Archeaology
From the banks of the Nile to the Spanish plateau: The 2,600-year journey of the Psamtek scarab
How an Egyptian Pharaoh’s name ended up in a Spanish grave
Dilip Kuner
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Culture
Spain registers record book sales despite rise of AI
The publishing sector generated nearly 3.14 billion euros in revenue in 2025, with 12 consecutive years of growth
Miguel Lorenci | -
British writer Julian Barnes awarded 2026 Princesa de Asturias Prize as literary career draws to close
The author concluded a distinguished writing career with the publication of his final novel, following a long period marked by critical acclaim and international recognition
M. F. Antuña | -
Spain
Brussels points to Spain as 'main gateway' for drugs into Europe
The country leads the EU bloc in cannabis and cocaine seizures
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112 incident
Mallorca residential building fire kills two people
Another 24 people, including eight firefighters, have sustained injuries
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Pope's visit to Spain
Sagrada Familia's tallest tower blessed by Pope Leo XIV
Papal blessing of the Tower of Jesus on the centenary of Gaudí's death crowns the architect's elevation as the Sagrada Familia nears completion
Iva Anguera | -
Valencia
Tunisian man arrested after separate alleged sex assaults on three British holidaymakers at Valencia hostel
A 32-year-old suspect allegedly pretended to be a worker at the Spanish tourist establishment before targeting two teenagers and their roommate in the bathrooms
Natalia Penza | -
Tourism
Tourist resorts bring in stricter rules as England and Scotland fans expected to flock to Spain to watch World Cup games
Magaluf and Benidorm are among areas preparing for an influx of football fans from11 June
Gerard Couzens | -
Pets
Dog falls from fifth floor and lives but owner ordered to pay 1,200 euros
Woman told court the dog had ‘escaped’ before it smashed a car windscreen
Alba Verdú |
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Crime
Two arrested over attempted theft of archaeological remains in Cartagena
Suspects allegedly tried to steal a 3rd-century BC amphora after entering site at night
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Pope's visit to Spain
Barcelona prisoners receive empathetic speech from Pope Leo XIV: 'Life's mistakes do not determine a person's identity'
During his visit to the Brians 1 prison, the Pope hugged several inmates and validated their capacity and desire to navigate the future despite their past
Darío Menor | -
Mexico
Four dead and 40 treated after drinking bootleg tequila
Horror at teen birthday party in Mexico with father and uncle of 15 year-old birthday girl among dead
Natalia Penza | -
Pope's visit in Spain
Pope Leo XIV speaks out against femicides in front of 40,000 people in Barcelona
At the prayer vigil he presided over at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium, the supreme pontiff called for making mental health a "priority" of healthcare systems
Darío Menor |
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Spanish house price growth matches 2007 peak as pre-owned homes lead increase
Property values continued their upward trajectory in early 2026, while expectations of higher fixed-rate mortgage costs are forecast to place additional strain on affordability in the months ahead
Wendy Dávila | -
Employment
More than half of Spain's youth enter job market with permanent contracts
The labour reform has increased indefinite contracts by 40 per cent among those under 30, but reduced their average duration by 100 days
Wendy Dávila |