News of spain

When the machines stop working

03-05-2025 07:00 A growing proportion of decisions that affect people will be made by artefacts that can be hacked either by individuals working for hostile regimes, religious zealots who disapprove of Western ways or mere mischief-makers who get a kick out of provoking turmoil.

by James Neilson

Telefónica posts 49-million-euro loss on Latin America write-offs

27-02-2025 10:58 Spanish telecoms giant suffered writedown of assets in Latin America, where group begun the sale of several subsidiaries.

French farmers threaten 'chaos' over proposed EU-Mercosur deal

19-11-2024 13:19 Farmers protest against the free-trade agreement between the European Union and the Latin American countries of Mercosur, with Paris leading the resistance against ratification of the proposed deal.

New push for EU-South America trade deal despite French fury

13-11-2024 10:24 European Union and Mercosur blocs are reviving efforts to finalise an agreement by year’s end, aiming to create the largest free-trade zone globally. European leaders are pushing for swift progress, but France's resistance is becoming more vocal.

Washington, Madrid, Prague seek info on nationals held in Venezuela

17-09-2024 16:42 Three US citizens, two Spaniards, and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilise the country. Nations demand information about detained citizens.

Five foreigners held over alleged plot to 'destabilise' Venezuela

15-09-2024 08:55 Three US citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilise the country, announces Maduro administration.

Guardiola thanks Álvarez for 'massive' contribution ahead of Atlético move

09-08-2024 13:41 Pep Guardiola hailed the impact made by Julián Álvarez in two seasons at Manchester City with the Argentine set to join Atlético Madrid.

Misinformation about Spanish PM online reinforces Milei discourse

24-06-2024 16:04 Various online posts helped fuel the recent diplomatic crisis between Spain and Argentina, with President Javier Milei and officials in Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government pouring fuel on the flames.

Madrid expects 'respect' from Milei on next Spain trip

18-06-2024 13:12 Spain on Tuesday urged President Javier Milei to show "respect" if he visits Madrid as planned later this week.

Milei cancels on Macron, zigzags on G7 amid hurdles at home

07-06-2024 16:39 Milei reverses decision and will attend the G-7 summit in Italy next week.

Milei calls Spanish PM Sánchez 'laughing stock of Europe'

24-05-2024 09:28 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez "is the laughing stock of Europe in diplomatic matters," declares President Milei in TV interview.

Argentina has really fallen out with its number two foreign investor

22-05-2024 17:48 The reason why the two sides haven’t buried the hatchet probably comes down to two leaders who stand at opposite sides of the political spectrum and are happy and sufficiently media-savvy to know how to use this drama as a distraction from their problems back home.

Despite diplomatic tension, Milei plans mid-June return to Spain

20-05-2024 16:29 While his diplomatic row with the Spanish government continues to rumble on, President Javier Milei’s staff are planning his return to Madrid next month after attending the G7 summit in Italy.

Milei refuses to back down as Spain demands public apology

20-05-2024 11:42 Spain demands "public apology" from Javier Milei for calling Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife "corrupt," but Argentina's President refuses to back down.

Milei picks far-right rally over Spanish PM during Madrid visit

17-05-2024 20:51 For most heads of state, it’d be unthinkable to visit another nation, skip meeting its leader and instead attend an opposition rally. But for Javier Milei, it's not the first time he's made such trips.

Javier Milei visits Spain without meeting the King or Pedro Sánchez

17-05-2024 16:45 This is Milei’s first visit to Spain since being inaugurated.

Spain slams Milei's claim that PM Sánchez is delivering 'poverty and death'

04-05-2024 10:51 Leaders of Argentina and Spain caught in war of words; Government in Madrid rejects claims from President Milei's office that PM Sánchez is delivering "poverty and death" – a response to slurs of drug use.

Milei: Argentina in talks with Ukraine, military aid a possibility

08-04-2024 12:22 President Milei plans to meet with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy in mid-June and says talks between two nations includes potential sending of military aid.

In Spain, child protection key to legal fight against gender violence

07-02-2024 12:02 The case of a man who killed his children to get back at his ex-wife has thrown the spotlight on Spain's child protection efforts, which are a central part of its legal battle against gender violence.

Club Argentino de Fútbol: Nostalgic expats in Madrid found football club

17-01-2024 12:00 Club Argentino de Fútbol has two teams already playing in the Under-19 and first division and as you expect, they have truco tournaments, asado and plenty of passion for the light-blue-and-white.

by Fernando Muñoz Pace