The Latest Breaking News from Spain

'El Gordo' lottery in Spain spreads Christmas riches worth $2.8 billion

Spaniards have been anticipating the arrival of “El Gordo” or “The Fat One” for weeks

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2024

‘We’re still in survival mode’: anger persists in Valencia weeks after floods

Wreckage from Spain’s worst natural disaster this century may have been cleared but life for many remains in disarray

The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024

Spain Orders 25 More Eurofighter Jets From Airbus

Spain has ordered another 25 advanced Eurofighter jets from European aerospace giant Airbus in the NATO member's drive to modernise its air force, the defence ministry said on Friday.

International Business Times · Dec 20, 2024

Google Maps car snaps vital clue in Spanish missing person case

Image of man leaning into boot of a car on a street in northern Spain helps lead police to make two arrests

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024

Spanish para-athlete makes legal bid to overturn Paris Olympic disqualification

Disqualified during the Paris Paralympic marathon in September, visually impaired athlete Elena Congost from Spain has taken legal action in France to recover her bronze medal and her pride.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 18, 2024

‘If 1.5m Germans have them there must be something in it’: how balcony solar is taking off

Balcony solar panels can save 30% on a typical household’s electricity bill and, with vertical surface area in cities larger than roof space, the appeal is clear

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024

West Ham head coach Julen Lopetegui returns to Spain to attend funeral of his father

Hammers say Lopetegui’s coaching team will oversee training during while he is away

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024

Barcelona subway recycles energy from braking into power to charge electric cars

Barcelona's subway system is using regenerative braking to help power both its convoys but also recharge electric cars at street level

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

Chelsea top Champions League group with perfect record thanks to Catarina Macario double

Real Madrid had the chance to leapfrog the Women’s Super League leaders but the visitors came from behind to win in Spain

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

Marisa Paredes, Almodóvar star and legend of Spanish cinema, dies aged 78

Roles in All About My Mother and Life is Beautiful cemented her status as one of Spain’s ‘most iconic’ actors

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024