Archaeologists in Barcelona have made a remarkable discovery, unearthing the partial remains of a ship thought to date back to the fifteenth or sixteenth century. The ship, provisionally named 'Ciutadella I', was found during excavations for a future underground mobility centre at the site of the old Mercat del Peix, over five metres below sea level. Measuring approximately ten metres in length and over three metres wide, it reveals important insights into medieval maritime construction techniques. The vessel's construction is […]

The Government of Spain has announced the unilateral cancellation of a controversial contract for ammunition procurement from Israel. The decision follows escalating tensions among coalition partners, particularly after hints from United Left about potentially exiting the Government. The contract, reportedly worth six point six million euros, was fraught with conflicts regarding the Government's stance on Palestine amid the ongoing Gaza crisis. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Vice President Yolanda Díaz engaged in discussions before the cancellation announcement, underscoring the Government's […]

Freixenet, the well-known cava producer, has decided to initiate a redundancy plan that will affect up to one hundred and eighty employees in Spain, which represents approximately twenty four percent of its total workforce. The company justifies this action as a necessary step to restructure its production operations in response to the current crisis faced by the cava industry amidst extended drought conditions. In its official statement, Freixenet highlighted that the persistent drought has led to a significant decrease in […]

The Provincial Court of Madrid has handed down a severe sentence of permanent imprisonment to three members of the gang Dominican Dont'Play for the murder of Gabriel K.K., a rival gang member. The court's decision, announced by the Superior Court of Justice of Madrid, occurred after the young man was fatally attacked in August twenty twenty-one. Gabriel was confronted by the assailants on the evening of August nineteenth, twenty twenty-one. During the altercation, the victim reportedly used the expression 'suwoop', […]

The National Police have arrested a thirty-four-year-old football coach in Arrecife, Lanzarote, for suspected sexual offences against nine minors. The charges the coach faces include child pornography, sexual harassment, exhibitionism, and at least two allegations of sexual assault. It has emerged that he had been previously detained over claims of grooming a minor he trained. Following the arrest, authorities conducted a search of his residence alongside the analysis of two mobile devices, discovering an additional eight victims, all of whom […]

The International Monetary Fund, or IMF, has announced an improved forecast for Spain’s public deficit and debt through to twenty thirty. The organisation expects the public deficit to end twenty twenty five at two point seven percent of GDP, a slight improvement from previous estimates, while public debt is anticipated to decrease to one hundred point six percent of GDP. The IMF further predicts the deficit will fall to two point four percent of GDP in twenty twenty six, gradually […]

President Pedro Sánchez of Spain has outlined a significant increase in defence spending, amounting to ten billion four hundred seventy-one million euros, in a move to meet the commitment of achieving two per cent of the Gross Domestic Product by twenty twenty-five. This increase is set to be implemented four years ahead of schedule. In his address following the Cabinet meeting, Sánchez emphasised that this spending will not compromise investments in welfare or impact public deficits, ensuring that citizens are […]

A fugitive wanted in connection with a murder in Saint-Etienne, France, has been captured by the Police Nacional in Alicante. The suspect allegedly killed a man whose body was discovered on February ninth, with forensic evidence indicating severe skull injuries and signs of strangulation. The investigation began when French authorities issued a European Arrest Warrant in March, seeking the individual believed to be involved in the crime. Initial inquiries revealed that the suspect was possibly hiding in Spain and may […]

Spain is projected to experience a growth of two point five per cent in its Gross Domestic Product for the year twenty twenty five, according to the latest report from the International Monetary Fund. This makes Spain the only major European economy not affected by the recent cuts to forecasts due to the impact of trade conflicts initiated by the United States. The IMF's report highlights Spain's position at the forefront of European economic growth. The IMF noted that the […]