Spanish government’s bill to shorten work week defeated in parliament
Spain’s Congress on Wednesday dealt a setback to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, rejecting his government’s flagship proposal to cut the standard working week from 40...
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Spain’s sports minister: Israeli teams should face same bans as imposed on Russia
Spain’s Minister of Education and Sport, Pilar Alegría, said late on Wednesday that Israeli teams should face the same sporting bans that were imposed on...
Begoña Gómez, wife of Spain’s PM, denies embezzlement in new court hearing
Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, appeared in court in Madrid on Wednesday, where she denied allegations that she improperly used...
Spain’s Supreme Court confirms trial of country’s Attorney General will go ahead
The legal woes facing Spain’s left-leaning coalition government resurfaced on Tuesday, as the country’s Attorney General was ordered to stand trial – just one day...
Spain plans total smoking ban at bar terraces, beaches, stadiums, bus stops
Spain’s minority coalition government unveiled draft legislation on Tuesday aimed at prohibiting smoking in a wide range of outdoor public spaces, from beaches and sports...
Spain-Israel rift widens as Madrid bars far-right ministers, recalls ambassador
Tensions between Spain and Israel deepened further on Tuesday, with Madrid announcing a bar on two far-right Israeli ministers from entering Spanish territory, just a...
Spain to honour victims of Valencia floods in state memorial service
Spain will honour the victims of last year’s devastating ‘DANA’ floods in Valencia with a state memorial service to coincide with the anniversary of what...
Spain imposes permanent weapons ban on Israel, among 8 other measures ‘to stop genocide’ in Gaza
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Monday that Spain will impose a permanent embargo on arms and ammunition sales to Israel, presenting the move...
Spain’s Alcaraz beats rival Sinner at the US Open for 6th Slam title and No.1 ranking
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defeated long-time rival Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to secure his second US Open title on Sunday. The Spaniard, now 22,...
Spain’s BBVA to start share offer for Banco Sabadell on Monday
Spanish banking giant BBVA said on Friday that its tender offer for domestic rival Banco Sabadell will open on Monday, after Spain’s market watchdog cleared...
