Argentina sanctions Spanish vessel for illegal fishing

The South American country's Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries imposed a $1.2 million fine on the Spanish-flagged fishing vessel "Farruco" for operating without authorization within Argentina's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Atlantic.

Spain extends checks on arrivals from Italy as Rome prolongs Schengen suspension

The Spanish government on Monday decided to extend border controls on arrivals from Italy after Rome prolonged its suspension of Schengen rules following last month’s migration crisis in Ceuta.

Von der Leyen demands ‘swift returns’ of migrants from Ceuta

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has demanded "swift returns" of migrants from the Spanish city of Ceuta and has tasked two European commissioners with addressing the matter.

12 dead and others injured in wildfire in southern Spain

The death toll from a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain rose to 12 after six more victims were found, authorities have said.

Middle East not in NATO's area of responsibility — Spanish FM

The Middle East does not fall within NATO’s area of responsibility and the alliance will not take part in the regional conflict, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said.

Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war

Spain has closed its airspace to US planes involved in attacks on Iran, Madrid's defence minister Margarita Robles has said.

"We will not authorise the use of Moron and Rota [military bases] for any acts related to the war in Iran," she said, adding that Spain had "made this clear to the American government from the beginning".

Foreign affairs minister José Manuel Albares stated the aim of the decision was to "not do anything that could encourage an escalation in this war".

Spain permanently recalls its ambassador to Israel

The Spanish government has permanently recalled its ambassador to Israel, a decree published in the kingdom’s official government gazette stated.

Train collision in southern Spain leaves 21 dead

A collision between two high-speed trains in southern Spain has killed at least 21 people and “seriously” injured 30, according to officials.

Spain to participate in new NATO initiative on alliance’s eastern flank

 Spain will join a NATO initiative to strengthen the alliance's positions on its eastern flank, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez reported.

Spain calls for help from European allies amid raging wildfires

Spain is seeking help from its European partners to tackle wildfires raging across the country, Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said on Wednesday.

EU, UK agree 'fluid border' between Spain and Gibraltar

The European Union and Britain have agreed to a fluid border between Gibraltar and Spain, clearing the way to finalise a post-Brexit deal on the territory with the EU.

Spanish grid operator rules out cyberattack in its facilities after power cut

Spain's national transmission system operator has not found signs that a cyberattack was at the root of the massive power blackout in Spain and Portugal on Monday.

Spanish research vessel joins search efforts after floods

A Spanish research vessel that investigates marine ecosystems has been deployed to search for people missing after catastrophic flooding.

Spain deploys more troops to catastrophic flood zone

Spain is deploying 7,500 troops to its eastern region hit by devastating floods, the government said, in the face of rising discontent over the response to the catastrophe that has killed at least 217 people.

Angry crowds throw mud at Spain's king in flood-hit Valencia

The King and Queen of Spain have been pelted with mud and other objects by angry protesters during a visit to the flood-hit town of Paiporta.

Spain to deploy ten thousand more troops, police as flood death toll continues to rise

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Saturday that Spain will deploy an additional 10,000 soldiers and police to the eastern Valencia region, which has been devastated by floods that have killed over 200 people. 

At least 50 people killed in Valencia, Spain due to flooding

At least 50 people have been killed in Spain's Valencia province as a result of heavy rains that led to floods, said newspaper ABC citing police sources.

The Romanian Defense Ministry scrambled Spanish fighter jets allegedly because of a Russian UAV near the border

Four fighter jets were scrambled on the night of September 27 due to the alleged discovery of a Russian drone near the Romanian border, the Romanian Ministry of Defense reports.

Spanish judge rejects Puigdemont appeal, confirms amnesty law does not apply

Spain’s Supreme Court judge Pablo Llarena confirmed on Tuesday  that he will not apply the controversial amnesty law to Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, citing an exemption for embezzlement of public funds.

Venezuela opposition candidate Edmundo González leaves country for Spain

The Venezuelan government has said opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González has left the country for Spain, where he is to be granted political asylum.