Airbus launch second SATCOM for Spanish Armed Forces

The second SpainSat NG-II satellite was launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral on 23 October 2025. Airbus and Thales Alenia Space developed the satellite communications (SATCOM) constellation, including the first satellite, which...

This Country Has The Most High-Speed Rail Mileage In The World

Whether it's environmental activists or public transportation enthusiasts, there's quite the vocal crowd urging the United States to build more high-speed rail transportation. Currently, the U.S. only has 735 km (about 457 miles) of high-speed...

Navantia to build two further Meteoro-class OPVs for Spain

Spanish Navy Meteoro-class OPV Meteoro (P 41) during exercise ‘Neptune Strike 22'. (US Navy) The Spanish government has approved the start of a contracting process with state-owned shipbuilder Navantia for the construction of a third batch of two...

Alstom and FGC unveil first train for new express rail link to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Alstom and FGC have revealed the first train for the new Barcelona-El Prat Airport express link, set to launch between 2026 and 2027. Alstom and Catalan rail operator Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) have presented the first of...

CMU engineering student builds drone during Spain internship

Sof Berlanga spent part of her summer in Spain building a drone from scratch and jumped to lead technical role thanks to her Central Michigan University education. Berlanga, an electrical engineering and computer engineering student, interned in...

‘Vanished’ Picasso painting found safely in Spain amid questions over...

Spanish police said on Friday that a Pablo Picasso artwork which went missing while being transported to an exhibition has been recovered – prompting questions over whether it had ever actually been placed on the delivery truck in the first place....

Cops nab three in connection with gas station blast

The police have arrested three people, including a Venezuelan man, in connection with Sunday night’s gas station explosion, which resulted in the death of a six-year-old girl and injuries to several others. The arrests came hours after a wanted...

Ryanair launches direct flights to 'underrated' Spanish city where it's 21C in November

This city is considered a 'hidden gem' as it gets fewer tourists than hotspots such as Barcelona or Malaga, but it could be the perfect combination city and beach break for autumn This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission...

Picasso painting that vanished in Spain found

'Still Life with Guitar', a 1919 gouache and pencil work by Pablo Picasso valued at around 600,000 euros (NZ$1.2m), which has been found by police after disappearing in early October. Photo: Handout / Spanish National Police / AFP Spanish police...

Inside Spain’s most beautiful tradition: The real meaning of All Saints’ Day 2025

Families across Spain visit cemeteries and adorn graves with flowers on All Saints’ Day. Credit : Joan Llado, Shutterstock Every year, as October turns to November, Spain transforms into a quiet sea of flowers. On Saturday, November 1 2025, the...

CMA CGM launches new Sfax route to Morocco and Spain for date exports

CMA CGM has introduced a new maritime service linking Sfax, Tunisia with Morocco and Spain, set to commence with the 2025–2026 date export season. This service aims to enhance the export of Tunisian dates, providing a reliable and efficient...

Heathrow’s third runway moves closer – what it means for Brits flying between the UK and Spain

The UK government has announced a major update on Heathrow Airport’s long-awaited third runway, giving new hope to a project that’s been grounded for years. The Transport Secretary this week confirmed a review of the Airports National Policy...

Steel company bosses in Spain to be investigated by court for supplying material to Israel to make weapons

A NATIONAL Court judge has launched a probe into the president of Spanish steelmaker Sidenor and other company bosses over the alleged illegal export of steel to Israel for weapons production. The El Pais newspaper said Investigating Judge...

Picasso painting that vanished in Spain found: police

Madrid: Spanish police said Friday that a Pablo Picasso painting that vanished en route to an exhibition has been found, raising doubts if it was ever loaded onto a transport truck. "Still Life with Guitar", a 1919 gouache and pencil work valued...

Thieves busted for stealing over 1,000 restaurant chairs in Spain

Spanish police have arrested seven people accused of stealing more than 1,100 restaurant chairs from outdoor seating areas across Madrid and Talavera de la Reina, turning an unusual crime spree into an international resale racket.According to a...

Spanish submarine S-81 Isaac Peral begins first NATO Sea Guardian patrol in Mediterranean

Spain’s S-81 Isaac Peral has departed Cartagena for its first NATO mission, joining Operation Sea Guardian for maritime security and counterterrorism patrols through late November. The deployment gives NATO another discreet undersea sensor in busy...

'In addition to Turkish pointed peppers, Dutch and Spanish peppers form the basis of the supply'

Dutch and Spanish peppers formed the basis of the supply, alongside predominantly Turkish pointed peppers. Polish and Belgian shipments complemented the scene in this segment. In Munich, customers still had access to regionally grown peppers in...

Spanish road signs puzzle villagers in rural Lancashire

Mysterious Spanish road signs appear in rural Lancashire village Tarleton. Photo Credit: Google Maps ROAD SIGNS in a rural farming community in the UK have left visitors and even residents scratching their heads and doing a double take. Blue...

Fred Olsen launches 'awe-inspiring' Newcastle to Spain cruise from £106 a night

The cruise will stop off in Barcelona to give holidaymakers the chance to see Gaudi's iconic creations(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Spain is the number one most popular destination abroad among Brits, with a whopping 18 million UK...

Byrne backs Flying Fijians to fire up North

[file photo] FIJI Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne is confident his side will be in top shape when they face England in their opening Test of the Northern Tour. Byrne says the blend of Northern Hemisphere-based players and those from the...