Intense rainfall has led to school closures, flight cancellations and road closures in Valencia and Tarragona. Over two hundred litres of rain have fallen in some areas, with the Barranco de Saleta bursting it’s banks. Despite initial fears of severe damage, the immediate response seems to have mitigated major incidents. Emergency services reported one hundred
A new report from ClosinGap reveals that the gender pension gap costs Spain thirty billion euros, equivalent to one point eight percent of GDP, and translates to five hundred thousand fewer jobs. Women earn significantly less in pensions, with an average of one thousand one hundred euros compared to men’s one thousand six hundred euros.
Spain’s Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz, has defended his innocence in a fraud case involving Alberto González Amador, the partner of Madrid’s regional president. In a document submitted to the court, he claims no criminal conduct occurred and requests the absolution of himself and others involved. He’s facing investigation following the leaking of sensitive information
Spain, along with Italy, has dispatched naval ships to support an international aid flotilla targeted by drone attacks while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla, comprising around fifty civilian boats, has faced aggression amidst tensions with Israel, which opposes the mission. Activists on board, including Greta Thunberg, allege the drone
An early weather alert has been issued for Hurricane Gabrielle, currently a category one hurricane sustaining winds of one hundred and fifty kilometres per hour, is set to hit the Azores today. The storm is expected to become an extreme low-pressure area, bringing severe weather to the Iberian Peninsula this Sunday, including strong winds and
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has publicly defended his family during a press conference in New York, asserting their innocence in a number of cases involving allegations of public fund misappropriation. He stated that the time will reveal the truth, following the proposal by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado for a jury trial regarding his wife, Begoña
Residents in Spain have increased both their travel and spending during the second quarter of 2025 compared to last year, with average expenditure per person reaching €327. The total spending on trips between April and June surged to 15.2 billion euros according to data from the National Statistics Institute. Although the number of trips in
The Cabinet has approved a draft reform of Article forty-three of the Spanish Constitution to ensure women’s right to voluntary termination of pregnancy. Minister Ana Redondo stated this will strengthen public health services and guarantee women’s rights in the face of a rising conservative backlash. The vote on the constitutional reform will require a three-fifths
Francis Puig – the brother of former Valencian regional President Ximo Puig – is set to stand trial for alleged irregularities in financial grants from the Valencian and Catalan Governments. The judge excluded subvention fraud charges, as the amount involved is below the required threshold. Investigations were triggered following a complaint raised by Partido Popular.
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded Spain’s growth forecast for this year to two point nine percent. This marks an increase of four tenths compared to the previous report, making Spain the fastest growing economy among advanced nations. The International Monetary Fund predicts inflation in Spain will reach two point four percent this year, higher