Spain January retail sales rise 2.2% from same month a year earlier

Spanish retail sales rose 2.2% in January from a year earlier on a calendar-adjusted basis and excluding the effects of inflation, after rising 4.0% in December, the National Statistics Institute (INE) said on Wednesday. (Reporting by Joao Manuel Mauricio …

Spain approves law allowing alcohol tests for minors

Date Published: 11/03/2025     One of the most notable features of the new law is the authorisation for police and security forces to conduct breathalyser tests on both minors and adults in locations where alcohol consumption is prohibited. This …

Viral Temptation Island Spain moment explored ahead of show arriving on Netflix

The dating show Temptation Island has taken a leap from USA cable TV to Netflix, with the latest season debuting on the streaming giant today (March 12). Before its arrival on Netflix, the series had already garnered international acclaim, spawning …

Spain Impose Fine For Unlabelled AI Content

In a move to combat the spread of misinformation and deepfakes, Spain's government has approved a bill imposing significant fines on companies that fail to label AI-generated content. This legislation aligns with the European Union's AI Act, which …

Exeter City's trip to Spain pays off as Grecians buzzing after routine win

Exeter City’s four day trip to Spain has paid off as the Grecians made it four unbeaten since their return as they moved comfortably clear of any relegation danger. The most routine of 2-0 victories over Mansfield Town saw City move up to 16 th in League …

Spain's Ministry of Defence selects Skydio X10D autonomous drones in €18 million initial tender

Spain to ban sale of alcohol to under-18s for first time

The Spanish government has approved a draft of the country’s first ever national law forbidding the sale of alcohol to minors. The law, which must be approved by parliament, will also forbid underage drinking (under the age of 18) and the promotion of …

Son of ex-Brazil star Marcelo gets Spain U17 call

Mar 11, 2025, 05:28 PM ET MADRID -- Enzo Alves, son of former Real Madrid and Brazil left back Marcelo, was called up for Spain's under-17 national team on Tuesday. It was the first call-up to the team for the 15-year-old forward who was born in the …

Huge new protest set to cause chaos on Spain island loved by British tourists

Anti-tourism protesters in Spain are threatening to unleash more chaos this summer, as anger grows at the perceived lack of action by local authorities. Last year, tens of thousands of demonstrators hit the streets, demanding action be taken to curb the …

British tourists on Ryanair flight 'stranded in Spain after airport staff went home'

British tourists on a Ryanair flight were left in the lurch in Spain when air traffic controllers clocked off rather than waiting an additional 15 minutes for a diverted flight. The plane travelling from Malaga to Manchester had to reroute because of a …