The Latest Breaking News from Spain

Spanish minister rules out cyber-attack as cause of April blackout, after expert report

System failure caused by network’s inability to control grid voltage said to be behind outage in Spain and Portugal

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025

How the water gun has become a symbol for Barcelona residents 'fed up' with the tourism industry

The phenomenon started last July, when a fringe, left-wing activist group held its first successful rally.

Euronews · Jun 17, 2025

Spain reveals cause of massive blackout that cancelled flights and left 80,000 stranded

Officials have ruled out the possibility of a cyberattack

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Arsenal 'ready to pay' Nico Williams release clause, with key snag in the move: report

Arsenal are ready to pay a huge amount to secure Nico Williams services, but it may not be enough

FourFourTwo · Jun 16, 2025

30 Surprising Facts About Royals History Textbooks Forgot To Mention

How many of these royal facts will actually surprise you?

Bored Panda · Jun 16, 2025

Tourists face a soaking this summer as locals find their protest symbol

In Barcelona, a group of tourists found themselves the targets of an unusual form of protest when a woman armed with a plastic water gun sprayed them as they sat at an outdoor table.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Yoshitomo Nara brings his bug-eyed charm to London, Marseille explores the history of tattoos, Haim release 'I Quit', and Danny Boyle's zippy zombies return for '28 Years Later'.

Euronews · Jun 16, 2025

Holidaymakers sprayed by water pistols in Barcelona as part of organised anti-tourism protests across Europe

Frustrated locals targeted hotels while chanting “your holidays, my misery”

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

‘Crazy About Signing’—Nico Wlliams Transfer ‘Preference’ Revealed

Nico Williams reportedly told Spain’s Barcelona contingent during the June international break that he’s desperate to join the Blaugrana this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 15, 2025

Hundreds gather in Barcelona to protest overtourism in southern Europe

Thousands protested against overtourism in southern Europe on Sunday. In Barcelona, demonstrators fired water pistols and set off smoke grenades.

Euronews · Jun 15, 2025