Spain

At Least 18 Migrants Die as Spain Deploys Military to Ceuta

At least eighteen migrants are dead after a sudden surge of arrivals from Morocco overwhelmed Ceuta, prompting Spain to deploy troops and reinforce its police presence in the North African enclave. Spain’s Interior Ministry estimated Friday that about 49,000 people...

Spain Mints New Silver Euro Coin After 2026 World Cup Victory

Spain minted a new silver euro coin to mark the men's football team's 2026 World Cup win in a limited run of 50,000 pieces. The National Mint and Stamp Factory-Royal Mint, known as FNMT-RCM, announced the coin on July 29. Spain...

Wildfires Devastate Spain and France as Greece Joins Emergency Response

Wildfires have caused widespread destruction across Spain and France, forcing mass evacuations, straining emergency services, and prompting assistance through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism. In Spain, fires near Madrid, neighboring areas, and the eastern region of Valencia have displaced...

Mass Anti-Tourism Protest in Mallorca Ends in Clashes With Police

One of the largest anti-tourism demonstrations ever held on the Spanish island of Mallorca ended in clashes with police on Sunday, as thousands of residents demanded tougher measures to curb mass tourism and address the island's growing housing crisis. The...

Survey Finds Nearly 90% of Europeans Would Consider Moving Abroad

A new survey found that nearly nine in ten Europeans would consider moving abroad if given the chance. Most cite the cost of living, rather than a desire for adventure, as their primary motivation. The poll, commissioned by digital insurance...

Lionel Messi Left in Tears in What May Be His Final World Cup

Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion after Argentina's 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with the Argentine captain breaking down in tears as he collected his runners-up medal in what is widely expected...

Spain Outclass France 2-0 to Reach 2026 World Cup Final

Spain booked its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a commanding 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday, producing one of the tournament's most complete performances and ending Les Bleus' hopes of a third world title. The semifinal...

World Cup Semifinals Set as Argentina Joins France, Spain and England

The semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are set after defending champion Argentina defeated Switzerland on Saturday to claim the final spot in the tournament's last four. Argentina will face England in the second semifinal, while France and...

Eurostat Projects Greece Among Europe’s Fastest-Aging Nations

Greece's median age will rise from 47 in 2025 to 52.6 by the year 2100, according to new population projections from Eurostat. The shift places Greece among the fastest and longest aging populations in Europe. The increase will not follow...

World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals Set: Matchups and the Road to the Final

The World Cup quarterfinal lineup was completed Tuesday after defending champions Argentina and Switzerland claimed the final two spots in the last eight. Argentina produced one of the tournament's most dramatic comebacks, rallying from two goals down to defeat...