2025 Lotería de Navidad Draw Unfolds with Record €2.772 Billion Prize Pool
The 2025 Lotería de Navidad lottery in Spain featured a record €2.772 billion prize pool, drawing nationwide excitement on December 22 in Madrid.
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Severe Winter Storm Hits Spain Causing Snow, Rain, and Travel Disruptions
An intense winter storm in Spain brings snow to low elevations, heavy rains, strong winds, and disrupts transportation and daily life across affected regions.
Winter Arrives in Spain with Early Snowfall and Polar Air Bringing Cold Weather Alerts
Spain experiences early winter snowfall and sharp temperature drops as a polar air mass and Atlantic storm trigger widespread weather alerts.
Colombian Population in Spain Set to Surpass One Million as Country Nears 50 Million Residents in 2026
Spain is approaching 50 million residents by 2026, with Colombian immigrants nearly doubling in population to almost one million, driven by economic migration and contributing significantly to sectors like hospitality and construction.
Winter Weather Alerts Trigger Safety Warnings in Burgos and Salamanca on December 20, 2025
Snowfall and extreme cold warnings prompt safety alerts in Burgos and Salamanca on December 20, 2025, affecting local communities and infrastructure.
Spain's Festive Spirit Shines in Christmas Lottery and Roscones de Reyes Production
Spain celebrates Christmas with its famous El Gordo lottery offering widespread prizes and El Corte Inglés producing nearly a million traditional roscones, key festive cultural highlights.
Spain Completes 2025 Refugee Resettlement Plan and Boosts Local Integration Efforts
Spain has finalized its 2025 National Resettlement Plan, welcoming over 800 refugees while local councils like Bilbao's enhance migrant integration and participation efforts.
Castilla-La Mancha Unveils Ambitious €15.8 Billion ‘Horizonte 2030’ Investment Pact
Castilla-La Mancha launches a €15.8 billion pact with 531 measures to drive sustainable economic and social transformation by 2030.
Spain Launches National Network of Climate Shelters to Tackle Deadly Heat Waves
Spain unveils a national climate shelter network to protect citizens against rising heat wave risks amid record-breaking temperatures and mortality rates.
Spain Tops EU with Highest Youth Unemployment at 25.3% in 2025
Spain leads the EU in youth unemployment with a 25.3% rate in 2025, despite growth in total employment and active population.
Spain Faces Persistent Child Poverty Amid Low Investment in Protection Measures
Spain struggles with chronic child poverty amidst low public investment and rising costs, prompting calls for urgent policy reforms.
Severe Storms and Flooding Trigger Alerts and Emergencies Across Spain
Heavy storms and floods have prompted yellow alerts across Comunidad Valenciana, Cataluña, and the Balearic Islands, with emergencies declared in flooded cities such as Catarroja and Badalona.
Spain Responds to US Criticism Amid Rapid Economic Growth and Youth Housing Crisis
Spain's Economy Minister responds to US criticism of EU policies while highlighting Spain's economic growth and severe youth housing affordability issues.
Spain Embarks on Ambitious Rehabilitation of Over 1.2 Million Square Meters of Public Buildings
Spain initiates a large-scale public building rehabilitation program covering over 1.2 million m2, backed by 1.08 billion euros in government funding.
VI International Congress Advances Global Dialogue on Organizational Innovation and Sustainable Economy
The VI International Congress convenes global experts virtually to discuss innovation in organizations and sustainable economic development, focusing on climate change and resource interconnections.
Spain Introduces Nationwide Transport Subscription at €60 per Month to Benefit Two Million Users
Spain launches a nationwide monthly transport subscription costing €60 for adults and €30 for youth, aiming to ease commuting costs and promote sustainability for two million users starting January 2026.
Spain Faces Critical Climate Change Threats in 2025: Record Wildfire Emissions and Urgent Adaptation Needs
Spain's 2025 wildfires have emitted record CO₂, while a major climate risk report stresses urgent adaptation actions across health, water, biodiversity, and cities sectors.
Storm Emilia Triggers Severe Rainfall Warnings and Municipal Disruptions in Valencia
Storm Emilia triggers heavy rain warnings in Valencia, prompting school closures and staged resumption of municipal activities amid flooding risks.
Catalonia Manages African Swine Fever Outbreak Amid Multiple Agricultural Crises
Catalonia contains African swine fever amid wild boar control efforts and broader agricultural challenges managed by Minister Òscar Ordeig.
Spain Secures 143 Fishing Days for Mediterranean Fleet in 2026 Despite Initial EU Cuts
Spain successfully negotiates to maintain 143 fishing days for its Mediterranean fleet in 2026 despite initial EU proposals for substantial cuts, securing conservation measures and softer quota reductions.
Spain Faces High Fiscal Deviation Risk Amid Eurozone Budget Challenges and Green Investment Commitments
Spain faces high fiscal deviation risk for 2025 amid budgetary uncertainties while committing over a quarter of EU green bond funds to sustainable projects.
Housing Remains Spain's Top Concern as Unions Demand Dialogue on Underground Economy
Spain's latest CIS data shows housing and economic concerns dominate public worries, while unions demand social dialogue to tackle underground economy issues.
Storm Emilia Continues to Impact Spain with Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
Storm Emilia is bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and temperature drops across Spain, with regional alerts issued for severe weather.
Cristina García Rodero's 'España Oculta' Exhibition Opens at IVAM, Challenging Narratives of Spanish Modernity
Photographer Cristina García Rodero's 'España Oculta' exhibition at IVAM revisits Spain's cultural traditions from 1973-1989, challenging prevailing narratives of modernity centered on nightlife movements.
Experts Highlight Economic Sustainability and Employment Policies Amid Spanish Budget Debates for 2026
Spain's economic outlook for 2026 faces critiques over employment policies and calls for sustainable public spending amid expert economic discussions in Ciudad Real.
Spain's Agricultural Sector Faces Complex Challenges in 2025 Despite Positive Macro Data
Despite positive overall agricultural income in 2025, Spain's farming and livestock sectors face serious economic, health, and climate-related challenges.
Spain Charts Strategic Path in Emerging Technologies and Energy Collaboration with China
Spain advances a comprehensive strategy for emerging technologies while strengthening green energy collaboration with China to ensure a sustainable future.
Swine Fever Outbreak Sparks Urgent Government Action Amid Multiple Regional Emergencies in Spain
Spain grapples with a swine fever outbreak in Catalonia amidst regional emergencies including an earthquake near Burgos and a hotel fire in Salamanca on December 8, 2025.
Economist Gonzalo Bernardos Clarifies Impact of Spain's Inheritance Tax on Working-Class Families
Economist Gonzalo Bernardos explains that Spain's inheritance tax mainly affects wealthy heirs, with working-class families typically exempt, clarifying misconceptions about the tax's role and impact.
Spain Advocates for Shared European Solutions to Labor Shortages at EPSCO Meeting
Spain urges coordinated European action to address labor shortages, emphasizing structural challenges and regional policy collaboration.
Spain Faces Decline as Top Retirement Destination in 2026, Greece Rises
Spain loses its top retirement destination status to Greece in 2026 due to rising costs and bureaucratic hurdles, though it remains a leading holiday home market.
Spain's Water Reservoirs Show Slight Increase to 53.80% Capacity Amid Regional Disparities
Spain's water reservoirs have risen to 53.80% capacity with notable regional differences and official water-saving advice.
Spain's Public Investment in Dependency Care Declines Amid Economic Growth, Raising Social Concerns
Despite Spain's strong economic growth since 2020, public investment in dependency care has decreased, resulting in increased waiting times and deaths, prompting urgent calls for reform and greater political commitment.
Spain Faces Rising Pension Costs Amid Inflation and Demographic Challenges
Spain plans a 2.7% pension increase in 2026 amid inflation, with OECD warnings about rising pension costs and calls for urgent reforms to sustain the system.
DNA Testing to Identify 108 Civil War Victims Executed in Colmenar Viejo 86 Years Later
Spanish government-funded DNA testing aims to identify 108 victims executed in Colmenar Viejo during the Civil War, offering families long-awaited closure.
Experts Warn of Spain's Unsustainable Economy Amid Pension Crisis
Economists Santiago Calvo and Lorenzo Bernaldo de Quirós warn that Spain's pension system and economic model are unsustainable, urging urgent reforms to address demographic and fiscal challenges.
Spain's GDP Growth Masks Deep Economic Struggles for Majority
Spain's strong GDP growth conceals high unemployment, inequality, and poverty impacting much of its population.
Zaragoza Urges Spanish Government for More Resources to Boost Affordable Housing amid Crisis
Zaragoza calls on Spain for more support and utilizes EU funds to develop affordable rental housing amid a local housing crisis.
Spain Faces Rising Labor Tax Burden and Demographic Challenges Threatening Economic Competitiveness and Pension Sustainability
Spain faces a high labor tax burden and rapid demographic aging, threatening economic competitiveness and pension sustainability, amid government resistance to OECD reform recommendations.
Spain Faces Severe Desertification Threat as New Atlas Reveals Over 40% of Territory Impacted
The first national Atlas reveals that over 40% of Spain is threatened by desertification, driven by climate and agricultural pressures, demanding urgent integrated resource management.