Meterological agency Aemet has issued a severe weather warning for the eastern coast of mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands. Thunderstorms and torrential rainfall is expected from today until at least Monday, with the Costa Blanca on a red weather alert for rains today. Yesterday saw localised flooding following heavy rains, as part of a
National broadcaster RTVE has announced it will withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 if Israel participates. This decision was approved by a majority of the RTVE Board 10 to 4, with one abstention, following a meeting of the broadcasters Council of Administration this week. RTVE reassured the public that it will continue to hold
The Superior Court of Justice of Madrid has confirmed its decision to order the Conflict of Interest Office to accept a complaint against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, regarding the Air Europa rescue and his wife’s business dealings. The decision follows the absence of any appeals within the thirty day period allotted. Both Mr. Sanchez and
The Congress of Deputies has voted against a proposal from Sumar to create an Office of Prevention of Corruption. This marks another setback for the coalition government, following the recent rejection of a law to reduce the working week. The rejection took place during a plenary session, with votes against coming from PP, Vox, and
Spain has recorded its hottest summer yet, with average temperatures two point one degrees above the average. During this summer, three heatwaves have been documented: two affecting the mainland and the Balearic Islands, with one taking place in the Canary Islands. Overall, there were thirty-three days of extreme heat, making this summer the second hottest
Authorities have confirmed the discovery of a second body following an explosion at a bar in Puente de Vallecas, Madrid. A 52-year-old Colombian man and another young victim have been found beneath the rubble. The explosion which occurred at a local bar injured at least twenty-five people with three remaining in a serious condition. Investigators
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has urged for Israel to be banned from international sports events due to its actions in Gaza. Amid accusations of inciting protests, Mr. Sánchez suggested Israel should be treated similarly to Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The call for exclusion comes after protests in Madrid led to the cancellation of
Spain boasts a higher education enrolment rate of 20% among fifteen to nineteen year olds, nearly double the OECD and EU 25 averages of 11%. According to the OECD’s ‘Education Panorama 2025’ report, it indicates that 39% access higher education through vocational training, significantly higher than the OECD’s sixteen per cent. Additionally, the female participation
The Congress of Deputies has rejected a bill to reduce the workweek from forty to thirty-seven and a half hours without a pay cut. In what is being seen as a setback for the government – especially for Second Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz – opposition parties such as the PP, Vox, and Junts, successfully
A new educational programme has been launched, aimed at preparing students for emergencies caused by natural disasters and human actions. The initiative was presented at IES Fernando Zóbel in Cuenca and will start this academic year. Over eight million students and nearly eight hundred thousand teachers will benefit from this essential training. Source: https://www.englishradionews.com/news/spain/new-educational-programme-introduced-for-emergency-preparedness/