We moved to Spain before having kids. It was the best thing we did for our marriage.

Every Wednesday, I pedaled downtown Madrid to my Spanish immersion class, pulling out my travel coffee mug as I sat next to friends from Russia and Thailand to practice our mediocre "¿Cuánto cuesta?" together. On Sundays, we traipsed through the...

Distracted driving in Spain, DGT campaign targets mobile phone use & arguments

Guardia Civil agent pulling over identified drivers. Credit: DGT From October 6 to 12, the scheme, supported by local police forces, with the aim to raise awareness about the dangers of distractions on the road, focused on typical behaviours that...

Spain probes steelmaker over Israel sales ban

Spain's High Court is investigating privately-owned steelmaker Sidenor for allegedly selling steel to an Israeli firm for the purpose of making weapons, it said on Friday, in one of the first potential legal consequences of Spain's ban on such...

Pro-Russian hackers tried to take down Spain – Here’s what really happened

Spain blocks another wave of cyberattacks from pro-Russian hackers. Credit : Skorzewiak, Shutterstock Spain has once again caught the attention of pro-Russian hacker group NoName057, known across Europe for launching cyberattacks against public...

Britain’s railways may be a mess, but at least we’re not France

Sir Andrew Haines has a secret. “I’m a bit of a Chris Grayling fan,” he says, in his gentle Welsh lilt.Lord Grayling, as he is now known, was on the receiving end of a barrage of criticism during his tenure as transport secretary between 2016 and...

Spain mulls charges against steelmaker that allegedly supplied Israeli arms firm

Spain’s top criminal court said Friday it had opened an investigation into executives at privately owned steelmaker Sidenor for alleged complicity in crimes against humanity or genocide for trading with an Israeli arms company. Spain, one of...

Spain and Morocco draw up plans for 40km ‘test tunnel’ beneath the Strait of Gibraltar connecting to the Cadiz–Sevilla rail corridor

SPAIN and Morocco have taken a fresh step toward a train line under the Strait of Gibraltar with engineers now drawing up the design for a 40km ‘test tunnel’. The tunnel would run coast-to-coast between southern Spain and northern Morocco, forming...

Lionel Messi and Argentina's Kerala visit in November postponed, AFA blames logistical delays

Lionel Messi's visit to Kerala in November this year has been postponed. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) and the event's sponsor revealed this on Saturday. The Argentine national team was expected to play a friendly match against...

Spain’s new travel rules : What holidaymakers really need to know

Barcelona’s Park Güell, one of Spain’s most visited landmarks. Credit : CasualClicks, Shutterstock Spain might still be everyone’s favourite holiday escape, but this year, travellers are in for a few surprises. From stricter border checks and...

The little-known Spanish village that's actually in the middle of France - with a medieval castle and cheap stays

Spain is widely known as the go-to destination for Brits seeking a break from the everyday hustle. It’s no wonder, with the combination of sunny weather, sandy beaches and fresh Mediterranean fare, especially seafood. Similarly, families often...

Sports News | Badminton Asia U-15, U-17 C'ships: India in Line for Two Gold Medals

Chengdu [China], October 25 (ANI): India was assured a gold medal in the girls U-17 category of the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships after sixth seed Diksha Sudhakar and eighth seed Lakshya Rajesh registered straight games victories in...

Spain revives EU daylight savings debate

As the last Sunday in October approaches, millions of European citizens are getting ready for the twice-annual ritual of re-setting their clocks as dictated by the begrudgingly accepted regime known as daylight savings time, or DST. On Sunday,...

Spain revives EU daylight saving debate

As the last Sunday in October approaches, millions of European citizens are getting ready for the twice-annual ritual of re-setting their clocks as dictated by the begrudgingly accepted regime known as daylight saving time, or DST. On Sunday,...

Spanish court investigates steelmaker leadership for exports to Israel

OVIEDO, Spain A Spanish court said Friday it has launched an investigation into the president of steelmaker Sidenor and other company leadership over the alleged illegal export of steel to Israel for weapons production. Judge Francisco de Jorge of...

Spain probes steelmaker for defying Israel export ban

Spain's High Court is investigating privately-owned steelmaker Sidenor for allegedly selling steel to an Israeli firm for the purpose of making weapons, it said on Friday, in one of the first potential legal consequences of Spain's ban on such...

Colombian Glossary: Spanish Words Only Used in Colombia!

Colombian Spanish represents the country’s identity and culture, with words that are used only in each corner of Colombia. Credit: Duncan Cumming / CC BY NC 2.0 Colombia is not only known for its biodiversity, coffee, and music, but also for the...

Spanish police locate missing Picasso painting in Madrid

Spain’s National Police have found and identified Pablo Picasso’s 1919 painting Still Life with Guitar, which had been missing since October 3, when it was meant to have been transferred from Madrid to Granada for an exhibition. Officers now...

Lionel Messi’s India Dream Crushed: Argentina Cancels Kerala Visit Over 'Logistical Delays'

Well, this is awkward. Just when millions of Indian football fans thought they’d finally get to witness the GOAT in person, reality came crashing down harder than a poorly timed slide tackle. Lionel Messi and the Argentine national team have...

Spain probes steelmaker for breaching Israel sales ban

MADRID (Reuters) -Spain’s High Court is investigating privately-owned steelmaker Sidenor for allegedly selling steel to an Israeli firm for the purpose of making weapons, it said on Friday, in one of the first potential legal consequences of...

Spain moves forward with next-generation naval intelligence ship

Spain is advancing its naval modernization efforts with the launch of the definition phase for a new intelligence ship, designed to enhance the Spanish Navy’s capabilities in electronic warfare, cyber defence, and intelligence gathering at sea....