Iran war

Work from home, fly less and drive slower: Leading EU official issues stark warning over ‘long crisis’ ahead amid Iran war fallout

BRUSSELS is urging Europeans to save on fuel as concerns grow over a ‘long crisis’ in the fallout from the Iran war. The European Commission’s

1 Apr, 2026 @ 14:33

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Wave goodbye to your summer holiday? Airlines start axing flights as jet fuel costs soar – with supplies ‘less than a week away’ from running dry

FEARS are mounting that thousands of Easter and summer holidays could be culled as airlines begin cancelling flights amid the soaring cost of jet fuel.

31 Mar, 2026 @ 12:28

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead·Travel News

Spain forces major landlords to extend rents amid Iran war uncertainty: The 13 firms targeted own more than 100,000 homes

MORE than 100,000 families are set to see their rent contracts extended as Spain scrambles to shield households from the fallout of the Iran war.

31 Mar, 2026 @ 11:21

Lead·National News·Politics·Property

Spain formally closes airspace to US military planes involved in attacks on Iran

THE Spanish government has solidified its position against the US-Israeli war in the Middle East after formally closing the country’s airspace to flights involved in

30 Mar, 2026 @ 10:44

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Inflation in Spain climbs steeply to 3.3% as impact of Iran war takes hold

INFLATION in Spain has surged to its highest level in two years as the effects of the Iran war continue to ripple across the country,

27 Mar, 2026 @ 11:13

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead·National News

Iran war latest: Algeria ‘rewards’ Spain with increased LNG flows while Tehran grants Spanish ships safe passage in Hormuz Strait

AS the Iran war disrupts global energy flows and shipping routes, Spain is boosting LNG imports from Algeria while receiving rare safe passage assurances from

26 Mar, 2026 @ 12:50

International Affairs·Lead

Is Marbella shielded from the global turbulence created by Trump’s attacks on Iran?

IN times like these, it is natural to ask how global events will affect property markets. With the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Iran and

24 Mar, 2026 @ 09:36

International Affairs·Lead·Property

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard are plastering Pedro Sanchez’s face onto ballistic missiles aimed at Israel with the words ‘thank you Prime Minister’

IRAN’s Revolutionary Guard is plastering photos of Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on missiles fired at Israel, according to Iran’s state-controlled news agency. A video

23 Mar, 2026 @ 13:29

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Spain’s new tourism boom: Semana Santa bookings soar by 50% as holidaymakers shun other destinations amid Iran war uncertainty

TOURIST bookings to ‘safe’ Spain are surging this Easter as the Iran war continues to fuel global uncertainty, experts say. Semana Santa reservations across the

23 Mar, 2026 @ 12:13

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead·National News

Good news for motorists: Filling up now €10 cheaper after Spanish government slashes VAT on fuel

MOTORISTS across Spain have been handed a much-needed lifeline after the Spanish government slashed the rate of VAT on fuel. According to data from the

23 Mar, 2026 @ 11:06

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead·OP Money Tree·Travel News

EXPLAINER: Why the world’s biggest airlines are parking dozens of massive jets at a remote Spanish airport – echoing the Covid-era shutdown

ON the face of it, there is nothing particularly special about Teruel airport. Located in the dusty, depopulated plains of eastern Spain, this repurposed military

22 Mar, 2026 @ 18:56

International Affairs·Lead·Travel News

Spain’s biggest narco kingpins living free in Dubai are ‘begging to return home’ as Middle East war intensifies

FUGITIVE crime bosses linked to Spain are scrambling to cut deals with authorities as rising regional instability rattles the long-standing safe haven of the UAE.

20 Mar, 2026 @ 11:00

Crime & Law·International Affairs·Lead

Much-needed relief for households is on its way as Spain slashes VAT on fuel, electricity and gas amid Iran war energy shock

SPAIN’S government will slash the VAT rate from 21% to 10% on automotive fuels, electricity and natural gas in response to rising prices caused by

20 Mar, 2026 @ 10:33

Lead·National News

Energy shock fears mount after Iranian attack on vital Qatar plant sends gas prices soaring by 25%

THE price of oil and gas has climbed steeply yet again as the ongoing war in Iran continues to spook global markets and raise fears

19 Mar, 2026 @ 12:56

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead

Spain to release 11.5 million barrels of oil reserves in attempt to mitigate impact of Strait of Hormuz closure

THE Spanish government has agreed to release 11.5 million barrels from the country’s strategic oil reserves as part of a coordinated effort to mitigate the

17 Mar, 2026 @ 15:20

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead

Sri Lanka becomes first to go to four-day week to tackle possible oil shortages with Strait of Hormuz mostly shut

SRI Lanka is switching to a four-day work week to save fuel, the government announced, as countries worldwide brace for possible oil shortages amid the

17 Mar, 2026 @ 14:14

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead·Politics

‘No to war and free Palestine’: Spanish actor Javier Bardem revives Iraq war protest pin at Oscars ceremony to slam US strikes on Iran

SPANISH actor Javier Bardem spoke out against the Iran war while on stage during Sunday’s Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles. As he introduced the award

16 Mar, 2026 @ 11:15

Celebrity·International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Spain to introduce ‘comprehensive’ package this week to counter energy price spikes caused by Iran war

SPAIN’S government will introduce measures this week to counter the rise in energy prices caused by the Iran war. The Minister of Ecological Transition, Sara

16 Mar, 2026 @ 10:36

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Finalissima is cancelled: Money-spinning clash between Spain and Argentina is axed over Iran war safety fears

THE much-anticipated ‘Finalissima’ match between European champions Spain and Copa America winners Argentina has been cancelled due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

15 Mar, 2026 @ 16:48

International Affairs·Lead·Sport

US embassy warns its citizens to avoid Spain’s upcoming protests over ‘recent events in the Middle East’

THE US Embassy in Madrid has urged American citizens to steer clear of upcoming demonstrations in Spain over conflicts in the Middle East. They warned

13 Mar, 2026 @ 15:30

International Affairs·Lead·Madrid

Relief for wallets as Spain’s inflation rate stays low in February – but March jump looms amid Iran war energy price spike

CONSUMERS in Spain will breathe a sigh of relief after the rate of inflation remained low throughout February – although fears are mounting that prices

13 Mar, 2026 @ 11:50

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Nearly 70% of Italians back Spain stance and think Meloni should block US from using bases in Italy to attack Iran

NEARLY two-thirds of Italians back Spain’s hard line on the Iran war, a new poll suggests. A joint survey by Eumetro and political talk show

13 Mar, 2026 @ 10:54

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Spain is set to release a chunk of its rainy day oil reserves to beat down petrol prices – but how much does it have saved up, and how long will it last?

AS conflict in the Middle East rattles global energy markets, Spain plans to release part of its strategic oil reserves to ease the strain. Spain

12 Mar, 2026 @ 17:00

International Affairs·Lead

‘They’ve been very bad’: Trump doubles down on threat to cut off all trade with Spain as Iran war row escalates

DONALD Trump has doubled down on his unprecedented threat to cut off all trade with Spain as a row over the ongoing war in Iran

12 Mar, 2026 @ 14:00

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead

Oil prices race towards $100 a barrel after new attacks on cargo ships in the Gulf – here’s how it will impact Spain

NEW attacks on cargo ships in the Persian Gulf have sent oil prices surging towards $100 a barrel, sparking fears of rising fuel costs and

12 Mar, 2026 @ 11:45

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead

EXPLAINER: How has the war in Iran impacted wholesale energy prices in Spain – and what does it mean for my household bill?

WHOLESALE energy prices in Spain have skyrocketed by almost 700 per cent in just a week in response to the ongoing war in Iran, triggering

12 Mar, 2026 @ 09:25

Business & Finance·EXPLAINER·Green·International Affairs·Lead·National News·Politics

Work from home, fly less and drive slower: Leading EU official issues stark warning over ‘long crisis’ ahead amid Iran war fallout

Wave goodbye to your summer holiday? Airlines start axing flights as jet fuel costs soar – with supplies ‘less than a week away’ from running dry

Spain forces major landlords to extend rents amid Iran war uncertainty: The 13 firms targeted own more than 100,000 homes

Spain formally closes airspace to US military planes involved in attacks on Iran

Inflation in Spain climbs steeply to 3.3% as impact of Iran war takes hold

Iran war latest: Algeria ‘rewards’ Spain with increased LNG flows while Tehran grants Spanish ships safe passage in Hormuz Strait

Is Marbella shielded from the global turbulence created by Trump’s attacks on Iran?

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard are plastering Pedro Sanchez’s face onto ballistic missiles aimed at Israel with the words ‘thank you Prime Minister’

Spain’s new tourism boom: Semana Santa bookings soar by 50% as holidaymakers shun other destinations amid Iran war uncertainty

Good news for motorists: Filling up now €10 cheaper after Spanish government slashes VAT on fuel

EXPLAINER: Why the world’s biggest airlines are parking dozens of massive jets at a remote Spanish airport – echoing the Covid-era shutdown

Spain’s biggest narco kingpins living free in Dubai are ‘begging to return home’ as Middle East war intensifies

Much-needed relief for households is on its way as Spain slashes VAT on fuel, electricity and gas amid Iran war energy shock

Energy shock fears mount after Iranian attack on vital Qatar plant sends gas prices soaring by 25%

Spain to release 11.5 million barrels of oil reserves in attempt to mitigate impact of Strait of Hormuz closure

Sri Lanka becomes first to go to four-day week to tackle possible oil shortages with Strait of Hormuz mostly shut

‘No to war and free Palestine’: Spanish actor Javier Bardem revives Iraq war protest pin at Oscars ceremony to slam US strikes on Iran

Spain to introduce ‘comprehensive’ package this week to counter energy price spikes caused by Iran war

Finalissima is cancelled: Money-spinning clash between Spain and Argentina is axed over Iran war safety fears

US embassy warns its citizens to avoid Spain’s upcoming protests over ‘recent events in the Middle East’

Relief for wallets as Spain’s inflation rate stays low in February – but March jump looms amid Iran war energy price spike

Nearly 70% of Italians back Spain stance and think Meloni should block US from using bases in Italy to attack Iran

Spain is set to release a chunk of its rainy day oil reserves to beat down petrol prices – but how much does it have saved up, and how long will it last?

‘They’ve been very bad’: Trump doubles down on threat to cut off all trade with Spain as Iran war row escalates

Oil prices race towards $100 a barrel after new attacks on cargo ships in the Gulf – here’s how it will impact Spain

EXPLAINER: How has the war in Iran impacted wholesale energy prices in Spain – and what does it mean for my household bill?

Work from home, fly less and drive slower: Leading EU official issues stark warning over ‘long crisis’ ahead amid Iran war fallout

Political tug-of-war erupts over Picasso’s ‘Guernica’: Pedro Sanchez’s Basque allies ramp up pressure to hand over masterpiece for display in Bilbao – but will it ever happen?

Barcelona restaurant hit with €4,000 fine after exposing customer’s sexual orientation in shocking reply to bad review

Good news for Spain’s economy as budget deficit falls to lowest level in 18 years – here’s what it means for your wallet

Fake bank calls and video scams: The new way fraudsters are targeting expats in Spain in 2026

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