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Majestic Spain stun France to reach World Cup final Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:11:39 +0200 Spain stunned tournament favourites France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final on Tuesday, producing a tactical masterpiece to shatter Les Bleus' dreams of winning the title for the third time.

No borders and new taxes: What changes in Gibraltar on July 15th? Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:38:17 +0200 Over a decade on from the referendum vote, Gibraltar's long-awaited agreement that “resolves the last major unresolved issue from Brexit” will officially come into force from Wednesday 15th July, when the border fence will come down.

Ticking time bomb? Europe's ageing population brings challenges Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:57:48 +0200 The population of the 27-nation European Union will peak in 2029 before falling in the coming decades, according to a report published Tuesday that spotlights the major challenges the bloc faces from an ageing population.

New era for Gibraltar as border controls with Spain set to end Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:39:55 +0200 Thousands of workers crossing daily between Spain and Gibraltar will enter a new era of easier travel on Wednesday, as border checks that have long been a source of tension are lifted.

EU lawmakers want to turn off addictive social media features for children Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:02:47 +0200 There should be a "youth mode" for children on social media platforms in which addictive features and targeted advertising are turned off, EU lawmakers demanded on Tuesday.

Spanish PM's brother banned from public office for nine years Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:01:16 +0200 A Spanish court on Tuesday banned the brother of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez from holding public office for nine years after convicting him of helping secure a public-sector job tailored for him.

How to talk about football and the World Cup in Spanish Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:07:12 +0200 Want to learn to talk about football like a Spaniard? Whether it's hurling mild abuse at refs, talking tactics or just knowing the basics, we've got you covered so you can speak and understand everything relating to 'el fútbol' more confidently.

How to watch the 2026 World Cup semi-finals on TV in Spain Fri, 15 May 2026 11:18:02 +0200 Want to watch England-Argentina and France-Spain on Spanish TV? Here are the channels and streaming services that will be showing the two 2026 semi-finals for free.

Rail strike in Spain to cause 328 train cancellations on Wednesday Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:59:45 +0200 Spain's national rail operator Renfe will cancel 328 train services on Wednesday July 15th as rail workers take part in their second stoppage this summer.

Spain to allow trans foreigners to change name and gender on official documents Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:40:07 +0200 Spain’s Interior Ministry has approved a new police protocol which will allow transgender migrants in the country to change their name and gender on their official documents such as the TIE or the EU green residency certificate.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:04:05 +0200 German parents of Spanish 'house of horrors' released, Spanish PM to visit Algeria in bid to mend ties, cow destroys butcher's shop in Spanish village and more news on Tuesday July 14th.

Five Britons among foreign victims of deadly wildfire in Spain Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:01:01 +0200 Five Britons, three Belgians and one national each from France and Spain are among the 13 victims of one of the deadliest Spanish wildfires in recent times, authorities said on Monday after DNA tests carried out on the bodies.

LATEST: Where are the wildfires in Spain right now? Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:27:45 +0200 Although the terrible blaze that's killed at least 13 people in Almería is now under control, there are several other worrying wildfires active in Spain on Monday July 13th.

Spain's PM visits site of deadly Almería wildfire Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:18 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday visited the scene of one of Spain's deadliest wildfires in recent history, which has claimed 13 lives and razed a huge area.

Do home insurance companies in Spain cover fires? Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:47:27 +0100 With wildfires becoming increasingly common in Spain, it's important to find out what your home insurance will cover in the event it gets damaged in one.

'Final before final': Spain face France in World Cup blockbuster Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:27:07 +0200 Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in World Cup history on Tuesday at 9pm Madrid time when they take on France in a heavyweight semi-final showdown.

Which European countries are already using the EES pre-registration app? Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:23:13 +0200 The EU's border agency Frontex developed an app allowing travellers to pre-register for its Entry/Exit System rollout. With the summer travel season upon us and queues expected at tourist hotspots, what happened to the app and which countries are using it?

Spanish Word of the Day: 'Incendio' Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:30:14 +0200 You’re probably familiar with this word but do you know how it’s different from ‘fuego’ (the Spanish word for fire)?

Spain's ex-PM in hot water over 'xenophobic' remark about French team Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:01:04 +0200 Spain's conservative ex-prime minister Mariano Rajoy faced criticism at home and in France Sunday after saying the neighbouring country's national football team had "no French players".

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:45:20 +0200 Spanish fire death toll rises to 13, bull-running Joker goes viral, Catalonia in the midst of its third summer heatwave and more news on Monday July 13th.