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Full list of Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and laws
12:32, 07 Jul 2025 Spain is a top holiday destination globally, boasting a Mediterranean climate, delectable cuisine and historical sites. Compared to other tourist hotspots, Spain is often seen as a cost-effective choice. The European nation is...

Rauw Alejandro electrifies Madrid nights
Rauw Alejandro took to the stage on the first out of his three programmed shows in Madrid, at Madrid’s Movistar Arena, delivering a concert that blended Latin pop energy with bachata, merengue, and urban grooves. His Cosa Nuestra world tour...

SEKO Logistics Taps Freightos Integration To Scale Global Air And Ground Quoting And Booking
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Expanded partnership unifies pricing and booking workflows across SEKO's international operations BARCELONA, Spain, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Freightos (Nasdaq: CRGO ), the leading digital freight booking and payment...
Stunning images from the 2025 International Aerial Photographer of the Year contest
CNN — A humpback whale diving under the ocean’s surface, cownose rays approaching menhaden bait fish, and a spinner shark on the hunt are all images taken by the inaugural winner of the International Aerial Photographer of the Year competition....

Brits heading to Spain need to produce document or may face £5,900 fine
British holidaymakers plotting a Spanish holiday could face massive fines of up to €6,900 (£5,900) if caught without the proper paperwork in a post-Brexit travel clampdown. Spain's Ministry of the Interior alongside the Ministry of Health have...

There’s Something About Madrid
If at all possible, we want to arrive by rail. I went from London to Paris just to tee up the train ride: all day, with one change in Barcelona. Beautiful views, lots of time snaking along the Mediterranean coast, not having to take your pants off...

Monaco’s embassy in Spain marks 20 years of Prince Albert II’s reign
The Monaco embassy in Madrid has hosted around 200 guests—from Spanish officials to cultural figures—to honour the 20th anniversary of Prince Albert II’s accession, celebrating longstanding ties and shared values. The embassy’s elegant reception...

Meliá Hotels International targets Asia-Pacific expansion with luxury focus
Meliá Hotels International (MHI) is increasing its presence in Asia-Pacific, with one in every three new properties planned for the luxury segment. This includes the regional debut of its Paradisus by Meliá and The Meliá Collection brands,...

Real Madrid hero Marcelo provides clear preference on team that Los Blancos must face in ‘epic’ Club World Cup final
Real Madrid icon Marcelo wishes for Los Blancos to face Brazilian outfit Fluminense in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup. The retired 37-year-old played for both clubs during his illustrious career. He progressed through the youth setup at...

Real Madrid fan Carlos Alcaraz picks Barcelona duo as he names top 3 standings for 2025 Ballon d'Or
Despite being a Real Madrid fan, tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz picked two Barcelona players in his top three for the 2025 Ballon d'Or awards. The Spaniard is an avid football fan when he isn't on the court and weighed in on the debate over which...

Balearics is Spain’s top nautical destination
Spain has reaffirmed its position as one of the leading international destinations for nautical tourism, with the Balearics as the main destination, with 3.4 million tourists registered in 2024 and an economic impact exceeding 5.119 billion euros....

Most expensive summer on record fills hotels in Spain, but with fewer domestic tourists
It looks set to be another record summer after Spain registered the highest number of tourists ever in 2024. They also spent the most ever. Tourism has become more of a year-round feature, moving away from just the typical sun-and-sand locations....
Airport Updates: Latest News On The Global Market (W/C July 7, 2025)
The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives. The Danish government will provide an additional DKK 1.5 billion ($240 million) in financing to Greenland Airports...

Needle spiking investigation after foreign tourist reports sexual assault in Malaga club
Monday, 7 July 2025, 12:08 | Updated 15:51h. Compartir National Police officers in Malaga are investigating an allegation of sexual assault on a foreign tourist in a club in the centre of the city. The force is awaiting the results of toxicology...

Brits face huge £5,900 fine during Spain holidays for missing 'urgent' new health rule
Brits jetting off to Spain this summer are being warned to act fast or risk being slapped with a hefty fine of up to €6,900 (£5,900). A new rule, brought in by Spain's Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of Health in response to post-Brexit...

Africa and Spain: a global, sustainable, and inclusive partnership
The Wellington Hotel in Madrid hosted the Africa Spain Summit 2025, held from 6 to 8 July under the slogan ‘Spain and Africa: a global, sustainable and inclusive partnership’, with a view to reflecting the important cooperation that exists at all...

Tourist warning in Spain: Foreign woman ‘needle spiked in Malaga nightclub’
POLICE are investigating a suspected incident of ‘needle spiking’ after a tourist was sexually assaulted at a Malaga nightclub. The woman reported the attack at a city centre venue on June 28, telling officers she believed she had been injected...

Creative Hall of Fame 2026 Announces Global Nominations Are Now Open
The One Club for Creativity has opened the global call for nominations for the 2026 edition of its biannual Creative Hall of Fame induction. The Creative Hall of Fame has a heritage of honouring the lifetime achievements of creative luminaries in...

Texas Central hits another snag with Spanish partner’s exit
The hits just keep on coming for Texas Central, the company behind the controversial project to construct a bullet train that would allow passengers to zip from Houston to Dallas in about 90 minutes. Renfe, the Spanish railway company tapped as a...

IBA President Umar Kremlev Joins Terence Crawford And Tyson Fury To Usher In Golden Era Of International Boxing Associat...
(MENAFN- AETOSWire) Some of boxing's biggest names gathered in Istanbul as International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev unveiled plans for the sport's“Golden Era.” Joined by pound-for-pound star Terence Crawford and heavyweight...