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€700,000 revamp for Huércal-Overa’s market
The town of Huércal-Overa is moving forward with a major revitalisation project for one of its most important commercial spaces: the Plaza de Abastos, also known as “Comercial Km. 0.” The initiative involves a nearly €700,000 investment aimed at...

XData Group Launches Comcora: A Customizable White-Label BaaS Solution for Banks and Fintechs
Tallinn, Estonia, August 1st, 2025, FinanceWire XData Group, a European software development company focused on the banking sector, has introduced its newest product, Comcora — a white-label BaaS (Banking-as-a-Service) solution designed to help...

A very trans travel guide to your LGBTQ+ friendly stay in Madrid
Writing an LGBTQ+ travel guide to Madrid is like writing a kids’ guide to the candy store. Every self-respecting travelling queer should have Spain’s very own villa y corte (“Town and Court”) on their bucket list, particularly during Pride season...

Trump envoy visits Gaza amid war of words over 'starvation' claims - as Germany, France, Spain, Jordan and UAE join forces to airdrop supplies
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff inspected a food distribution centre in war-torn Gaza today amid an escalating war of words over 'starvation' claims. The UN has warned that widespread famine is a looming threat in the besieged strip and...

Miami Dolphins Host Junior Dolphins Flag Football Clinics for Youth and Coaches in Brazil and Spain
Dolphins continue international reach with nearly 1,000 kids and 150 coaches participating across Brazil and Spain The Miami Dolphins hosted a series of Junior Dolphins flag football clinics for youth and coaches in Brazil and Spain from July 14...

Why this Presidency offers a strategic opportunity for Europe’s life sciences industry
Europe stands at a critical juncture, it has the talent, infrastructure, and scientific excellence to lead in life sciences - but bold action is essential to remain competitive especially in the face of growing global trade pressures. To reclaim...

Panic on popular Spanish holiday island as bookings down and tourists 'stay away'
Worried locals in a once heaving Spanish tourism town have admitted they fear tourists have been 'scared away' over tourism protests. The popular Soller Valley in Majorca has long been a draw for visitors with tourism contributing a big chunk to...
‘I’m 26, and don’t need a pension. My Spanish property empire will fund my retirement’
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Woman's bank account emptied after she provided ID photo: 'There were barely 20 euros left'
Friday, 1 August 2025, 11:36 Share With just one photo of a woman's DNI (Spanish ID card), a scammer was able to open nine online bank accounts and continuously defraud her. The National Police have now arrested the fraudster in the town of...

Slovenia first EU state to ban arms trade with Israel
Slovenia's government has frequently criticised Israel over the conflict, and last year moved to recognise a Palestinian state as part of efforts to end the fighting in Gaza as soon as possible [GETTY] Slovenia said Thursday that it will ban all...

Multiply acquires 67.9% of Spain’s Tendam, doubles EBITDA post-deal
Multiply Group (ADX: MULTIPLY), the Abu Dhabi-based investment holding company that invests in and operates businesses globally, completed its first major investment in Europe with the acquisition of a majority stake in Tendam, Spain’s...

Outrage in Spain’s Tarifa after town hall greenlights housing project in stunning nature reserve – ignoring 157 environmental objections
ONE of the last truly unspoilt stretches of Spain’s southern coast could be buried under concrete after Tarifa council ignored 157 objections and gave the go-ahead to a huge housing and hotel scheme right next to its most iconic beach. Despite...

Spain’s Composites ATE opens a factory in Serbia
Composites ATE, a renowned Spanish company specialising in the production and engineering of advanced composite materials and technical plastic components for industries such as automotive, aerospace, rail, and sports equipment, has launched...

‘Offered to Real Madrid’—Viktor Gyokeres’s Agent Reveals Truth Behind Arsenal Transfer Saga
A representative of new Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres has blasted Sporting CP for a lack of “respect” towards the Sweden international during tense negotiations this summer, admitting the Portuguese side even tried to sell him to Real Madrid...

‘In heaven now’: Heartbreaking words of six-year-old after siblings, 11 and 13, drowned on ‘last swim’ on Spain holiday
A DEVASTATED six-year-old whose siblings drowned on a "final swim" in Spain has spoken about how the pair have gone to "heaven". Ameiya Del Brocco, 13, and her younger brother Ricardo Junior, 11, tragically died on Tuesday while on holiday at...

Slovenia bans arms trade with Israel over its actions in Gaza
LJUBLJANA, Sovenia (AP) — Slovenia has announced that it will ban the import, export and transit of all weapons to and from Israel in response to the country’s actions in Gaza. Slovenia, which often criticized Israel over reported atrocities in...

Famous Malaga province spa set to reopen after owners settle debt and exit bankruptcy proceedings
The popular Carratraca spa in the north of Malaga province will be able to reopen, even sooner than expected. The facility, which was around at the outset of tourism on the Costa del Sol, will emerge in the coming days from the public bankruptcy...

Sagrada Familia becomes the tallest building in Barcelona, surpassing two skyscrapers – but how does it compare to the rest of Spain?
By Adam Husicka CONSTRUCTION on Barcelona’s iconic basilica continues, with its height now reaching 155.58 metres, just edging out the city’s previous tallest buildings, the Torre Mapfre and Hotel Arts, both standing at 154 metres. These twin...

Brother and sister, 11 and 13, who drowned off beach in Spain named
A British brother and sister who both drowned off a beach in Spain have been named in reports, with more than £24,000 donated to a fundraising page set up in their honour. Ameiya and Ricardo Junior Del-Brocco, aged 13 and 11 respectively, died...

New organization formed to take on Spanish slugs in Latvia
To combat the spread of the notoriously invasive Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris), a new association "Against the Spanish Slug" (Pret Spānijas kailgliemezi) has been founded, the goal of which is effective and scientifically based control and...