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Russian-Israeli rapper Alisher Morgenshtern draped himself in an Israeli flag during a concert in Valencia, Spain, delivering a powerful message of support.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faced angry crowds during the National Day military parade in Madrid, following the collapse of his government and the calling of early elections for November 29 amid housing and migration crises.

A 20-year-old German tourist was arrested in Mallorca after allegedly breaking into a couple's hotel room and assaulting a sleeping woman, claiming he followed an app challenge.

ACOM launched a Madrid bus campaign comparing the July Ceuta border breach to October 7, challenging the Spanish public on self-defense and criticizing Pedro Sánchez's government.

Spanish winger Pedro Rodriguez has announced his retirement from football at 39, concluding a legendary career featuring multiple Champions League titles, a World Cup, and a European Championship.

Mikel Merino came off the bench to score a brace and lead Spain to a dramatic 2:1 comeback win over Croatia, extending their unbeaten run to 42 matches.

Referee Slavko Vinčić reflects on officiating the 2026 World Cup final as his final career match, where Spain triumphed led by Ferran Torres.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised 19-year-old Lamine Yamal as being on the path to legend status following his stunning goal in a 3-1 Nations League win over Czechia.

Spain cruised to a 4:1 victory over Croatia in Seville, led by a brilliant brace from young star Lamine Yamal, who opened the scoring after just 70 seconds.

England and world champion Spain face off in a marquee League A clash tonight, featuring global stars Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal in a rematch of sorts since the US World Cup.

Global media reports focus on the Netherlands banning West Bank products, China's covert technological support for Iran, and a Spanish literary festival expelling an author.

Spain's Supreme Court has rejected the final appeal of former footballer Santi Mina, upholding his four-year prison sentence for a 2017 sexual assault conviction.

Valencia has officially appointed veteran Mexican manager Javier Aguirre as their new head coach on a contract running until the end of the season.

A 17-year-old Moroccan boy survived a perilous journey hidden in the rear axle of a Real Valladolid team bus traveling from Ceuta to mainland Spain.

Spain's government has advanced the US extradition request for pro-Palestinian activist and multi-millionaire James "Fergus" Chambers, sending the high-profile case to the national court.

Spain's public broadcaster is considering a potential boycott of the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest amid political tensions and calls for sweeping reforms within the European Broadcasting Union.

Spain's Council of Ministers is deciding whether to advance a US extradition request for American media heir James Chambers, who is accused of money laundering for Hamas.

Spain has extended border controls for arrivals from Italy until October in a retaliatory move following Rome's call to suspend Madrid from the Schengen area during the Ceuta crisis.

Spain's broadcaster RTVE faces a crucial decision on whether to return to Eurovision 2027 or maintain its boycott over Israel, amid domestic complaints and Big 5 status.

Team USA defeated Spain 76-66 in Berlin to reach the women's world championship final, extending their winning streak to 35 games. They will face France in a rematch of the Paris 2024 Olympic final.

44 survivors were rescued off the coast of the Canary Islands, including three in critical condition who were evacuated by helicopter. The boat, carrying more than 100 people, departed from Gambia on August 7 and lost its way. The President of the Canary Islands stated: "The Atlantic continues to be a route of death."

A month after the mass storming of Ceuta, thousands of migrants remain in the Spanish enclave, and public anger toward Pedro Sanchez's left-wing government is intensifying. On Wednesday, massive protests took place across Spain; in Madrid, crowds chanted "Sanchez to prison!", while in Valencia, protesters burned his photos, demanding action against what they call a "treacherous government."

The extreme heatwave that has hit Spain has made the traditional folding fan, the abanico, an essential accessory across the country — from crowded subway cars to sun-drenched plazas. Both women and men are now embracing the accessory, which originated in the 15th and 16th centuries, and whose price starts at 5 euros and can go much higher.

A 10-year-old boy was left alone at a gas station in western Spain after his father continued driving without noticing that he had not returned to the car. The boy's 7-year-old brother and a friend of the father were also in the vehicle, but none of them noticed his absence. The police launched an operation to locate the car and found it only about two and a half hours later.

Pedro Sanchez accused Israel, Russia, and the far-right of attempting to "divide Spain and Europe over the issue of migration." The Prime Minister ruled out any possibility of involvement by Moroccan authorities in the breach by migrants who flooded the Spanish enclave in North Africa.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez claimed that "Russian and Israeli networks" spread false information that triggered a mass influx of migrants into Ceuta. Sanchez did not provide evidence for his claims but ruled out Moroccan involvement in the crisis.

A 49-year-old man sustained fractures to both legs while riding the "Batman Gotham City Escape" roller coaster at Warner Madrid park in Spain. The victim was airlifted to a hospital, and the ride has been closed pending an investigation.

Those planning a vacation in Spain or Italy in the next two weeks may encounter more than just the end-of-summer rush. A series of strikes at airports, ground services, and railways is expected to make travel difficult for passengers, and in some cases, make the journey to or from the airport particularly complicated.

Researchers at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia have developed light-activated drugs that restored visual functions in blind mice. Two of the substances tested were effective as eye drops, requiring no genetic modification or device implantation. The findings were published in the "Journal of the American Chemical Society".

Members of Stukas Sur, a hooligan firm historically associated with Sevilla, attempted to clear tent camps and threw migrants' belongings into the sea.

Defense Minister Margarita Robles claims that the warning reached the police and immigration authority, which identified the mass call to cross the border. These remarks contradict previous government statements that there was no prior information. The storm increases pressure on Prime Minister Sanchez, whom polls predict will lose his rule in the upcoming elections.

According to a new study by Deloitte and Google, Spain is expected to become the world's most visited tourist destination by 2040, welcoming 110 million tourists annually. In recent years, Spain has become a favorite summer destination, particularly for British travelers, with over 19 million Britons visiting in 2025 alone. The USA is projected to be the third most visited country, followed by...

The total solar eclipse sent me on a chase into the heart of the scorching Spanish wilderness, amidst cancellations, delays, and scientific history, after one massive sun. A travel diary.

With a brace and a debut as captain, Raphinha shone in the 5-0 win over Elche, but it was the Spider-Man style goal celebration that made the headlines. Hansi Flick was delighted with the new leader, but also had to deal with Gavi's injury and the question marks surrounding Balde.

A disturbing incident at the European OCR Championship: the Israeli team received notice one day before the event that they could not compete due to protests by locals. Team member Shneor Simcha described the location as "the most antisemitic place I have ever been to."

Spanish police arrested five suspects, presumably affiliated with criminal organizations, who were working to illegally smuggle Moroccan migrants from Ceuta to the Cadiz area, while exploiting the severe migration crisis that has struck Spain.

While quite a few tourists were vacationing at the famous La Manga beach in Spain, a boat with about 60 migrants arrived at the shore, and everyone on board broke into the country's territory. "This cannot be normalized. If a migrant boat can reach such a bay, disembark in front of citizens and then leave, we must ask ourselves how the control of our maritime borders is operating."

Juan Tamariz, who brought the art of magic into millions of homes in Spain and around the world, has passed away in Madrid. From his childhood to winning the world championship in Paris, Tamariz changed the face of classic magic, redefined the performance, and was known for his extraordinary generosity in sharing professional secrets.

About 500 minors will be transferred from Ceuta to mainland Spain after at least 96 people were killed during a mass crossing from Morocco at the end of July. The move marks a shift in Madrid's position, comes against the backdrop of a humanitarian crisis in the enclave, and is expected to spark a confrontation with right-wing parties opposed to their reception.

Since scoring Spain's winning goal in the World Cup final, he has been everywhere – and not everyone is thrilled with his new persona. The absurd rating he gave himself in FIFA, his surprise at his own goal tally for Barcelona, and his demand that the club "show they want him" have sparked a wave of mockery.

At least three people were lightly injured and several buildings sustained damage on Tuesday when a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Spain. The tremor caused widespread panic among residents, many of whom fled their homes fearing further aftershocks.

An Israeli rescue plane heading to assist victims of the earthquake in Colombia was blocked from passing through Spanish airspace. Haddad exposed the critical delay and accused: "They don't care that this is a life-saving mission. Shame and disgrace!"

The Spanish league season kicked off with high drama. Sevilla secured a last-gasp win against Rayo Vallecano, while Alaves dominated Getafe in the second half.

294 migrants were arrested, and according to the Tetouan province announcement, most of them arrived from sub-Saharan countries. According to the Spanish newspaper "El País", the country's authorities deployed an unprecedented scale of forces and technological means to prevent the crossing of the border barrier.

Europe is aging and needs immigrants, but struggles to integrate some of them. Data from Germany point to gaps regarding religion and law, while the right is strengthening and the debate over the continent's future is intensifying.

The fire in the north of the country threatened a historical site and led to a dramatic rescue operation. The teams entered the area under the threat of fire and evacuated ancient bones belonging to three kings from the 11th century, alongside rare paintings and ceremonial clothing. The findings were removed from the area and transferred to a museum until the danger passes.

The Catalan website 'Sport' is impressed by the Israeli talent, who has already received minutes in preparation matches against Birmingham and Udinese — and the Spanish champions do not rule out a first-team debut during the season.

Her company owes about $3 million to creditors, luxury inventory is facing destruction, and only about 14,000 shekels remain in the coffers. Yet, the supermodel was caught spending a sunny day with her daughter on a luxury yacht that costs thousands of shekels a day. Were the debts left on the shore?

Two weeks after 72,000 migrants breached the Spanish enclave in North Africa, the Moroccan Minister of Justice declared that his country has not abandoned its claims to Ceuta and Melilla. Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles firmly rejected the statement: "They are not just Spanish, they are super-Spanish, and they cannot be touched." The Spanish Foreign Ministry reiterated that Spain's...

Spanish police announced on Tuesday the dismantling of a criminal gang that trafficked underage migrant girls. The group is accused of moving victims from care centers in Gran Canaria to other parts of Spain and France, where some were subjected to sexual exploitation. Five suspects, including one minor, were arrested following raids.