Spain does not plan to invest more than 2% of its military expenditure in 2026

Spain does not plan to invest more than 2% of its military expenditure in...

Spain's military investment will not exceed 2% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025 and will not increase in 2026. The government does not intend to exceed this target, to which it has committed itself with NATO.
Sánchez refuses to disclose the destinations and costs of his trips abroad to the transparency portal

Sánchez refuses to disclose the destinations and costs of his trips abroad to the...

Opacity remains a defining characteristic of Pedro Sánchez's government. Citizens' demands for information on the use of public funds remain largely unanswered.
Spain's ITV car inspection goes fully digital

Spain’s ITV car inspection goes fully digital

Spain recently brought its ITV inspections into the digital age. This means you no longer have to search for crumpled technical documents.
Spanish research has discovered how blood ages, opening up new possibilities for methods to reverse this process

Spanish research has discovered how blood ages, opening up new possibilities for methods to...

Spanish research published in the journal Nature reveals a novel technique that allows us to identify the "barcodes" embedded in our DNA. These findings help us understand how blood ages and represent a first step toward anti-aging therapies and early screening for diseases such as leukemia.
Junts wants to ban the wearing of burqas and niqabs on the streets and the Islamic veil in schools in Catalonia

Junts wants to ban the wearing of burqas and niqabs on the streets and...

Junts per Catalunya is advocating for a ban on burqas and niqabs in public spaces. Sources from the Independence Party report that this decision was made because they believe these religious garments promote "gender discrimination" and also play a role for "security reasons."
Pollen levels at record high in more than half of Spain this week: Heat after heavy rains triggers allergies

Pollen levels at record high in more than half of Spain this week: Heat...

The impending rise in temperatures these days, following a period of intense rainfall that Spain has experienced since last March, represents the "perfect" combination for plants to activate and intensify their pollination.
Leaving your car window open in Spain could cost you €1,500

Leaving your car window open in Spain could cost you €1,500

We've all done it before: On a warm day, I park the car, open the window to let in some fresh air, and walk away without thinking. In Spain, however, this seemingly harmless habit can result in a hefty fine—up to €1,500, to be exact.
Since yesterday, Spain holds the key to nuclear fusion: The Granada particle accelerator is a reality

Since yesterday, Spain holds the key to nuclear fusion: The Granada particle accelerator is...

Yesterday was a crucial day for IFMIF-DONES (International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility DEMO-Oriented Neutron Source). This major scientific project is closely linked to ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor), the experimental nuclear fusion reactor being built by a European-led international consortium in Cadarache, France.
Catalonia closes its foreign office in Israel in protest against the massacre in Gaza

Catalonia closes its foreign office in Israel in protest against the massacre in Gaza

The Generalitat government has decided to close its foreign delegation in Israel in protest against the Israeli offensive in Gaza. This decision will be officially announced next Wednesday, before the start of the plenary session in Parliament.
Spain's new immigration rules come into force

Spain’s new immigration rules come into force

The immigration reform came into force on May 20, 2025. Although progress has been made in regularizing people in irregular administrative situations and moving them in the right direction, we believe that the new regulations remain inadequate and exclude part of the migrant population in Spain.