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Spanish Food Safety Agency Withdraws Menopause Guidance Based on Male-Only Data
Spain’s food safety and nutrition agency has withdrawn nutritional guidance for menopausal women after the underlying research was found to rely entirely on clinical data from male subjects.
San Sebastián International Film Festival Opens in Spain’s Basque Country
The San Sebastián International Film Festival has opened with major international filmmakers, performers and distributors attending one of Spain’s leading cinema events.
Environmental Groups Appeal Ruling in Andalusian Water Extraction Case
Environmental organisations have appealed a court decision dismissing allegations of illegal groundwater extraction involving the House of Alba, as water scarcity intensifies scrutiny of aquifer use in Andalusia.
South Africa Overtakes Spain as Leading Citrus Supplier to EU Market
South African exporters have surpassed Spain in citrus supply to the European Union, prompting warnings from Spanish producers ahead of the planned removal of remaining protective tariffs.
Severe Storms Close Valencia Airport and Cause Flooding Across Eastern Spain
Torrential storms have disrupted eastern Spain, forcing the closure of Valencia Airport, flooding parts of the region and prompting the suspension of major sporting events.
Iryo Cuts Operating Loss by 62% and Plans €20 Million Capital Injection
High-speed rail operator Iryo has reduced its operating deficit by 62% and announced a €20 million shareholder capital injection as it continues competing in Spain’s liberalised passenger rail market.
Ouigo Cuts Spanish Losses by Half as Passenger Numbers Jump 45%
Low-cost high-speed rail operator Ouigo has halved its losses in Spain while passenger volumes rose 45%, strengthening its financial performance in the increasingly competitive Spanish rail market.
Spain Delays Ford Almussafes Rail Freight Link Until 2028
The Transport Ministry has postponed completion of the Mediterranean rail corridor connection to Ford’s Almussafes plant in Valencia until 2028, drawing criticism from logistics and industrial operators.
Barcelona Forum Proposes Technology Hub Focused on Gender Parity
Business leaders and technology investors at a Mediterranean economic forum in Barcelona have proposed a new innovation hub intended to combine digital-sector growth with greater gender balance in venture capital.
Spain Plans New Limits on Data Centre Water and Electricity Consumption
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the government is preparing regulations to limit resource consumption by fast-growing artificial intelligence data centres amid concerns over pressure on national water and power supplies.
Foreign Buyers Drive Growth in Spain’s Luxury Housing Market
International buyers are taking a larger role in premium Spanish property purchases, particularly in coastal and major urban markets, as domestic buyers contend with more restrictive mortgage conditions.
Spain Considers Higher Taxes on Empty Homes to Expand Rental Supply
The governing Socialist Party is advancing proposals for heavier taxation of unoccupied residential properties in an effort to bring more homes into Spain’s constrained long-term rental market.
Spanish Home Foreclosures Rise More Than 27% as Borrowing Costs Remain High
The National Statistics Institute has reported a year-on-year increase of more than 27% in foreclosures involving primary residences as households continue to face pressure from elevated financing costs.
Spanish Home Prices Rise 12.5% as Market Extends Record Run
Residential property prices in Spain have climbed 12.5%, marking a 15th consecutive quarter of growth and adding to affordability pressure in major markets including Madrid and Barcelona.
Starlink Revenue in Spain Rises 65% as Rural Demand Expands
Starlink has reported a 65% increase in revenue in Spain as the satellite broadband provider gains customers in areas with limited access to traditional high-speed fibre networks.
Alcoa’s San Cibrao Aluminium Smelter Returns to Profitability
Alcoa says its San Cibrao aluminium operation in Galicia has returned to positive operating margins after years of losses linked to Europe’s energy crisis.
Cellnex Continues Reviewing Options Including Privatisation or European Merger
Barcelona-based telecoms infrastructure group Cellnex remains in discussions over strategic alternatives that could include private-equity involvement or a combination with Deutsche Telekom infrastructure assets.
Santander Opens Layoff Talks Across Spanish Technology Units
Banco Santander has begun redundancy negotiations with trade unions affecting its Spanish technology operations as the bank seeks to streamline digital functions and reduce costs.
Valencia Gives Up €280 Million in Guarantees Linked to Delayed Solar Projects
The Valencian regional government will forgo collecting €280 million in guarantees associated with delayed or abandoned photovoltaic projects, prompting renewed debate over bottlenecks affecting renewable energy development.
Adif Awards €300 Million Contract for High-Speed Rail Expansion in Burgos
Spain’s state railway infrastructure operator Adif has awarded a €300 million contract to the Rover and Rubau consortium for a new high-speed rail section in Burgos aimed at improving connections across Castile and León.
Iberdrola Completes €100 Million Valencia Grid Reconstruction After Severe Storms
Spanish utility Iberdrola has completed a €100 million program to restore and reinforce high-voltage electricity infrastructure in Valencia following severe storm damage.
Pedro Sánchez Calls for Faster Renewable Investment at Huelva Hydrogen Project
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez used the launch of the Huelva green hydrogen development to argue for faster investment in domestic renewable energy and reduced exposure to geopolitical disruptions in imported energy markets.
Moeve Commits €1 Billion to Major Green Hydrogen Hub in Huelva
Energy group Moeve, formerly Cepsa, has launched its Onuba project in Andalusia with a €1 billion commitment to develop a large green hydrogen facility backed by corporate investment and European Union support.
CriteriaCaixa Approves €150 Million Dividend for Fundació La Caixa
Catalan investment group CriteriaCaixa has approved a €150 million dividend to Fundació La Caixa, providing additional funding for the foundation’s philanthropic activities.
Spain’s 2026 Deficit Forecast Raised to 2.7% as Inflation Risks Persist
The Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility has raised its 2026 deficit forecast to 2.7%, while warning that continued pressure from energy and food prices could complicate the government’s fiscal outlook.
Spain’s Public Debt Falls Below 100% of GDP for First Time Since 2020
Spain’s Economy Ministry says the public debt ratio has fallen below 100% of gross domestic product for the first time since the pandemic, supported by continued economic growth and stronger tax revenues.
Spain’s 2026 Growth Forecast Raised to 2.5% as Employment Outlook Improves
Spain’s Chamber of Commerce has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 2.5%, projecting nearly 500,000 new jobs and an unemployment rate below 10% on the back of domestic consumption and service exports.
Andalusian Parliament Rejects Vox Motion Seeking Treason Case Against Pedro Sánchez
The Andalusian parliament rejected a Vox initiative seeking action against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez over the handling of the Ceuta border crisis, after a heated debate in the regional chamber.
Madrid Assembly Questions €6 Million Property Purchase by Publicly Owned Company
Opposition lawmakers have questioned Madrid regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso over a €6 million luxury property acquired by a publicly owned company, while Ayuso has denied any personal use of the property.
Spain’s Partido Popular Proposes Faster Returns for Migrants Intercepted at Sea
The opposition Partido Popular has introduced legislation seeking to allow immediate returns of migrants intercepted while entering Spanish territory by sea, challenging recent legal constraints on border enforcement.
Spain Urges EU to Speed Up Returns of Irregular Migrants Arriving in Ceuta
Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska has asked the European Commission to accelerate legal procedures for returning irregular migrants as Spain responds to a sharp increase in arrivals in the North African exclave of Ceuta.
Spanish Congress Reaffirms Ceuta Sovereignty and Condemns Use of Migration as Political Pressure
Spanish lawmakers reaffirmed the country’s sovereignty over Ceuta and condemned what they described as the instrumentalisation of migration, while Defence Minister Margarita Robles called for NATO to devote greater attention to security ...
Spain’s Housing Crisis Increasingly Pushes Older Adults Into Long-Term Renting
High property prices and borrowing costs are leaving a growing number of Spaniards over the age of forty-five dependent on the rental market, adding a demographic dimension to the country’s wider housing affordability pressures.
Shakira’s 12-Concert Madrid Residency Expected to Draw 600,000 Fans and Lift Travel Demand
Shakira is expected to attract about six hundred thousand spectators during twelve Madrid concerts running from September eighteenth into October, driving hotel prices higher and prompting airlines and rail operators to add capacity for ...
Madrid Prepares for Major European Real Estate Summit as International Investors Target Spanish Assets
The District 2026 will bring real estate investors, developers and technology companies to IFEMA Madrid from September twenty-second to twenty-fourth, with commercial property, housing, data centres and logistics among the sectors drawin...
Spain Has 272 People Under Investigation Over Suspected Links to Wildfires in 2026
Spanish authorities have investigated two hundred seventy-two people for suspected involvement in forest fires this year, forty percent more than in 2025, as the country assesses the human causes behind another damaging wildfire season. ...
Andalusia Intensifies Pressure for Stronger Action Against Coastal Drug Trafficking
Regional authorities in southern Spain are demanding additional resources against increasingly organised narcotics networks operating along the Andalusian coast, with the regional parliament backing calls to restore a specialised Civil G...
Catalonia Plans Four Rail Freight Terminals to Strengthen Mediterranean Logistics Corridor
Catalonia is planning new freight terminals in Empordà-Vilamalla, Penedès, Ebre and Lleida as regional authorities seek to shift more cargo from roads to rail and connect Spanish industry more closely with European logistics networks. (...
Santander Commits $800 Million to Chile as Spanish Bank Expands Technology Investment
Banco Santander plans to invest eight hundred million United States dollars in Chile over three years, including technology modernisation, branch upgrades and greater use of data and Artificial Intelligence across its banking operations....
Spanish Treasury Conducts Major September Debt Auction With Strong Investor Demand
Spain’s Treasury held a September seventeen auction of medium- and long-term government debt with an issuance target of between five billion and six billion euros, as international demand for Spanish sovereign securities remained strong....
Inditex Reports Record First-Half Revenue as Zara Owner Extends Global Retail Expansion
Spanish fashion group Inditex reported first-half revenue approaching twenty billion euros after global sales increased seven point six percent, underscoring the continued strength of its combined physical-store and digital retail model ...
Volkswagen Review Puts Long-Term Future of Spain’s SEAT Brand in Doubt
Volkswagen is reassessing whether to continue investing in the SEAT brand beyond 2030 as tighter European emissions rules and the cost of electrification reshape its strategy, prompting concern over the future of manufacturing employment...
Spain’s Government Faces Pressure Over 2027 Budget as Parliamentary Negotiations Remain Unsettled
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government continues preparing the 2027 national budget without a confirmed parliamentary timetable, leaving its passage dependent on negotiations with the coalition’s regional and parliamentary partners. ...
Spanish Government and Opposition Clash Over Transfer of Unaccompanied Minors From Ceuta
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his ministers are pressing the conservative People’s Party and Ceuta authorities to allow unaccompanied migrant minors to be transferred to mainland Spain following the large-scale irregular arrivals reco...
Spain Raises 2026 Growth Forecast to 2.5 Percent as Employment Remains Strong
The Spanish Chamber of Commerce raised its forecast for economic growth to two point five percent in 2026 and expects about four hundred eighty thousand jobs to be created, while warning that weak productivity remains a longer-term chall...
Spain Plans More Than €17 Billion of Electricity Grid Investment Through 2030
Spain’s government plans to invest more than seventeen billion euros in electricity transmission infrastructure through 2030, expanding capacity for renewable energy, industrial electrification and growing demand from ports and other maj...
Severe Storms Kill One and Trigger Flooding Across Catalonia and Valencia
Torrential rain exceeding one hundred litres per square metre caused flooding, transport disruption and emergency alerts across eastern Spain, with a driver killed after his vehicle was swept away in Olivella in Barcelona province. ([El...
Vitoria Orders Minimum Weekend Taxi Shifts to Address Night-Time Shortages
Authorities in Vitoria have required 65 taxi operators to provide minimum weekend services after persistent night-time transport shortages, prompting legal challenges from driver associations.
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