Spain
Spanish PM Sanchez's wife must stand trial on corruption charges, judge rules
The case is one of several corruption probes nearing or already at trial that are weighing on Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
Remains of medieval European Queen Elisenda, 24 others unearthed in Barcelona
Masked attackers in Basque region of Spain vandalize light rail trains destined for Israel
Marble bust believed to depict Roman goddess of love found during excavations at Alicante beach
How a Venezuelan bailout became a threat to Spain's political establishment
WORLD AFFAIRS: This week, former Spanish prime minister José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero will make history as the first person of his standing to appear before the National Court.
Spain reports 86% rise in antisemitic incidents, as interior minister takes aim at ‘xenophobia’
Jews were targeted in 69 hate crimes and incidents in 2025, up from 37 in 2024, according to a report released last week by Spain’s Interior Ministry.
In Madrid, Pope calls for compassion towards 'every human being'
The pope also expressed hope earlier that Madrid would "remain a welcoming and inclusive city, where social life is inspired by genuine human values."
Spanish police recover two priceless 17th-century paintings missing for nearly a century
The paintings, titled “Samson Taking the Honeycomb from the Lion's Mouth” and “David Receiving the Loaves of the Presence from Achimelech” had originally been part the church’s center altarpiece.
Rare medieval Sefardi Torah scroll goes on display at ANU - Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv
The rare medieval scroll is a unique example of Jewish history, displaying distinctive letter forms and decorative markings that were not merely aesthetic but also reflected ancient traditions.
Neanderthals' ancient toolkit included hammers, blades made from rhino teeth, study finds
Dental microwear analysis, which allows for the microscopic study of surface textures, confirmed that the marks were made after the animals' deaths, ruling out chewing or dietary wear and tear.
My Word: Flotillas and waves of condemnation - opinion
There was a certain irony to the violent response of the police in Bilbao to the pro-Palestinian provocateurs at the airport. After all, Spain was one of the countries that protested Ben-Gvir's video
Six previously unknown Bronze Age mines found in Spain, some 150 more remain ‘undiscovered’
The six mines may help explain the source of the metal used in Bronze Age Scandinavian artifacts.
Spanish police filmed beating Gaza flotilla activists as Jerusalem jabs back at Madrid
Israel demanded answers from Madrid over the treatment of the activists, days after Spain summoned Israel’s representative over Ben-Gvir’s controversial video taunting detained flotilla members.
Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's resignation
Organizers said 80,000 people took part in the protest. The Spanish government representative in Madrid put the number at about 40,000.
