• Russian landing ships spotted in Spanish waters, monitored by Spanish Navy

    The Russian landing ships Ivan Gren, Alexander Otrakovsky, and the oil tanker Kola have been detected in Spanish territorial waters. Over a five-day period, the Spanish patrol vessels Atalaya and Vigía tracked the movements of these vessels, according to a statement from the Spanish Ministry of Defense. Between March 21 and 26, the Atalaya and Vigía patrol ships monitored the passage of the Russian flotilla comprising of the landing ships Ivan Gren, Alexander Otrakovsky and the oil tanker Kola....

  • Which Spanish shores see the most sharks?

    In 2023 reports of shark sightings saw an increase along Spanish shores. From the Balearic to the Canary Islands, and along the coasts of the Valencian Community, Catalonia, Granada, Galicia, and Asturias, sightings of these marine creatures have become more prevalent. The rising tide of shark sightings Sharks, with their migratory nature, traverse vast distances […]

  • Could this be the UK’s new Spanish favourite?

    As Spain prepares for the influx of tourists, could it be that a lesser-visited region in northern Spain is set to hit the heights? Both the UK and Spanish media are, predicting a surge in British tourists attracted by its unique blend of culture, history, and nature. Asturias: A Hidden Gem This spotlight falls on […]

  • Spanish prison lockdown due to protests

    Approximately 1,200 inmates in Catalonia find themselves directly impacted by a wave of protest actions undertaken by prison staff. This situation unfolded on Saturday, March 16, leaving many prisoners confined to their cells, unable to partake in their usual activities or see their families over the weekend. A day of unrest The protests were sparked […]

  • Moroccan tomatoes surpass the Spanish in the British market

    A recent analysis by Hortoinfo based on data from COMTRADE, the United Nations Statistics Division, revealed that Morocco has taken over Spain's place in the ranking of main suppliers of

  • Spanish Police launches English language course

    In an innovative step, the National Police has introduced a new online English language course targeted at its officers. On Monday, March 18, the launch ceremony of the first asynchronous English course was hosted by the Director General of the Police, Francisco Pardo. He was joined by Jose Angel Gonzalez, the Deputy Operational Director, and […]

  • Irishman found dead in Spanish police cell

    The 30-year-old had been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence

  • Spanish Government Buys €698 Million Stake in Telefonica

    Spain’s government has bought a 3% stake in Telefonica SA as it seeks to counter Saudi Telecom Co.’s presence in a company it considers strategic.

  • Gang brought down after international manhunt ends at Spanish roadblock

    Ringleader Joshua Poulton was 'instrumental' in the distribution of hundreds of kilos of cocaine across the West Midlands

  • Holy Week LIVE: Spanish Foreign Legion disembarks in Malaga

    One of the most iconic events of Holy Week takes place in Malaga with the transfer of a statue of Jesus Christ by the Spanish Legion, an elite unit in

  • Dani Alves leaves Spanish jail after paying €1m bail

    Ex-Barcelona footballer on provisional release from prison term while he appeals against rape convictionThe former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves has been allowed out on bail having served 14 months of a four-and-a-half-year sentence for rape.One of the world’s most decorated footballers, Alves, 40, was found guilty last month of raping a young woman in the VIP bathroom of a Barcelona nightclub in the early hours of 31 December 2022. Continue reading

  • Spanish Companies Pick Smallsat For Space-Based ATM Test

    Spanish companies will use a microsatellite built by Kongsberg NanoAvionics to test their planned space-based air traffic management (ATM) system, the companies said March 18.