Economy
War tensions trigger uncertainty among Spanish companies with Gulf funds
Middle Eastern capital is spread across national companies in the most strategic sectors: from Telefónica and Iberdrola to football clubs
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Economy
Global markets hit by economic chaos as Iran attack sends gas and oil prices soaring
Spanish stock market index Ibex-35 loses three per cent, weighed down by airlines and consumer spending, as investors seek refuge in the defence sector, gold and the Swiss franc
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Spain coup
Declassification of papers on Spain's 1981 coup gives new insights
The release was designed to quash conspiracy theory rumours and shows clearly King Juan Carlos’s rejection of any uprising
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Gibraltar
End of Gibraltar-Spain land border 'as soon as 10 April'
The draft of the full treaty agreement that will see Spanish police checking passports at the Rock's airport has been published this week
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Politics
Spain and the UK publish landmark post-Brexit Gibraltar treaty
The agreed text, released on Thursday, preserves British sovereignty while removing the physical fence and expanding freedom of movement
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Crime
Illegal animal trafficking: 15 dead pangolins seized from suitcase at Madrid-Barajas airport
Officers from the Guardia Civil's tax and border unit at the Spanish capital's airport intercepted the suitcase and discovered the dead specimens, all wrapped up in plastic
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School bullying
School violence in Spain: Girl fears returning to class after student bites part of her ear off
Victim’s mother claims teen was a target of harassment and that the school failed to protect her
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Spain
Antonio Tejero, key player of the failed coup of 1981 in Spain, dies aged 93
The former lieutenant colonel of the Guardia Civil, born and resident in Malaga, died in Valencia, where one of his daughters lives, on the same day that the government declassified the documents of the coup
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Politics
Spain's 1981 coup declassification sparks fresh row between Sánchez and Feijóo
Opposition leader pledges to uncover government 'corruption' as secret 23-F documents are finally released
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Child welfare
Spain to ban energy drink sales to under-16s: new 2026 health regulations
Government targets high-caffeine beverages and unhealthy food ads to protect youth health
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Economy
Spain's over-55s generate 33% of GDP and underpin savings
Ageing population reshapes economy as senior spending outpaces younger generations
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Employment
Spanish authorities probe 80% surge in probation period sackings
Following the 2021 labour reform, inspectors are investigating whether employers are using "failed" probations as a loophole to emulate temporary contracts
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Air transport
Spanish airports shatter records with 321 million passengers in 2025
State operator Aena reports a €2.13 billion net profit and announces plans for a €1.09 per share dividend after a historic year for tourism
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UK-Spain
UK’s EU Relations Minister visits Madrid to tackle post-Brexit hurdles for expats
Nick Thomas-Symonds meets Spanish ministers to discuss TIE residency delays and a 2027 food and drink trade deal
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Rail transport
Spain rail: ticket sales drop by 30% after Adamuz accident forcing companies to moderate prices
Three out of five Spaniards set price as the main reason for travelling by train, according to Trainline's data