Spain

Spain is a country in southwestern Europe located in the Iberian Peninsula with several exclaves located in northern Africa. It borders France and Andorra to its north, Portugal to its west, and Morocco and the UK's Gibraltar territory to its south. The country is a constitutional monarchy with a king serving as head of state and a prime minister. Its capital and largest city is Madrid.

Heatwaves in Spain caused 1,180 deaths in past two months, ministry says

Like other countries in Western Europe, Spain has been hit by extreme heat in recent weeks, with temperatures often topping 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).

 People walk in downtown Seville during a heatwave, in Seville, Spain, July 3, 2025.
A Spanish riot policeman enters the house of Moroccan national Fatima Essanhaji during her eviction in Parla, Spain February 16, 2017. (illustrative)

Violent clashes erupt between far-Right groups and migrants in Spanish town

A pro-Palestinian protest is seen in Bilbao, Spain, June 4, 2025

'You’re killing Palestine, go eat in Gaza': Spanish restaurant manager kicks out group of Israelis

 Alejo Vidal-Quadras (center) attends an anti-Iranian regime rally in Stockholm, Sweden, June 2025; illustrative.

Spanish court says attempt on former politician's life linked to opposition to Iran leadership


Archaeologist says Atlantis ruins found near Cadiz; giant tsunami likely caused its destruction

Michael Donnellan presented scans showing circular structures submerged on the ocean floor, aligning with Plato's descriptions.

 Underwater ruins. Illustration.

Fraudsters sold fake Sephardic citizenship for cash, say Spanish police

The immigration scheme allegedly exploited a 2015 law, dubbed the “Law of Return,” that allows the descendants of Jews expelled in the 1492 Spanish Inquisition to obtain Spanish nationality. 

 A ceremony at Spain's Royal Palace in Madrid marked the passing of a law granting citizenship to Sephardic Jews, Nov. 30, 2015.

Thousands flee wildfires in Turkey as Europe is hit by early heatwave

Health alerts were issued in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Germany. Even the Netherlands, used to a milder climate, issued a warning for high temperatures in the coming days, with high humidity.

 : Firefighters and local residents respond to a wildfire in Menderes district of the Aegean city of Izmir, Turkey, June 29, 2025.

Martin Codax and Granbazan Wineries, Spain

This wine is not pretentious, but for NIS 70 it manages to bring the summer.

 Martin Codax Winery

Christian group plans world's largest Jesus statue in Spain, based on Shroud of Turin features

'Given the housing prices in Boadilla, it makes no sense to allocate available land for this,' says politician del Mónaco.

 Brick facade of the church of the Convent of La Encarnacion with nests and storks in Boadilla del Monte.

Iceland to call for EBU to ban Israel at London meeting in July

The EBU will discuss a call from Iceland’s public broadcaster to ban Israel from Eurovision in its upcoming meeting of the EBU General Assembly in London.

 A person holds a flag during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 12, 2024.

Turkey promotes KAAN fighter jet at Paris Air Show as Israeli exhibits face restrictions

The 55th edition of the air show was also marked by controversy after organizers enclosed Israel’s defense industry booths behind black partition walls.

Turkiye's homegrown fighter jet, carries out its second successful test flight, May 06, 2024.

FEX education: Flamenco in all its expression is coming to Israel next month

Since its foundation in 2023, FEX has placed an emphasis on young audiences, hosting performances that are suited to families and free of charge.

 FLAMENCO DANCER Nino de Los Reyes.

'Violation of int'l law': Hamas, foreign government attack Israel over Gaza flotilla's interception

The IDF boarded the 'Madleen' early on Monday, taking the crew and the ship to the Port of Ashdod, where they would be sent back to their respective countries.

 Activist Greta Thunberg sits aboard the aid ship Madleen, which left the Italian port of Catania on June 1 to travel to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid, in this picture released on June 2, 2025 on social media.

Spain cancels €285 million missile contract with Israel's Rafael

Last Friday, Spanish Secretary of State for Defense Amparo Valcarce stated that the government was working on "disengagement plans" to avoid depending on Israel "in any way."

The logo of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is pictured at Eurosatory in Villepinte, near Paris, France June 13, 2022

The forced converts of the Inquisition: Rediscovering Spanish, Portuguese roots - interview

A descendant of forced converts persecuted by the Inquisition has a suggestion for the Jewish state.

 CASTLE OF CALATRAVA. Garcia discovered that his Judaizing family lived under the protection of the Knights of Calatrava, near Almagro in the Spanish province of Ciudad Real, for 500 years, thus avoiding discovery by the Inquisition.