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Spain bars transit of US weapons to Israel
(MENAFN) Spain has decided to forbid the passage of American aircraft and naval vessels transporting weapons, ammunition, or military equipment intended for Israel through its bases in Rota (Cadiz) and Moron de la Frontera (Seville), according to...

Spain Blocks US Military Shipments to Israel
(MENAFN) Spain has officially barred the passage of U.S. military planes and ships transporting weapons, ammunition, or military gear intended for Israel through its Rota (Cádiz) and Morón de la Frontera (Seville) bases. This decision was verified...

Storm Gabrielle Brings Flooding, Disruptions in Spain
(MENAFN) On Monday, relentless rainfall from storm Gabrielle caused widespread flooding across the Spanish regions of Valencia, Catalonia, and Aragon. The downpour was intense, with up to 100 liters of rain per square meter (equivalent to 4...

Technip Energies awarded two services contracts for first-of-a-kind waste-to-methanol Ecoplanta project in Spain
Technip Energies (PARIS:TE) has been awarded two engineering services contracts by Repsol for the development of the Ecoplanta Molecular Recycling Solutions (Ecoplanta) project, a first-of-a-kind waste-to-methanol facility to be built in El...

Javier Palomarez, President of the USHBC, Commends Republicans for Joining Fight to Preserve Spanish-Language Media
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) applauds Republican leaders for joining the USHBC, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and other elected officials and...

Spain Issues Red Alert Amid Torrential Rains
(MENAFN) Spain’s national meteorological organization issued a red alert on Sunday due to intense rainfall expected in the eastern parts of the country. As a precaution, officials announced that all schools and universities in Valencia would...

Javier Palomarez, President & CEO of the USHBC, Commends CHC Leadership for Protecting Spanish-Language Media Access
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) applauds the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) for its leadership in addressing the ongoing carriage negotiations...

Peruvian National Sentenced to More than 6 Years in Prison in Transnational Scheme to Defraud Spanish-Speaking United States Consumers
WASHINGTON — A Peruvian national was sentenced today to 80 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $3,000,000 in restitution for his participation in transnational fraud schemes that victimized vulnerable consumers in the United States....

Heavy rains cause flooding throughout Spain
(MENAFN) Heavy rains brought by Storm Gabrielle on Monday led to extensive flooding in Spain’s regions of Valencia, Catalonia, and Aragon. With rainfall reaching up to 100 liters per square meter (approximately 4 inches) in just a few hours,...

Heavy Rains Trigger Red Alert in Spain
(MENAFN) Spain's meteorological agency (Aemet) has issued a red warning for heavy rainfall in eastern regions, urging swift action and public caution. The alert, announced on Sunday, prompted authorities to shut down schools and universities in...

Storm Gabrielle Unleashes Severe Flooding in Spain
(MENAFN) Torrential rainfall from Storm Gabrielle unleashed severe flooding across Spain’s Valencia, Catalonia, and Aragon regions on Monday, with authorities rescuing several people trapped in vehicles. With rain totals reaching up to 100 liters...

Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez
CANADA, September 26 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, on the margins of the Global Progress Action Summit in London. Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Sánchez discussed shared...

González Byass Blends Heritage and Innovation to Shape the Future of Wine and Spirits
González Byass drives sherry revival, expands into mezcal, and champions sustainability in an exclusive Drinks Times interview. JEREZ, SPAIN, October 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- González Byass, a family-owned leader for nearly 200 years, is...

Spain Pledges Full Protection for Sumud Flotilla
(MENAFN) Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has reiterated Madrid’s unwavering diplomatic and consular support for those participating in the Sumud Global Flotilla, dismissing threats from the Israeli government. Albares emphasized the...

SEALSQ Announces Deal With Quantix Edge Security to Develop Spain’s First Post-Quantum Semiconductor Personalization Center Worth $25M in Expected Revenue
Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Spanish Government recently announced a €19.6 million public investment in Quantix, which is projected to generate €793 million of economic impact in the Region of Murcia over the next...

Promperu: Peru Celebrates the Lord of Miracles 2025 Procession with Global Participation and Vatican Blessing
Lima, Peru, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One of Latin America’s most important processions brings together faith, tradition, and gastronomy. The devotion to the Lord of Miracles (Señor de los Milagros), one of the most important religious...

DDOT's Minnesota Avenue NE Bus Priority Project Virtual Meeting on October 29, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts DDOT's Minnesota Avenue NE Bus Priority Project Virtual Meeting on October 29, 2025 (Washington, DC) — The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) invites you to attend a public meeting about DDOT’s...

TOPDON US Announces ArtiDiag Heavy-Duty (HD) Diagnostic Tool for Commercial Truck, Bus, Construction and Agricultural Machinery
ROCKAWAY, NEW JERSEY, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TOPDON US (https://www.topdon.us/) announced today the addition of the ArtiDiag Heavy-Duty (HD) (https://www.topdon.us/products/artidiag-hd) to the company’s line of heavy-duty diagnostic...

Know Your Voting Rights, Ensure Your Voice is Heard: Attorney General Bonta and Secretary of State Weber Engage Californians in Advance of November Special Election
LOS ANGELES — In advance of the Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Special Election, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. held a press conference today to remind Californians about their voting rights,...

Zayed Sustainability Prize Announces 2026 Finalists Driving Global Impact
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- • 33 finalists selected from 7,761 submissions across 173 countries • This year’s finalists are pioneering inclusive, tech-enabled, and locally adapted solutions that tackle...