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Guardia Civil have recovered around two tonnes of stolen copper and two hundred and fifty kilograms of tinned solar cable during an operation in Seville. Four people have been arrested as part of the investigation into the alleged handling and sale of stolen industrial materials. Officers say the recovered metal is believed to have been stolen from renewable energy installations and other infrastructure, with inquiries continuing to identify its origin […]

Spain’s World Cup-winning squad has received an official welcome from King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia after returning home from their triumph in the United States. During a reception at the Zarzuela Palace, the King praised the players, describing them as “a stellar and legendary team” and thanking them for bringing pride and joy to the country. The squad later met Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez before travelling through Madrid on […]

A minutes silence has been held in Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, where one person died and three others were seriously injured after part of a fountain collapsed during World Cup celebrations. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after midnight after supporters had climbed onto the structure. Local authorities have declared a period of mourning while investigators examine the circumstances surrounding the collapse. Photo: Ayuntamiento Ciudad Rodrigo

Guardia Civil are investigating the death of a woman in Antequera, Málaga, after her body was discovered at a property in the town. A man has been arrested in connection with the case. Judicial authorities are continuing their investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding her death, while specialist officers are gathering evidence. The investigation remains ongoing.

Spain are FIFA World Cup champions after defeating Argentina one-nil after extra time in New Jersey to lift the trophy for the second time in the nation’s history. Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the match in the one hundred and sixth minute after a tightly contested final, while Argentina played the closing stages with ten men following Enzo Fernández’s dismissal late in normal time. The victory ends a […]

Spain has reached a new record for employment, with more than 22.4 million people now contributing to the Social Security system. The latest figures from the Ministry of Inclusion show July has become the strongest month on record, with growth driven by continued job creation across a range of sectors. The government says the figures demonstrate the resilience of the labour market and the continued impact of recent employment reforms, […]

Spain has launched a new system to monitor sea temperatures in real time as part of efforts to improve understanding of climate change and its impact on the country’s coastline. The Ministry of Transport says the network will provide continuous data to support weather forecasting, monitor marine heatwaves and strengthen scientific research into changing sea conditions. Officials say the information will also improve maritime safety and help public authorities respond […]

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has described the demolition of the Gibraltar border fence as a historic moment, marking the start of a new chapter in relations between Gibraltar and Spain. Speaking at a ceremony in La Línea de la Concepción, Sánchez said the removal of what he called “the last wall in continental Europe” follows the entry into force of the new agreement between the European Union and the United […]

Former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos has asked the Supreme Court to overturn his twenty-four-year prison sentence, arguing that his case should have been heard by the National Court rather than the Supreme Court after he resigned as an MP and lost his parliamentary immunity. His legal team says the proceedings breached his right to a judge predetermined by law and has requested that the conviction be declared void. Ábalos […]