#Spain

Spain Defeats Czech Republic While Switzerland Continues Winning Streak in Nations League

Sports 10/04/2026, 00:21

The Spain national team defeated the Czech Republic in a Nations League match, while Switzerland extended its winning streak. Scotland also secured victories in intense fixtures.

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First Finalist of the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Determined: Who Could Ukraine Play

Sports 09/25/2026, 18:21

The Czech Republic defeated Spain 2:0 to become the first finalist of the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup. Their opponent in the final will be decided in the Ukraine-Italy match.

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Alexey Lenny Terminates Contract with Baskonia After Nine Days: One Practice and Foot Pain

Sports 09/24/2026, 07:54

Ukrainian center Alexey Lenny has prematurely terminated his two-year contract with Spain's Baskonia, having completed only one practice. The reason is foot discomfort caused by the consequences of plantar fasciitis.

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From slurping ramen to late-night dinners in Spain: 8 countries where table manners will surprise a Ukrainian

Culture 09/22/2026, 22:38

The XAB.info editorial team has gathered unusual table etiquette rules from eight countries — from slurping ramen in Japan to late-night dinners in Spain. We break down which gestures at the table are considered a compliment and which are a rude violation.

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Usyk and Canelo Alvarez held a joint training session in Spain ahead of the October show in Riyadh

Sports 09/18/2026, 15:32

Aleksandr Usyk and Saul Alvarez held a joint training session at the Ukrainian boxer's gym in Gandia, Spain. The Mexican camp is set up ahead of the October show in Riyadh.

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Spain Unveils Its First Fully National Cruise Missile, Squall: A Bet on Massed Strikes

Technology 09/18/2026, 00:57

Spain unveiled its first fully national cruise missile, Squall, developed by Indra, at the UNVEX exhibition. The stated range exceeds 300 km, with the emphasis on low cost for massed strikes.

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Rodri revealed details of his conversation with Mourinho: 'He expressed his desire for me to join the club'

Sports 09/15/2026, 22:22

Rodri has spoken for the first time about his personal conversation with Mourinho, who tried to persuade him to join Real Madrid. The Spaniard explained why he chose Barcelona and thanked the Portuguese for the interest shown.

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“There are only two best in the world — me and Mbappé. This year — it’s me”: Lamine Yamal awards himself the 2026 Ballon d’Or

Sports 09/14/2026, 14:56

In an interview with Universo Valdano, Lamine Yamal named himself and Kylian Mbappé the only contenders for the 2026 Ballon d’Or and confidently declared that the award should go to him.

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“Ceuta Is Not for Sale”: At Protests in Madrid Over Migrants, Far-Right Núcleo Nacional Activists Displayed Nazi Gestures and Sang the Anthem of the Franco Era

Politics 09/05/2026, 03:28

In Madrid, against the backdrop of protests over the influx of migrants into Ceuta, far-right Núcleo Nacional activists displayed Nazi gestures and performed the anthem of the Franco era; the action ended in clashes with the police.

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Spain Confirms Expansion of Patriot Missile Supply to Ukraine Amid NATO Pressure

Politics 09/04/2026, 03:20

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares confirmed at the EU foreign ministers' meeting in Ireland that Madrid will continue and expand its supply of Patriot missiles to Ukraine. The statement came amid NATO pressure and the signing of a 1.7 billion dollar contract with Raytheon.

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Sánchez Blames Russian Social Networks and Israeli Media for Stoking the Migration Crisis in Ceuta

Politics 09/01/2026, 01:17

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that the migration crisis in Ceuta may have been provoked by disinformation from Russian social networks and Israeli media. Moscow and Jerusalem deny the accusations, and the investigation is ongoing.

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NATO and the EU Press Spain and Greece: Who Will Supply Ukraine with Patriot Missiles Amid Shortages in the Context of the US–Iran War

Politics 09/01/2026, 01:09

Bloomberg: NATO and the EU have been pressing Spain and Greece since the summer of 2026 to hand over Patriot PAC-2 missiles to Ukraine. The issue has been placed on the agenda of the ministers' meeting in Dublin against the backdrop of munitions shortages following the US war with Iran.

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Spain arrests 'escape master' who had fled from prisons in Italy and Belgium

Incidents 08/27/2026, 10:21

Spanish police in Tarragona detained a man wanted across Europe under an Italian request, who had escaped from prisons in Terni, Parma and Belgium. A court ordered his detention without bail, and Madrid is considering extradition to Rome.

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These five photos were taken in one country, but tourists don't recognize it right away: a test for travelers

Culture 08/25/2026, 08:55

The Styler project proposed a test for travelers: five photos from one country that tourists don't recognize right away. The answer is Spain, whose coastline stretches for almost 8,000 kilometers and which has 50 UNESCO sites.

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Spain prepares new contract for de la Fuente: RFEF holds negotiations with an eye on the 2030 World Cup

Sports 08/21/2026, 20:52

RFEF has started negotiations to extend the contract with Luis de la Fuente after Spain's victory at the 2026 World Cup. The federation president, Rafael Losán, confirmed the start of the process with a term of approximately until 2030.

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UK records highest deportations in a decade: over 80,000 people expelled since 2024

Politics 08/21/2026, 13:51

The UK Home Office reported a record wave of deportations since 2016: more than 80,000 people have left the country since the 2024 elections. The department head announced new laws and a doubling of funding by 2028.

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Boat with dozens of migrants approaches Murcia shores: people jumped into the water in front of holidaymakers

Incidents 08/21/2026, 10:22

In the province of Murcia, a boat with dozens of illegal migrants approached the coast at La Manga Club; people jumped into the water and swam to the shore. The incident occurred against the backdrop of an escalation of the migration crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

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Gocholeyshvili Moves to Spain: "Shakhtar" Loans Georgian Defender to "Cadiz" with Buy-Option

Sports 08/21/2026, 07:50

Donetsk "Shakhtar" has officially announced the loan of 25-year-old Georgian defender Giorgi Gocholeyshvili to Spanish "Cadiz" until the end of the 2026/27 season. The agreement includes a buy option, and a Ukrainian player, Kopotun, already plays for the team.

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