Culture news Studio Ghibli win Spain's Princess of Asturias Award for Communication Japanese animator Studio Ghibli has been awarded Spain's 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities for its contribution to world animation and its defence of humanist, ecological and universal values. 06/05/2026
Health news Canary Islands says cruise ship carrying hantavirus cases cannot dock The Canary Islands reject the Spanish government's decision to transfer a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak to their territory, as health authorities coordinate a medical evacuation from Cabo Verde. South African authorities have detected the Andean variant, which is contagious between humans. 06/05/2026
Health news Hantavirus-hit cruise ship evacuates three patients to the Netherlands All those infected with hantavirus from the MV Hondius cruise ship are being evacuated from Cabo Verde to the Netherlands aboard medical aircraft. 06/05/2026
Sport Simeone and Arteta face off in quest for Champions League glory Atlético Madrid and Arsenal meet tonight in London for a match that will decide who gets to play in the Champions League final, with each team's head coach going into the game with a point to prove. 05/05/2026
World News Nine killed in central Colombia mine explosion caused by gas buildup Mining accidents are common in central Colombia, where dozens of small operators run coal and emerald mines. 05/05/2026
Culture news Instituto Cervantes headquarters in Utrecht seized due to debts A Dutch court authorised the seizure of the headquarters of the Cervantes Institute in Utrecht for non-payments resulting from the cut in renewables approved by the Spanish government in 2013. 28/04/2026
Health news How Spain is betting on foreign talent to fix its healthcare crisis Medical degrees account for almost 80% of the homologations of foreign studies in Spain. The government defends the system as a response to demand, while professionals warn that the problem is not a lack of doctors, but working conditions and planning. 24/04/2026
Spain Migrants rush to apply under Spain's new mass legalisation programme Spain's position sharply differs from prevailing attitudes on immigration in Europe, where many governments have been trying to curb arrivals and step up deportations. 20/04/2026
Europe News Venezuela and EU set out roadmap for renewed ties amid political thaw Following talks in the Venezuelan parliament, Caracas and the EU have agreed on a new cooperation agenda. The shift aligns with a broader economic pivot, as the nation resumes ties with the IMF and the World Bank. 17/04/2026
Business Repsol regains control of Venezuela oil assets and boosts production Spanish energy company Repsol has reached an agreement with Venezuela’s government and state-owned company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) to regain operational control of key oil assets and sharply increase production over the next three years. 16/04/2026
Europe News Spain strengthens China ties as Sánchez backs its Middle East role The Spanish premier announced 19 bilateral agreements with China and urged Beijing to help broker Middle East peace, while avoiding comment on his wife's trial. 14/04/2026
Business Spanish inflation rises to 3.4% in March due to higher fuel prices The CPI climbed by more than one point compared to last February, pushed up by the increase in energy prices. The government is confident that the anti-crisis plan will ultimately moderate prices. 14/04/2026
Business Foreign investment in Spain falls by 22% to lowest level since 2021 FDI in Spain fell by 21.8% in 2025 to €30.764 billion, its lowest level since 2021 despite the expected boost from European funds, according to official data. 06/04/2026
Economy Spain breaks jobs record with 22 million Social Security contributors Spain's Social Security enrolment hit an all-time high in March, boosted by Easter Week, after more than 211,000 jobs were added and unemployment edged lower. 06/04/2026
Spain Spanish police bust 'maze-like' drug tunnel to Morocco in Ceuta Spain's close ties with Latin America and proximity to Morocco, a top cannabis producer, make it a key entry point for drugs into Europe. 31/03/2026
Culture news The 'hoax' of the Nazi time zone in Spain that still robs us of sleep Much has been written about the fact that Spain adheres to CET, rather than being on Greenwich Mean Time, the same zone as the United Kingdom and Portugal. It's widely believed to be the result of a gesture from Franco to Hitler. Although not true, Spain is still torn between history and health. 29/03/2026
Culture news Why Latin artists don't need to sing in English to succeed any more In an interview with Euronews, Manuel Abud, director of the Latin Recording Academy predicts the award show will be held in Spain again in the next two years discusses his belief that Latin artists no longer need to sing in English to succeed. 27/03/2026
Health news Spanish woman age 25, who won legal right to euthanasia, dies The death of Noelia Castillo, after a long legal battle with her family, reopens the debate on the euthanasia law in Spain. 26/03/2026
Culture news 'I'm vomiting': Rosalía cancels Milan concert due to food poisoning The Spanish singer was forced to end her Milan concert and leave the stage after feeling unwell. Rosalía apologised profusely to the audience which sent her on her way with best wishes and a standing ovation. 26/03/2026
Health news Argentina has officially left the World Health Organization Javier Milei's government finalises Argentina's withdrawal from the WHO, citing health sovereignty. Despite this, it assures that international cooperation in health will continue through bilateral and regional agreements. 18/03/2026