This contract had already been published......

Balearic Islands resist restrictions on foreign homebuyers

The regional government of the Balearic Islands has firmly opposed recent calls from the Canary Islands for European Union intervention to limit foreign purchases of homes. This stance comes despite shared challenges of mass tourism and a strained property market faced by both archipelagos. Authorities......