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Spain has been crowned Europe’s best surf destination for 2025 in Accor’s Surf Index. From Mundaka’s legendary waves to Fuerteventura’s warm waters, discover the 10 best surf beaches in Spain and why Europe is a surfer’s paradise.

Spain shuts Costa Blanca beaches after Blue Dragon sightings: What makes this ‘beautiful killer’ so dangerous?

The “most beautiful killer in the ocean” feeds on the Portuguese man o’ war and stores its venom in a more concentrated form, making it highly dangerous.

Spain Launches Digital Nomad Visa at Rs 8,000: Everything You Need to Know to Apply

Spain launches affordable Digital Nomad Visa at ₹8,000. Learn eligibility, documents, and how to apply to live and work remotely in Spain for one year.

Euro 2025: England beats Spain in a penalty shootout after 1-1 draw to retain title

England had fallen behind in the first half, fought back in the second and relied on its superb substitutes — including Kelly – just as it did against Italy and beating Sweden on penalties previously in the knockout rounds.

Govt mandates automatic weather stations at renewable energy projects to ensure grid stability

Going ahead, all bids for solar and wind power projects will include a clause for the installation of automatic weather station on the site, the Central Electricity Authority stated in its guidelines.

Princess Leonor: 5 things to know about the Spanish royal whom footballer Gavi 'rejected'

Princess Leonor, future Queen of Spain, hits headlines over rumours with Spanish footballer Gavi. Here are five things to know about her path to the throne, education, and rigorous military training.

Spain’s nationwide phone network collapses weeks after massive blackout: What we know

Landline phones were the most severely impacted, but all Telefonica voice services seem to have experienced disruptions to some degree, according to reports from Spanish media.

Massive blackout disrupts Spain and Portugal, stranding thousands and leaving millions without power

A massive blackout hit Spain and Portugal, stranding thousands, halting train services, and disrupting phone and internet access. Authorities are investigating the cause, with power gradually restored by Tuesday.

China says will 'ignore' further US tariff hikes, Xi slams 'unilateral bullying'

Xi made the comments as he met Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing, according to state news agency Xinhua

Spain scraps its Golden Visa program — What’s next for Indian investors seeking European access?

The program that provided residency permits to non-EU nationals who invested a minimum of €500,000 in Spanish property is now being discontinued, prompting many to reassess their investment approaches in Europe.

Spain's PM to visit Ukraine on Monday to support Zelenskiy

"I'll be in Kyiv on Monday to reaffirm Spain's support for the Ukrainian democracy and President Zelenskiy," Sanchez wrote in a post on social media platform X.

Is Spain introducing a 'tourist ban'? Here’s what you need to know before you go

Spain isn’t banning tourists but is introducing new measures to manage overtourism and housing issues, including freezing short-term rentals in some areas.

After 15 years, Google Street View car returns to remote Spanish town—and uncovers a murder

The Google app, which enables users to virtually explore streets globally through images captured by camera-mounted cars, inadvertently became a silent witness to the crime.

Babies develop 'werewolf syndrome' after parents use hair loss drug minoxidil: report

Investigators suspect that minoxidil was inadvertently absorbed by the babies either through skin contact or orally.

Spain’s Devastating Floods Explained: What Caused Over 200 Deaths in Valencia | N18G

Unprecedented floods have devastated Spain's Valencia region, leaving over 200 dead and thousands displaced. Discover the causes behind this deadly disaster and how climate change may be a factor.

Thousands join effort to clean up catastrophic Spanish floods

On Friday, the mass spontaneous arrival of volunteers complicated access for professional emergency workers to some areas, prompting authorities to devise a plan on how and where to deploy them.

Spain declares three-day mourning as storms kill more than 90

The local government of Valencia, the coastal region at the epicenter of the disaster, said more than 92 deaths were recorded as of 7.20 pm Wednesday.

India and Spain sign MoUs on infra, rail transport, culture and tourism

India and Spain signed several memorandums of understanding (MOUs) during the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez in Gujarat's Vadodara city on Monday.

Sikkim Bypoll News Highlights: Nomination papers of 3 candidates rejected, 4 in fray

Sikkim Bypoll News Highlights: The nomination papers of three candidates for by-election in two assembly seats in Sikkim were rejected during scrutiny leaving four candidates in the fray, officials said on Monday.

Brides & grooms are hiring a professional ‘wedding destroyer’ for Rs 47,000 to ruin their big day

What began as a satirical online advertisement has quickly transformed Varea into an unlikely professional wedding crasher for a fee.

6,000-year-old bridge, discovered submerged inside Spanish cave, built by ancient humans

Researchers believe that the bridge was likely intended to provide a dry, continuous pathway, connecting the cave’s entrance to a chamber beyond a subterranean lake.

Spain upset defending champions Belgium in hockey quarter-finals at Paris Olympics

Spain had not made it past the last eight since Beijing 2008, while Belgium reached the last two Olympic finals, with several of their players holding gold and silver medals from the Tokyo and Rio Games respectively.

Inmate blasts Madrid prison with viral 1-star Google Review after 14 years inside

Jose Perez, who spent 14 years behind the walls of the facility, left a one-star review that detailed his experiences and multiple failed escape attempts.

Soccer: Sublime Spain strike late to win record fourth Euro crown

Oyarzabal finished off a swift counter-attack for the winner after England had fought back from a goal down for the fourth successive match and seemingly earned extra-time.

Euro Cup 2024 semifinal: England reaches final after beating Netherlands 2-1, to play Spain on Sunday

England will play Lamine Yamal and Spain in Sunday's final in Berlin. It will be the nation's first title match on foreign soil, having won the World Cup in 1966 and lost to Italy in the Euro 2020 final both times at Wembley Stadium.