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
The Nightmare Returns: ‘The Testaments’ Brings a New Generation of Suffering to Gilead The totalitarian grip of Gilead did not loosen when the final credits rolled on The Handmaid’s Tale. For viewers who thought they had endured enough of the regime’s psychological warfare, a new chapter arrives this week. The sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, … Read more
Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates The global energy market is bracing for an extended disruption as President Donald Trump has issued a stark 48-hour deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face military attacks. The ultimatum, delivered amid soaring oil and gas prices, marks a … Read more
Madrid – Spanish television viewers are expressing frustration with a new advertising strategy employed by Atresmedia, the parent company of channels including Antena 3 and La Sexta. The tactic involves abruptly inserting 20-second advertisements directly into live programming, interrupting content mid-sentence and disrupting the flow of broadcasts. This practice, primarily affecting viewers watching via terrestrial … Read more
Madrid – As the conflict in the Middle East continues to roil global energy markets, Spain is reinforcing its energy partnership with Algeria, a move to secure a critical supply of natural gas. Algeria currently stands as Spain’s primary source of natural gas, a relationship that has become increasingly vital in light of geopolitical instability … Read more
Barcelona, Spain – Eloi Planes, the current president of Fluidra, is poised to become the next president of the Institute of Family Business (IEF), according to reports from the Spanish news outlet ARA. The IEF’s board of directors is expected to formally propose Planes’s candidacy at an assembly this Wednesday, with a final decision to … Read more
The 105th edition of the Volta a Catalunya begins today in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, kicking off a week-long cycling spectacle that promises fierce competition. This year’s race, one of the most historic on the cycling calendar, features a challenging route spanning over 1,000 kilometers and culminating in Barcelona. Five of the seven stages will … Read more
Rescue Operation Underway After Building Collapse Traps Four Teens in Esparreguera ESPARREGUERA, Spain – Emergency services are working to rescue four teenagers trapped inside the former Hospital d’Esparreguera, in the Baix Llobregat region near Barcelona, after a structural collapse occurred Sunday evening. The incident prompted a large-scale response from the Bombers de la Generalitat (Catalonia’s … Read more
The line between fast fashion and luxury is blurring, and Zara is leading the charge. What once felt like a quick stop for trendy, affordable pieces is increasingly resembling a curated shopping experience, one that’s attracting a more affluent clientele and allowing the Spanish retailer to fend off rivals like H&M, and Shein. This strategic … Read more
Barcelona – A potential deal involving Spanish defense technology firm Indra and Escribano Mechanical & Engineering (EM&E) is facing scrutiny after the State Industrial Holdings Company (SEPI), the Spanish government’s investment arm, acknowledged a conflict of interest. The concern centers on Indra’s possible acquisition of EM&E, a company owned by the family of Indra’s current … Read more