Spain — country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa
Politics
World
Sports
Business
Culture
Good News
Video
More
Search IJR
Sign in
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Spain
country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa
Latest
Map
RSS
In brief
Water hit knee level in Bilbao's centre in under an hour; 137 of 150 Bizkaia weather incidents were in the city after 70-plus mm of rain.
Spain’s manufacturing sector returned to slight growth in September, with its PMI rising to 51 from 49.5 as production expanded and export orders improved. Overall new orders continued to decline amid uncertainty and rising energy costs, but business confidence reached its highest level since February and employment stabilized.
Spain's Council of Ministers authorized the next judicial phase in the US extradition case of James 'Fergie' Chambers, moving the matter toward a Madrid court but not a final surrender. Chambers, held in Madrid's prison after being detained in Ibiza, faces US charges including money laundering, rioting, and conspiracy to riot, set against his pro-Palestinian activism and asylum claim.
Italy extends border controls on travelers from Spain for another 15 days over the Ceuta migrant crisis, citing persistent internal security risks and potential terrorist infiltration, with random checks at ports and airports. Spain and the EU have been notified, marking a second Schengen extension since the Ceuta influx as Rome maintains the measure as temporary and security-driven.
Latest
Spain Housing Crisis Dominates Snap Election
An 87-year-old's attempted Madrid eviction sparked nationwide protests and made housing the core of Spain's snap election after Parliament rejected rent-cap decrees.
1d
More
Spain Seas Set Summer Temperature Records
Sep 12, 2026
BONNER COHEN: Study: Marine Life In Oceans Has A Cooling Effect On Climate
Jul 1, 2026
Uber, WeRide Secure Spain’s First Level 4 Permit
Sep 10, 2026
Spain urges EU climate fund, citing €822 billion in losses since 1980
Sep 9, 2026
Amid Spain's heatwaves, the centuries-old abanico fan makes a comeback
Sep 9, 2026
