Portugal beats Spain, wins Nations League

Cristiano Ronaldo (L) and head coach Roberto Martinez (R) of Portugal celebrate after the UEFA Nations League final match between Portugal and Spain in Munich, , June 08, 2025. EFE/EPA/ANNA SZILAGYI

Sports Desk, Jun 2 (EFE).- Portugal won the Nations League for the second time on Sunday following a heart-stopping penalty shootout with Spain. The Spaniards started the game as the favorite, especially after sweeping into an early lead with Martin Zubimendi’s goal in the 21st minute. Portugal responded four minutes later with a drive from … Read more

Ukrainian killed in Spain, former Yanukovych aide sanctioned by US

Several policemen search for evidences next to the dead body of Ukrainian Andrey Portnov (partially hidden down), one of former main advisers of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, who was shot dead outside the American School of Madrid after he dropped his children at the school, in the town of Pozuelo de Alarcon, Madrid, Spain, May 21, 2025. EFE/ Borja Sanchez-Trillo

By Marcel Gascón Kiev, May 21 (EFE).- Andriy Portnov, a former Ukrainian political figure assassinated on Wednesday in Pozuelo de Alarcón, near Madrid, held high-ranking positions under pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych. He was accused of helping suppress the pro-European Maidan protests and was sanctioned by the United States. Portnov, 52, served as a key legal … Read more

Europe battles unprecedented nationwide blackout, partially power restored

The power outage affecting Spain on Monday has left the subway and all railroad lines in Barcelona without service, causing thousands of engers to be trapped, in some cases in tunnels, and they are being evacuated.Apr. 28, 2025. EFE/Alejandro García

Madrid, (EFE).- Spain is struggling to recover from an unprecedented power outage that left the entire Iberian Peninsula in the dark on Monday, disrupting transport, hospital services, and daily life for millions. Authorities say 50% of power consumption has been restored, but the cause of the blackout remains unknown. Following an emergency meeting of Spain’s … Read more

Israel “strongly condemns” Spain’s decision to terminate ammunition contract

(FILE) Israeli and Spanish flags at the headquarters of the Israeli presidency in Jerusalem Sep 14, 2008. EFE/David Aguilar

Jerusalem/Madrid, Apr 24 (EFE).- Israel “strongly condemns” the Spanish government’s decision to unilaterally rescind a contract to purchase ammunition from the Israeli company IMI Systems, an Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman told EFE on Thursday. The spokesman added that Israel considers the decision “sacrifices security considerations for political reasons.” The Foreign Ministry said that the Spanish … Read more

Protest in Barcelona against Dani Alves’ acquittal, “We Believe You, Sister!”

A moment of the rally called by various feminist associations against the acquittal of footballer Dani Alves under the slogan Shame and impunity, today Monday in Barcelona. Mar. 31, 2025. EFE/Marta Perez.

Barcelona, Spain, Mar 31 (EFE).- Hundreds of protesters gathered in Barcelona on Monday to express their outrage over the acquittal of footballer Dani Alves on sexual assault charges by the High Court of Justice of Catalonia (TSJC). The feminist demonstration, organized under the slogan “Shame and Impunity,” featured chants such as “We Believe you, Sister!” … Read more

Spain hosts first nude film screening to break taboos

A Barcelona theater hosted the first film screening for naked audiences in Spain, an event simultaneously replicated in cinemas in Madrid and Valencia to challenge the taboos around nudity. EFE/Quique García

Barcelona, Spain (EFE) Dec 17.- A Barcelona theater hosted the first film screening for naked audiences in Spain, an event simultaneously replicated in cinemas in Madrid and Valencia to challenge the taboos around nudity. The debut film “You Are Not Me” by Spanish screenwriters and directors Marisa Crespo and Moisés Romera took center stage in … Read more

Rift between Mexico and Spain after King Felipe VI not invited to Sheinbaum’s inauguration

Mexico's President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during an event at the Ministry of Public Education in Mexico City, Mexico, 25 September, 2024. EFE/ Mario Guzmán

International desk, Sep 25 (EFE).- Pedro Sánchez, the president of the Spanish government, said on Wednesday that the Mexican government’s decision not to invite King Felipe VI to the inauguration of president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum was “unacceptable” and “inexplicable.” Spain announced on Tuesday night that it would not be sending a representative to Sheinbaum’s inauguration on … Read more

Sanchez pitches Spain as ‘reliable’ partner at start of China trip

A handout photo of Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, speaks at the BFA's annual conference in Boao, Hainan Province, China, 30 March 2023. EFE/ Moncloa / Borja Puig de la Bellacasa -ONLY EDITORIAL USE/MANDATORY CREDIT

By Jose Miguel Blanco Boao, China, Mar 30 (EFE).- Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez put his nation forward as a “reliable” partner for China in trade, investment and conflict resolution at the Boao Forum in China’s Hainan province on Thursday. Sánchez’s intervention at the opening of the annual summit was the first engagement of his … Read more