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Barcelona make Marcus Rashford decision after forward's stunning start to life in Spain
Barcelona are reportedly “ecstatic” with Marcus Rashford’s impact since his arrival on loan from Manchester United and are eager to make the move permanent at the end of the season. The England forward has made an instant impression in Spain,...

The forgiveness that Spain has not yet asked for
Barcelona"Forgiveness magnifies both the one who offers it and the one who grants it." These were the words of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in February of this year. She was referring to the pardon that Mexico has formally demanded from...

"Don't give up your Bitcoin" - NBA legend Scottie Pippen advises crypto investors to hold on to their assets after $19 billion liquidation event
NBA legend Scottie Pippen advised crypto investors on social media after noting the panic in the market following Saturday’s liquidation event. Shortly after Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Chinese tech imports on Saturday, over $19 billion...
Bangladesh seeks investment, economic cooperation from EU
Bangladesh has sought trade expansion, investment, and economic cooperation from the European Union (EU), said Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin. Meanwhile, EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller said both sides have opportunities to...

Spanish billionaire Ortega sets Brickell office record with $274M purchase
Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega, founder of the global fashion brand Zara, with a networth of $123 billion according to Forbes, has purchased the Sabadell Financial Center in Miami’s Brickell district for $274.4 million. The transaction...

Forget stolen cards: the new virtual bank cards you can’t lose or have stolen
Virtual cards let you pay securely without a physical card or wallet. Credit : YG PhotoArtWorks, Shutterstock In a world where scams, data breaches and card frauds are happening every day, keeping your money safe can feel like a full-time job. But...

Eat Spain Drink Spain — International campaign by ICEX Spain
For the first time, Qatar hosts Eat Spain Drink Spain — the international campaign by ICEX Spain Trade & Investment and the Spanish Commercial Office in Doha. At The Cellar, experience the best of Spanish gastronomy with a special menu and live show.

Spain to further promote co-operation with Đà Nẵng
ĐÀ NẴNG – A ceremony celebrating the National Day of Spain was organised on October 11 in the central city as part of closer friendship ties between Việt Nam and Spain as well as Đà Nẵng City and Spanish partners after 48 years of the...

Ryanair Pressures Spain to Cut Airport Fees Amid Capacity Reductions
Ryanair is urging the Spanish government and airport operator Aena to reduce airport fees after cutting 3 million seats across regional airports, citing rising costs and a lack of government response to its investment proposals. Ryanair’s CEO,...

Watch 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon live
Runners from around the world hit the streets of Chicago for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and you can watch it all live. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is here, and you can watch all the action live, from start to finish. More...

Third time lucky: Meloni seeks compromise on bank tax after past failures
But officials are already mulling a number of proposals that will then be submitted to the financial sector. One of them, according to three other people familiar with internal deliberations, is a tax of between 4 percent and 6 percent that would...

Body of dad who died 15 YEARS ago found in pigeon-infested flat in Spain after house flooded during Storm Alice
MORTAL remains of a dad thought to have died 15 years ago have been discovered at his home in Spain. Authorities were called after a neighbour found the decomposed remains in his run-down property amid Storm Alice. Sign up for Scottish Sun...
EU scales up pressure against national barriers in finance
THE European Union’s (EU’s) executive arm warned of new infringement cases coming against member states that are blocking banking mergers as the bloc rushes to reduce national barriers so money can flow more effectively into investments in...

Mega projects, record tourism boost Kuwait-Spain relations
From farming solutions to industrial cooperation, Spain eyes closer ties as it marks National Day KUWAIT: Spain has long been one of the most beloved destinations for Kuwaiti travelers. Known for its rich history, vibrant culture, world-class...

Russian Threats Rise. How Does CEE Fund Its Security?
As the security threat from Russia continues to rise, countries are investing more in defence. This is an opportunity for growth, but also a burden at a time when many CEE economies already have high budget deficits – and as Europe faces more...

World News | Spanish Ambassador Hosts Reception in Abu Dhabi to Mark His Country's National Day
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 12 (ANI/WAM): Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the UAE, Emilio Pin Godos, hosted a reception in celebration of his country's National Day. The event, held at the Emirates Palace Hotel, was attended by Omar Rashid Al...

Cybercrime ring GXC Team dismantled in Spain, 25-year-old leader detained
Cybercrime ring GXC Team dismantled in Spain, 25-year-old leader detained Spain’s Guardia Civil dismantled the cybercrime group “GXC Team” and arrested its 25-year-old Brazilian leader. Spanish Guardia Civil dismantled the “GXC Team” cybercrime...
Bank investors’ risk gauge looks faulty
Banks are boring now. At least, that’s what their investors appear to think. Thanks to regulations spurred by the 2008 financial crisis, they have to sock away heftier loss-absorbing capital cushions, while much of the riskiest lending has...

Spain to track card payments over €25,000 a year from 2026
From 2026, Spanish banks must report annual card payments exceeding €25,000 to the Tax Agency. Credit : Pressmaster, Shutterstock If you’re someone who relies heavily on your bank card for everyday purchases, there’s an important change coming...

From Columbus to Connectivity: Spain's National Day Celebrates 155 Years of Thai-Spanish Diplomacy
Cultural and Educational Foundations The partnership's cultural dimensions have been equally impressive. In April 2025, the education ministries of both nations signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding to promote Thai and Spanish...