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Spain records more than 1,000 heat-related deaths during June heatwave

Spain has recorded more than 1,000 heat-related deaths during June as the country continues to experience one of its most intense heatwaves in recent years. The latest figures highlight the growing public health risks associated with increasingly frequent and severe periods of extreme heat across Europe. According......

Tesla sales in Spain rise 5.6% in June as electrified vehicle demand continues to grow

Tesla’s new car sales in Spain increased in June, supported by continued demand for electrified vehicles in one of Europe’s steadily growing EV markets, according to industry data released on Wednesday. The U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer registered 2,779 vehicles in Spain last month,......

Spain: Technical Issue Delays Pope Leon XIV's Departure to Rome

The journey of Pope Leon XIV in Spain faced an unexpected setback on Friday in the Canary Islands. As the pontiff was preparing to return to Rome after a several-day visit to the country, a technical problem detected on his plane forced authorities to temporarily suspend the takeoff.The incident occurred......

Christian Stein appointed CEO of Renault Group Spain

Renault Group has appointed Christian Stein as chief executive officer of its Spanish operations, effective July 1, 2026. The move places a senior communications executive at the head of one of the company’s key European industrial hubs as it accelerates its electrification strategy. Stein currently......

Moroccan mothers lead foreign births in Spain’s Basque Country

A rising share of births in Spain’s Basque Country in 2025 involved foreign-born mothers, with Moroccan nationals forming the largest group among them. The region registered 13,344 births over the year, marking a 3.1 percent increase compared with the previous year and the first annual rise since......

Moroccan seasonal worker dies in Huelva heat conditions

A Moroccan seasonal agricultural worker has died in the southern Spanish province of Huelva while taking part in seasonal farm work, prompting renewed attention to working conditions affecting migrant laborers in the region. The worker, identified as Hakima, originally from Sidi Kacem in Morocco, had......

Pope to inaugurate Sagrada Família tower on Gaudí centenary

The Sagrada Família in Barcelona has reached its final planned height of 172.5 metres after the completion of the central tower of Jesus Christ, marking a major milestone in one of the world’s longest-running architectural projects. The basilica now stands as the tallest religious building......

Moroccans top the list as Spain posts record naturalizations in 2025

Spain recorded its highest annual number of naturalizations since statistics were first compiled in 2013, with 299,732 foreign residents acquiring Spanish citizenship in 2025, an 18.7 percent increase compared to the previous year. The figures, released by Spain's National Statistics Institute, position......

Morocco tomato exports extend lead over Spain globally

Morocco has strengthened its position in the global fresh tomato trade, maintaining its lead over Spain for a fourth consecutive year in export volumes and widening its advantage in value for a second year. The shift reflects a broader realignment in agricultural competitiveness between the two countries,......