Two Catalonia Train Derailments Kill One, Injure 20 Amid Storm Damage
On Jan 20, two trains derailed in Catalonia—one after a wall collapse near Gelida, another due to storm-driven rockfall in Girona—killing a driver and injuring 20.
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El Gordo Brings €3.26B to Wildfire-Hit Leon in Spain’s Christmas Lottery
Spain’s El Gordo lottery awarded €3.26B, bringing top prizes to wildfire-impacted Leon residents and uplifting communities with a centuries-old festive ritual.
England Retain Euro Title in Thrilling Penalty Shootout Over Spain
England defended their UEFA Women’s Euro crown with a 3-1 shootout win over Spain after a 1-1 draw. Chloe Kelly’s cool finish and Hannah Hampton’s saves sealed back-to-back titles.
Spain Edges China 21-16 in FIBA 3Ă—3 World Cup Quarterfinals
Spain defeated China 21-16 in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Men’s 3Ă—3 World Cup in Ulaanbaatar, ending China’s best-ever run as Spain advances to face Germany.
NATO Faces Rift Over 5% Defense Spending Target
As NATO leaders meet in Brussels, Italy, Spain and others clash over a US push for a 5% GDP defense spending target, exposing wider unity challenges.
Portugal Triumphs Over Spain in UEFA Nations League Shootout
Portugal edged Spain in a thrilling penalty shootout to lift the UEFA Nations League trophy, with Diogo Costa’s save and Ronaldo’s late goal sealing the win.
Spain’s Olive Oil Industry Eyes the Chinese Mainland Market
Spain, the world’s top olive oil producer with 1.6M tonnes annually, is targeting the market in the Chinese mainland to counter U.S. tariffs, says exporter Rafael Pico Acevedo.
Historic Blackout Hits Spain and Portugal, Snaring Millions
A rare, widespread blackout struck Spain and Portugal at 12:33 p.m., slashing 60% of Spain’s power in five seconds and halting rail services and flights nationwide.
Barcelona Battles Blackout: Power Restored After Massive Iberian Outage
A massive power outage on Monday hit Barcelona after sweeping across Spain and Portugal, grinding traffic to a halt and trapping thousands as crews raced to restore electricity.
Spain-China Ties Forge Unity Against U.S. Bullying
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez’s visit to the Chinese mainland sparks a united front against U.S. trade bullying, boosting global trade and cultural exchange.