Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Man orders latte in Spain is left horrified after waiter hands him 'unfair' bill
A man was left stunned by an "unfair" bill at a Spanish restaurant, splitting members of the public in the process. Some were taken aback by the cost of his latte, especially the additional fee added to his bill after he requested a different type...

Tributes paid to brother and sister, 11 and 13, who drowned off beach in Spain
A family has been left "absolutely heartbroken" after two siblings who "brought so much love, laughter, and energy into the lives of everyone around them," tragically drowned while on a family holiday in Spain. Ameiya and Ricardo Junior...

Pharmacies in Madrid are changing : Longer hours, home delivery and personal touch coming soon
A pharmacy in Madrid: Pharmacies across the city are preparing to extend their hours and offer new home delivery services under updated regulations. Credit : AntonioAC, Shutterstock Nothing tests your patience like realising you’ve run out of...

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...

Spain cracks down on Airbnb rentals — What is Aruba waiting for?
0 Across the globe, cities are tightening rules on short-term vacation rentals. Now, Spain has taken a bold step by removing more than 110,000 illegal Airbnb listings to combat overtourism and protect access to housing. As Aruba faces a growing...
Spain's booming job market signals strong economic momentum, says expert
BARCELONA, Spain, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Spain's job market has reached historic highs, highlighting the country's sustained economic expansion, especially in the vibrant service sector, said Javier Vazquez, a labor expert and associate professor at...

BayWa r.e. sells Spanish 199 MW wind and solar project to Encavis AG
BayWa r.e. has sold its pioneering 199 MW renewable energy cluster to leading independent power producer, Encavis AG, building on the company’s operational projects business. The project, located 40 km outside of Zaragoza, northern Spain, is Baywa...

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...

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...
‘I’m 26, and don’t need a pension. My Spanish property empire will fund my retirement’
Liv Conlon lives with her two-year-old son, Cash, in Marbella and earns around £120,000 a year Receive free, personalised tips on how to improve your financial situation, for free. Here’s how to apply or fill in the form below* Liv Conlon was just...

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...

€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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Global markets slip as Trump unleashes sweeping tariffs on 92 countries
On Thursday night, Trump announced a new wave of tariffs on imports from 92 countries, igniting fears of a significant blow to international commerce and a renewed slowdown in global economic growth. In early trading, Germany’s DAX index dropped...

‘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...