Spanish firm in legal challenge over awarding of €650m fleet contract

Irish Rail’s plans suffer blow over judicial review and battery problems delaying roll out of hybrid trains Swiss manufacturer Stadler was set to be named as the winner in the procurement process but runner up Construcciones y Auxiliar de...

Spain completes its 'most ambitious space project' with the launch of the satellite SpainSat NG II

Published on 25/10/2025 - 8:01 GMT+2 The SpainSat NG II secure communications satellite took off on Friday from the Cape Canaveral base in Florida (USA) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, after a slight technical delay. Its launch into orbit marks a...

Teaching on economic crises builds immunity to populism, report

In an era of growing polarisation, rising inequality, and resurgent populism, a new report argues that teaching economic crises in history classrooms is more than a lesson about recessions — it is a lesson in democracy. According to The...

US-Venezuela tensions raise economic and security concerns

Senior Reporter [email protected] The longer the ongoing military tension between the United States and Venezuela continues, the greater the potential for T&T to be directly affected. This was the view suggested by economist and former government...

China, US hold trade talks in Malaysia ahead of Trump's meeting with Xi

2 sides 'getting to a point where we have something we can present' Trump, Chinese leader Xi 'for their consideration,' says US official ISTANBUL Top officials from China and the US reconvened Sunday for a second day of trade talks in Malaysia, as...

Grandees River Plate all at sea and banking on new president with a familiar name | Jonathan Wilson

Stefano Di Carlo was two months old when, in 1989, his grandfather, Titi, became the president of River Plate, taking over after the resignation of Hugo Santilli. He was seven months old when, that December, his grandfather narrowly lost the...

Who’s out of El Clasico? Full list of injured Barcelona players missing clash against Real Madrid

The air is thick with anticipation as FC Barcelona prepare to face arch-rivals Real Madrid in one of football’s most storied fixtures: El Clásico. Set for today at the Santiago Bernabéu, this La Liga showdown on October 26, 2025, could define the...

Where to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona in India

The highly anticipated El Clasico between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona is set to light up LaLiga this weekend. As one of the biggest rivalries in world football, fans across India are eager to know where to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona live in...

Digital economy growth brings new cybersecurity concerns

The digital economy now represents a fundamental shift in how businesses operate, governments serve citizens, and individuals interact globally. This transformation encompasses everything from e-commerce platforms and digital banking to AI-driven...

Gobbledy-Goop! Having a silly, meaningless name may help bring companies success, study finds

By ROGER DOBSON Published: 21:45 EDT, 25 October 2025 | Updated: 21:45 EDT, 25 October 2025 It was widely ridiculed at its launch. But Gwyneth Paltrow calling her lifestyle brand Goop may well have helped her get a headstart on her competitors....

Spanish Investors Increasingly Backing Equity Deals Focused on AI and Climate Tech, Report Reveals

October 25, 2025 @ 4:24 pm By Omar Faridi Around 800 investors in Spain have reportedly backed various equity deals this year so far, creating a more competitive environment where strategic positioning is considered to be crucial. This, according...

European country popular in summer has an incredible Christmas market 2 hours from UK

A beautiful European country with great beaches and hot summer weather will soon open an incredible Christmas market. When you think of the best European Christmas markets to go to, your mind might go straight to the likes of Prague, Vienna,...

SKY Express expands European network with new routes to Berlin and Madrid

Greek carrier Sky Express has continued its European expansion with the launch of two new direct routes from Athens to Berlin and Madrid, strengthening its presence in key continental markets. The Athens–Berlin route began last week with four...

Lost and found: Picasso painting discovered in Madrid after exhibition transfer confusion

Published on 24/10/2025 - 13:24 GMT+2 Art market thefts are talk of the town these days following the notorious heist of the Louvre museum but Spanish police appear to have solved a case that left detectives scratching their heads for weeks....

St Catherine business group wants urgent drain cleaning in Spanish Town ahead of Hurricane Melissa

As Hurricane Melissa approaches, St Catherine Chamber president Dennis Robotham is urging urgent drain cleaning in Spanish Town to help prevent flooding. "Sections of the town, Wellington Street, Cumberland Road and other streets, would do well...

Spanish police Con in Marbella: Cyber unit recovers over €2M in email scam frauds

Marbella cybercrime unit. Credit: Policia Nacional Spanish Police in Marbella have successfully recovered more than €2 million defrauded from around 20 victims through sophisticated email hacks in a major victory against cybercrime, predominantly...

Bogey-free Alker maintains 5-shot lead in 2nd round of Simmons Bank Championship

Steven Alker continues to carve up Little Rock’s Pleasant Valley Country Club. Alker shot a bogey-free, 6-under-par 66 on a cool, rainy Saturday afternoon to maintain a five-shot lead over Tag Ridings after the second round of the $2.3 million...

Spanish Missions of Monterey

The Spanish built 21 missions in California in the second half of the 18th century when the state was part of New Spain. They were established to convert the native American tribes to Christianity. A third of these missions are clustered in...

Spanish Missions of California

Starting in 1769, Spain built a chain of 21 missions across the length of Alta California—from San Diego to Sonoma—as a way of gaining a foothold in the new frontier. California’s mission era ended in 1834, but you can still see the architectural...

Syria Signs Deal with Spain to Land First International Undersea Cable

Sat 25 Oct 2025 | 08:22 PM Syria’s Ministry of Communications and Technology has signed an agreement with the Spanish company Medusa to land the country’s first international undersea cable, marking a major step toward strengthening its digital...