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Spanish police say Liverpool player Diogo Jota, brother have died in car accident
MADRID -- Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother have died in a car accident in Spain, police said Thursday. The Spanish civil guard confirmed to The Associated Press that Jota and his brother were found dead after their car went off a road...

Spain braces for record-breaking car traffic: 100 million car journeys and tough new controls
Spain braces for record-breaking car traffic: Close-up of a Spanish Police Car with Reflective Markings in Front of Historic Architecture in Salamanca, Spain. Credit: Victor Sanchez G, Shutterstock DGT launches nationwide campaign to curb...

Spain’s Sanchez fails with Trump and flails at home
Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, was having a rough year. Corruption scandals engulfing his government were monopolizing newscasts, even on the usually slavish state TV. Polls were tanking. Even a favorable court decision was blowing up in...

Spain alert for tourists using cash as a Euro note 'no longer accepted'
Spain has long been a popular tourist destination for Brits and as many people prepare to jet off this summer, its important to know the rules surrounding when and where cash isn't accepted following certain changes. If you're planning a Spanish...

Spanish, Moroccan and French Police seize 15 tons of hashish hidden in sweet potato shipment
Spanish National Police, jointly with Moroccan and French authorities, have seized over 15,300 kilograms of hashish concealed in a truck transporting sweet potatoes from Morocco, in one of the largest recent drug interceptions in the country. The...

Spain expands probes to sixth budget airline over cabin luggage fees
Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs said on Thursday it has launched an investigation into a sixth low-cost airline over practices such as charging for larger cabin bags. The ministry, which did not name the carrier, has already imposed fines...

Spanish heatwave ends but scorching temperatures persist: Weather forecast July 3-6
Date Published: 03/07/2025 Heat and storm alerts on Friday July 4 The first heat wave of the year has officially ended and while we can expect a little relief, the mercury will remain very high in most parts of Spain for a few more days at least....

Spain overtakes Japan in GDP per capita - what is behind the numbers?
What once seemed improbable became possible when the Spanish economy produced higher GDP per capita, a metric closely linked to living standards, than the G7 member Japan, according to IMF data. This, in itself, doesn’t mean that the Southern...

Spain issues warning for Brits using cash as Euro note is 'no longer accepted'
While many Brits have embraced card payments during their holidays, some still prefer the feel of cash in their pockets. Especially when there are instances where cards might not be accepted. If you're planning a Spanish holiday this year, you...

Spain warning: this is the maximum amount of cash you can carry without being fined
In 2025, despite the inexorable rise of digital payments via cards, smartphones and smart devices, the use of cash remains commonplace in Spain. Many citizens and businesses still prefer to keep banknotes for their daily transactions or to have...

Spanish police confirms cause of car crash as Liverpool star Diogo Jota dies at 28
06:20 ET, 03 Jul 2025Updated 07:13 ET, 03 Jul 2025 Spanish authorities have confirmed the heartbreaking details behind the car crash that took the lives of Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota, along with his brother Andre Silva. The accident...

Spain, Greece and Portugal rules that mean your holiday will cost more
Holidaymakers planning a summer adventure to Greece, Spain or Portugal should be prepared for extra expenses. Travellers may come across unexpected extra charges fees due to tourist taxes introduced at many popular destinations. For example,...

Spanish midfield maestro Chema Núñez joins NorthEast United FC
Guwahati, Jul 3: Spanish attacking midfielder Jose Manuel ‘Chema’ Nunez is all set to don the colours of NorthEast United FC for the upcoming 2025–26 season. The 27-year-old has signed a one-year deal with the Highlanders, with an option to extend...

Spain breaks another record with more than 35 million tourists in first five months of year
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 09:44 Compartir Spain has consolidated its position as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the world. According to the latest data published on Wednesday by the INE national institute of statistics, the...

Spain travel alert as people told to do 4 things when on holiday
Travellers to Spain have been warned to stick to four rules when on holiday. Officials say doing so will make your holiday more stress-free, and will help keep you and your money safe. The fresh warning comes from the Ministry of the Interior,...

Spain and Italy travel chaos as flights 'face major disruption' in July
Brits heading to popular holiday destinations including Spain and Italy in July have been warned about potential disruption to flights. A series of air traffic control and airport worker strikes are planned for this month, which could spark major...

Spain issues new travel guidance to tourists as it says 'lock your suitcases'
Sophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer 12:26, 03 Jul 2025 Travellers to Spain have been warned to stick to four rules when on holiday. Officials say doing so will make your holiday more stress-free, and will help keep you and your money safe....
Spanish pharma group snaps up Mexican ophthalmology assets
Credit: Shutterstock/wedmoments.stock Six Cuatrecasas offices and Italian firm Chiomenti Studio Legale have helped Spanish pharmaceuticals company Faes Farma purchase a 100% stake in Italian counterpart SIFI for €270 million (US$309 million),...

Spain and UK Finance round-up July 3
UK Bonds plunge fast UK bonds and the pound tumbled sharply on Tuesday July 1 amid rising concerns over Finance Minister Rachel Reeves’ future. Ten-year gilt yields saw their biggest surge since 2022, and sterling dropped over 1%. Market jitters...

Spanish island 'no longer welcoming' to British holidaymakers
Warnings are being sounded for British tourists who may be anticipating a warm reception in Mallorca this summer, as tensions escalate. There have been widespread protests and increasing demands to limit tourism, indicating a challenging...