July 23, 2023 Spain’s conservative, right-wing parties fail to win enough votes to beat socialists in general election Spain's general election Sunday yielded no clear majority for parties on either the left or the right, pushing the country toward political gridlock.
July 23, 2023 Spain votes in election that could shift power from socialists toward the right, in trend for liberal Europe Spain is holding an early election as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's socialists are expected to lose power to the right-wing Popular Party.
July 20, 2023 Shakira slammed with second tax fraud inquiry while facing potential prison time for previous charges Shakira is being investigated in Spain for an additional two potential cases of tax fraud after previously rejecting a plea deal and opting to go to court in fraud charges from 2012-2014.
July 20, 2023 8 found dead off Senegal coast after migrant boat carrying 155 people capsizes A vessel carrying about 155 migrants capsized off the coast of Senegal. At least eight people were found dead as they attempted to reach Europe.
July 19, 2023 Venezuelan ex-spy chief, Chávez confidant, extradited to US on drug trafficking charges Retired Maj. Gen. Hugo Carvajal of Venezuela, once a close advisor to Hugo Chávez, has been extradited to New York from Spain over decade-old drug trafficking charges.
July 19, 2023 Americans should remain 'ultra conscious' if traveling to Europe due to serious heat wave: expert The record highest temperature in Europe occurred in 2022 as Sicily recorded near-120 degrees Fahrenheit, but temperatures this week have already reached close to that point.
July 19, 2023 Vacationers turned away from beach oasis after stomach-churning discovery made in water Officials on the Spanish island of Ibiza shut down the Playa Es Pinet beach after discovering an alarming amount of fecal matter in the water.
July 18, 2023 Spain fines Apple, Amazon for alleged collusion to block competition The Spanish Government has levied a fine of about $218 million against Apple and Amazon for agreements that allegedly limited the "free competition" of rival sellers.
July 18, 2023 Spain star Alexia Putellas quits training, raising concerns about availability for Women's World Cup Spain star Alexis Putellas quit training on Monday, raising doubts she will be able to play against Costa Rica in their opening match of the Women's World Cup on Friday.
July 17, 2023 6 men arrested for alleged gang rape of teen tourist at European vacation hotspot Six German tourists were arrested for allegedly gang-raping an 18-year-old woman vacationing on Spain's vacation destination island Mallorca.