Despite positive economic growth in Spain, economic inequality and wage disparities remain significant, with cooperatives playing a key role in promoting social cohesion and reducing inequality.
Spain struggles with a massive housing deficit of 700,000 units, soaring prices, construction delays, and legal challenges amid ongoing efforts to protect tenants and streamline housing development.
A man in Jaén was arrested for throwing a bleach-filled glass jar at a toddler, leading to an attempted homicide investigation and psychiatric custody.
Pamplona City Council introduces a Green Purchasing Manual supported by €5.5 million EU funds to enhance sustainable public procurement and the circular economy.
Pope León XIV will undertake an apostolic trip to Spain from June 6-12, 2026, highlighting Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands, including inaugurating a Sagrada Familia tower to mark Gaudí's centenary.
Spanish civil society mobilizes over 100 organizations demanding government support for the Treaty on Fossil Fuels and a just transition ahead of the 2026 Santa Marta Conference.
Following months of storms, Spain enters a stable weather phase with spring temperatures, light rains, and Saharan dust affecting visibility and precipitation patterns.
Despite positive economic growth in Spain, economic inequality and wage disparities remain significant, with cooperatives playing a key role in promoting social cohesion and reducing inequality.
Spain is advancing its circular economy agenda in 2026 via regional projects in Rubí, Castilla-La Mancha, and Asturias that focus on business support, bio-waste management, and social innovation.
The Spanish Government has officially recognized labor leader Ulpiano Alonso as a victim of ideological persecution during the Franco dictatorship, restoring his dignity and annulling his conviction.
Spain's government implements a €2.9 billion aid plan and emergency measures for Andalucía amidst severe storms, while regional officials urge stronger national civil protection against climate change impacts.
Five teenagers died in a fire caused by a cigarette igniting a mattress in a makeshift storage area in Manlleu, Catalonia, shocking the local community.
Pedro Sánchez unveils the €23 billion 'España Crece' fund to build 15,000 homes annually, amid investigations into irregularities in protected housing projects in Alicante and Málaga.
Women in Spain earn 15.74% less than men on average, with part-time and precarious work disproportionately affecting their earnings, highlighting persistent gender wage inequality.
Despite Spain's strong economic growth, rising costs and stagnant wages leave many citizens and farmers struggling, highlighting urgent social and economic policy needs.
Spain is advancing sustainable construction and circular economy efforts through innovative materials, energy efficiency measures, and collaborative projects.
CÍCLICOM, a new Spanish digital platform, launches to strengthen circular economy initiatives for complex plastics through innovation and business networking.
Spain's 2026 regularization initiative allows migrants in irregular situations to obtain legal residence and work authorization through specified procedures and eligibility criteria, with applications open until June 30, 2026.
Spain faces ongoing rainy and windy weather mainly in northern regions despite a brief period of clearer skies, as AEMET issues warnings for mid-February 2026.
A nurse in Benicàssim was fatally stabbed by her ex-partner at her workplace, prompting arrest and highlighting the absence of prior registry in Spain’s gender violence monitoring system.
Spain prepares to grant provisional residency permits to up to 840,000 migrants following PSOE-Podemos agreement, aiming to secure legal status and boost labor markets.
Storm Oriana has caused widespread disruptions across Spain with red alerts, transportation halts, evacuations, and dangerous winds exceeding 150 km/h in Castellón.
Storm Oriana has prompted widespread emergency alerts across Spain, with Castellón facing red-level warnings for winds up to 140 km/h and numerous safety measures enforced nationwide.
Surplus renewable energy from heavy rains and wind has disrupted Spain's electricity market, causing unprecedented low and negative prices while accelerating growth in energy storage capacity.
Severe storms and heavy rains have caused cancellations and postponements of carnival parades in Spain, with schools adapting celebrations amid challenging weather forecasts.
Storm Oriana has caused major disruptions to Spain's transportation network and severe agricultural damage in Salamanca due to flooding and landslides, with extreme weather alerts issued nationwide.
Spain's economy in 2026 shows strong growth but faces challenges from mass tourism pressures and aims to boost social welfare through significant regional aid increases.
Storm Nils has caused extensive wind, rain, and coastal hazards across Spain, resulting in red alerts, canceled flights, school closures, and emergency responses, especially in Catalonia and northern regions.
Mataró was named Spain's 2026 social economy capital with major events planned, while Xunta launches a pilot social economy plan in Baiona to support local entrepreneurship.
Spain experienced its darkest January since 1996 due to consecutive storms that drastically reduced sunlight hours, with further rainfall expected but easing conditions anticipated soon.
Spain underscores its commitment to sustainability and circular economy through SusChem España’s participation in Transfiere 2026 and the International Sustainability Days in Adeje, Tenerife, with a focus on CO₂ valorization and innovative environmental solutions.
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