Spain prepares for World Cup without young star Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal’s Injury Ahead of the 2026 World Cup Lamine Yamal, the talented 18-year-old player, has missed Spain’s preparation matches leading up to the 2026 World Cup and will face the tournament without participating in a game since April. The timing seems really unfortunate for Yamal, who, at just 16, celebrated a victory with Spain […]
Water polo assault survivor graduates in Spain after leaving elite California school due to horrific abuse
A water polo player, who faced racial discrimination and repeated sexual assault at a prestigious private school in Los Angeles, has graduated after relocating abroad. Aidan Roman shared a proud moment on Instagram, showing himself walking across the stage at the University of Barcelona to accept his degree, a move he made in 2024 to […]
Conservative and Populist Parties in Spain Expected to Secure Majority
Political Shift in Spain’s Government A recent survey indicates that Spain’s scandal-ridden Socialist Party-led government might fall to the opposing centre-right Popular Party and VOX Populists if elections were held today. There’s a palpable sense of political change in Madrid, as reported by ABC. The latest GAD3 poll suggests that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s coalition […]
Three Toronto Police Officers Detained in Spain for Suspected Sexual Assault
Toronto police have announced that three Canadian officers were detained in Spain for allegedly sexually assaulting a sex worker in Barcelona. The officers, named by The Canadian Press as Evan Glennie, Rich Rand, and Caglar Yigit, were apprehended last week by the Mossos d’Esquadra, the regional police in Catalonia. They stand accused of assaulting a […]
Son of Mango founder arrested in Spain following father’s cliff accident
Son of Fashion Mogul Arrested in Investigation of Father’s Death The son of a billionaire fashion mogul, known for his apparel brand, was detained in Spain on Tuesday. This comes as authorities look into the circumstances surrounding his father’s death following a fall in a mountain area near Barcelona. Isak Andic, aged 71, passed away […]
Spain Charged with Misusing EU Covid Recovery Money for Social Services
Spanish Government Under Scrutiny Over COVID Fund Misuse Spain’s government, headed by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, is facing serious claims of misusing billions in European Union funds intended for COVID-19 recovery. Reports suggest that over 8.5 billion euros (around $10 billion) from these funds were funneled in 2025 to cover budget deficits related to pensions […]
Spain Discovers Over 600 Illegal Drug Boats in the Strait of Gibraltar
Drug Trafficking Concerns in the Strait of Gibraltar COVAM, the primary maritime surveillance agency of the Spanish Navy, has identified over 600 speedboats believed to be involved in drug trafficking in the Strait of Gibraltar. This troubling information surfaced in Spain’s Ministry of National Security’s latest annual report, which was presented to parliament. As concerns […]
Spain Seeks New ‘EU Army’ to Reduce Dependence on America
Spain Advocates for a “European Army” to Reduce Dependence on U.S. Defense Spain has called for the formation of a “European Army” to liberate the continent from American “coercion” and its reliance on Washington for military support. Foreign Minister José Manuel Álvarez emphasized the need for a European Union military force to ensure Europe is […]
Spain confirms a new hantavirus case in a passenger airlifted from a cruise ship
Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to Cruise Ship THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Spain’s Ministry of Health revealed on Tuesday that a passenger evacuated from a cruise ship involved in a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus. This comes as the World Health Organization (WHO) reports a total of nine confirmed cases, with three fatalities linked […]
Spain Challenges U.S. Number of Hantavirus Cases Linked to Cruise Ship
Hantavirus Cases Linked to MV Hondius Update The World Health Organization (WHO) and Spanish health officials updated their report on hantavirus cases related to the cruise ship MV Hondius on Monday. So far, there have been seven confirmed cases, with an additional two under investigation. This count excludes American passengers who returned to the U.S. […]