Spain

Spain is experiencing an intense heatwave as May ends, with temperatures forecast to reach 40°C in parts of the south, around 10°C above seasonal norms, The Guardian reported. According to Rubén del Campo from Spain’s meteorological agency, Aemet, the unusual…

A genetic study reveals Spain’s 1609–1614 expulsion of 300,000 Moriscos (converted Muslims) drastically reduced North African ancestry in Iberia, Informed Consent reported. Researchers analyzed DNA from four historical periods, finding significant Berber and Arab genetic ties before and during Muslim…

Spain’s parliament passed a non-binding motion on Tuesday urging the government to impose an arms embargo on Israel in response to its military actions in Gaza, Anadolu Agency reported. The motion, introduced by the leftist Sumar alliance and backed by…

Tens of thousands of travelers faced major disruptions after coordinated cable thefts paralyzed Spain’s high-speed rail system on Sunday evening through Monday morning, Anadolu Agency reported. Thieves stole low-value cables at four strategic locations along the Madrid-Seville line—areas deliberately chosen…

Al-Andalusia Islamic University of Spain, the country’s first Islamic university, is striving to establish its first physical campus after more than six years of online operation, MSN reported. Founded in Seville, the university currently serves over 600 students from 22…

Spain’s government has approved a bill imposing strict penalties on companies that fail to label AI-generated content, aiming to combat misinformation and deepfake threats, Reuters reported. The proposed law, which aligns with the European Union’s AI Act, classifies non-compliance as…

Three friends, Abdelkader Harkassi, Abdallah Hernandez, and Tariq Rodriguez, have completed a three-month horseback journey from southern Spain to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, as part of their Hajj pilgrimage, Anadolu Agency reported. Their aim is to retrace the historical pilgrimage…

Spain’s Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced a controversial 100% tax on homes purchased by non-EU foreigners as part of a 12-step plan to address the country’s escalating housing crisis, Al Jazeera reported. This measure aims to deter foreign…

Spain plans to regularize 300,000 undocumented immigrants annually for the next three years to address labor shortages and an ageing population, Migration Minister Elma Saiz announced. The reforms streamline work and residence permits, extend job seeker visas to 12 months,…

Parts of Spain are bracing for more severe flooding as a new storm brings heavy rains just two weeks after catastrophic floods claimed over 200 lives in Valencia, media outlets said. The latest storm has triggered red alerts for rainfall…