The Moon's shadow raced across the heart of Spain, and I was there to see it
Here's what it was like watching a total solar eclipse 90 minutes north of Madrid.
Tech
arstechnica.com
17.08.2026
Italy-Spain border feud exposes Europe’s deepening immigration divide
Italy and Spain face off over immigration and border controls, highlighting a widening European divide over enforcement, national security and the future of Schengen.
World
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
Iglesia De La Asunción in San Sebastián de La Gomera, Spain
The Canary Islands are known primarily as tropical paradise for vacations, but also have beautiful nature and some of the best preserved historical buildings. La Gomerra is a great example of this, wi
Journal
atlasobscura.com
17.08.2026
Monday briefing: What can Andy Burnham learn from Spain’s Pedro Sànchez?
In today’s newsletter: The Spanish prime minister has remade himself as Europe’s leading leftwing standard-bearer. Could his success offer the UK’s PM a route forward?Good morning. To international on
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Portugal and Spain struggle as EU housing black spots
Iberian neighbours afflicted by vast property shortages due to immigration, bureaucracy and high construction costs
Finance
ft.com
17.08.2026
Moroccan security forces arrest nearly 300 migrants trying to reach Spain’s Ceuta
Moroccan security forces have arrested hundreds of migrants trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta by land and sea
World
abcnews.com
16.08.2026
Two people died in the floods in Spain
Two women were killed as a result of floods and landslides caused by torrential rains in northwestern Spain.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
Spain and Morocco have strengthened border security amid the expected new influx of migrants
Spain and Morocco have stepped up border security after calls for a new mass attempt by migrants to enter Ceuta spread on social media.
Azerbaijan
report.az
15.08.2026
Half a million visitors flock to Spain’s path of total solar eclipse
Spain witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century on Wednesday 12 August, drawing millions of people to viewing sites across the north of the country as the Moon passed directly in
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
13.08.2026
Millions crowd cities to see Spain's first total solar eclipse in over a century
As the sky darkened, gradually at first and then quickly, people broke into applause and cheered. It was the Spain's first total solar eclipse in more than a century.
World
npr.org
13.08.2026
Iceland and Spain plunged into darkness during total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse took place in Iceland and Spain as crowds gathered to watch.
World
aljazeera.com
12.08.2026
Europe solar eclipse live: millions flock to viewing spots in Spain, UK and Iceland
Eclipse to be witnessed by tens of millions across western Europe as enthusiasts gather along path of totalityin Land’s End, CornwallThe roads and car parks of west and north Cornwall are clogged as p
World
theguardian.com
12.08.2026
Mediterranean smuggling network ‘dismantled’ in Spain-led raid, 78 arrested
Authorities say they broke up one of the largest criminal networks running migrant smuggling in Western Mediterranean.
World
aljazeera.com
07.08.2026
Spain threatens retaliation if Italy fails to lift border controls after Ceuta crossings
Italy has said it will not accept "ultimatums or impositions" after the mass crossing of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta last week.
World
bbc.co.uk
07.08.2026
Italy vows to maintain border checks despite Spain’s countermeasures threat
Madrid warns of 'proportional measures' if Rome does not put an end to checks amid fallout from Ceuta migrant crisis.
World
aljazeera.com
07.08.2026
EU offers emergency aid to Spain to strengthen Ceuta border
EU offers Spain border assistance after emergency meeting over influx of more than 70,000 migrants into Ceuta last week
World
aljazeera.com
04.08.2026
EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis
About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.
World
bbc.co.uk
04.08.2026
Messi donated 80,000 euros to the region affected by forest fires in Spain
Lionel Messi, the striker of the "Inter Miami" club of the USA, donated 80,000 euros to the region affected by forest fires in Spain.
Azerbaijan
report.az
04.08.2026
Why does Spain have ‘enclaves’ in North Africa?
The Spanish enclaves lie on the northern coast of Africa, bordering Morocco.
World
aljazeera.com
03.08.2026
Palestine’s new ambassador to Spain calls for deeper friendship
Palestine's new ambassador to Spain, Fadi Elhusseini, has shared his first message since taking office.
World
aljazeera.com
03.08.2026