Spain

Country Spain
Capital Madrid
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR)
Languages Spanish, Basque, Catalan, Galician, Occitan, Aragonese, Asturian & Leonese

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II but suffered through a devastating civil war (1936-39). A peaceful transition to democracy following the death of dictator Francisco FRANCO in 1975, and rapid economic modernization (Spain joined the EU in 1986) gave Spain a dynamic and rapidly growing economy and made it a global champion of freedom and human rights. The government continues to battle the Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) terrorist organization, but its major focus for the immediate future will be on measures to reverse the severe economic recession that started in mid-2008.

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'I'm boycotting Spain!' Britons say they 'will never go back' to holiday hotspot amid new rules - GB News'I'm boycotting Spain!' Britons say they 'will never go back' to holiday hotspot amid new rules  GB News

Stickers Asking Tourists To ''Go Home'' Spotted On Buildings In Spain's Malaga - NDTVStickers Asking Tourists To ''Go Home'' Spotted On Buildings In Spain's Malaga  NDTV

UNHCR Spain Fact Sheet, February 2024 - ReliefWebUNHCR Spain Fact Sheet, February 2024  ReliefWeb

Brazil’s Gabriel Magalhães pulls out of squad for England and Spain games - The GuardianBrazil’s Gabriel Magalhães pulls out of squad for England and Spain games  The Guardian

One dead, one seriously injured after twin sisters are stabbed in New York deli - NBC NewsOne dead, one seriously injured after twin sisters are stabbed in New York deli  NBC News

Dramatic win sees Spain through to Paris 2024; Slovenia also seal Olympics ticket - IHFDramatic win sees Spain through to Paris 2024; Slovenia also seal Olympics ticket  IHF

Barcelona send out message to Spain after Pau Cubarsi call-up - Barca BlaugranesBarcelona send out message to Spain after Pau Cubarsi call-up  Barca Blaugranes

Marc Cucurella earns first Spain call-up in nearly three years - We Ain't Got No HistoryMarc Cucurella earns first Spain call-up in nearly three years  We Ain't Got No History

SPAIN: João Félix earns Xavi praise after haunting Atletico again - OneFootball - EnglishSPAIN: João Félix earns Xavi praise after haunting Atletico again  OneFootball - English

Barcelona’s brilliant record against ‘historically top sides’ in Spain under Xavi - Barca UniversalBarcelona’s brilliant record against ‘historically top sides’ in Spain under Xavi  Barca Universal

Three arrested in Spain following migrant deaths at sea - EuropolThree arrested in Spain following migrant deaths at sea  Europol

Endesa switches on 1.1 MW/ 5.5 MWh redox flow battery in Spain - pv magazine InternationalEndesa switches on 1.1 MW/ 5.5 MWh redox flow battery in Spain  pv magazine International

Discover the Hassle-Free Path to Living in Spain for Newcomers - Travel And Tour WorldDiscover the Hassle-Free Path to Living in Spain for Newcomers  Travel And Tour World

La Liga 2023-24: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 29 (analysis) - IANSLa Liga 2023-24: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 29 (analysis)  IANS

Iberdrola secures EUR-700m EIB loan for grid expansion in Spain - Renewables NowIberdrola secures EUR-700m EIB loan for grid expansion in Spain  Renewables Now

First steel cut for advanced Spain-made unmanned vessel - Offshore EnergyFirst steel cut for advanced Spain-made unmanned vessel  Offshore Energy

Is Spain’s late-night lifestyle a precious part of our culture – or should we be more like sensible Sweden? - The GuardianIs Spain’s late-night lifestyle a precious part of our culture – or should we be more like sensible Sweden?  The Guardian

Chelsea defender Cucurella replaces injured Gaya in Spain squad - China.orgChelsea defender Cucurella replaces injured Gaya in Spain squad  China.org

Transforming Primary Health Care: from Spain to Europe - European Observatory on Health Systems and PoliciesTransforming Primary Health Care: from Spain to Europe  European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

Spain greenlights merger of Orange and MasMovil, minister says - ReutersSpain greenlights merger of Orange and MasMovil, minister says  Reuters

Divisive Catalan amnesty bill clears parliamentary hurdle in Spain - Al Jazeera EnglishDivisive Catalan amnesty bill clears parliamentary hurdle in Spain  Al Jazeera English

It’s Spain’s turn for a wine revolution - Financial TimesIt’s Spain’s turn for a wine revolution  Financial Times

New Spinosaurid Dinosaur Species Identified in Spain - Sci.NewsNew Spinosaurid Dinosaur Species Identified in Spain  Sci.News

Why Spain Opposed the West’s Punishment of UNRWA - Progressive InternationalWhy Spain Opposed the West’s Punishment of UNRWA  Progressive International

Asturias — why Spain’s cool coast is this summer’s hot destination - Financial TimesAsturias — why Spain’s cool coast is this summer’s hot destination  Financial Times

Spanish congress passes amnesty law for Catalan separatists - The GuardianSpanish congress passes amnesty law for Catalan separatists  The Guardian

EU likely to impose sanctions on violent Israeli settlers, says Spain’s foreign minister - Middle East MonitorEU likely to impose sanctions on violent Israeli settlers, says Spain’s foreign minister  Middle East Monitor

Cubarsi called up to Spain squad for first time - The AthleticCubarsi called up to Spain squad for first time  The Athletic

Snap poll in Catalonia rocks Pedro Sánchez’s plans in Spain - Financial TimesSnap poll in Catalonia rocks Pedro Sánchez’s plans in Spain  Financial Times

Brahim Díaz selected for Morocco's national team, ending speculation in Spain - The Associated PressBrahim Díaz selected for Morocco's national team, ending speculation in Spain  The Associated Press

Men's Handball Olympic Qualification Tournaments: Croatia, Norway, Germany, Slovenia, Spain, and Hungary secure ... - OlympicsMen's Handball Olympic Qualification Tournaments: Croatia, Norway, Germany, Slovenia, Spain, and Hungary secure ...  Olympics

Spain's Horizons Optical raised funds to develop and distribute tech for ophthalmic industry - Silicon CanalsSpain's Horizons Optical raised funds to develop and distribute tech for ophthalmic industry  Silicon Canals

53 members of a criminal organisation arrested for sports corruption in Spain - Europol53 members of a criminal organisation arrested for sports corruption in Spain  Europol

Trials for submarines to start in a few months, want to work together on ammo: Spain - The Economic TimesTrials for submarines to start in a few months, want to work together on ammo: Spain  The Economic Times

Moody's upgrades Spain's outlook from positive to stable for more balanced growth model - The Corner EconomicMoody's upgrades Spain's outlook from positive to stable for more balanced growth model  The Corner Economic

Mass 'Stop Genocide' Pro-Palestinian Protest In Spain - Barron'sMass 'Stop Genocide' Pro-Palestinian Protest In Spain  Barron's

Spain: Driver finds corn snake inside her car - Sky NewsSpain: Driver finds corn snake inside her car  Sky News

Spain conserves monuments of different religions: T.N. CM Stalin - The HinduSpain conserves monuments of different religions: T.N. CM Stalin  The Hindu

Twins stabbed, 1 fatally, in Brooklyn deli after refusing man's advances, sources say - CBS NewsTwins stabbed, 1 fatally, in Brooklyn deli after refusing man's advances, sources say  CBS News

Prison workers blockade facilites in Spain after colleague killed - EuronewsPrison workers blockade facilites in Spain after colleague killed  Euronews

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta flies to Spain to watch Real Madrid U19 side against Atletico Madrid - SportskeedaArsenal manager Mikel Arteta flies to Spain to watch Real Madrid U19 side against Atletico Madrid  Sportskeeda

An Israeli company will grow dwarf melons with edible rind in Spain - hortidaily.comAn Israeli company will grow dwarf melons with edible rind in Spain  hortidaily.com

How to plan a weekend in Murcia, one of Spain's most underrated regions - National GeographicHow to plan a weekend in Murcia, one of Spain's most underrated regions  National Geographic

'The Lost Mirror: Jews and Conversos in the Middle Ages' Review: Spain's Antisemitic Artistic History - The Wall Street Journal'The Lost Mirror: Jews and Conversos in the Middle Ages' Review: Spain's Antisemitic Artistic History  The Wall Street Journal

T.N. CM Stalin reaches Spain; to hold investors’ conference - The HinduT.N. CM Stalin reaches Spain; to hold investors’ conference  The Hindu

Spain police arrest three people over deaths of migrants thrown off boat - JURISTSpain police arrest three people over deaths of migrants thrown off boat  JURIST

Worldcoin Asserts Compliance With Global Laws Amidst Spain Ban - Milk RoadWorldcoin Asserts Compliance With Global Laws Amidst Spain Ban  Milk Road

MISTCO’s ‘Bahar’ Travels to Spain - videoageinternational.netMISTCO’s ‘Bahar’ Travels to Spain  videoageinternational.net

Spain joins ICC Junior Professional Officer Programme - the International Criminal CourtSpain joins ICC Junior Professional Officer Programme  the International Criminal Court

Catalonia calls an early regional election that could add to Spain's political uncertainty - The Associated PressCatalonia calls an early regional election that could add to Spain's political uncertainty  The Associated Press

UWC President's dynamic Spain visit: Rallying support, strategic insights, and unleashing community potential - Ukrainian World CongressUWC President's dynamic Spain visit: Rallying support, strategic insights, and unleashing community potential  Ukrainian World Congress

'Calima' and rain is forecast for the south of Spain, with a big red dust cloud coming from the Sahara desert - Surinenglish.com'Calima' and rain is forecast for the south of Spain, with a big red dust cloud coming from the Sahara desert  Surinenglish.com

How Mexico Fought Franco - History TodayHow Mexico Fought Franco  History Today

FIH Pro League 2023-24: India men beat Spain 4-1 in opener - OlympicsFIH Pro League 2023-24: India men beat Spain 4-1 in opener  Olympics

Worldcoin clarifies legality issues following Spain’s ban - CryptoSlateWorldcoin clarifies legality issues following Spain’s ban  CryptoSlate

Spain equalizes its bonuses - Francs JeuxSpain equalizes its bonuses  Francs Jeux

Spain’s public debt (€1.4 trillion) growing at 7.8% - The Corner EconomicSpain’s public debt (€1.4 trillion) growing at 7.8%  The Corner Economic

Spain Short-Haul Flight Ban: Which EU Country Will Be Next? - ForbesSpain Short-Haul Flight Ban: Which EU Country Will Be Next?  Forbes

Bahar Reaches Spain - World ScreenBahar Reaches Spain  World Screen

Spain’s supermarket thieves covet olive oil as prices surge - Financial TimesSpain’s supermarket thieves covet olive oil as prices surge  Financial Times

Anton & Giovanni's Adventures in Spain: A bit like The Trip, minus the jokes and plot - The IndependentAnton & Giovanni's Adventures in Spain: A bit like The Trip, minus the jokes and plot  The Independent

Spain’s parliament approves amnesty for Catalonia's separatists - EuronewsSpain’s parliament approves amnesty for Catalonia's separatists  Euronews

Spain Call Up Cucurella For Friendlies After Gaya Injury - Barron'sSpain Call Up Cucurella For Friendlies After Gaya Injury  Barron's

Spain’s De la Fuente calls up Chelsea’s Cucurella to replace injured Gaya - BeSoccer ENSpain’s De la Fuente calls up Chelsea’s Cucurella to replace injured Gaya  BeSoccer EN

Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz proves why Spain’s loss is very much Morocco’s gain - The AthleticReal Madrid’s Brahim Diaz proves why Spain’s loss is very much Morocco’s gain  The Athletic

Spain's High Court upholds temporary ban on Worldcoin iris-scanning venture - ReutersSpain's High Court upholds temporary ban on Worldcoin iris-scanning venture  Reuters

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz successfully defends Indian Wells tennis title with straight-set win - Surinenglish.comSpain's Carlos Alcaraz successfully defends Indian Wells tennis title with straight-set win  Surinenglish.com

Holy Week Spain 2024: key dates - IdealistaHoly Week Spain 2024: key dates  Idealista

Commission decides to refer SPAIN to the Court of Justice - European CommissionCommission decides to refer SPAIN to the Court of Justice  European Commission

India a very relevant player for Indo-Pacific security: Spain’s Teresa Ribera - Hindustan TimesIndia a very relevant player for Indo-Pacific security: Spain’s Teresa Ribera  Hindustan Times

Spain puts temporary ban on Worldcoin scans over privacy concerns - EuronewsSpain puts temporary ban on Worldcoin scans over privacy concerns  Euronews

Worldcoin Maintains Legal Operations Worldwide, Despite Spain Ban - CryptonewsWorldcoin Maintains Legal Operations Worldwide, Despite Spain Ban  Cryptonews

The Real Madrid star who gave up waiting on Spain: Brahim Diaz's Morocco decision - The AthleticThe Real Madrid star who gave up waiting on Spain: Brahim Diaz's Morocco decision  The Athletic

Morocco snatch Luis Velilles Maghouza from Spain - SPORT NEWS AFRICAMorocco snatch Luis Velilles Maghouza from Spain  SPORT NEWS AFRICA

Ikea is looking for workers in Spain: full-time contracts and pay rises on offer - Surinenglish.comIkea is looking for workers in Spain: full-time contracts and pay rises on offer  Surinenglish.com

Price of standard butane gas cylinder in Spain goes up as of Tuesday, and this is what you can expect to pay - Surinenglish.comPrice of standard butane gas cylinder in Spain goes up as of Tuesday, and this is what you can expect to pay  Surinenglish.com

Southern Spain’s agriculture goes green - Euro Weekly NewsSouthern Spain’s agriculture goes green  Euro Weekly News

Spain blocks Sam Altman’s eyeball-scanning venture Worldcoin - Financial TimesSpain blocks Sam Altman’s eyeball-scanning venture Worldcoin  Financial Times

Mistco Sells Turkish Drama Bahar in Spain - TTV NewsMistco Sells Turkish Drama Bahar in Spain  TTV News

World Report 2024: Rights Trends in Spain - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Rights Trends in Spain  Human Rights Watch

Wintry weather hits south of Spain - EuronewsWintry weather hits south of Spain  Euronews

Spain to host MONDIACULT 2025 - UNESCOSpain to host MONDIACULT 2025  UNESCO

“Spain is a worldwide power in the property market” - Euro Weekly News“Spain is a worldwide power in the property market”  Euro Weekly News

Spain's prime minister says he will propose that parliament recognizes a Palestinian state - The Associated PressSpain's prime minister says he will propose that parliament recognizes a Palestinian state  The Associated Press

Spain considers urban tolls - Euro Weekly NewsSpain considers urban tolls  Euro Weekly News

Spain orders 16 Airbus C295 in Maritime Patrol and Surveillance configurations - AirbusSpain orders 16 Airbus C295 in Maritime Patrol and Surveillance configurations  Airbus

Spain: Priest arrested in Don Benito for 'selling Viagra' - BBC.comSpain: Priest arrested in Don Benito for 'selling Viagra'  BBC.com

Spain - AECOMSpain  AECOM

Spain invests in UNDP to advance the Global Goals for Sustainable Development - United Nations Development ProgrammeSpain invests in UNDP to advance the Global Goals for Sustainable Development  United Nations Development Programme

Archipelago Villa, Madrid, Spain property - e-architectArchipelago Villa, Madrid, Spain property  e-architect

Spain bans short-haul flights where you can take a train - EuronewsSpain bans short-haul flights where you can take a train  Euronews

Joint venture between Orange and MásMóvil - European CommissionJoint venture between Orange and MásMóvil  European Commission

Barça star Cubarsí, 17, handed first Spain call-up - ESPNBarça star Cubarsí, 17, handed first Spain call-up  ESPN

Basque party proposes legal change in Spain to evict squatters within 48 hours - Surinenglish.comBasque party proposes legal change in Spain to evict squatters within 48 hours  Surinenglish.com

How this beautiful Spanish tourist city became the green capital of Europe - CNNHow this beautiful Spanish tourist city became the green capital of Europe  CNN

Citadel honcho boosts stake in Spain's Audax to over 3% - Renewables NowCitadel honcho boosts stake in Spain's Audax to over 3%  Renewables Now

In 2023, investment in fixed capital grew by 0.9% in the euro area and, in Spain, by 0.6% - The Corner EconomicIn 2023, investment in fixed capital grew by 0.9% in the euro area and, in Spain, by 0.6%  The Corner Economic

Father allegedly kills two young daughters with poison before taking his own life at remote farmhouse in south of Spain - Surinenglish.comFather allegedly kills two young daughters with poison before taking his own life at remote farmhouse in south of Spain  Surinenglish.com

A religious procession in Barcelona celebrates rain during a severe drought in northeast Spain - The Associated PressA religious procession in Barcelona celebrates rain during a severe drought in northeast Spain  The Associated Press

Rooftop solar fever cools in sunny Spain - ReutersRooftop solar fever cools in sunny Spain  Reuters