Spain to Grant Legal Status to 500,000 Undocumented Migrants

By admin January 28, 2026 No comment

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Spain’s government has unveiled a draft decree to provide legal status to hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants, in a bid to accelerate integration and support key economic sectors. The measure targets those who have lived in the country for at least five months by the end of 2025 and have no criminal record, as […]

Spain Cuts Speed on Madrid-Barcelona Line After Track Fault

By admin January 27, 2026 No comment

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Spanish rail authorities have temporarily reduced the speed limit on a section of the high-speed line between Madrid and Barcelona after a crack was detected on the track 110 km west of Barcelona, between Alcover and l’Espluga de Francolí in Catalonia. Transport Minister Óscar Puente confirmed that the fault does not endanger trains, but the […]

Spanish Prosecutors Drop Investigation Into Julio Iglesias Sexual Abuse Allegations

By admin January 24, 2026 No comment

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Spanish prosecutors have dismissed an investigation into sexual abuse allegations made against legendary singer Julio Iglesias, citing a lack of jurisdiction. Authorities ruled that Spanish courts were not competent to investigate the claims because the alleged incidents took place outside Spain and involved complainants who are neither Spanish citizens nor residents. The

Spanish Train Drivers Call Nationwide Strike After Deadly Derailments

By admin January 21, 2026 No comment

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Spain’s largest train drivers’ union, SEMAF, has called for a nationwide strike, demanding stronger safety assurances following a series of deadly rail accidents that have shaken the country. The move comes after one of Europe’s worst recent train crashes near Adamuz in southern Spain killed at least 42 people, along with two additional derailments this […]

EU Lawmakers Consider Legal Challenge to Mercosur Deal

By admin January 21, 2026 No comment

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EU lawmakers are set to vote on Wednesday whether to refer the European Union’s free trade agreement with Mercosur—comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay—to the EU Court of Justice. A legal challenge by 144 lawmakers could delay the deal by up to two years and potentially block its implementation. The agreement, the EU’s largest-ever trade […]

Deadly High-Speed Train Collision Kills 39 in Southern Spain

By admin January 19, 2026 No comment

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At least 39 people were killed and more than 120 injured after two high-speed trains collided late Sunday near Adamuz in Spain’s southern Cordoba province, marking the country’s deadliest rail disaster since 2013. One train derailed before crashing into an oncoming service, with around 400 passengers believed to be on board the two trains operated […]

Spain Moves to Cap Room Rents and Curb Seasonal Leases to Tackle Housing Crisis

By admin January 12, 2026 No comment

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Spain’s government will introduce tougher rental rules in the coming weeks, including caps on room rents and stricter limits on seasonal leases, as it tries to rein in soaring housing costs. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the new decree will deepen state intervention in the rental market, which has come under strain from a severe […]

Five Spanish Citizens Freed in Venezuelan Prisoner Release

By admin January 9, 2026 No comment

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Spain confirmed that Venezuela has freed five Spanish citizens, including Venezuelan-Spanish human rights activist Rocío San Miguel, in a move amid Caracas’s ongoing political upheaval. Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said the group — also comprising Andrés Martínez, José María Basoa, Ernesto Gorbe and Miguel Moreno — is set to return to Spain with embassy […]

Spain’s Catholic Church Signs Deal to Compensate Abuse Victims

By admin January 9, 2026 No comment

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Spain’s Roman Catholic Church has reached an agreement with the government to compensate victims of sexual abuse by clergy members. The new accord allows the government to manage compensation for cases where legal action is no longer possible due to the statute of limitations or the death of the accused, expanding access for victims. Justice […]

Eurovision Faces Major Rift as Israel Cleared to Compete, Prompting Multiple Withdrawals

By admin December 5, 2025 No comment

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The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) decided not to hold a vote on Israel’s participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, confirming the country’s entry and triggering an immediate backlash. Broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia announced their withdrawal from the contest, citing the mounting death toll in Gaza and accusing Israel of