Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Finland and Vietnam meet in Spain to discuss cooperation
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc met with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, in Seville, Spain, on Monday 1 July 2024 to strengthen bilateral cooperation on green trade and education. According to Vietnam...

Spain and Morocco to be connected by zero-emission fast ferries for the first time
IN what will be the first ‘green corridor’ between Spain and Morocco, Baleària will soon sail two zero-emission fast ferries between Tarifa and Tangier. The fleet should be fully operational in 2027 and run for the next 15 years. READ MORE:...

World News | Team Sea Sakthi from India Wins Communication Prize at Monaco Energy Boat Challenge
Monte Carlo [Monaco], July 6 (ANI): Team Sea Sakthi from Kumaraguru College of Technology in India has been awarded the Communication Prize at the 12th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, making a significant impression at one of the world's most...

Spain: EIB and ULMA Group sign €45 million loan to support innovation and sustainability in the construction value chain
Edificio Metropoli, Gran vía – Madrid, Spain, Madrid, España (Jorge Fernández Salas, Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The loan will boost investment by ULMA Group in new solutions to cut consumption...

Spain and Brazil advocate for new taxes on ultra-rich to boost climate finance
Image: UN DESA World leaders, finance ministers and negotiators from 192 countries have spent three days in Seville, Spain, this week to negotiate new ways to close the $4trn annual financing gap to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals. “This...

Spain Construction Industry Report 2025 Output To Grow By 3.2% This Year, Supported By A Rise In FDI, An Easing Of Inflation Rates, And Rising Building Permits Issued - Forecast To 2029
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Spanish construction industry is projected to grow by 3.2% in real terms by 2025, fueled by a rise in FDI, reduced inflation, and increased building permits. The sector is set to grow by 3.1% annually from 2026...

SPOTLIGHT: Denia in Spain has been itself for 2,000 years, being recognised by UNESCO
AS you pass the fleshpots of Benidorm and head north, you’ll feel the Spanish coastline exhale. The dense clusters of high-rises of the Costa Blanca south, Murcia and Andalucia begin to thin, giving way to more inviting beaches. The air itself...

Spain thump grieving Portugal to make Euro 2025 statement
SPAIN showed why they are favourites to win Women's Euro 2025 by hammering Portugal 5-0 in their Group B opener on Thursday as both teams paid tribute to Portuguese men's international Diogo Jota who was killed in a car crash. The world champions...

Masdar, Iberdrola announce €5.2 bn investment in UK offshore wind farm, energise 476 MW project in Germany
Masdar and Iberdrola have announced a €5.2 billion co-investment in the UK’s 1.4 GW East Anglia THREE project and full energisation of Germany’s 476 MW Baltic Eagle wind farm, under their €15 billion strategic partnership. Masdar and Iberdrola...

How has Spain Become the EU’s Shining Light for Tech?
In recent years, Spain has repositioned itself as one of Europe’s leading tech hubs. Barcelona and Madrid are two of the nation’s most vibrant tech cities, with a thriving ecosystem for tech startups and continued investment being poured into...

This abandoned New Orleans power plant could get new life with restaurants, more. See plan.
The owners of the Market Street Power Plant have revived a plan to turn the riverfront property into a mid-sized New Orleans music venue, a project that could offer a needed boost to the River District neighborhood taking shape near the Ernest N....
Spain thrash grieving Portugal 5-0 in Women’s Euro clash
BERN – Spain showed why they are favourites to win Women’s Euro 2025 by hammering Portugal 5-0 in their Group B opener on July 3, as both teams paid tribute to Portuguese men’s international Diogo Jota who was killed in a car crash. The world...

Europe’s largest floating solar power plant begins operation
In the Haute-Marne department, the largest floating solar plant in Europe was launched by Q Energy and Velto Renewables. Located near the commune of Perthes, the facility features 135,000 solar panels installed on floating platforms. It sits on...

Spain’s Baffling Russian Gas Addiction
After years of hesitation, the EU has published a bold plan to phase out Russian fossil fuels. But as with NATO’s pledge to raise defense spending, Spain has become an unexpected obstacle. The draft regulation, issued on June 17, just hours after...

Margot Robbie's Beach Ensemble Includes a Ludicrously Capacious Raffia Bag
Margot Robbie is here to give us a lesson in adapting one’s wardrobe for the summer. This Wednesday, the actor stepped out for a luxe beach day in Ibiza, Spain, while in a look that could transcend seasons and occasions. The ensemble was...

Don’t cut corners with gas: Stick to licensed suppliers
Many South Africans rely on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for heating and cooking, particularly in winter. LPG is a cleaner and safer energy source when used correctly. However, discounted cylinder refills can pose serious risks to health,...

Spain 5-0 Portugal: Player Ratings and Match Highlights
In the aftermath of the tragic news of the death of Diogo Jota, Portugal were beaten 4-0 by Spain at Euro 2025. Spanish left-back Olga Carmona put a through ball into Esther Gonzalez, who put Spain 1-0 up after only two minutes. After only seven...

Player Ratings: Real Madrid 3 - 2 Borussia Dortmund, Club World Cup 2025
Here’s the full Managing Madrid Player Ratings for Real Madrid’s 3–2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the 2025 Club World Cup Quarter-finals Starters Thibaut Courtois: 9 Could do nothing about the two goals conceded and came up with a miraculous save...

Forced Solar Power Shutdowns Occur Every Three Days
The government has been confirmed to have issued forced suspension (output control) measures for solar power generation about once every three days this spring. This emergency measure was implemented as excess power supply during spring, when...

Many Spanish speakers are only now learning about energy savings that may soon disappear
The U.S. Senate is still deliberating over President Trump’s "big, beautiful bill." The House passed a version that cuts clean energy tax credits, a program that North Carolina Latinos are only starting to use. The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act...