The European Commission has reassigned €166 million to bolster recovery efforts in Valencia following the devastating October 2024 floods, supporting infrastructure, businesses, and social programs.
Spain formalizes the final date for daylight saving time changes as October 25, 2026, with health concerns and minimal energy savings driving plans to end the practice.
Spain’s government faces criticism for failing to present national budgets for three years, risking economic instability and undermining EU fund management amid broader global fiscal policy challenges.
Spain's GDP growth forecast was revised up to 3.0% in 2025 alongside a 2.6% rise in domestic consumption, signaling economic resilience amid global challenges.
Spain leads EU efforts to end biannual clock changes, backed by public and EU support but facing expert caution and member state skepticism.
Despite strong economic growth, most Spaniards view the housing crisis as the leading cause of social inequality and see limited prospects for homeownership.
Spain plans to propose ending biannual clock changes by 2026, sparking debate over adopting permanent winter or summer time amid public and scientific input.
Spain addresses rising climate risks with updated flood mapping and community mental health teams following major floods and fires.
Spain will set clocks back one hour on October 26, 2025, marking the transition to winter time amid ongoing debate about the practice's health and energy implications.
Spain is facing a significant exodus of skilled young professionals due to unemployment, low wages, and poor working conditions, threatening key economic sectors and innovation.
Spain plans to increase maximum pensions by over 2.7%, introduce a dual pension calculation system, and raise the retirement age for many from 2026, aiming to better align pensions with inflation and encourage longer work contributions.
Burgos faces a range of emergencies, cultural events, law enforcement seizures, and protests on October 17, 2025, reflecting a busy local news day.
Spain’s poverty rate remains high with over four million people living on less than 644 euros monthly, driven by rising housing costs and ineffective social policies.
Spain's workplace fatality rate remains above the EU average with a recent rise in deaths, prompting calls for urgent legislative reforms to improve worker safety.
Andalucía continues to lag behind Spain’s electromobility targets with low electric vehicle adoption and inadequate charging infrastructure, despite government incentives.
A 60-year-old man died during the BTT Demandasaurus event in Burgos, leading to the event's suspension and an official day of mourning declared by local authorities.
DANA Alice causes heavy rains and flooding across eastern Spain, prompting major emergency responses and infrastructure shutdowns.
Spain's pension reforms continue to erode pension purchasing power amid economic pressures and political debates, with ongoing public concern about pension sustainability and future security.
Spain's 2025 Día de la Hispanidad featured a military parade led by the royal family amid political tensions including protests against the Prime Minister and significant absences due to extreme weather impacts.
Spain’s Doce de Octubre holiday reflects growing Latino integration and ongoing reevaluations of its colonial legacy, highlighting cultural shifts and contested histories.
Post-Storm Dana Alice, Valencian residents of La Torre face flooding and infrastructure issues amid disagreements with local authorities over causes.
Spain's 2026 pension reform introduces new retirement ages and imposes penalties for early retirement, affecting the Baby Boom generation's pension rights.
The DANA Alice storm has triggered major flooding in southeast Spain, especially Murcia and Alicante, causing damages, evacuations, and travel disruptions while emergency responses continue.
Spain’s government commits €7 billion to protected housing, with Catalonia leading regional efforts despite uneven support nationwide.
Spain establishes its second AI factory, 1HealthAI, in Galicia with an 82 million euro investment, boosting EU AI capabilities and technological independence.
Severe weather from DANA Alice brings heavy rainfall, flooding, event cancellations, and travel disruptions to Alicante and Murcia, with emergency plans activated.
Red Eléctrica calls for urgent voltage stabilization measures to avert further blackouts linked to renewable energy variability in Spain's electrical grid.
Galician fishermen urge EU to update the Common Fisheries Policy to better balance environmental and economic needs of coastal communities.
Spain's Labor Inspection uncovered over 92,600 undeclared jobs in 2024, predominantly in hospitality, exposing ongoing labor market challenges in the underground economy.
Spain is confronting the risk of a major blackout as voltage instability linked to increased renewable energy integration exposes weaknesses in its electric grid and infrastructure investments.
Google's new AI Search Mode launches in Spain, enabling users to ask more complex and exploratory questions with advanced AI assistance.
Villarrobledo will invest €12 million in urban modernization projects under the EDIL plan, targeting infrastructure, cultural facilities, and neighborhood integration.
A recent train breakdown exposes deep-rooted reliability and productivity challenges in Spain’s public transport and labor market, prompting calls for urgent investment and policy reforms.
A withdrawn historical magazine issue and Catalan nationalist dynamics highlight Spain's cultural sensitivity challenges.
A large protest in Madrid highlighted Spain’s rural challenges including depopulation, environmental harm, and inadequate public services, demanding government recognition and action.
CaixaBank Research has raised Spain’s economic growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026, citing resilience amid global challenges and supportive monetary and energy conditions.
Thousands protest in Madrid denouncing rural abandonment, lack of public services, and environmental harms caused by large renewable energy projects.
Over 200,000 people in Spain marched in more than 70 cities protesting Israeli military actions in Gaza, demanding humanitarian aid and government action.
Over 70 municipalities in Spain held large, peaceful pro-Palestine protests on October 4, 2025, with major rallies in Barcelona and Madrid attracting tens of thousands and significant political involvement.
Spain's water reservoirs are currently at 55% capacity with regional differences, prompting government water-saving advice.