Spanish Cardinal Suspends Himself Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

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Cristóbal López Romero, the Spanish cardinal and Archbishop of Rabat, has suspended himself from public ministry after allegations of inappropriate behaviour toward adult women. The Vatican confirmed that a preliminary investigation has been launched following the accusations. According to reports, at least five women have accused the 74-year-old cardinal of sexual

WHO Warns Europe Faces More Deadly Heatwaves as New Extreme Temperatures Build

By admin July 7, 2026 No comment

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Europe could face “more deadly weeks” as another powerful heatwave develops over the Atlantic. Temperatures in parts of Portugal and southern Spain are expected to reach as high as 43°C in the coming days. WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge urged governments to strengthen preparedness, noting […]

BYD Nears Decision on Second European Manufacturing Plant

By admin July 1, 2026 No comment

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Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is close to finalising plans for a second manufacturing facility in Europe as it accelerates its regional expansion. Speaking at the Reuters Automotive Europe conference in Frankfurt, BYD’s special adviser for Europe, Alfredo Altavilla, said a decision is expected soon, with Spain and France emerging as the leading candidates. The

Spain’s Citizenship Law Triggers Political Clash Over Overseas Voters

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Spain’s citizenship law granting nationality to descendants of Spaniards exiled during the Civil War and the Franco dictatorship has become the center of a political dispute ahead of the country’s next general election. Since the law was expanded in 2022, more than 544,000 people have obtained Spanish citizenship, with over 306,000 registering to vote, while

Spanish NGOs Rush to Help Undocumented Migrants Before Regularisation Deadline

By admin June 29, 2026 No comment

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Non-governmental organisations across Spain are making a final push to help undocumented migrants apply for a special mass regularisation programme before the June 30 deadline. The initiative offers eligible migrants a one-year residence permit, and applications have far exceeded expectations, with around 1.27 million submissions compared to the government’s initial

Europe’s Refugee Population Stabilises After Years of Rapid Growth

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Europe’s refugee and asylum-seeker population remained largely unchanged in 2025, marking the end of more than a decade of steady growth, according to a new migration report. The total number of refugees and asylum seekers across the European Union and Britain stood at 9.59 million, nearly identical to the 9.58 million recorded in 2024. The […]

Wildfire Disrupts Spain Rail Network Ahead of Heatwave

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A wildfire in northeastern Spain disrupted high-speed rail services between Madrid and Barcelona on Thursday after flames broke out near a railway section in Catalonia. Authorities temporarily suspended train operations in the affected area to allow firefighters to tackle the blaze safely. The disruption comes as Spain prepares for its first major heatwave of the […]

Spanish Lottery Vendor Jailed for €4.7 Million Jackpot Fraud

By admin June 12, 2026 No comment

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A Spanish court has sentenced a lottery vendor to three-and-a-half years in prison for defrauding the winner of a €4.7 million ($5.4 million) jackpot. According to court documents, the vendor discovered that a customer held the winning ticket in 2012 when asked to verify the numbers, but falsely claimed the ticket was not a winner. […]

Over 1,300 Migrants Die Trying to Reach Spain in First Five Months of 2026

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More than 1,300 migrants have died while attempting to reach Spain’s coastline during the first five months of 2026, according to advocacy group Caminando Fronteras (Walking Borders). The report recorded 1,317 deaths, including 142 women and 129 children, and noted that 27 migrant boats disappeared entirely with everyone on board. The findings were released ahead

Pope Leo XIV Warns Spanish Parliament of ‘Profound’ Global Crisis

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In a historic and wide-ranging address to Spain’s parliament, Pope Leo XIV warned that escalating conflicts, deep political polarization, and a disregard for human rights have plunged the world into a profound spiritual and cultural crisis. Speaking amid renewed hostilities between Israel and Iran, the pontiff strongly condemned rising European military spending—calling it