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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Blue dragon: Beaches closed in southern Spain over poisonous sea creature - Sky NewsBlue dragon: Beaches closed in southern Spain over poisonous sea creature  Sky News

Pokemon-like sea creature with painful sting forces beaches in Spain to close - The IndependentPokemon-like sea creature with painful sting forces beaches in Spain to close  The Independent

What are the dangerous Blue Dragon creatures that led to the closure of Spain’s beaches? - FirstpostWhat are the dangerous Blue Dragon creatures that led to the closure of Spain’s beaches?  Firstpost

Spain’s economy keeps growing — why is the country doing so well? - CNBCSpain’s economy keeps growing — why is the country doing so well?  CNBC

Denied Mayonnaise, Man In Spain Sets Cafe On Fire With Customers Still Inside - NDTVDenied Mayonnaise, Man In Spain Sets Cafe On Fire With Customers Still Inside  NDTV

Fleeing Maduro then Trump, Venezuelans seek refuge in Spain - ReutersFleeing Maduro then Trump, Venezuelans seek refuge in Spain  Reuters

Deadly Wildfires Ravage Spain and Portugal: Villages Evacuate, Firefighter Injured - News18Deadly Wildfires Ravage Spain and Portugal: Villages Evacuate, Firefighter Injured  News18

The century-long saga of Europe's unluckiest train station - BBCThe century-long saga of Europe's unluckiest train station  BBC

Spain’s deadly wildfires ignite political blame game - Arab NewsSpain’s deadly wildfires ignite political blame game  Arab News

Spain's worst wildfires in 20 years trigger anti-government protests - WIONSpain's worst wildfires in 20 years trigger anti-government protests  WION

Spain’s third-longest heat wave on record kills over 1,100 as country continues to battle wildfires - FirstpostSpain’s third-longest heat wave on record kills over 1,100 as country continues to battle wildfires  Firstpost

Wildfires in Spain signal growing climate risks for Europe, expert warns - The Hans IndiaWildfires in Spain signal growing climate risks for Europe, expert warns  The Hans India

Spain: from below average to record wildfire emissions in just one week - CopernicusSpain: from below average to record wildfire emissions in just one week  Copernicus

Wildfires in Spain poses climate risks for Europe - newstodaynet.comWildfires in Spain poses climate risks for Europe  newstodaynet.com

Spain battles major fires even as heatwave eases with lower temperatures - Al JazeeraSpain battles major fires even as heatwave eases with lower temperatures  Al Jazeera

Jesús Fernández-Villaverde outlines Social Security system origins in Spain - Traders UnionJesús Fernández-Villaverde outlines Social Security system origins in Spain  Traders Union

Fires continue in norhwestern Spain despite end of heatwave - Euronews.comFires continue in norhwestern Spain despite end of heatwave  Euronews.com

Spain Transforms Abandoned Railway Tracks into a Futuristic Network of Autonomous Electric Mini-Trains, New Update - Travel And Tour WorldSpain Transforms Abandoned Railway Tracks into a Futuristic Network of Autonomous Electric Mini-Trains, New Update  Travel And Tour World

Spain Flavors Market Size & Share | Industry Report, 2033 - Grand View ResearchSpain Flavors Market Size & Share | Industry Report, 2033  Grand View Research

Spain stocks higher at close of trade; IBEX 35 up 0.70% - Investing.comSpain stocks higher at close of trade; IBEX 35 up 0.70%  Investing.com

Spain deploys 500 more troops to battle wildfires during extended heat wave - The HinduSpain deploys 500 more troops to battle wildfires during extended heat wave  The Hindu

Why Spain’s economy is booming – and what could derail its growth - CNBCWhy Spain’s economy is booming – and what could derail its growth  CNBC

Winds complicate wildfire battles in Spain; Portugal suffers third death - Al JazeeraWinds complicate wildfire battles in Spain; Portugal suffers third death  Al Jazeera

Wildfires Scorch Another 30,000 Hectares In Spain - NDTVWildfires Scorch Another 30,000 Hectares In Spain  NDTV

Spain sees worst wildfire damage since 1994 with 382,607 hectares lost - Euronews.comSpain sees worst wildfire damage since 1994 with 382,607 hectares lost  Euronews.com

France, Spain, United States, China, Italy, Turkey, Mexico, Thailand, Germany, and United Kingdom Shine As The Ultimate Epic Destinations Driving 2025 Tourism Surge - Travel And Tour WorldFrance, Spain, United States, China, Italy, Turkey, Mexico, Thailand, Germany, and United Kingdom Shine As The Ultimate Epic Destinations Driving 2025 Tourism Surge  Travel And Tour World

Wildfires rage across Spain and Portugal as record area of land burned - Al JazeeraWildfires rage across Spain and Portugal as record area of land burned  Al Jazeera

Spain Wildfires Burn Area Equivalent To Half Million Soccer Fields: Report - NDTVSpain Wildfires Burn Area Equivalent To Half Million Soccer Fields: Report  NDTV

Spain battles 20 big wildfires, deploys 500 more soldiers in searing heat - Al JazeeraSpain battles 20 big wildfires, deploys 500 more soldiers in searing heat  Al Jazeera

Deadly wildfires show Spain must better prepare for climate crises, says Sánchez - The GuardianDeadly wildfires show Spain must better prepare for climate crises, says Sánchez  The Guardian

Extinguishing Wildfires in Spain - Center for Data InnovationExtinguishing Wildfires in Spain  Center for Data Innovation

Spain reports nearly 400,000 hectares burned and 37 arrests in fires - Euronews.comSpain reports nearly 400,000 hectares burned and 37 arrests in fires  Euronews.com

How Spain Became Europe’s Fastest Growing Major Economy - Goldman SachsHow Spain Became Europe’s Fastest Growing Major Economy  Goldman Sachs

‘Flames that consumed the hills’: Portugal, Spain reel from wildfires - Al Jazeera‘Flames that consumed the hills’: Portugal, Spain reel from wildfires  Al Jazeera

Data shows Europe facing its worst wildfire season in decades - Euronews.comData shows Europe facing its worst wildfire season in decades  Euronews.com

Huge wildfires stabilising in Spain, cooler forecast fuels hope worst is over - ReutersHuge wildfires stabilising in Spain, cooler forecast fuels hope worst is over  Reuters

Spain, Portugal Wildfires Spread as Extreme Conditions Linger - MintSpain, Portugal Wildfires Spread as Extreme Conditions Linger  Mint

‘Better than Iniesta’ – Former Spain star makes huge claim about Barcelona maestro - Barca Universal‘Better than Iniesta’ – Former Spain star makes huge claim about Barcelona maestro  Barca Universal

Spain and Portugal fires: Two more dead as Spanish troops battle blazes - BBCSpain and Portugal fires: Two more dead as Spanish troops battle blazes  BBC

Wildfires rage in Spain and Portugal amid searing heat - The GuardianWildfires rage in Spain and Portugal amid searing heat  The Guardian

Spain and Combined Germany-Denmark-Serbia Team Crowned Mixed Teams Champions in Riga - European table tennis unionSpain and Combined Germany-Denmark-Serbia Team Crowned Mixed Teams Champions in Riga  European table tennis union

Spain's Structural Reforms and Immigration-Driven Growth: A Blueprint for European Investment in 2025 - AInvestSpain's Structural Reforms and Immigration-Driven Growth: A Blueprint for European Investment in 2025  AInvest

Spain wildfire: 500 more troops deployed to battle wildfires; extended heat wave cause havoc - The Times of IndiaSpain wildfire: 500 more troops deployed to battle wildfires; extended heat wave cause havoc  The Times of India

Spain, Portugal order mass evacuation of residents as wildfires rage | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesSpain, Portugal order mass evacuation of residents as wildfires rage | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Spain to declare disaster zones after area twice the size of London is burnt - Financial TimesSpain to declare disaster zones after area twice the size of London is burnt  Financial Times

The Jerte Valley, one of Spain’s main cherry-producing regions, is suffering from severe fires - EastFruitThe Jerte Valley, one of Spain’s main cherry-producing regions, is suffering from severe fires  EastFruit

More troops deployed as Spain aims to intensify firefighting efforts - Euronews.comMore troops deployed as Spain aims to intensify firefighting efforts  Euronews.com

Spain faces its worst wildfire season in 30 years, with 40 active blazes and more than 30,000 evacuated - EL PAÍS EnglishSpain faces its worst wildfire season in 30 years, with 40 active blazes and more than 30,000 evacuated  EL PAÍS English

Spain: Wildfires rage as heatwave enters 3rd week - DWSpain: Wildfires rage as heatwave enters 3rd week  DW

New Zealand v Spain match preview - Women's Rugby World Cup 2025New Zealand v Spain match preview  Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

zvoove Acquires Spain's Market Leader for Temporary Staffing Solutions, Nivel IV - PR Newswirezvoove Acquires Spain's Market Leader for Temporary Staffing Solutions, Nivel IV  PR Newswire

UAE-based? You can now work in Spain for up to 90 days: Find out how to apply - The Times of IndiaUAE-based? You can now work in Spain for up to 90 days: Find out how to apply  The Times of India

Spain: Hundreds of Indians stranded for months over passport renewal delays - Business StandardSpain: Hundreds of Indians stranded for months over passport renewal delays  Business Standard

'Satan's Storm' Sends Tourists Running - The Weather Channel'Satan's Storm' Sends Tourists Running  The Weather Channel

Wildfire Map Spotlight: Portugal And Spain Wildfires - IQAirWildfire Map Spotlight: Portugal And Spain Wildfires  IQAir

Uncovered: Spain vs France - FIBA EuroBasket 2015 - fiba.basketballUncovered: Spain vs France - FIBA EuroBasket 2015  fiba.basketball

Six killed fighting fires in Spain and Portugal as wildfires ravage peninsula - France 24Six killed fighting fires in Spain and Portugal as wildfires ravage peninsula  France 24

Sánchez under fire as blazes and scandals rage in Spain - EuractivSánchez under fire as blazes and scandals rage in Spain  Euractiv

F-35 Procurements Face Setbacks In Spain And Switzerland - Aviation Week NetworkF-35 Procurements Face Setbacks In Spain And Switzerland  Aviation Week Network

Blue dragon sea slugs with venomous sting are closing Spain's tourist beaches for 2nd time this week - yahoo.comBlue dragon sea slugs with venomous sting are closing Spain's tourist beaches for 2nd time this week  yahoo.com

How Spain’s iconic trolley brand is rolling into international hearts - MonocleHow Spain’s iconic trolley brand is rolling into international hearts  Monocle

Video. Protesters call for central government control of wildfires in Spain - Euronews.comVideo. Protesters call for central government control of wildfires in Spain  Euronews.com

Moreno returns to Spain in Girona switch - FotMobMoreno returns to Spain in Girona switch  FotMob

Turkish Airlines says bid for Spain's Air Europa stake accepted | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTurkish Airlines says bid for Spain's Air Europa stake accepted | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Spain is offering a digital nomad visa for just Rs 8000. But there's a catch - India TodaySpain is offering a digital nomad visa for just Rs 8000. But there's a catch  India Today

Now, Train Travel Between Madrid and Malaga Booms, Attracting Tourists to Explore Spain’s Heart and Coast - Travel And Tour WorldNow, Train Travel Between Madrid and Malaga Booms, Attracting Tourists to Explore Spain’s Heart and Coast  Travel And Tour World

Spain’s OHLA liable over delays at Chilean mining project - Global Arbitration ReviewSpain’s OHLA liable over delays at Chilean mining project  Global Arbitration Review

Wildfires trigger record calls on EU forces as Spain battles blazes - Financial TimesWildfires trigger record calls on EU forces as Spain battles blazes  Financial Times

Vodafone Spain Set to Drop SkyShowtime Channels, Including Nickelodeon and Nick Jr., on September 1 - NickALive!Vodafone Spain Set to Drop SkyShowtime Channels, Including Nickelodeon and Nick Jr., on September 1  NickALive!

U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team Will Travel to Spain for Two Friendly Matches on the Road to 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup - US SoccerU.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team Will Travel to Spain for Two Friendly Matches on the Road to 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup  US Soccer

Spain suffers third wildfire death as thousands remain displaced in Europe - Al JazeeraSpain suffers third wildfire death as thousands remain displaced in Europe  Al Jazeera

South Korea Joins Japan, Singapore, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands and Thailand in Sending a Strong Travel Warning to Rowdy Tourists With New Penalties - Travel And Tour WorldSouth Korea Joins Japan, Singapore, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands and Thailand in Sending a Strong Travel Warning to Rowdy Tourists With New Penalties  Travel And Tour World

Wildfires rage in Spain and Portugal as neighboring countries send aid - Le Monde.frWildfires rage in Spain and Portugal as neighboring countries send aid  Le Monde.fr

Mango production recovers this year in Spain and could reach 35,000 tons - FreshPlazaMango production recovers this year in Spain and could reach 35,000 tons  FreshPlaza

Spain battles 14 major fires with more expected - ReutersSpain battles 14 major fires with more expected  Reuters

Greece Joins Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Romania And More As Australia Issues New Travel Advisory Amid EES Visa Requirements And Security Concerns - Travel And Tour WorldGreece Joins Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Romania And More As Australia Issues New Travel Advisory Amid EES Visa Requirements And Security Concerns  Travel And Tour World

Spain's deadly wildfires ignite political blame game - RFISpain's deadly wildfires ignite political blame game  RFI

Telefonica renewed one Huawei 5G contract in Spain until 2030, report says - ReutersTelefonica renewed one Huawei 5G contract in Spain until 2030, report says  Reuters

Wildfires rage in Spain and Portugal as heatwave continues - BBCWildfires rage in Spain and Portugal as heatwave continues  BBC

Schroder, Wagner help Germany overcome Spain in OT thriller - fiba.basketballSchroder, Wagner help Germany overcome Spain in OT thriller  fiba.basketball

Aldama leads final roster for reigning EuroBasket champs Spain - fiba.basketballAldama leads final roster for reigning EuroBasket champs Spain  fiba.basketball

Damages mount as Spain battles massive wildfires - Courthouse NewsDamages mount as Spain battles massive wildfires  Courthouse News

More Soldiers and European Firefighters Join Battle Against Blazes in Spain - The New York TimesMore Soldiers and European Firefighters Join Battle Against Blazes in Spain  The New York Times

Spain battles record wildfires even as the end of a heat wave brings lower temperatures - NPRSpain battles record wildfires even as the end of a heat wave brings lower temperatures  NPR

8 things tourists do in Spain, Italy, France, Greece, and Portugal that locals quietly judge, according to psychology - Eluxe Magazine8 things tourists do in Spain, Italy, France, Greece, and Portugal that locals quietly judge, according to psychology  Eluxe Magazine

Mexico Joins Spain, Germany, South Africa, Peru, Ecuador and More as Canada Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for Summer and Fall 2025, Here’s Everything You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldMexico Joins Spain, Germany, South Africa, Peru, Ecuador and More as Canada Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for Summer and Fall 2025, Here’s Everything You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Heat burst hits Granada, Spain, on Sunday, causing chaos - EarthSkyHeat burst hits Granada, Spain, on Sunday, causing chaos  EarthSky

Verifying claims Spain sent humanitarian aid in bad condition to Gaza - Euronews.comVerifying claims Spain sent humanitarian aid in bad condition to Gaza  Euronews.com

Spain Closes Popular Beach Area After Deadly Sea Creature with Potentially Fatal Sting Is Found - People.comSpain Closes Popular Beach Area After Deadly Sea Creature with Potentially Fatal Sting Is Found  People.com

Moreno returns to Spain in Girona switch - beIN SPORTSMoreno returns to Spain in Girona switch  beIN SPORTS

Outrage as Spanish town bans Muslim religious festivals from public spaces - The GuardianOutrage as Spanish town bans Muslim religious festivals from public spaces  The Guardian

I was burned out at work, so I quit my job, sold my home, and moved to Spain. It was the best decision of my life. - Business InsiderI was burned out at work, so I quit my job, sold my home, and moved to Spain. It was the best decision of my life.  Business Insider

Telefónica renews 5G core contract with Huawei in Spain – report - BeBeez InternationalTelefónica renews 5G core contract with Huawei in Spain – report  BeBeez International

Türkiye to face Spain in Women’s Volleyball World Championship opener - Türkiye TodayTürkiye to face Spain in Women’s Volleyball World Championship opener  Türkiye Today

Spain travel - Lonely PlanetSpain travel  Lonely Planet

The story behind Spain’s solar power meltdown - Financial TimesThe story behind Spain’s solar power meltdown  Financial Times

Oropesa del Mar replaces Valencia as Spain T100 Triathlon destination - endurance.bizOropesa del Mar replaces Valencia as Spain T100 Triathlon destination  endurance.biz

Spain and 19 other countries condemn Israel’s intentions - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencySpain and 19 other countries condemn Israel’s intentions  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Spain wildfires: decades of rural decline made the blazes worse, but robust local economies can prevent further destruction – here’s how - The ConversationSpain wildfires: decades of rural decline made the blazes worse, but robust local economies can prevent further destruction – here’s how  The Conversation

Traditional solutions in Spain combatting the challenge of modern heat waves - ehn.orgTraditional solutions in Spain combatting the challenge of modern heat waves  ehn.org

Spain continues to battle destructive wildfires even as heatwave eases - France 24Spain continues to battle destructive wildfires even as heatwave eases  France 24

Development Co-operation Profiles: Spain - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: Spain  OECD