Lionel Messi received Spain's most prestigious sports award on Friday in recognition of his glittering career and his work for disadvantaged children's access to health and education.

Authorities said 250,00 people marched through central Madrid on Saturday demanding protection for the Spanish state pension scheme, one of the hot topics in a parliamentary election next month.

As Spanish city dwellers struggle with affordability and politicians call for people to move to 'Empty Spain' as a solution, we look at how the Basque Country managed to avoid the problem of poor population distribution decades ago.

The EU must urgently investigate the role of social media during protests in member states including France, European lawmakers demanded Friday, adding that Brussels should be prepared to block access "as a last resort".

The European Parliament has given its final approval to a new set of safeguards for the 13 billion people who travel in Europe each year by plane, train, coach, bus or ferry.

From blockaded schools in Rome to tent camps in Madrid and street protests in France, young people across Europe are turning their anger on a political class they say is not listening.

New traffic rules mean that overtaking a cyclist too closely on Spanish roads could see you fined hundreds of euros and even cost you points off your licence.

If you're self-employed in Spain, a new government after the upcoming November 29th general election could bring changes to your taxes, social security fees and other work conditions.

Low-cost airline Ryanair has scrapped several routes between Spain and Belgium, but will add a number of new ones from Spanish airports to the UK, Italy and Germany.

One month after starting as a small camp, a sprawling warren of tents and tarpaulin in Madrid has spearheaded protests over Spain's housing crisis - a key issue in November elections.

Tenerife carries out Spain's largest volcanic eruption drill, police nab Mallorca pickpocketing gang, Spanish government denies 'pizza-squatting' claims and more news on Friday October 23rd.

To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ve run a series of articles on how loneliness affects foreigners in Spain, and how to beat it. Here are our readers' recommendations for integrating and meeting people in your local community.

Spain's Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony has acquired international prestige and is easily the highest accolade Spain grants exceptional citizens. This quick explainer will fill you in on everything you need to know.

Already thinking about planning your vacation days for next year? Here's a list of all the national and regional holidays in Spain in 2027 and how you can maximise your annual leave to get as many long weekends as possible.

Mari Carmen Mata remains furious with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez over his response to the mass arrival of migrants in Ceuta, a crisis complicating the Socialist leader's bid for re-election next month.

Spain's conservative opposition leader has vowed to raise pensions in line with inflation every year if the PP wins the election next month, contradicting voices within his party that say the public pension system risks "collapse" if not overhauled.

US denies visa of Spanish presidential candidate, police clash with protesters as Vox leader visits northern Spain, and more news on Thursday October 22nd.

Protests and violent clashes have gripped France, Italy and Spain in recent weeks, but what's behind the unrest in each country and is it motivated by the same grievances? Our editors in each country look at the causes of the unrest and what lies ahead.

Argentina's far-right President Javier Milei called Spain's left-wing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez a "dictator" in a visit to Madrid on Wednesday, urging voters to oust the Socialist party in upcoming elections.

Some 44 members of the European Parliament from 15 different EU countries and six political groups have called on EU transport ministers to break the deadlock and get the plan to end the seasonal changing of the clocks moving again.