Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Monday that Spain will formally urge the European Union to abolish the practice of switching clocks for Daylight Savings Time (EDT) beginning next year. Madrid plans to support its proposal with three key arguments: the broad backing of Spanish and European citizens; the... The post Spain calls on EU to abolish daylight saving time appeared first on Spain in English.| Spain in English
The family of Isak Andic (main image), founder of the fashion retailer Mango, has defended his son’s innocence following reports in Spanish media suggesting he had become a potential suspect in the billionaire’s death. Andic, 71, died last December after reportedly plunging about 100 metres down a ravine while hiking... The post Family of Mango founder insists on son’s innocence amid Spanish media reports of homicide probe appeared first on Spain in English.| Spain in English
Spanish bank BBVA’s €17bn hostile takeover attempt of smaller rival Banco Sabadell has collapsed, with the lender managing to secure just a quarter of its target’s shares — a stinging setback for executives who had bet their reputations on the merger. The result marks a personal defeat for BBVA chair... The post Spain’s BBVA fails in its bid to take control of Banco Sabadell appeared first on Spain in English.| Spain in English
Long associated with superstition, bad (or good) luck and occult symbolism, black cats have been given special protection in a Catalan town that has temporarily suspended their adoption to prevent potential Halloween-related abuse. From 1 October until 10 November, the animal welfare department in Terrassa – a town north of... The post Catalan town halts black cat adoptions amid fears of Halloween ‘rituals’ appeared first on Spain in English.| Spain in English
Spain’s National Police are investigating the disappearance of a Picasso painting insured for €600,000, that was supposed to be transported from Madrid to Granada (Andalusia) to be displayed as part of an exhibition. According to Spanish media, the painting was due to be on display at the Caja Granada Cultural... The post Police probe disappearance of Picasso painting en route from Madrid to Granada for an exhibition appeared first on Spain in English.| Spain in English
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again identified Spain as the fastest-growing advanced economy in the world. In its latest update, the IMF revised Spain’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for this year upward by 0.4 % from its spring estimate, bringing it to 2.9% – surpassing even... The post IMF confirms Spain’s lead as fastest-growing advanced economy for two years in a row appeared first on Spain in English.| Spain in English
Hours after US President Donald Trump once again threatened Spain with tariffs unless it increased its defence spending, the Spanish government has hit back. ‘The punishment he wants to impose on the Spanish people will end up costing Americans dearly. Spain’s trade balance with the United States is in deficit... The post Spanish government hits back after renewed tariff threats from Donald Trump over defence spending appeared first on Spain in English.| Spain in English
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Tuesday that any ceasefire between Hamas and Israel must not come at the cost of justice for those responsible for what he called the ‘genocide’ in Gaza. ‘Peace cannot mean forgetting; it cannot mean impunity,’ the socialist (PSOE) leader told Cadena Ser radio... The post Spanish PM: Gaza truce must not mean impunity for ‘genocide’ appeared first on Spain in English.| Spain in English
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and US President Donald Trump met publicly on Monday for the first time since the US president’s return to the White House, and just four days after he suggested Spain’s withdrawal from NATO. ALSO READ: Trump suggests Spain should be ‘thrown out’ of NATO due to... The post Trump tells Sánchez he’s doing a ‘fantastic job’ – days after suggesting Spain should be thrown out of NATO appeared first on Spain in English.| Spain in English
A young Spanish member of the European Parliament (MEP) with a huge online following formally launched his anti-immigration party in Spain| Spain in English
The remnants of Hurricane Gabrielle were moving toward the Balearic Islands on Tuesday, keeping the islands of Ibiza, Formentera and Mallorca on orange| Spain in English
A Spanish military aircraft is set to transport 13 seriously ill children originally from Gaza, along with their families, from Jordan to Spain for medical| Spain in English
