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Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:04:34 +0100 Storm Regina brings strong winds and muddy rain to Spain, Madrid’s iconic Cibeles fountain to undergo renovation, breast cancer mortality in Spain falls by 40+ percent in 30 years and more news on Tuesday March 3rd.

Amazon to invest another €18 billion in data centres in Spain Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:04:55 +0100 Amazon on Monday announced another €18 billion ($21 billion) of investment in data centre projects in Spain, more than doubling its spending there on the infrastructure crucial for artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

Does Spain have its own anti-missile 'Iron Dome'? Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:58:36 +0200 Following Iran's attack on a British military base in Cyprus, the first time the country bombs European soil, we find out whether Spain would be able to defend itself against a missile attack like Israel's 'Iron Dome' system does.

Middle East fighting overshadows Spain's world telecom show Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:48:39 +0100 Fighting over Iran impacted the start on Monday of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) telecoms trade fair thousands of miles away in Barcelona, with Israeli firms absent and activists demonstrating for a boycott of the country's pavilion.

Will I lose my British citizenship if I become Spanish? Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:39:14 +0100 Are you a Brit who's thinking of applying for Spanish citizenship but you're concerned whether this will mean losing British citizenship? The rules about holding onto both nationalities can be confusing, so here’s what Spanish and British law says.

What travellers should know about Iberia's new charges for odd-shaped luggage Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:55:02 +0100 Passengers travelling on Spain's flagship carrier Iberia are being charged extra for taking irregular-shaped bags. So what exactly are the new baggage rules and how much are these extra fees?

'Not about democracy': Spain's FM condemns US-Israel attacks on Iran Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:25:57 +0100 Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister José Manuel Albares said Monday that the military operation launched by the United States and Israel against Iran “is not about democracy”, stressing that American military bases on Spanish soil are not being used.

KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Spain in March 2026 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:57:32 +0100 The deadline for declaring world assets and crypto assets, new Schengen entry rules at the Gibraltar border, several strikes, new flights, clocks change - here's everything that's new about life in Spain in March 2026.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:59:00 +0100 Spain becomes EU’s most vocal opponent to US-Israel attacks on Iran, 20th edition of Mobile World Congress starts in Barcelona and more news on Monday March 2nd.

REVEALED: What Spain's latest crime stats say about safety Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:08:36 +0100 Has life in Spain become safer or more dangerous over the last year? Here's what you need to know about the Spanish Interior Ministry's most recent crime report.

12 must-read articles before applying for Spanish citizenship Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:01:29 +0100 If you've lived in Spain for the required amount of time and are thinking of applying for Spanish citizenship, here are 12 essential articles to guide you through the process and clear up some common doubts.

Culture, politics, food: What makes Europeans proud of their country? Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:49:34 +0100 A recent survey by the Pew Research Centre delved into what people feel proudest about in their country, with Europeans pointing to history, food and culture among the main reasons.

Coup role revelations revive calls for return of Spain's exiled king Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:49:17 +0100 Calls for Spain's former King Juan Carlos I to return from exile have resurfaced after declassified files confirmed his role in stopping a 1981 coup and defending the country's fledging democracy.

Inside Spain: Will a right-wing government go easy on foreign homebuyers? Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:05:30 +0100 In this week’s Inside Spain we look at why the potential return to power in 2027 of Spain’s conservatives could thwart a supertax for foreign buyers and other dissuasive measures aimed at non-residents.

Q&A: What the new Verifactu system means for Spain's self-employed Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:31:56 +0100 If you're a self-employed worker or a business owner in Spain, you'll have to start preparing for the introduction of a new mandatory invoicing software next year. Here are some key questions answered about how the new billing system works.

EU questions legality of Spain's new V-16 emergency lights for drivers Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:58:06 +0100 The European Commission has questioned whether Spain’s new and mandatory V-16 emergency lights breach EU law, another blow for the controversial device which 28 million drivers have been told to buy for around €50 each.

Where to travel in Spain to see the solar eclipse this summer Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:02:06 +0100 A rare total solar eclipse will be visible from some parts of Spain on August 12th 2026. It's been more than 100 years since the last one was seen in Spain, so why not turn the occasion into a memorable holiday? Here's all the inspiration you need.

Spanish right rejects limits on non-resident property purchases in Balearics Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:21:59 +0100 PP and Vox representatives in the Balearic Islands parliament this week voted down a proposal to limit property purchases by non-residents, the latest in a series of measures drawn up to try and combat market stresses on the archipelago.

Hundreds of tourist flat lockboxes vandalised in Spain's Granada Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:46:11 +0100 Hundreds of access boxes to tourist flats in the southern city of Granada have been vandalised and covered in anti-tourism messaging, the latest in a series of activist measures in Spain in recent years.

Spain's PM denies rumour about heart condition Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:12:09 +0100 Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has spoken out publicly to deny a rumour that he is secretly receiving treatment for an alleged heart disease.