OVIEDO, Spain — The landscape of Spanish women’s handball received a significant boost this week as the Principality of Asturias confirmed a new sponsorship agreement with Lobas Global Atac Oviedo. The deal, valued at 100,000 euros, provides a critical financial foundation for the club as it continues its tenure in the Liga Guerreras Iberdrola, the … Read more
8,000 Faithful, 600 Singers: The Massive Scale of Pope Leo XIV’s Sagrada Família Mass In my years covering the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games, I have seen how cities transform to accommodate the world’s biggest spectacles. The logistical precision required to move tens of thousands of people safely through a city is a … Read more
Court Orders Alhama CF and Former Coach Randri García to Pay €32,000 Fine Over Player Harassment In a ruling that sends a clear message regarding the safety and dignity of athletes in Spanish women’s football, a court has ordered Alhama CF, its former coach Randri García, and current president Tamara Ruiz to pay a combined … Read more
The Spanish Catholic Church has publicly acknowledged more than 1,000 religious figures accused of sexual abuse, marking the first time the institution has disclosed figures of this magnitude. Francisco César García Magán, secretary general and spokesperson for the Spanish Episcopal Conference (CEE), made the admission during a press conference on Friday, April 24, 2026, following … Read more
Meta Platforms Inc. Will lay off approximately 10% of its workforce in May, affecting around 8,000 employees, according to an internal memo confirmed by the company and reported by Bloomberg. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on May 20, 2026, as stated in the memo authored by Janelle Gale, Meta’s chief people officer. The … Read more
Girona FC hosted Real Betis in a La Liga match at Estadi Montilivi on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, drawing nearly 12,000 spectators despite an unfavorable kickoff time of 9:30 p.m. Local time. The match, which kicked off at 21:30 CET (20:30 UTC), saw Girona take an early lead through Viktor Tsygankov in the 7th minute. … Read more
The Generalitat of Catalonia has rolled out a fresh mobile citizen service initiative designed to bring administrative support directly to over 600,000 residents living in remote and underserved areas across the region. Starting Monday, five specially equipped vehicles began touring rural zones and poorly connected territories, allowing citizens to complete essential in-person procedures without traveling … Read more
Massive Open Events and a €15 Million Budget: Planning the Scale of Pope Leo XIV’s 2026 Visit to Spain In my years covering the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games, I have seen how the world reacts when a global icon descends on a city. The logistics are always a gamble—a high-stakes balance of … Read more
Oviedo, Spain – The Spanish Football Federation’s Anti-Violence Commission has proposed a 10,000 euro fine for Real Oviedo following the display of a banner by the supporters’ group Symmachiarii during a legends match held at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere on December 27th. The incident, while occurring in a non-official match celebrating the club’s centenary, has … Read more
Barcelona, Spain – A tentative agreement has been reached between the Catalan government and two major teachers’ unions, CCOO and UGT, potentially averting planned protests next week. The deal, announced Monday, offers teachers a 30% increase in a specific supplement over four years, translating to an approximate €3,000 annual gross salary increase by 2029. However, … Read more