Spain in English: News Today

Flooding and chaos hit Spain as Storm Leonardo sweeps through. Storm Borrasca Leonardo triggers widespread flooding and evacuations in Salamanca, Andalucía, and beyond, causing infrastructure damage and landslides.

Transport grinds to a halt amid Spain’s flooding crisis from Storm Leonardo. Severe flooding from Borrasca Leonardo forces mass evacuations and disrupts travel networks, especially in Andalucía and Galicia with transport systems paralyzed.

One in five Spaniards seek mental health help despite system hurdles. The 2025 Barómetro Sanitario shows 21.2% of Spaniards accessed mental health care but many face long waits and treatment challenges in public services.

Spain sends strong 20-athlete team to 2026 Winter Olympics, including Paralympic trailblazer. Veteran snowboarder Queralt Castellet and multi-sport Paralympian Higinio Rivero lead Spain’s delegation as it prepares for historic Olympic participation.

Spanish banks post robust €34 billion profit in 2025, led by Santander and BBVA. Major Spanish banks report a 7% profit increase in 2025, with Santander and BBVA driving strong earnings growth across the sector.