Spain
Sea urchin species on brink of extinction after marine pandemic
A marine pandemic is bringing some species of sea urchin to the brink of extinction, and some populations have disappeared altogether, a…
Europe cracks down on badly behaved tourists
While cost-hiking measures serve a dual purpose of cutting visitor numbers and raising funds, other new rules are aimed more squarely at…
Migrant arrivals in Spain’s Balearics surge as smugglers switch routes
Nineteen boats carrying 360 migrants arrived in Spain, highlighting a surge from Algeria amidst declining EU arrivals.
Three dead and 15 injured in Tenerife tidal surge
Three people have died and 15 others were injured after huge waves struck the popular Spanish holiday island of Tenerife. Emergency services…
Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca Visitors Could Face Steep Tourist Tax Increase Under New Union Proposal
Spain's CCOO union proposes raising the Balearic Islands' tourism tax to combat overcrowding and promote off-season visits.
Barcelona’s Sagrada Família becomes world’s tallest church
Sagrada Família is now world's tallest church, with completion expected by 2026.
Spain’s Sánchez Faces Setback as Catalan Allies Abandon Coalition
Catalan separatists cut ties with Sánchez, jeopardizing his government and hindering crucial legislation.
Antonio Tejero, Leader of Spain’s 1981 Coup Attempt, Dies at 93
Antonio Tejero, Leader of Spain’s 1981 Coup Attempt, Dies at 93
USS Gerald R. Ford Returns to Mediterranean
USS Gerald R. Ford resumes Mediterranean operations, reinforcing U.S. naval presence in Europe.
Trump threatens tariffs on Spain over refusal to boost NATO defense spending
Trump threatened tariffs on Spain for not raising defense spending to NATO's 5% commitment.
Trump floats dropping Spain from NATO alliance
Trump suggested NATO should consider expelling Spain due to its low military spending, which contradicts the alliance's new 5% commitment.
New routes and concealment methods identified in cocaine crackdowns in Spain
Europol supported Portuguese and Spanish authorities in two major investigations against cocaine trafficking involving law enforcement on both sides of the Atlantic.…