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EU Entry-Exit System to be implemented at Spanish ports by 2026
Posted on October 13, 2025 Madrid, Spain (Ports Europe) October 13, 2025 – Puertos del Estado, under the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, will invest 65 million euros to enhance EU Entry-Exit System border security across Spain’s...

The Party's Over: Social media star launches new far-right party in Spain
A young Spanish EU lawmaker with a huge social media following officially launched his anti-immigration party on Sunday in a further fragmentation and rightward shift in European politics. Se Acabó La Fiesta ("The Party's Over"), led by...

Two Spanish basketball teams to face Israeli clubs without fans
Two Spanish basketball teams decided they will face Israeli clubs behind closed doors this week for safety reasons. La Laguna Tenerife and Baxi Manresa put out a joint statement late on Sunday explaining the decision regarding matches against Bnei...
Spain Rules Over Non-English Streaming Content in Europe and Latin America, Say Parrot Analytics and ICEX at Mipcom (EXCLUSIVE)
Spain has figured out how to turn its creative talent into serious global business. In a joint presentation at Mipcom, leading entertainment research company Parrot Analytics and Spanish Trade & Investment entity ICEX, revealed new data that shows...

Surging UK demand drives Damm’s £70m Bedford brewery investment
Responding directly to the UK’s insatiable demand for its flagship lager, Spanish brewing giant Damm has officially opened its first-ever brewery outside the Iberian Peninsula — a £70 million state-of-the-art facility in Bedford. The unprecedented...

RVTI Expands Certification Program with Spanish Testing
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) announced a significant expansion of its certification and training program with the forthcoming launch of Spanish testing options for its Level 1 and Level 2 certification exams, according to a News & Insights...

Spain travel: Britons heading to Mallorca this winter told to change their pounds now
With millions of Britons planning a winter holiday in Spain or other European destinations, financial experts are advising people to change their pounds for Euros now before a feared drop in the value of the Pound over the coming months. Travel...

Spain holiday warning: Looming British budget could hit Mallorca holidays and beware of influencers
The chief executive of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, Steve Heapy, has warned the UK government not to treat the travel sector as a ‘cash cow’ ahead of the Autumn Budget, expressing deep concerns about new tax burdens. Speaking at the ABTA Travel...

Investing in Spain's Real Estate: Risks and Opportunities
Over the last decade, Spain has established itself as one of Europe's most attractive real estate destinations for foreigners. The climate, quality of life, and relatively low cost compared to other European Union countries have made it a popular...

Trio wanted for tricking senior at a Woodside ATM, stealing nearly $7K using his bank card: NYPD
Cops are looking for these three suspects who allegedly switched an elderly man’s bank card while he waited for an ATM at a Chase branch ATM in Woodside nearly four months ago, stealing nearly $7,000 from his account. Photos courtesy of the NYPD...

Spanish Authorities Dismantle Advanced AI Phishing Operation GoogleXcoder
Spanish law enforcement recently dismantled an advanced AI-driven phishing network and arrested the mastermind developer known as “GoogleXcoder.” This operation marks a significant victory in the fight against banking credential theft in Spain....

Civil Guard Arrests GoogleXcoder: The Brains Behind Spain’s Credential Theft Kits
The Civil Guard has dismantled one of Spain’s most active phishing networks, arresting a 25-year-old Brazilian developer known online as “GoogleXcoder.” He stands accused of designing and selling phishing kits that allowed other criminals to mimic...

Alvise Pérez launches new far-right party in Spain despite four...
A young Spanish member of the European Parliament (MEP) with a huge online following formally launched his anti-immigration party in Spain on Sunday, marking another step in Europe’s growing political fragmentation and shift to the right and...

Europe accelerates AI ambitions with €500m investment in 6 new AI Factories
This latest expansion brings the total network to 19 AI Factories spanning 16 EU Member States, reinforcing Europe’s position as a global leader in digital innovation and AI sovereignty. The new facilities – located in Czechia, Lithuania, the...

Toqio and Deloitte Spain Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Embedded Finance Adoption
In a market where the demand for integrated financial services is growing rapidly, Deloitte Spain and Toqio have established a strategic alliance to help large companies boost embedded finance. This collaboration will drive the joint development...

Mallorca activist back in Spain heading home to Palma after spending 12 days detained in Israel: ‘It was worth it, we’re going back.’
Mallorcan activist Reyes Rigo has stated that being detained in Israel for almost two weeks ‘was worth it’ after returning to Spain today, Monday morning, with five other members of the Freedom Flotilla, and has warned that they will continue to...

Hacienda’s unlawful harassment nearly killed her husband. Now, this retired Dutch expat is challenging Spain’s tax authority in a new memoir
THERE have been many stories of how dreams of retiring in Spain can quickly turn into nightmares when you cross paths with Spain’s notorious tax authority, Hacienda. But there are few which are as harrowing as the experience that Michelle Span-van...

Spanish floods trap people in cars as Storm Alice sparks travel chaos
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BioSolar Project Aims to Make Solar Investments Truly Nature-positive
The Corvinus University of Budapest, through its Sustainable Finance Research Center, is heading the financial work package of the BioSolar project, launched earlier this year. The BioSolar project stands out because it links two spheres that are...

Are you being asked for a bank transfer to rent an apartment? Bank of Spain issues warning about these payments
Monday, 13 October 2025, 13:18 Share After browsing through endless websites, we finally find, with just a click, the apartment of our dreams for long-term rental or just for a few days of beach holiday. The number of rooms, the location and the...