Spain has been recognised as one of the top five most competitive agri-food sectors in the European Union, as highlighted in the 2024 Observatorio Agroalimentario report compiled by Cajamar and the Ministry of Agriculture. The findings reveal Spain's prominent position as the world's seventh-largest exporter of food and beverages, and the fourth largest within Europe. In twenty twenty-four, Spain's economy expanded by two point nine percent, with the agri-food sector contributing eight point six percent to its gross domestic product […]

The Supreme Court has launched an investigation into the financial activities of former Socialist Party (PSOE) secretary Santos Cerdán. Records indicate that Cerdán received a total of five hundred forty-three thousand six hundred fifty-six euros and eighty-four cents from the Congress of Deputies. However, when reviewing his bank accounts, only thirty-five thousand four hundred and fifty-three euros and twenty cents appear, leading to suspicions regarding the discrepancy in funds. The court has requested detailed information from the PSOE regarding all […]

The President of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, announced during the closing of the 'Spain, Vanguard of the Green Industry' forum that the government will invest over fifty-three million euros in a new battery gigafactory by Slovak company InoBat, to be established in Valladolid. This project entails a total investment of over seven hundred million euros and is expected to create approximately two hundred and sixty direct jobs alongside around five hundred indirect ones. The initiative is part of the third call […]

In a significant development, the Council of Fiscal and Financial Policy has approved a proposal to cancel eighty-three billion euros of debt owed by Spain's autonomous communities. This decision was announced by the Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, who labelled the approval as historic, marking a first in such a substantial debt relief measure for the regions. Despite representatives of the Popular Party leaving the meeting early, the proposal received backing from several communities, including Castilla-La Mancha, Asturias, and […]

The Sumar organisation is gearing up for a significant leadership renewal at its upcoming assembly on the twenty-eighth and twenty-ninth of March in Madrid. The assembly will mark the end of the interim leadership that has been in place since Yolanda Díaz stepped down from her position after the party faced disappointing results in the latest general elections. Leading the official candidacy are Lara Hernández, the Secretary of Organisation, and Carlos Martín, the spokesperson for economic matters. Former leader Yolanda […]

El Instituto Nacional de Estadística ha divulgado que el número de hipotecas sobre viviendas en España en febrero fue de treinta y nueve mil ochenta y cuatro, un aumento del cuatro punto tres por ciento en comparación al mismo mes de dos mil veinticuatro. Este incremento marca el octavo mes consecutivo de ascensos en la creación de hipotecas. Las cifras de febrero de dos mil veinticinco son las más elevadas desde dos mil once. El importe medio de las hipotecas […]

The Provincial Prosecutor's Office of Valencia has announced an investigation into Vox councillor Juan Manuel Badenas on suspicions of prevarication, embezzlement, and document falsification. This decision follows a complaint made by the Socialist municipal group concerning a potentially irregular sponsorship contract with the editor of OK Diario, worth fourteen thousand five hundred euros plus VAT. The Civil Guard has also acted by demanding contract details from the Ayuntamiento as part of this investigation. José Gosálbez, who took over as spokesperson […]

El número de hipotecas sobre viviendas en España continuó su ascenso, registrándose en marzo un total de cuarenta y dos mil ochocientos treinta y uno préstamos, un aumento del cuarenta y cuatro punto cinco por ciento en comparación con el mismo mes del año anterior. Este incremento representa las cifras más altas para el mes desde dos mil veintidós, cuando se firmaron cuarenta y tres mil trescientos setenta y ocho hipotecas. Detrás de este aumento están la reducción de los […]

Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, met with Slovenia's Prime Minister, Robert Golob, at La Moncloa to discuss the exemplary relations between their countries. The leaders emphasised their alignment on key issues such as the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and collaborative efforts for European security and defence. Sánchez noted that the economic links between Spain and Slovenia are thriving, promising to further strengthen these ties. In their discussions, both leaders reaffirmed their support for […]