The Latest Breaking News from Spain

Spain releases secret 1981 coup documents after 45 years

Spain has published 153 declassified documents on the 1981 23-F coup, revealing orders to shoot to kill and King Juan Carlos I’s role in stopping it.

Euronews · Feb 25

Norway’s King Harald admitted to a hospital on Spanish island

Norway's royal palace says King Harald has been admitted to a hospital in Spain’s Canary Islands during a winter vacation there

The Independent UK · Feb 24

'We could have won more races' – Tom Pidcock's season started with victory, but he's ready to ramp it up for the biggest Spring Classics

'He's like a knife with two sides, but he's not a bullshitter' says coach Kurt Bogaerts on the Pinarello-Q36.5 leader whose pre-season included a training camp in the Andes

Cycling News · Feb 24

EU countries prepare for ECB race as Lagarde eyes early exit

Following reports on Wednesday that Christine Lagarde could step down as ECB President before her mandate ends, some EU countries have begun sounding out potential successors.

Euronews · Feb 20

Blackcurrants, olive oil, cheese: Why you should follow these foodie trails around Europe

From a newly developed blackcurrant trail in France to a historic route used by fishermen in Spain.

Euronews · Feb 20

The Madrid Codices: Leonardo da Vinci's treasure trove digitised by Spain's National Library

On 13 February 1967, the Spanish National Library announced the discovery of the Madrid I and II codices, two manuscripts by Leonardo da Vinci that had remained poorly catalogued for more than a century. But they are being digitised to make them accessible to the public.

Euronews · Feb 20

Madrid is crowned Europe’s best destination for 2026

While Spain’s capital took the top spot, Italy dominated the overall rankings.

Euronews · Feb 20

France and Germany agreed to build the fighter jet of the future. Now they can’t agree who is in charge

FCAS, which also involves Spain, is imploding at a high-stakes moment for Europe, as threat rises from Russia

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20

Generation rent: From house prices to lifestyle choices, why are Europeans opting out of buying?

It's no secret that it's difficult to get on Europe's property ladder these days, but, surprisingly, extortionate house prices aren't the only reason people are choosing to rent. Europe in Motion unpacks the latest European Housing Trend report.

Euronews · Feb 19

Valencia’s deadly flood still haunts Spain. Would it have happened in a fossil fuel-free world?

A major study has confirmed that the flash flooding that devastated Valencia in 2024 was ‘intensified’ by human-made climate change.

Euronews · Feb 19