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When could Spain and England meet at the World Cup? All you need to know about potential knockout stage route

ENGLAND and Spain could clash in a mouth-watering 2026 FIFA World Cup final after each team’s potential route to the July 19 showpiece in New

4 Jul, 2026 @ 12:16

Lead·Sport

Spain’s Pedro Sanchez celebrates as US-Iran peace deal agreed – but mourns 7,000 dead and slams American strikes as ‘failure’

SPANISH prime minister Pedro Sanchez has hailed a peace deal struck between the United States and Iran as a reason to ‘celebrate’ – before slamming

15 Jun, 2026 @ 18:29

International Affairs·Lead

‘We protect them and they block our bases’: US questions value of alliance with Spain again during visit to China

The US has doubled down on its criticism of Spain over Madrid’s refusal to allow the use of its military bases for strikes on Iran,

15 May, 2026 @ 10:58

International Affairs·Lead·Madrid·Politics

Trump threatens to pull US troops out of ‘absolutely horrible’ Spain in latest escalation of row over Iran war

DONALD Trump has doubled down on his threat to pull US troops out of Spain as a row over the ongoing war in Iran continues

1 May, 2026 @ 11:27

International Affairs·Lead

Trump calls for investigation into death of Spanish gang-rape victim, 25, by euthanasia: US president hits out at ‘systemic human rights failures’

THE Trump administration is calling for answers from the Spanish government after 25-year-old Noelia Castillo chose to end her own life by euthanasia last week.

2 Apr, 2026 @ 15:15

Health·Lead·Politics

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

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

BREAKING: Body of missing American student James Gracey found in water off Barcelona beach

THE desperate search for missing American spring breaker James ‘Jimmy’ Gracey has ended in tragedy after officers from the Mossos d’Esquadra police force discovered his

19 Mar, 2026 @ 20:13

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

Spain’s Foreign Minister rubbishes White House comments that it is ‘cooperating’ with U.S. over war in Iran

SPAIN has denied White House comments on Wednesday over the possible use of Spanish military bases by American planes in its war against Iran. Moments

5 Mar, 2026 @ 10:00

International Affairs·Lead

First evacuation flight takes off as Spain rushes to protect 30,000 nationals stranded in war-torn Middle East

THE first evacuation flight bringing stranded Spanish nationals back from the conflict-ridden Middle East has taken off as the government initiates emergency measures to protect

3 Mar, 2026 @ 18:31

International Affairs·Lead

US planes depart bases in Andalucia after Spain refuses permission for American forces to attack Iran

US military planes have left Andalucia after the Spanish government blocked the use of its bases for strikes on Iran. Flight tracking websites showed fifteen

2 Mar, 2026 @ 14:53

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

The Andalucia President’s blackface stunt at Three Kings was wrong and insensitive – JOY E GLENN, a black mother in Spain, explains why

By Joy E. Glenn JANUARY in Spain is magical for children. The Cabalgata de Reyes is one of the most anticipated events of the year.

9 Jan, 2026 @ 18:45

Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Opinion·Politics

‘Greenland belongs to its people’: Spain’s Pedro Sanchez stands up to Trump – and warns Venezuela strikes set a ‘dangerous precedent’

SPANISH prime minister Pedro Sanchez and seven other top European leaders have joined forces to rebuke President Trump over his remarks about annexing the autonomous

7 Jan, 2026 @ 12:14

International Affairs·Lead

WATCH: Thousands of jubilant Venezuelan expats flood the streets of Madrid to celebrate capture of Maduro

THOUSANDS of Venezuelan expats took to the streets on Saturday evening to celebrate the capture of Nicolas Maduro, the country’s socialist leader who has clung

4 Jan, 2026 @ 13:06

International Affairs·Lead·Madrid

Legendary American architect behind Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim Museum dies aged 96: Here’s how to best enjoy his masterpiece

THE legendary architect who designed Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim Museum has died aged 96 following a brief respiratory illness, his chief of staff confirmed on Friday.

8 Dec, 2025 @ 15:00

Basque Country·La Cultura·Lead·Travel News

‘Stop the madness’: Outrage in Spain after La Liga agrees to play league match in US

FOOTBALL supporters in Spain have launched a scathing attack on La Liga after plans to host a league match in the United States were formally

12 Aug, 2025 @ 13:19

Barcelona·Lead·Sport

Spain crowned best country for American retirees

SPAIN has long been one of the most popular countries for retirees from the UK, Germany, France and many other European countries, but according to

19 Apr, 2025 @ 15:54

Lead·National News·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Spain will get two green fuel plants in massive deal with shipping company Maersk

IMF predicts a downward trend in the global economy, while the ECB cuts interest rates for the sixth consecutive time

FACED with the ongoing trade war between the US and China, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and dozens of other international institutions have begun bracing

18 Apr, 2025 @ 11:49

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Trump tries to say ‘make America great again’ in Spanish – how does he compare to the average expat in Spain?

DONALD Trump tried to speak Spanish in an interview with Fox News yesterday when he was asked to say make America great again. The host,

16 Apr, 2025 @ 14:00

Lead·Other News·Politics

Missing recording device deepens mystery of New York helicopter crash which claimed five Spanish lives – including Siemens CEO

AS more details emerge about the helicopter crash that killed five Spanish nationals in New York, it has been confirmed that the aircraft was not

14 Apr, 2025 @ 13:00

Lead·National News

Trump admin warns Spain: Aligning with China like ‘cutting your own throat’ as Pedro Sanchez arrives in Beijing

US TREASURY Secretary Scott Bessent issued a warning with a specific emphasis on Spain that aligning with China would be like ‘cutting one’s throat’. The

10 Apr, 2025 @ 18:15

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Spain considers switch to US driving licence process

SPAIN is contemplating a significant overhaul of its driver’s licence acquisition process, drawing inspiration from the American model. The proposed changes aim to simplify the

5 Feb, 2025 @ 15:10

Lead

Who are the Latin Kings? The international narco gang that has terrorised Barcelona for years – as major crackdown THIS WEEK sees 30-plus members arrested and 13 properties raided

THE Guardia Civil have arrested 32 members of a notorious Barcelona street gang as part of ‘Operation Kamaleones’ as authorities look to crack down on

18 Apr, 2024 @ 13:37

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

Former Venezuelan spy chief looses extradition battle in Spain to face drug trafficking charges in United States

Former Venezuelan spy chief extradited from Spain to face drug trafficking charges in United States

A FORMER Venezuelan military intelligence chief was extradited on Wednesday from Spain to the United States, where he is wanted on drug trafficking charges. His

19 Jul, 2023 @ 10:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid·National News

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez makes first visit to White House

US President Joe Biden warmly welcomed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to the White House on Friday, as part of an official visit to Washington

13 May, 2023 @ 12:33

Lead·National News·Politics

Nato 's Stoltenberg Poses With President Biden And Spanish Pm At A Nato Summit In Madrid

US President Joe Biden invites Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to White House

US PRESIDENT Joe Biden has invited Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to the White House for a visit that will take place in the run-up

19 Apr, 2023 @ 19:33

Lead·National News·Politics

When could Spain and England meet at the World Cup? All you need to know about potential knockout stage route

Spain’s Pedro Sanchez celebrates as US-Iran peace deal agreed – but mourns 7,000 dead and slams American strikes as ‘failure’

‘We protect them and they block our bases’: US questions value of alliance with Spain again during visit to China

Trump threatens to pull US troops out of ‘absolutely horrible’ Spain in latest escalation of row over Iran war

Trump calls for investigation into death of Spanish gang-rape victim, 25, by euthanasia: US president hits out at ‘systemic human rights failures’

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

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

BREAKING: Body of missing American student James Gracey found in water off Barcelona beach

Spain’s Foreign Minister rubbishes White House comments that it is ‘cooperating’ with U.S. over war in Iran

First evacuation flight takes off as Spain rushes to protect 30,000 nationals stranded in war-torn Middle East

US planes depart bases in Andalucia after Spain refuses permission for American forces to attack Iran

The Andalucia President’s blackface stunt at Three Kings was wrong and insensitive – JOY E GLENN, a black mother in Spain, explains why

‘Greenland belongs to its people’: Spain’s Pedro Sanchez stands up to Trump – and warns Venezuela strikes set a ‘dangerous precedent’

WATCH: Thousands of jubilant Venezuelan expats flood the streets of Madrid to celebrate capture of Maduro

Legendary American architect behind Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim Museum dies aged 96: Here’s how to best enjoy his masterpiece

‘Stop the madness’: Outrage in Spain after La Liga agrees to play league match in US

Spain crowned best country for American retirees

IMF predicts a downward trend in the global economy, while the ECB cuts interest rates for the sixth consecutive time

Trump tries to say ‘make America great again’ in Spanish – how does he compare to the average expat in Spain?

Missing recording device deepens mystery of New York helicopter crash which claimed five Spanish lives – including Siemens CEO

Trump admin warns Spain: Aligning with China like ‘cutting your own throat’ as Pedro Sanchez arrives in Beijing

Spain considers switch to US driving licence process

Who are the Latin Kings? The international narco gang that has terrorised Barcelona for years – as major crackdown THIS WEEK sees 30-plus members arrested and 13 properties raided

Former Venezuelan spy chief extradited from Spain to face drug trafficking charges in United States

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez makes first visit to White House

US President Joe Biden invites Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to White House

‘A happy, outgoing person’: Brit pays tribute to wife who died in Almeria wildfire – after couple bought dream Spanish property on A Place in the Sun

PICTURED: British grandparents confirmed among victims of deadly Almeria wildfire

Norwegian teen Nikoline left Uber with two men before fatal Mijas hit-and-run, investigators reveal

Train strikes to hit Spain – travellers warned of severe disruption as hundreds of services cancelled

Catalunya braces for another heatwave with warning issued for 40C highs – as 72 municipalities placed under extreme alert for wildfire risk

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