A British woman has died and 2 have been injured in Ibiza after being struck by a vehicle in San Jose. Two other British women were injured in the crash, with one in a critical condition. Guardia Civil have detained an Irish citizen on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced nine urgent measures to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. These include a legal arms embargo on Israel and prohibiting entry to those involved in acts of suspected genocide. Additionally, the government plans to increase its efforts to assist the Palestinian Authority by sending more personnel to the European
Partido Popular leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has proposed a legal change that would automatically dissolve parliament if budget extensions are granted twice. In a press conference yesterday, the opposition leader criticised year-on-year budget extensions as a mockery, calling for next years budgets to be formally approved by the Congress of Deputies. Feijóo also dismissed Pedro
International tourist spending hit 76.7 billion euros by July, a 7.2 percent increase from last year. Over fifty-five million international visitors arrived, with the United Kingdom leading in expenditure. This trend of increasing expenditure outpaces the growth in visitor numbers, which has moderated in recent months In July alone, Spain welcomed eleven million tourists, generating
The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Health Products has announced the recall of Kneipp Litsea Cubeba Limón shower gel due to contamination with a harmful bacterium. Three specific batches are affected, potentially posing a risk to those with health issues or weakened immune systems. Customers should stop using the product and return it to the
Policia Nacional have arrested sixteen individuals following the deaths of seventy migrants who are believed to have drowned whilst crossing to the Canary Islands. The boat – which was adrift for eleven days – had over three hundred passengers. Witnesses, including survivors, suggest that some individuals were violently thrown overboard, while others succumbed to dehydration
This summer, Spain recorded 228 fatalities on the roads, a decrease of 15 deaths compared to last year. Despite a record one hundred million journeys, the Interior Ministry warned that road safety must remain a priority, especially as nearly 50% of victims tested positive for substances. Additionally, alarming figures show that 27% of those who
The legal team for Abderrahim El Akkouh – who died while being restrained by a police officer – have said his case should be treated as murder, following the release of a post-mortem report yesterday. The autopsy certifies that the sole possible cause of death was asphyxia due to chest compression, as well as suggesting
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has met with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in London, focusing on economic partnerships and the Gibraltar agreement. Both leaders signed a memorandum during their meeting at 10 Downing Street aimed at enhancing cooperation in key areas such as gender equality and sustainable development. Sánchez praised Starmer for successfully concluding
The number of unemployed people in Spain rose by twenty-one thousand nine hundred and five in August, reaching a total of 2.4 million. Despite this increase, the annual unemployment rate has decreased significantly. Meanwhile, the number of contracts registered reached over one million, with 37% of those classified as indefinite. Source: https://www.englishradionews.com/news/spain/unemployment-in-spain-sees-modest-increase-in-august-2025/