Spain

Country Spain
Capital Madrid
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR)
Languages Spanish, Basque, Catalan, Galician, Occitan, Aragonese, Asturian & Leonese

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II but suffered through a devastating civil war (1936-39). A peaceful transition to democracy following the death of dictator Francisco FRANCO in 1975, and rapid economic modernization (Spain joined the EU in 1986) gave Spain a dynamic and rapidly growing economy and made it a global champion of freedom and human rights. The government continues to battle the Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) terrorist organization, but its major focus for the immediate future will be on measures to reverse the severe economic recession that started in mid-2008.

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Spain halts controversial $7.5m deal to buy ammunition from Israeli company - Al JazeeraSpain halts controversial $7.5m deal to buy ammunition from Israeli company  Al Jazeera

Italy, Sweden, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Bulgaria, and Canada Urge Travelers to Use Burners Instead of Smartphones When Visiting US for an Easy Trip - Travel And Tour WorldItaly, Sweden, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Bulgaria, and Canada Urge Travelers to Use Burners Instead of Smartphones When Visiting US for an Easy Trip  Travel And Tour World

New Titanosaur Discovered in Spain Challenges What We Thought We Knew About Dinosaur Evolution - Indian Defence ReviewNew Titanosaur Discovered in Spain Challenges What We Thought We Knew About Dinosaur Evolution  Indian Defence Review

Wyndham to debut Super 8 brand in Spain and Portugal with Soliteight - Hotelier IndiaWyndham to debut Super 8 brand in Spain and Portugal with Soliteight  Hotelier India

MotoGP™ FP1: Estrella Galicia 0,0 Grand Prix of Spain - motogp.comMotoGP™ FP1: Estrella Galicia 0,0 Grand Prix of Spain  motogp.com

Scattered Spider Hacking Suspect Extradited to US From Spain - MintScattered Spider Hacking Suspect Extradited to US From Spain  Mint

Santiago de Compostela Architecture City Guide: Exploring Spain’s Pilgrimage Heritage and Modern Design - ArchDailySantiago de Compostela Architecture City Guide: Exploring Spain’s Pilgrimage Heritage and Modern Design  ArchDaily

The finish line was in Spain. How did this racing pigeon end up in Nova Scotia? - CBCThe finish line was in Spain. How did this racing pigeon end up in Nova Scotia?  CBC

MotoGP : A.Marquez Fastest Friday Afternoon in Spain - Roadracing WorldMotoGP : A.Marquez Fastest Friday Afternoon in Spain  Roadracing World

Official video simulation of Spain’s Madring reveals new details of track - RaceFansOfficial video simulation of Spain’s Madring reveals new details of track  RaceFans

MEA Briefs US, Israel, Spain Envoys on Pahalgam Terror Attack - - NEWS ON AIRMEA Briefs US, Israel, Spain Envoys on Pahalgam Terror Attack -  NEWS ON AIR

Discover The Best Of Northern Spain In 7 Days From Madrid To Oviedo Via Leon - Outlook TravellerDiscover The Best Of Northern Spain In 7 Days From Madrid To Oviedo Via Leon  Outlook Traveller

Spain Introduces Strict New Tourist Rules Affecting Millions - NDTVSpain Introduces Strict New Tourist Rules Affecting Millions  NDTV

Spain awarded 46 contracts to Israeli arms firms amid Gaza war - The New ArabSpain awarded 46 contracts to Israeli arms firms amid Gaza war  The New Arab

Spain terminates Israeli ammo contract after uproar threatened to topple coalition - politico.euSpain terminates Israeli ammo contract after uproar threatened to topple coalition  politico.eu

Spain's Queen Letizia Walks Arm-in-Arm With King Felipe to Pope Francis’s Funeral - Town & Country MagazineSpain's Queen Letizia Walks Arm-in-Arm With King Felipe to Pope Francis’s Funeral  Town & Country Magazine

Spain hits first weekday of 100% renewable power on national grid - pv magazine InternationalSpain hits first weekday of 100% renewable power on national grid  pv magazine International

Attendance set to triple for Aquafuture Spain - The Fish SiteAttendance set to triple for Aquafuture Spain  The Fish Site

Spain unveils €11bn plan to reach long-delayed Nato defence spending target - The GuardianSpain unveils €11bn plan to reach long-delayed Nato defence spending target  The Guardian

Wyndham and Soliteight unveils plans to bring Super 8 brand to Spain and Portugal - BW HotelierWyndham and Soliteight unveils plans to bring Super 8 brand to Spain and Portugal  BW Hotelier

Spain's National Hydrogen Network Plan Ahead of Schedule, Enagas Chief Says - Fuel Cells WorksSpain's National Hydrogen Network Plan Ahead of Schedule, Enagas Chief Says  Fuel Cells Works

Spain tightens tourism rules: All you need to know - Times of IndiaSpain tightens tourism rules: All you need to know  Times of India

Israel slams Spain for dropping €6.6M ammunition deal - politico.euIsrael slams Spain for dropping €6.6M ammunition deal  politico.eu

How Spain Is Sustainably Balancing Tourism, Growth, Heritage, And The Environment - Outlook TravellerHow Spain Is Sustainably Balancing Tourism, Growth, Heritage, And The Environment  Outlook Traveller

Spain scraps €6.6m arms order from Israeli company after outcry - The GuardianSpain scraps €6.6m arms order from Israeli company after outcry  The Guardian

Spain unveils plan to meet NATO’s defense spending target this year - politico.euSpain unveils plan to meet NATO’s defense spending target this year  politico.eu

Spanish deputy PM’s party calls for cancellation of Israeli arms order - The GuardianSpanish deputy PM’s party calls for cancellation of Israeli arms order  The Guardian

Rising waters, fading lessons: how Spain bungled another crisis - European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR)Rising waters, fading lessons: how Spain bungled another crisis  European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR)

Spain vows to meet NATO spending goal of 2% GDP in 2025 - ReutersSpain vows to meet NATO spending goal of 2% GDP in 2025  Reuters

Kanye West poses with Bianca Censori in Spain amid shocking cousin incest confession - Hindustan TimesKanye West poses with Bianca Censori in Spain amid shocking cousin incest confession  Hindustan Times

Wyndham & Soliteight to bring ‘Super 8’ to Spain and Portugal - Travel Trends TodayWyndham & Soliteight to bring ‘Super 8’ to Spain and Portugal  Travel Trends Today

Spain cancels ammunition contract with Israel after crisis with coalition partners - PressTVSpain cancels ammunition contract with Israel after crisis with coalition partners  PressTV

Spain and Portugal Set For Super 8 Debut as Wyndham Targets Soaring Tourism Demand - Travel And Tour WorldSpain and Portugal Set For Super 8 Debut as Wyndham Targets Soaring Tourism Demand  Travel And Tour World

Bullets purchase from Israel rattles Spain's leftist coalition - ReutersBullets purchase from Israel rattles Spain's leftist coalition  Reuters

ABO Energy Connects Valdezorita Solar Park to the Grid in Spain - SolarQuarterABO Energy Connects Valdezorita Solar Park to the Grid in Spain  SolarQuarter

Spain Enforces Strict Beach Regulations in Benidorm With Hefty Fines for Unaware Tourists Warned by Frank the Stagman - Travel And Tour WorldSpain Enforces Strict Beach Regulations in Benidorm With Hefty Fines for Unaware Tourists Warned by Frank the Stagman  Travel And Tour World

Citi Shutters Spain Outpost Meant to Lure Beach-Seeking Analysts - Bloomberg.comCiti Shutters Spain Outpost Meant to Lure Beach-Seeking Analysts  Bloomberg.com

Spain Launches $860 Million Quantum Strategy to Boost National Industry and Secure Digital Sovereignty - The Quantum InsiderSpain Launches $860 Million Quantum Strategy to Boost National Industry and Secure Digital Sovereignty  The Quantum Insider

Spain gave Israeli defense firms 46 contracts since Gaza war despite govt pledge – report - The Times of IsraelSpain gave Israeli defense firms 46 contracts since Gaza war despite govt pledge – report  The Times of Israel

Spain hits 65.8 GW of solar projects with grid permits in March - pv magazine InternationalSpain hits 65.8 GW of solar projects with grid permits in March  pv magazine International

Spain Sets New Travel Guidelines for Brits in 2025 with Updated Passport Rules, Visa-Free Stays, and Essential Entry Requirements for Summer Holidays - Travel And Tour WorldSpain Sets New Travel Guidelines for Brits in 2025 with Updated Passport Rules, Visa-Free Stays, and Essential Entry Requirements for Summer Holidays  Travel And Tour World

Noboa visits Spain after Pope’s funeral and as part of a tour of Europe and the Middle East - thediplomatinspain.comNoboa visits Spain after Pope’s funeral and as part of a tour of Europe and the Middle East  thediplomatinspain.com

Sánchez: Spain will reach 2% defence spending four years early - EuractivSánchez: Spain will reach 2% defence spending four years early  Euractiv

Spain Signals Openness to Keeping Nuclear Power Plants Open - Energy ConnectsSpain Signals Openness to Keeping Nuclear Power Plants Open  Energy Connects

MotoGP™ Practice: Estrella Galicia 0,0 Grand Prix of Spain - motogp.comMotoGP™ Practice: Estrella Galicia 0,0 Grand Prix of Spain  motogp.com

France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Greece, and Netherlands Are Leading Europe’s Tourism Revival with Visa Free Travel, Sustainable Practices, and Luxury Experiences - Travel And Tour WorldFrance, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Greece, and Netherlands Are Leading Europe’s Tourism Revival with Visa Free Travel, Sustainable Practices, and Luxury Experiences  Travel And Tour World

How to watch the 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix of Spain online for free - MashableHow to watch the 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix of Spain online for free  Mashable

Fact Check: Video shows Holy Week procession in Spain, not Pope Francis’ funeral - ReutersFact Check: Video shows Holy Week procession in Spain, not Pope Francis’ funeral  Reuters

Sexual violence reported by 60% of women in Spain’s film industry - The GuardianSexual violence reported by 60% of women in Spain’s film industry  The Guardian

Wealth in Spain: 2024 income thresholds - Euro Weekly NewsWealth in Spain: 2024 income thresholds  Euro Weekly News

Kanye West, Bianca Censori spotted on date at Indian restaurant in Spain amid breakup rumours - Hindustan TimesKanye West, Bianca Censori spotted on date at Indian restaurant in Spain amid breakup rumours  Hindustan Times

Spain granted 46 contracts to Israeli military firms since Gaza war began: Report - PressTVSpain granted 46 contracts to Israeli military firms since Gaza war began: Report  PressTV

Nostalgia under the stars: The story behind Spain’s legendary Drive-In - Euro Weekly NewsNostalgia under the stars: The story behind Spain’s legendary Drive-In  Euro Weekly News

Spain stocks higher at close of trade; IBEX 35 up 1.32% - Investing.comSpain stocks higher at close of trade; IBEX 35 up 1.32%  Investing.com

Suspected Scattered Spider Head Extradited From Spain - BankInfoSecuritySuspected Scattered Spider Head Extradited From Spain  BankInfoSecurity

Spain bans 'golden' investor visas for non-EU citizens in bid to curb housing crisis - France 24Spain bans 'golden' investor visas for non-EU citizens in bid to curb housing crisis  France 24

Ceding to internal pressure, Spain scraps purchase of Israeli bullets - The Times of IsraelCeding to internal pressure, Spain scraps purchase of Israeli bullets  The Times of Israel

Inferring past demography and genetic adaptation in Spain using the GCAT cohort - NatureInferring past demography and genetic adaptation in Spain using the GCAT cohort  Nature

Citi is shuttering an office on the Spanish coast intended to improve work-life balance after just 3 years - Business InsiderCiti is shuttering an office on the Spanish coast intended to improve work-life balance after just 3 years  Business Insider

Spain’s Cuerpo Defends Relations With China Despite Rift With US - Bloomberg.comSpain’s Cuerpo Defends Relations With China Despite Rift With US  Bloomberg.com

Show us your mussels! A mouthwatering trip to Vigo, Spain’s seafood capital - The GuardianShow us your mussels! A mouthwatering trip to Vigo, Spain’s seafood capital  The Guardian

‘Their pursuits are the cigar and the siesta’: how two centuries of British writers helped forge our view of Spain - The Guardian‘Their pursuits are the cigar and the siesta’: how two centuries of British writers helped forge our view of Spain  The Guardian

Spain set to boom in 2025 and 2026 - Euro Weekly NewsSpain set to boom in 2025 and 2026  Euro Weekly News

Spain's antitrust body set to approve BBVA takeover of Sabadell with remedies, sources say - ReutersSpain's antitrust body set to approve BBVA takeover of Sabadell with remedies, sources say  Reuters

This North African paradise is replacing Spain as Brits escape 36°C heatwaves and overtourism - Journée MondialeThis North African paradise is replacing Spain as Brits escape 36°C heatwaves and overtourism  Journée Mondiale

Spain Launches First Bitcoin Master’s Degree This April - The Crypto TimesSpain Launches First Bitcoin Master’s Degree This April  The Crypto Times

Spain’s University of the Hespérides Launches First Master’s in Bitcoin Program - Bitcoin.com NewsSpain’s University of the Hespérides Launches First Master’s in Bitcoin Program  Bitcoin.com News

NZ frigate to join UK CSG in Indian Ocean with Spain leaving shortly after - Naval TechnologyNZ frigate to join UK CSG in Indian Ocean with Spain leaving shortly after  Naval Technology

‘Fishing in the dark’: Spain accused of turning a blind eye to illegal fishing in West Africa - Euronews.com‘Fishing in the dark’: Spain accused of turning a blind eye to illegal fishing in West Africa  Euronews.com

Spain to meet NATO 2% defence target by 2025 - Euronews.comSpain to meet NATO 2% defence target by 2025  Euronews.com

Residency in Spain about to become easier - Euro Weekly NewsResidency in Spain about to become easier  Euro Weekly News

Spain Launches Powerful New Direct AVE Service Between Barcelona and Seville - Breaking Travel NewsSpain Launches Powerful New Direct AVE Service Between Barcelona and Seville  Breaking Travel News

Ballet Ariel Presents, “A Night in Spain” April 26-27 - KGNUBallet Ariel Presents, “A Night in Spain” April 26-27  KGNU

Spain Now Invests €2.8B in Cutting-Edge Health Plan - Born2InvestSpain Now Invests €2.8B in Cutting-Edge Health Plan  Born2Invest

MotoGP, Spain Day 1, Morbidelli's strange message: "The Marquez brothers help each other, we should do the same in the VR46 Academy" - Paddock GPMotoGP, Spain Day 1, Morbidelli's strange message: "The Marquez brothers help each other, we should do the same in the VR46 Academy"  Paddock GP

Spain, Italy, France, Poland, And Germany Highlight Greece’s Enduring Appeal As 4th Most Popular Summer Getaway - Travel And Tour WorldSpain, Italy, France, Poland, And Germany Highlight Greece’s Enduring Appeal As 4th Most Popular Summer Getaway  Travel And Tour World

Spain terminates ammunitions contract with Israel - eurotopics.netSpain terminates ammunitions contract with Israel  eurotopics.net

Moto3 Spain, Free Practice Two Results | Adrian Fernandez was fastest in the final Practice session - BikeSport NewsMoto3 Spain, Free Practice Two Results | Adrian Fernandez was fastest in the final Practice session  BikeSport News

IAEA Follow-up Mission Recognizes Spain’s Continued Commitment to Improve Nuclear and Radiation Safety - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Follow-up Mission Recognizes Spain’s Continued Commitment to Improve Nuclear and Radiation Safety  International Atomic Energy Agency

Looking to work in Spain? 1,000+ high-demand jobs open for expats - Euro Weekly NewsLooking to work in Spain? 1,000+ high-demand jobs open for expats  Euro Weekly News

Spain Officially Ends Golden Visa Program After 12 Years - Schengen.NewsSpain Officially Ends Golden Visa Program After 12 Years  Schengen.News

‘Best goalkeeper in Spain’ set to leave La Liga – Real Madrid yet to make an offer - Football España‘Best goalkeeper in Spain’ set to leave La Liga – Real Madrid yet to make an offer  Football España

Marc Marquez says brother Alex is 'strongest' rider ahead of MotoGP Grand Prix Spain after fastest practice lap - TNT SportsMarc Marquez says brother Alex is 'strongest' rider ahead of MotoGP Grand Prix Spain after fastest practice lap  TNT Sports

Couple arrested for breeding exotic cats in Spain - BBCCouple arrested for breeding exotic cats in Spain  BBC

Spain declares three days of mourning for Pope Francis - The Local SpainSpain declares three days of mourning for Pope Francis  The Local Spain

MotoGP Spain, Qualifying Results | Fabio Quartararo claimed his first pole position since 2022 - BikeSport NewsMotoGP Spain, Qualifying Results | Fabio Quartararo claimed his first pole position since 2022  BikeSport News

Domestic violence: Spain police algorithm said Lina was at 'medium' risk. Then she was killed - BBCDomestic violence: Spain police algorithm said Lina was at 'medium' risk. Then she was killed  BBC

The Commission approves a new geographical indication from Spain - EU ReporterThe Commission approves a new geographical indication from Spain  EU Reporter

Spain: La Cartuja ready for Copa del Rey final – what does future hold for stadium? - StadiumDB.comSpain: La Cartuja ready for Copa del Rey final – what does future hold for stadium?  StadiumDB.com

Thailand and Spain sign agreement to strengthen educational and cultural ties - Pattaya MailThailand and Spain sign agreement to strengthen educational and cultural ties  Pattaya Mail

Holy Week in Spain – in pictures - The GuardianHoly Week in Spain – in pictures  The Guardian

Demonstrators rally across Spain to protest against housing crisis - Al JazeeraDemonstrators rally across Spain to protest against housing crisis  Al Jazeera

Spain Approves €1 Billion Loan to Hisdesat for PAZ 2 Satellites - European SpaceflightSpain Approves €1 Billion Loan to Hisdesat for PAZ 2 Satellites  European Spaceflight

Devastating rainfall hits Spain in yet another flood-related disaster - World Meteorological Organization WMODevastating rainfall hits Spain in yet another flood-related disaster  World Meteorological Organization WMO

Schools in Spain required to serve fruit, vegetables and fish in fight against obesity - The GuardianSchools in Spain required to serve fruit, vegetables and fish in fight against obesity  The Guardian

Madrid’s Biggest Landlord? U.S. Investment Firms - The New York TimesMadrid’s Biggest Landlord? U.S. Investment Firms  The New York Times

Spain defends closer trade ties with China after US warns against 'cutting own throat' - ReutersSpain defends closer trade ties with China after US warns against 'cutting own throat'  Reuters

Moto3 : Rueda Is Best Friday Afternoon in Spain - Roadracing WorldMoto3 : Rueda Is Best Friday Afternoon in Spain  Roadracing World

Spain scraps order for millions of bullets from Israel - thenationalnews.comSpain scraps order for millions of bullets from Israel  thenationalnews.com

Spain Pushing for EU Pivot to China to Counter Trump Tariffs - Bloomberg.comSpain Pushing for EU Pivot to China to Counter Trump Tariffs  Bloomberg.com