Spain keeps largest nuclear plant open until 2030 but maintains 2035 phase-out
Spain has extended the operating life of the Almaraz nuclear power station until June 2030, delaying what was due to be the first stage of...
Middle East
Bank of Spain maintains growth outlook but raises inflation forecast amid Middle East tensions
Spain’s central bank has maintained its economic growth forecasts while raising its inflation outlook, warning that higher energy prices linked to the conflict in the...
Home sales in Spain dip amid signs of property market stabilisation
Registered home sales in Spain dropped by 2.2% in March compared with the same month in 2025, with 61,295 transactions recorded, largely due to a...
Spanish airlines hold fares steady despite Iran fuel crisis pressures
Spain’s leading airlines — Iberia, Vueling and Air Europa — have said they will continue operating their usual flight schedules without changes to routes or...
Trump weighs troop withdrawal from Spain and Italy after Germany decision
US President Donald Trump has indicated he may consider withdrawing American troops from Spain and Italy, telling reporters, ‘yeah, I probably will’, when asked about...
Spain economy weathers Middle East turmoil with steady growth
Spain’s economy has shown resilience in the face of disruption caused by the Middle East conflict, recording growth of 0.6% in the first quarter of...
Budget airlines lead flight cuts as fuel crisis starts to bite
Low-cost airlines including Ryanair, Transavia and Volotea are coming under growing financial pressure from surging jet fuel costs linked to the conflict in the Middle...
Spain and Portugal see tourism surge as travellers shun Middle East
Spain and Portugal are seeing a sharp rise in late spring and summer travel demand, as millions of tourists shift away from destinations affected by...
Spain signals support for EU jet fuel sharing as imports from US & Nigeria increase
Spain is prepared to play an active role in any European Union initiative to share jet fuel reserves and is open to the idea of...
Europe warns of looming jet fuel shortages amid Iran conflict
The European Commission warned on Tuesday that Europe could soon encounter disruptions in jet fuel supplies, as the ongoing Iran conflict continues to rattle global...
