Pedro Sánchez, the President of the Government, and Yolanda Díaz, the second vicepresident, will convene tomorrow to deliberate on Spain's defence policy and military spending. This meeting is of significance as Ernest Urtasun, the spokesperson for Sumar, has made it clear that their party will not accept reductions in social spending in light of military expenditure increases proposed at the European level. Urtasun emphasized his party's strong opposition to the […]

The Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office in Madrid has initiated an investigation into the Vox party, led by Santiago Abascal, over allegations of irregular funding. The probe follows a complaint filed by the Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) in December, which alleged that Vox employed opaqueness in its fundraising methods and potentially sourced illegal foreign funds. This information was initially reported by 'El Independiente' and later confirmed by legal sources. The PSOE's complaint […]

José Luis Yzuel, the president of Hostelería de España, has passed away in Zaragoza after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Yzuel, who had been diagnosed with the illness over a year ago, led the organisation since June two thousand seventeen and was known for his commitment to integrating and uniting different entities in the hospitality sector. Under his leadership, he fostered strong relationships with various associations and government bodies. […]

February has proved to be a positive month for the labour market in Spain, as the Social Security system registered an average gain of one hundred thousand three hundred forty contributors, nearing a record total of twenty-one million two hundred thousand affiliates. Concurrently, the number of registered unemployed individuals dropped by five thousand nine hundred ninety-four, reaching a total of two million five hundred ninety thousand, marking the lowest count […]

A recent report titled 'Equality in Figures' released by the Ministry of Education reveals a consistent increase in female participation in vocational training. The number of female students has reached a new record, with one million one hundred ninety-three thousand two hundred sixty enrolments this year. The surge reflects the government's efforts over the past six years to modernise the system. Notably, women now outperform men in graduation rates for […]

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is set to provide financial support of three thousand euros per hectare for rice farmers in the Albufera of Valencia. This assistance comes as a response to the severe damages caused by the Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos (DANA), which has affected the agricultural sector. The official resolution detailing this support will be published on Saturday, eighth March. This aid is aimed specifically […]

Eastern Spain is grappling with severe flooding brought on by torrential rain that has caused significant damage. On Thursday, local authorities took precautionary measures by evacuating schools and closing roads in a bid to protect residents. The situation has been exacerbated by the recent memory of deadly flash floods in Valencia last November, which claimed over two hundred lives, making the current alerts even more alarming for locals. The state […]

In January, Spain received a record-breaking total of five point one million international tourists, representing an increase of six point one percent compared to the same month last year. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics, this continued growth in visitor numbers aligns with a substantial rise in tourist spending, which amounted to seven point one billion euros, up eight point nine percent year-on-year. The United Kingdom was […]

The Gregorio Marañón Hospital has introduced a pioneering technology: the world's first non-invasive heart mapping system that detects arrhythmias in only ten minutes. By employing a vest fitted with electrodes, this system captures the heart's electrical activity quickly and accurately, enabling doctors to improve diagnostics and treatment without the need for invasive methods like catheterisation or advanced imaging techniques. Traditional heart examination methods are lengthy and, in some cases, less […]