Politics, Technology
Report: Russia-linked Accounts Spread Anti-migrant Posts Online
A counter-disinformation group has published a new analysis of social media activity in Spain.
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News about Spain in Easy English
Stories about Spain rewritten in simple English at three levels (A2–B2), with audio, vocabulary and quizzes. Reading news you already know about is the easiest way to understand English — the context does half the work.
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Politics
Spain Warns Italy Over Border Controls After Ceuta Crossings
Spain has warned Italy that it will take action if Italy does not remove its border controls. This follows a large group of migrants crossing from Morocco into Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, last week.
Politics, Technology
Spain plans to ban social media for under-16s
Spain is planning to ban social media for children under the age of 16.
Sports, Travel
FIFA 2026 World Cup draw
The draw for the 2026 World Cup is now finished. Argentina, the defending World Cup champion, and Spain, European champion, got easy groups.
Politics, Travel
Spanish use water guns to protest tourism
In Spain, some local people are worried about overtourism. They are now using water guns in their protests.
Business, Travel
Remote workers and digital nomads are bad for cafes
In Spain, some cafes and bars are finding it difficult to accommodate digital nomads and other people working remotely.
Entertainment
Singer Shakira avoids prison in Spain
Shakira, the superstar singer from Colombia, was in legal trouble in Spain. Spanish authorities said she didn’t pay taxes.
Other, Travel
Spain Buys Trains That Are Too Big for Tunnels
Spain has spent €258 million ($275mil) on trains that are too big to fit in train tunnels.
Other, Travel
Football Fan Walking from Spain to Qatar Was Arrested in Iran
A football fan from Spain decided to walk to Qatar to watch the World Cup, which starts in November. The fan’s mother says that there was no contact with him for several weeks. She then learned that he was arrested in Ir
Other, Politics
Spain Makes New Rules for Air Conditioning
Spain and other European countries are trying to use less energy
Business, Nature, Politics
Some Trains Will Be Free to Ride From September
In Spain, the government already lowered public transportation prices by 50% to help people fight against inflation. Now, it will give 100% discounts.
Entertainment, Travel
6 People Hurt on the Last Day of Running of the Bulls
Last Thursday, bulls from Spain’s respected Miura Ranch ran in the final event of the Running of the Bulls at the San Fermin Festival this year.
Sports
Gareth Bale Will Play in Los Angeles for One Year
Gareth Bale, who plays for the Wales national team, has joined LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club) from La Liga champions Real Madrid. He has a 12-month contract and it’s possible he plays there beyond 2024.
Travel
Spanish Resort Makes New Rules to Stop Drunk Tourists
One of Majorca’s most popular party areas now bans people who are wearing football shirts from entering restaurants.
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