Spain’s manufacturing sector returned to slight growth in September, with its PMI rising to 51 from 49.5 as production expanded and export orders improved. Overall new orders continued to decline amid uncertainty and rising energy costs, but business confidence reached its highest level since February and employment stabilized.

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Spain· Politics · 5 sources · Sep 22, 2026Story

Spain clears procedural step in US extradition case for Chambers

Spain's Council of Ministers authorized the next judicial phase in the US extradition case of James 'Fergie' Chambers, moving the matter toward a Madrid court but not a final surrender. Chambers, held in Madrid's prison after being detained in Ibiza, faces US charges including money laundering, rioting, and conspiracy to riot, set against his pro-Palestinian activism and asylum claim.

Politics· Sep 22, 2026

Spain· World · 12 sources · Sep 15, 2026Story

Italy Extends Border Controls on Travel From Spain for 15 Days

Italy extends border controls on travelers from Spain for another 15 days over the Ceuta migrant crisis, citing persistent internal security risks and potential terrorist infiltration, with random checks at ports and airports. Spain and the EU have been notified, marking a second Schengen extension since the Ceuta influx as Rome maintains the measure as temporary and security-driven.

World· Sep 15, 2026

Spain· Tech · 8 sources · Sep 10, 2026Story

Uber, WeRide Secure Spain’s First Level 4 Permit

Spain's Directorate General of Traffic granted WeRide, Uber, and AVOMO the country's first national Level 4 autonomous-vehicle permit, authorizing an initial 20-vehicle Madrid fleet for mapping, route validation, and readiness testing ahead of planned commercial operations by end-2026. This milestone under the ES-AV framework positions Madrid as the fourth city in their expansion toward tens of thousands of autonomous rides across 15 cities by 2030, with in-car specialists supervising the initial phase.

Tech· Sep 10, 2026

Spain· Environment · 7 sources · Sep 4, 2026Story

Spain urges EU climate fund, citing €822 billion in losses since 1980

Spain is pressing the EU to treat climate adaptation as a core economic and security priority by proposing a dedicated European Climate Adaptation Fund, funding it in part with a tax on oil and gas profits, and establishing binding, five-year risk assessments integrated into planning and investment. The push comes as Brussels updates its 2021 Adaptation Strategy and moves toward a broader climate-resilience framework amid Europe’s record heat, wildfires, and drought.

Environment· Sep 4, 2026

Spain· Environment · 6 sources · Sep 11, 2026Story

Spain Seas Set Summer Temperature Records

Global sea surface temperatures have sustained daily records for 100 consecutive days, about 1 degree Celsius above the 1982-2010 average, driven by ocean heat uptake and an emerging El Niño, with warnings of coral bleaching, stronger rainfall and storms, and ongoing marine heatwaves likely into next year. In Europe, Spain-recorded seas reached all-time highs across the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts, including a Dragonera buoy reading of 33.02°C, attributed to human-caused climate change and accompanied by a record 61 heatwave days on land, signaling widespread risks to marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and coastal communities.

Environment· Sep 11, 2026

Spain· Lifestyle · 7 sources · Sep 1, 2026Story

Amid Spain's heatwaves, the centuries-old abanico fan makes a comeback

The traditional folding hand fan, known as the abanico, is experiencing a revival in Spain as heat waves drive both locals and tourists to use it more widely, from Madrid to Seville. Artisans are reviving and preserving the craft with handmade pieces alongside mass-produced designs, while flamenco performances continue to popularize and symbolize this cultural accessory.

Lifestyle· Sep 1, 2026

Spain· Opinion · 1 source · May 4, 2025Story

CURTIS SCHUBE: Spain’s Blackout Is A Cautionary Tale

The contrast in headlines, separated only by a week, should be sobering for those who push for renewable energy. On April 22, 2025, PV Magazine hailed “Spain hits first weekday of 100% renewable power on national grid.”…

Opinion· May 4, 2025

Spain· Opinion · 1 source · Dec 7, 2024Story

BONNER COHEN: Study: Marine Life In Oceans Has A Cooling Effect On Climate

Putting another nail in the coffin of the mantra that “the science is settled on climate change,” researchers in Spain have found that global emissions of a sulfur gas produced by marine life have a hitherto unknown…

Opinion· Dec 7, 2024

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España, oficialmente el Reino de España, es un país en el sur y el oeste de Europa con territorios en el norte de África. Con el punto más meridional de la Europa continental, es el país más grande del sur de Europa y el cuarto estado miembro más poblado de la Unión Europea (UE). Abarcando la mayor parte de la península ibérica, su territorio también incluye las islas Canarias, en el océano Atlántico oriental; las islas Baleares, en el mar Mediterráneo occidental; y las ciudades autónomas de Ceuta y Melilla, en el continente africano. La España peninsular limita al norte con Francia, Andorra y el golfo de Vizcaya; al este y al sur con el mar Mediterráneo, Gibraltar y Marruecos; y al oeste con Portugal y el océano Atlántico. La capital y la ciudad más grande de España es Madrid; otras áreas urbanas importantes incluyen Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, Sevilla, Bilbao, Málaga, Murcia, Palma de Mallorca y Las Palmas.

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