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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Trump suggests Spain should be 'thrown out' of NATO over defence expenditure disagreements - Euronews.comTrump suggests Spain should be 'thrown out' of NATO over defence expenditure disagreements  Euronews.com

Trump floats dropping Spain from NATO alliance - ReutersTrump floats dropping Spain from NATO alliance  Reuters

Spain's rich culture and scholarships make its universities a study hotspot - India TodaySpain's rich culture and scholarships make its universities a study hotspot  India Today

Trump Suggests Spain Be Expelled From NATO Over Low Defense Spending - NDTVTrump Suggests Spain Be Expelled From NATO Over Low Defense Spending  NDTV

Spain’s Olmo out of upcoming World Cup qualifiers with injury - SportstarSpain’s Olmo out of upcoming World Cup qualifiers with injury  Sportstar

Southeastern Spain on red alert amid heavy rainfall - Anadolu AjansiSoutheastern Spain on red alert amid heavy rainfall  Anadolu Ajansi

NATO Nation ‘Isolates’ Israel: Spain Parliament Greenlights Arms Embargo, Netanyahu ‘Fumes’ - Times of IndiaNATO Nation ‘Isolates’ Israel: Spain Parliament Greenlights Arms Embargo, Netanyahu ‘Fumes’  Times of India

‘Should throw them out of NATO’: Trump blasts Spain over defence spending - Al Jazeera‘Should throw them out of NATO’: Trump blasts Spain over defence spending  Al Jazeera

Spain’s Grid Warns Power Supply at Risk After Swings in Voltage - Bloomberg.comSpain’s Grid Warns Power Supply at Risk After Swings in Voltage  Bloomberg.com

US anti-fascism expert leaves country a day after blocked from flying to Spain - The GuardianUS anti-fascism expert leaves country a day after blocked from flying to Spain  The Guardian

Maharashtra, Spain Sign MoU to Set Up World-Class Convention Centre in Nagpur - NewsonairMaharashtra, Spain Sign MoU to Set Up World-Class Convention Centre in Nagpur  Newsonair

Spain's grid operator warns country could be on verge of a blackout - Euronews.comSpain's grid operator warns country could be on verge of a blackout  Euronews.com

Dani Olmo suffers calf injury with Spain - ESPN IndiaDani Olmo suffers calf injury with Spain  ESPN India

India and Spain Bolster Defence Relations During College of Defence Management's Strategic Visit - Shop SSBCrackIndia and Spain Bolster Defence Relations During College of Defence Management's Strategic Visit  Shop SSBCrack

Life in Delhi Metro: Official flags cybersecurity risks after Spain-Portugal blackout strands over 1,50,0 - Times of IndiaLife in Delhi Metro: Official flags cybersecurity risks after Spain-Portugal blackout strands over 1,50,0  Times of India

Spain vs Georgia predictions: Oyarzabal leads the hosts to another win - Goal.comSpain vs Georgia predictions: Oyarzabal leads the hosts to another win  Goal.com

MAPFRE to establish three tech hubs in Spain, Colombia, and Brazil - Atlas MagazineMAPFRE to establish three tech hubs in Spain, Colombia, and Brazil  Atlas Magazine

India emerges as key market for Spain, 60% rise in visitors since 2022 - MoneycontrolIndia emerges as key market for Spain, 60% rise in visitors since 2022  Moneycontrol

What Happens if Trump Kicks Spain Out of NATO? - Modern DiplomacyWhat Happens if Trump Kicks Spain Out of NATO?  Modern Diplomacy

US President Trump Suggests Expelling Spain from NATO Over Defence Spending - NewsonairUS President Trump Suggests Expelling Spain from NATO Over Defence Spending  Newsonair

Spain’s parliament formally approves Israel arms embargo - Al JazeeraSpain’s parliament formally approves Israel arms embargo  Al Jazeera

Ansu Fati given hope of return to Spain squad as coach Luis de la Fuente says he's keeping an eye on winger's impressive Monaco form - Goal.comAnsu Fati given hope of return to Spain squad as coach Luis de la Fuente says he's keeping an eye on winger's impressive Monaco form  Goal.com

Spain Delay Trip To Elche For World Cup Qualifier Due To Bad Weather - NDTV SportsSpain Delay Trip To Elche For World Cup Qualifier Due To Bad Weather  NDTV Sports

Trump floats expelling Spain from NATO - EuractivTrump floats expelling Spain from NATO  Euractiv

Trump’s NATO Ultimatum: Is Spain’s Low Spending, China Flirt, F-35 Snub Or Israel Embargo The Real Trigger? - EurAsian TimesTrump’s NATO Ultimatum: Is Spain’s Low Spending, China Flirt, F-35 Snub Or Israel Embargo The Real Trigger?  EurAsian Times

Trump suggests booting ‘laggard’ Spain from NATO over defense spending - politico.euTrump suggests booting ‘laggard’ Spain from NATO over defense spending  politico.eu

Why the normal dinner time is considered 10 pm in Spain - Times of IndiaWhy the normal dinner time is considered 10 pm in Spain  Times of India

Day4. Today is semi-finals’ day. Spain and France among the top four with women and men - International Padel FederationDay4. Today is semi-finals’ day. Spain and France among the top four with women and men  International Padel Federation

Trump Threatens to Drop Spain from NATO Over Defense Spending Clash - Modern DiplomacyTrump Threatens to Drop Spain from NATO Over Defense Spending Clash  Modern Diplomacy

Trump suggests expelling Spain from NATO - News Arena IndiaTrump suggests expelling Spain from NATO  News Arena India

France Not Intimidated By Argentina And Spain As World Cup Approaches, Says Saliba - myKhelFrance Not Intimidated By Argentina And Spain As World Cup Approaches, Says Saliba  myKhel

Indra Unveils New Wave of Battlefield Tech at Spain’s 2E+I Forum - NextGen DefenseIndra Unveils New Wave of Battlefield Tech at Spain’s 2E+I Forum  NextGen Defense

Zalando Expands Southern Europe Presence: Unveils Beauty in Spain, Enters Portugal Market - ModaesZalando Expands Southern Europe Presence: Unveils Beauty in Spain, Enters Portugal Market  Modaes

Spain postpones travel to Elche ahead of World Cup qualifier against Georgia due to bad weather - DaijiworldSpain postpones travel to Elche ahead of World Cup qualifier against Georgia due to bad weather  Daijiworld

Spain - Welcome to the United NationsSpain  Welcome to the United Nations

Dani Olmo to return to Barcelona after being ruled out of Spain’s World Cup qualifiers with injury - Barca BlaugranesDani Olmo to return to Barcelona after being ruled out of Spain’s World Cup qualifiers with injury  Barca Blaugranes

Spain rebukes Trump's NATO expulsion threat - EuractivSpain rebukes Trump's NATO expulsion threat  Euractiv

Spain U21 boss explains why Barcelona star Marc Bernal dropped out of squad after Hansi Flick warning - Barca BlaugranesSpain U21 boss explains why Barcelona star Marc Bernal dropped out of squad after Hansi Flick warning  Barca Blaugranes

Spain’s FCC sells 25% stake in environmental business for €1bn - Construction BriefingSpain’s FCC sells 25% stake in environmental business for €1bn  Construction Briefing

Barcelona hit by another blow as Spain reveal Dani Olmo injury - Barca BlaugranesBarcelona hit by another blow as Spain reveal Dani Olmo injury  Barca Blaugranes

Trump Floats Throwing Spain Out of NATO Over Defense Spending - Bloomberg.comTrump Floats Throwing Spain Out of NATO Over Defense Spending  Bloomberg.com

Spain approves arms embargo on Israel due to Gaza genocide - Al JazeeraSpain approves arms embargo on Israel due to Gaza genocide  Al Jazeera

Imerys taps Engie for solar power supply in Spain - Renewables NowImerys taps Engie for solar power supply in Spain  Renewables Now

Trump suggests throwing ‘laggard’ Spain out of NATO - The IndependentTrump suggests throwing ‘laggard’ Spain out of NATO  The Independent

Spain's grid operator warns of new voltage swings, urges measures to avoid blackout - ReutersSpain's grid operator warns of new voltage swings, urges measures to avoid blackout  Reuters

Fastned opens first stations in Spain and grows network to 9 countries across Europe - FastnedFastned opens first stations in Spain and grows network to 9 countries across Europe  Fastned

France do not fear Argentina and Spain, says Saliba - SportstarFrance do not fear Argentina and Spain, says Saliba  Sportstar

Indra Unveils New Wave of Battlefield Tech at Spain’s 2E+I Forum - The Defense PostIndra Unveils New Wave of Battlefield Tech at Spain’s 2E+I Forum  The Defense Post

Spain’s grid operator warns of renewed blackout risks - Financial TimesSpain’s grid operator warns of renewed blackout risks  Financial Times

Repsol Pioneers 100% Renewable Gasoline Production in Spain - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comRepsol Pioneers 100% Renewable Gasoline Production in Spain  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Spain Water Purifier Market Set to Double by 2033 - vocal.mediaSpain Water Purifier Market Set to Double by 2033  vocal.media

France 'not afraid' of Argentina and Spain ahead of World Cup, claims Saliba - beIN SPORTSFrance 'not afraid' of Argentina and Spain ahead of World Cup, claims Saliba  beIN SPORTS

Spain’s grid operator warns of sudden voltage variations in the network - pv magazine InternationalSpain’s grid operator warns of sudden voltage variations in the network  pv magazine International

Walid Regragui Happy to Match Germany, Spain Record - Morocco World NewsWalid Regragui Happy to Match Germany, Spain Record  Morocco World News

Dani Olmo Faces Fitness Uncertainty Ahead of Spain’s World Cup Qualifying Double-Header - SportingpediaDani Olmo Faces Fitness Uncertainty Ahead of Spain’s World Cup Qualifying Double-Header  Sportingpedia

Madrid Soars as US Tourists Flock to Spain in Record Numbers, Driving 2025 Tourism Boom - Travel And Tour WorldMadrid Soars as US Tourists Flock to Spain in Record Numbers, Driving 2025 Tourism Boom  Travel And Tour World

Santander to launch crypto trading via Openbank in Spain - Tech.euSantander to launch crypto trading via Openbank in Spain  Tech.eu

Spain delay Elche trip due to red alert weather warning - besoccer.comSpain delay Elche trip due to red alert weather warning  besoccer.com

Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati given hope of Spain recall after impressing at Monaco - Barca BlaugranesBarcelona loanee Ansu Fati given hope of Spain recall after impressing at Monaco  Barca Blaugranes

Trump suggests NATO should expel Spain over defense spending dispute [VIDEO] - TVP WorldTrump suggests NATO should expel Spain over defense spending dispute [VIDEO]  TVP World

Buenos Aires Presents New Tourism Insights to Spain During Exclusive Madrid Gathering, Here’s All You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldBuenos Aires Presents New Tourism Insights to Spain During Exclusive Madrid Gathering, Here’s All You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Zalando brings beauty range to Spain - RetailDetail EUZalando brings beauty range to Spain  RetailDetail EU

Irish rugby: Cullie Tucker to lead Ireland 'A' against Spain in November - BBCIrish rugby: Cullie Tucker to lead Ireland 'A' against Spain in November  BBC

Spain coach issues update on Barcelona star's calf injury - 'Feeling a bit fatigued and some discomfort' - Barca UniversalSpain coach issues update on Barcelona star's calf injury - 'Feeling a bit fatigued and some discomfort'  Barca Universal

Spain great Alba to retire after Miami season - ESPN IndiaSpain great Alba to retire after Miami season  ESPN India

GLS Spain set to strengthen logistics network with new regional hub - Parcel and Postal Technology InternationalGLS Spain set to strengthen logistics network with new regional hub  Parcel and Postal Technology International

Spain's FCC sells 25% of unit to Canadian pension fund CPP for $1.2 billion - ReutersSpain's FCC sells 25% of unit to Canadian pension fund CPP for $1.2 billion  Reuters

Barcelona target prefers to stay in Spain amid strong interest from Manchester United - Barca UniversalBarcelona target prefers to stay in Spain amid strong interest from Manchester United  Barca Universal

Spain manager talks Lamine, Flick, Cubarsi, Ansu Fati – ‘Very happy with what he is doing’ - Barca UniversalSpain manager talks Lamine, Flick, Cubarsi, Ansu Fati – ‘Very happy with what he is doing’  Barca Universal

Young talents shine in Spain, Great Britain, and Bahrain - International Padel FederationYoung talents shine in Spain, Great Britain, and Bahrain  International Padel Federation

Italy, Spain send navy ships to protect Gaza flotilla after drone attacks - Al JazeeraItaly, Spain send navy ships to protect Gaza flotilla after drone attacks  Al Jazeera

Ireland ‘A’ To Face Spain In Leganés This November - Irish RugbyIreland ‘A’ To Face Spain In Leganés This November  Irish Rugby

Spain U21 coach opens up on Barcelona starlet's withdrawal from squad - 'It was best for him' - Barca UniversalSpain U21 coach opens up on Barcelona starlet's withdrawal from squad - 'It was best for him'  Barca Universal

Major storm hits Spain's Costa Blanca - flights cancelled as 'exceptional risk' alert issued - TelegrafiMajor storm hits Spain's Costa Blanca - flights cancelled as 'exceptional risk' alert issued  Telegrafi

In Spain, what once seemed impossible is now widespread: the young are turning to the far right - The GuardianIn Spain, what once seemed impossible is now widespread: the young are turning to the far right  The Guardian

Trump suggests expelling Spain from NATO - XinhuaTrump suggests expelling Spain from NATO  Xinhua

Just in: Barcelona midfielder leaves Spain training with injury; doubt vs Georgia - Barca UniversalJust in: Barcelona midfielder leaves Spain training with injury; doubt vs Georgia  Barca Universal

Belgium Joins Spain, Greece, Latvia, Italy And More As Australia Issues New Travel Advisory Amid Threats And Extended Border Checks - Travel And Tour WorldBelgium Joins Spain, Greece, Latvia, Italy And More As Australia Issues New Travel Advisory Amid Threats And Extended Border Checks  Travel And Tour World

After Spain's blackout, critics blamed renewable energy. It's part of a bigger attack - NPRAfter Spain's blackout, critics blamed renewable energy. It's part of a bigger attack  NPR

Ouigo Expands High-Speed Rail Services in Spain: New Routes from Madrid to Barcelona, Seville, Málaga, and Murcia with Seven Hundred Forty Thousand More Seats - Travel And Tour WorldOuigo Expands High-Speed Rail Services in Spain: New Routes from Madrid to Barcelona, Seville, Málaga, and Murcia with Seven Hundred Forty Thousand More Seats  Travel And Tour World

Trump suggests expelling Spain from NATO - Baltic News NetworkTrump suggests expelling Spain from NATO  Baltic News Network

Ouigo Expands in Spain with More Routes, Boosting its Sustainability and Regional Travel Connections - Travel And Tour WorldOuigo Expands in Spain with More Routes, Boosting its Sustainability and Regional Travel Connections  Travel And Tour World

Luis de la Fuente's Spain need to be on their guard against Georgia - Flashscore.comLuis de la Fuente's Spain need to be on their guard against Georgia  Flashscore.com

Spain’s Tourism Industry Shifts Focus to Experience-Based Travel with Growing Demand - Travel And Tour WorldSpain’s Tourism Industry Shifts Focus to Experience-Based Travel with Growing Demand  Travel And Tour World

Germany Joins France, Spain, Italy, Czechia, and More on High Alert in 2025 with Major Outbreaks – What Travellers Must Know! - Travel And Tour WorldGermany Joins France, Spain, Italy, Czechia, and More on High Alert in 2025 with Major Outbreaks – What Travellers Must Know!  Travel And Tour World

‘This is pretty therapeutic’: a pottery retreat in Spain’s Alpujarras | Learning holidays - The Guardian‘This is pretty therapeutic’: a pottery retreat in Spain’s Alpujarras | Learning holidays  The Guardian

Questions for England & Brazil, Spain going strong: 2026 World Cup contenders assessed - TNT SportsQuestions for England & Brazil, Spain going strong: 2026 World Cup contenders assessed  TNT Sports

Just Weeks Before El Clasico: Barcelona Lose Another Key Player to Injury While With Spain - Foot AfricaJust Weeks Before El Clasico: Barcelona Lose Another Key Player to Injury While With Spain  Foot Africa

Thiago Pitarch Impressing for Spain at the U-20 World Cup - Managing MadridThiago Pitarch Impressing for Spain at the U-20 World Cup  Managing Madrid

Spain travel warning issued as 'disruption likely' amid 'severe' weather' - facebook.comSpain travel warning issued as 'disruption likely' amid 'severe' weather'  facebook.com

France Unites with Spain, Italy, Germany, Greece, Portugal, and More as UK Travelers Boost Tourism Across Schengen Countries Last Year: Everything You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldFrance Unites with Spain, Italy, Germany, Greece, Portugal, and More as UK Travelers Boost Tourism Across Schengen Countries Last Year: Everything You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

UK Foreign Office Warns of Severe Weather in Spain and New EES System for UK Travelers - Travel And Tour WorldUK Foreign Office Warns of Severe Weather in Spain and New EES System for UK Travelers  Travel And Tour World

Chelsea deliver Marc Cucurella message before Spain duty amid ongoing injury problems - Sports IllustratedChelsea deliver Marc Cucurella message before Spain duty amid ongoing injury problems  Sports Illustrated

Want To Live In Spain? The Country Is Offering A Permanent Residency And Indians Can Apply Too - NDTVWant To Live In Spain? The Country Is Offering A Permanent Residency And Indians Can Apply Too  NDTV

Storm Alice: Spain issues 'extreme risk' red weather warning for Costa Blanca | ITV News - ITVXStorm Alice: Spain issues 'extreme risk' red weather warning for Costa Blanca | ITV News  ITVX

Spain vs Georgia: prediction, stats, odds and tips - SquawkaSpain vs Georgia: prediction, stats, odds and tips  Squawka

EU investigates Spain after sanctioning low-cost airlines - Euronews.comEU investigates Spain after sanctioning low-cost airlines  Euronews.com

Red weather warnings for parts of Spain - facebook.comRed weather warnings for parts of Spain  facebook.com

Flights delayed at major airports in holiday hotspot amid severe rain warning - NationalWorldFlights delayed at major airports in holiday hotspot amid severe rain warning  NationalWorld

Level of basic skills in reading and mathematics is lower in Spain than other OECD countries - Sur in EnglishLevel of basic skills in reading and mathematics is lower in Spain than other OECD countries  Sur in English