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Vingegaard wins Vuelta after final stage cancelled amid Madrid protests

The Vuelta a España ended in dramatic fashion on Sunday after the final stage in Madrid was cancelled due to large-scale pro-Palestinian protests. Organisers declared Jonas Vingegaard the overall winner, securing the Danish rider his third Grand Tour title. The stage was abandoned with more than......

Spanish minister calls for ban on Israeli sports teams amid Gaza conflict

Spanish sports minister Pilar Alegría has called for Israeli teams to be banned from international sports, likening the situation to the exclusion of Russian teams in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine. Her remarks come amid widespread protests in Spain over Israel's military actions in......

Netanyahu praises Israel Premier Tech for standing strong amid protests

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated on Friday the Israel Premier Tech cycling team for standing firm during the Vuelta a España despite facing unprecedented pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The protests took place during the 12th stage of the race, covering 144.9 kilometers......

Spain grants citizenship via residency to over 220,000 foreigners in 2024

Spain granted residency-based citizenship to 221,805 foreigners in 2024, marking the third highest annual total since records began in 2009. Although this figure represents an 8.9 percent drop from 2023, when 243,481 people were naturalised, it confirms a sustained upward trend. The rise in successful......

Spain's electricity operator addresses blackout concerns linked to renewable energy

The head of Spain's electricity operator has recently sought to alleviate fears stemming from a report warning of substantial risks of power outages associated with the country's increased reliance on renewable energy sources. On a recent Monday, Spain and Portugal experienced one of the most......

Moroccans Dominate New Spanish Citizenship Acquisitions in 2023

Catalonia and Madrid Lead Regions in New Citizenship Grants In a significant demographic shift, Moroccans have emerged as the most prominent recipients of Spanish nationalities in 2023, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE). A total of 54,027 Moroccans were granted Spanish citizenship......

Real Madrid Dominates Barcelona in Supercopa Thriller

Madrid, Spain - In a sensational Supercopa de Espana final on Saturday night, Vinicius Junior emerged as the hero for Real Madrid, securing a hat-trick and leading Los Blancos to a resounding 4-1 victory over rivals Barcelona. The Brazilian star showcased exceptional prowess, dismantling the Barcelona......