February 20, 2023 Spanish transport officials resign over botched train order Spanish transport officials Isabel Pardo de Vera and Isaías Taboas resigned from their posts after mistakenly ordering 31 trains too large to fit through some of the country's tunnels.
February 17, 2023 Spain orders extradition of British alleged hacker to US Spain's court has ordered the extradition of an alleged British hacker to the U.S. The British man was arrested on the coast of Spain for 14 different charges in 2021.
February 16, 2023 Spanish parliament approves legislation expanding teen abortion rights, entitling workers to menstrual leave Legislation approved by Spain's parliament expanded transgender and abortion rights for teens in the country. The new laws also entitle workers to paid menstrual leave.
February 9, 2023 Spain's constitutional court rejects abortion law challenge A constitutional court in Spain has rejected an abortion law challenge. This challenge would allow the mother to receive an abortion in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy.
February 8, 2023 Cybercrime constitutes 20% of Spain's registered offenses Cybercrime is now constituting 20% of Spain's registered offenses. The country's government pledged Wednesday to take stronger action against all cybercrime offenses.
February 7, 2023 Spanish archaeologists uncover 14th-century synagogue hidden within a converted church, hospital, bar Spanish archaeologist Miguel Ángel de Dios claims to have found a 14th century synagogue hidden within a converted church, hospital, and bar.
February 6, 2023 Animal rights groups march in protests to urge more protection for hunting dogs Animal rights groups in Spain are protesting for more protection for hunting dogs. The Spanish government is sponsoring a new animal welfare law, which has sparked the protests.
February 6, 2023 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is urging the European Union to 'reindustrialize' The European Union is being urged to "reindustrialize" by Spain's prime minister. Pedro Sanchez sees the energy reliance on countries outside the EU bloc as "a serious threat."
February 1, 2023 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to travel to Rabat to meet with Moroccan officials Twelve Spanish ministers, along with the prime minister of Spain, are traveling to Morocco. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declared "a new phase of bilateral relations" with Morocco.
February 1, 2023 Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves agrees to wear tracking device, turn in passport during investigation Dani Alves is asking to be set free pending the assault investigation against him. He offered to wear a tracking device and turn in his passport.