Spain’s citizenship law for descendants abroad ignites election row
A law designed to grant Spanish citizenship to descendants of expatriates has become the centre of an increasingly bitter political dispute, with right-wing opposition parties
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Deadline day for Spain’s mass migrant regularisation as over one million apply for legal status
Spain’s landmark mass regularisation programme for undocumented migrants was set to close on Tuesday (30 June), bringing to an end a three-month process that has
Spain raises 2026 growth forecast to 2.6% despite Middle East conflict
The Spanish government on Monday raised its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 2.6%, up from its previous estimate of 2.2%, arguing that the country’s
Spotlight: social media bans – imperfect steps in the right direction
On 15 June 2026, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that children under 16 will be banned from social media. Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook,
International gang busted on Costa del Sol over fake UK driving licence operation
Spain’s National Police have dismantled an international criminal network based on the Costa del Sol that specialised in producing and distributing counterfeit UK driving licences,
Spain top Group H in World Cup with narrow win as Uruguay suffer shock early exit
Spain secured top spot in World Cup Group H with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Uruguay on Friday, condemning the two-time champions to a disappointing
King Felipe VI and Claudia Sheinbaum seal Spain-Mexico diplomatic thaw after years of tension
Spain’s King Felipe VI and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have formally ended years of diplomatic tension between Spain and Mexico after meeting at the National
Ex-Spanish prime minister challenges legality of corruption probe
Spain’s former socialist prime minister, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, on Thursday asked a court to declare void the corruption investigation against him, arguing that the
Spain joins international relief effort after devastating Venezuela earthquakes
Spain has joined a growing list of countries offering assistance to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes devastated parts of the South American nation, with Prime
Trump brands Spain ‘terrible’ and ‘a horror show’ as he again criticises NATO allies
US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Spain, describing the country as ‘terrible’ and ‘a horror show’ while accusing several NATO allies of