Economy
Spanish economy loses steam and moderates growth to 0.6% in first quarter
GDP grew two tenths less, weighed down by lower household consumption and investment
Wendy Dávila
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Imserso
UPDATED: Here is how you can join Spain’s subsidised Imserso holiday scheme for seniors in 2026
Foreign residents are eligible for the 880,000 low-cost travel places. Here is how the points selection system works, package costs and how to apply before the 10 July deadline
Dilip Kuner | -
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Archaeology
Ancient bronze chariot discovered at Tartessian site of Turuñuelo
A 6th-century BC vessel featuring the Greek god Achelous has been unearthed in Spain alongside luxury ivory and Egyptian imports during the eighth excavation campaign in Extremadura.
Mónica Arrizabalaga | -
Crime
Scottish crime boss Steven Lyons is extradited to Spain
His flight from Amsterdam to Madrid came just under a week after he lost his fight to avoid extradition; a Malaga court is investigating him on suspicion of money laundering and membership of a criminal gang
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Salmonella alert issued over fuet sold in several Spanish regions
French authorities flagged a contamination risk affecting the popular cured sausage product, and consumers have been urged to check batch numbers at home
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Drafting error at the Spanish Treasury let wealthy taxpayers avoid 2.3 billion euros in 'solidarity tax'
A newly disclosed internal assessment found that a mechanism intended to reduce double taxation sharply curtailed the measure's revenue yield during its first year in force
Bruno Pérez | -
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Construction
Spain's construction industry demands government aid amid activity slowdown due to Middle East war
The employers' association has sent a letter to the government demanding that it include economic support measures for the sector in the new anti-crisis plan
Wendy Dávila | -
Energy
Spanish electricity bills soar due to heatwave ahead of government aid
High temperatures increase demand, reduce solar efficiency and winds, but renewables cushion the blow of gas compared to other European countries
José A. González | -
Traffic
Spain sets minimum age for riding electric scooters at 15
Most of the new measures come into effect on 1 October 2026
Claudia Kittsteiner Simón |
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Tourism
Spain opens applications for bargain 50-euro holiday scheme for more than 7,000 retirees
Applicants have until 10 July to submit their documents for the 2026-2027 travel programme
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Assisted dying
Spanish Supreme Court rules parents can legally appeal against a child’s euthanasia
A landmark judgement following the death of Noelia Castillo confirms administrative decisions are subject to judicial review, despite dissenting judges warning of an intolerable intrusion into personal autonomy
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One-year-old British girl dies in hospital after Fuerteventura resort pool accident
Police are investigating the tragedy, which marks the third British child drowning in Spain in seven days
Gerard Couzens | -
Domestic violence
Man jailed for nearly four years after pouring petrol over his partner in Madrid
A domestic violence survivor managed to escape the family home and flee to a local police station after her attacker threatened to kill her
C. P. S. |
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Madrid skyscraper evacuated after fire breaks out on 23rd floor
The fire was reported at 5.05pm and started on the 23rd floor. The building was evacuated but three workers were rescued after finding themselves trapped on upper floors
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Domestic violence
Valencia man arrested after ex-girlfriend found gagged in car boot
A witness alerted emergency services after hearing calls for help, but a court later declined to impose restrictions when the woman disputed key elements of the alleged incident
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