Spain

Not only in Barcelona: Madrid's move against the tourists

Madrid follows Barcelona's lead in cracking down on tourists, halting new tourist apartment licenses to combat over-tourism - heavy fines for illegal rentals.

By MEITAL SHARABI
30/06/2024

Delicious and abundant in attractions: the must-visit Spanish destination

Experience the vibrant capital of Spain, bursting with culinary delights and cultural attractions, a perfect short escape to recharge your soul.

By MEITAL SHARABI
30/06/2024

EP election results indicate a European awakening

The EP electorate’s surge in support for right-wing parties indicates that patience has run out, and immigration laws need changing. 

By DAVID BEN-BASAT
22/06/2024

Keir Starmer is treading a fine line in pledging recognition of Palestinian state

Unlike the recent moves by Ireland, Spain, Norway, and Slovenia which recognized the non-existent Palestinian state outright, the Labour commitment to recognizing a Palestinian state is nuanced.

Recognizing a Palestinian state sends powerful message, unlikely to impact trade

The real challenge lies not in the symbolic gestures but in navigating the pragmatic ties that sustain these relationships amid an ever-changing geopolitical arena.

By ILAN ALON
11/06/2024

Spain is to face consequences for recognizing a Palestinian state

By joining the case accusing Israel of “genocide,” Spain joins the worst of our enemies, those who on October 7 murdered men, children, and babies in the most barbaric way.

By DAVID BEN-BASAT
10/06/2024

Far-right advances in EU election, France calls snap national vote

An exit poll for state broadcaster RAI said Brothers of Italy won between 26-30% of the vote, with the center-left opposition Democratic Party (PD) coming second with 21-25%

By REUTERS
10/06/2024

Shem Tov Bible, dating back to 1312, available for auction with $5 million price tag

Before it was in Sassoon's possession, much of the history of the text had been lost for centuries.

Spain requests to intervene in South Africa's Gaza genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Spain requested to intervene in the ICJ genocide case against Israel's operations in Gaza. The ICJ judges' order to Israel last month to halt its Rafah operations was a landmark emergency ruling.

06/06/2024

Palestinian statehood recognition, domestic politics, and the wrong side of history

For an actual Palestinian state to come into existence and be more than just a name on a placard identifying a speaker at the UN General Assembly, Israel will need to acquiesce.

05/06/2024
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