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Westbridge targets Spain's growing real estate market with Madrid office launch
European energy consultancy Westbridge Group has planted its flag in Spain's lucrative real estate market, launching a dedicated Madrid office as part of an aggressive Southern European expansion strategy that positions the firm to capitalise on...

Petrol station besieged after pump prices are displayed at just 13 cents per litre in Spain
POLICE had to be called in to restore order at a Valencia region petrol station after a computer glitch showed pump prices at a meagre 13 cents per litre. Chaos was unleashed at a filling station in Alfafar on Friday as staff got overwhelmed by...

Spanish autonomous community to temporarily suspend battery licenses on undeveloped land
The Council of Government of the Principality of the Asturias on Monday agreed to temporarily suspend battery energy storage system (BESS) licenses on undeveloped land, following a plan announced in August 2024. Guidelines will now be drafted...

Inflation in Spain remains unchanged in August at 2.7%
Inflation in Spain sees the summer out unchanged. The consumer price index (CPI) for August remains at the same level as it reached in July, at 2.7%, when it rose four tenths of a percentage point due to rising energy prices, according to the...

Spain is growing faster than its neighbours, but faces challenges ahead
Spain remains the leader in economic growth in the eurozone, with a GDP predicted to rise by 2.5% this year | Credit: donvictorio/Shutterstock On Saturday, August 23, CNBC published an article on Spain, stating that its economy was growing at a...

Brazilian envoy calls for deeper Korea ties amid global uncertainty
Brazilian Ambassador to Korea Marcia Donner Abreu urged stronger cooperation between Brasília and Seoul while warning of rising global uncertainties in a speech marking Brazil's National Day on Wednesday. Speaking at a reception in Seoul attended...

Yemen’s Houthis launch missile at oil tanker off Saudi coast in Red Sea
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi rebels said Monday they launched a missile at an oil tanker off the coast of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, potentially renewing their attacks targeting shipping through the crucial global waterway. Houthi military spokesman...

Introducing Rapporteur
Welcome to Rapporteur, a new free daily newsletter about Europe by me, Eddy Wax. This is the first edition, I hope you like it. I’ve spent seven years in Brussels reporting on the EU and I’m excited to welcome you to this new home for my...

Solar Organic to build 10GW solar, battery manufacturing site in Spain
Solar Organic said it would use an unspecified Taiwanese technology to produce both monocrystalline passivated emitter rear contact (PERC) and n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules. Once complete, the production line will...

Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Barcelona: La Liga Player Ratings and Match Highlights
Barcelona were fortunate to avoid defeat against Rayo Vallecano, as Hansi Flick's team held on for a 1-1 draw. Lamine Yamal's penalty was cancelled out by Fran Perez's second-half strike, as they dropped their first points of the 2025/26 La Liga...

Iberian Wildfires Drive Spain’s Highest Emissions in Two Decades
This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano Summer is also, unfortunately, the season of fires, due to rising temperatures, dry soil and vegetation, and decreasing rainfall, which cause fires or fuel...

Britain's energy grid bets on flywheels to keep lights on
Britain's energy operator is betting on an age-old technology to future-proof its grid, as the power plants that traditionally helped stabilise it are closed and replaced by renewable energy systems. Spinning metal devices known as flywheels have...

Retail One kiosks put Nestlé’ Professional’s growth recipe to test
Hospital food has been a subject for many a joke, whether the meal is served to patients, caregivers or visitors. However, new-age hospitals are changing that by setting up Nestlé Retail One kiosks in their premises. After all, the way Indians...

Maurer Rides introduces new features for its Spike Racer interactive coaster
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe in Barcelona, Maurer Rides will continue its championing innovative spirit for interactive roller coaster experiences. The Spike Racer is unveiled with new features that push the traditional roller coaster concept....

UAE leads global solar energy growth in 2025
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strengthened its role in driving the global transition to clean energy in 2025, spearheading a wide portfolio of solar energy projects financed and executed by national companies across multiple continents. The UAE’s solar...

Arab cinema's landmark year: eight award-winning films in 2025
Arab cinema has had a landmark year on the international stage. Filmmakers from the region have won some of the most prestigious prizes in the industry, from Cannes to Venice, Berlin to Tribeca. These awards highlight not only the talent of...

Britain's Energy Grid Bets On Flywheels To Keep The Lights On
Britain's energy operator is betting on an age-old technology to future-proof its grid, as the power plants that traditionally helped stabilise it are closed and replaced by renewable energy systems. Spinning metal devices known as flywheels have...

I asked a chef what the best supermarket olive oil is — the cheapest is just £7
I love olive oil and use it most days of the week to cook dinner or drizzle over my dishes. However, after speaking to chefs recently about the best type of olive oil to buy, I've learnt that not all olive oil is made equal. Regular olive oil has...

Scientists in new space race to beam solar power back to Earth
The idea of putting solar panels in space and beaming the energy to Earth was originally proposed in 1968. The concept, envisaged by American aerospace engineer Peter Glaser, proved technologically and economically impossible. Now, space-based...

Mapped: Europe’s Crude Oil Imports by Country in 2024
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Mapped: European Imports of Crude Oil by Country This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety...