Culture news Pope Leo XIV's itinerary for his visit to Spain Pope Leo XIV will travel more than 2,500 kilometres between Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria and Tenerife, and will deliver 12 speeches, as well as five homilies and five greetings. Here is the Pope's schedule by day and time. 03/06/2026
Tech News Spain unveils €9.8 million quantum supercomputer This supercomputer, located at Barcelona's BSC-CNS centre, can combine classical computing with both digital and analogue quantum computing. 28/05/2026
Culture news Ana Duato’s tax fraud acquittal overturned The actress was acquitted in the ‘Nummaria’ case, but the tax authorities appealed the ruling. Her husband, producer Miguel Ángel Bernardeau, will also have to be retried. 28/05/2026
Business Slim says Pemex crisis is Mexico's main problem The richest man in Mexico, Carlos Slim, says the crisis at state oil firm Pemex is the country's main problem, with plunging output, weak investment and debts of about $85bn. 27/05/2026
Europe News Jewels, watches and cash in golf bags seized in Zapatero case Spanish police found €286,070 in cash at the home of businessman Julio Martínez Martínez, a friend of former prime minister Rodríguez Zapatero. 26/05/2026
Climate Pedro Sánchez unveils €9 billion climate plan The plan, which the government hopes to submit to Brussels before the end of the year, is built on two pillars: access to “decent, efficient” housing and the promotion of “sustainable, affordable” mobility. 25/05/2026
USA US says green card seekers must leave the country to apply Applying for a green card can take months or longer, meaning people could be forced to leave their families or jobs whilst the process is ongoing. 23/05/2026
Health news Hantavirus: Final 14 days of home quarantine for negative cases The WHO has confirmed a new hantavirus case linked to cruise ship MV Hondius: a crew member who left the vessel in Tenerife and was repatriated to the Netherlands, bringing total infections to 12. 22/05/2026
Health news Spain: 13 isolated hantavirus contacts to be allowed visits The only confirmed positive case continues to do well and is eager to begin a “normal quarantine”. From Tuesday, the other 13 isolated people may leave their single rooms wearing PPE and masks. 19/05/2026
Health news Mediterranean diet may improve IVF pregnancy success rates, study A Spanish study finds that the Mediterranean diet favours a more stable and healthy environment in the micro-organisms of women with primary infertility who manage to become pregnant. 04/05/2026
Culture news Patti Smith wins Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts 2026 The American singer, songwriter and poet has been awarded "for her impetuous creativity that connects rock, symbolist poetry and the spirit of the counterculture with great expressive power". 29/04/2026
Business Stellantis calls 77,500 vehicles in Spain for overhaul The problem affects Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat vehicles manufactured between 2023 and 2026, according to the automotive group. The problem detected is not related to the engine, but to two components. It is a voluntary recall. 01/04/2026
Indonesia Indonesia arrests Scottish man sought by Spain for crime group links Police in Scotland and Spain carried out raids in connection with Lyons' case last week resulting in multiple arrests with the help of Europol, the European Union law enforcement cooperation hub. 31/03/2026
Culture news Lorca, poetry and sign language: a Spanish play breaking barriers Spain's National Drama Centre in Madrid presents a production rooted in Deaf culture, directed by Ángela Ibáñez Castaño and performed by Emma Vallejo and Mari López, that recasts Lorca as a cry against violence and shattered dreams. 18/02/2026
Culture news European Book Prize winner Javier Cercas on faith, facts and lies Javier Cercas won the 2025 European Book Prize with 'God's madman at the end of the world', a novel about one of Pope Francis' last trips before his death. In a wide-ranging interview, the acclaimed writer tells Euronews about life in the Vatican, Spain's military coup and fighting fake news. 10/02/2026
World News More than 3,000 migrants died trying to reach Spain in 2025 This year's figures represent a drop in migrant arrivals from North Africa to the Canary Islands, one of the world's deadliest crossings for migrants hoping to reach the EU. 29/12/2025
Food and Drink Spanish gastronomic stars rewarded for excellence in New York Joselito hams and Sierra Cantabria wines have been rewarded in New York at the inaugural Gastronomic Excellence created by the Spain-United States Chamber of Commerce. Joselito, renowned for its vintage ham, has set its sights on becoming a staple in the huge US market. 16/11/2025
Culture news Mondiacult 2025: Sharing culture as a means of peace and resistance This week Barcelona played host to Mondiacult, UNESCO's World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development. AI, climate change and commitments to peace were top talking points... 02/10/2025
Gaza Spain increases aid for Gaza and imposes arms embargo on Israel Spain's government has been an outspoken critic of the war in Gaza, which began after Hamas-led militants killed around 1,200 people in an incursion into southern Israel on 7 October 2023. 08/09/2025
Economy Back to school: New or second-hand school supplies? Every year the return to school means a significant outlay for families. Many families look for alternatives to save on school expenses in September. Second-hand purchases are a sustainable option and increasingly popular. 03/09/2025