Spain marks 40th anniversary of joining the EU
Spain is preparing to celebrate 40 years since it entered the European Union, a key milestone reflecting decades of social and economic integration. The Local Spain
🎬 Best Prime Video movies in Spain today
Prime Video’s most popular films in Spain are trending now, offering viewers recommendations for what to watch this week. infobae
🌧️ Weather alert: Possible heavy snow incoming
Forecasters warn that the storm Francis is approaching western Spain and may bring snow and precipitation to parts of the peninsula. Meteovigo
👑 Historic Kings Parade in Alicante province
Alicante celebrates having hosted Spain’s oldest Cabalgata de Reyes (Three Kings Parade), a major cultural event drawing visitors in January. okdiario.com
🌍 Major Developments
✈️ Spain exempts Airbus from Israeli tech ban
The government approved an exemption allowing Airbus to continue using Israeli technology in aircraft production due to its economic importance and job preservation. Reuters
⚓ Migrant deaths on Spain migration routes
A report shows over 3,000 migrants died trying to reach Spain in 2025, highlighting intensifying dangers along crossing routes despite tighter border controls.
Public holidays reminder
Spain’s calendar includes many cultural and official holidays in 2026, useful for planning travel or activities. Idealista
📊 Spain plans legalisation of over 1M migrants
Madrid intends to regularise more than a million undocumented migrants over three years to support growth, boost the labor force, and sustain its aging demographics. ca.news.yahoo.com
📢 Nationwide housing protests
Tens of thousands protested across Spain demanding action on the housing crisis as rents soar and affordable homes remain scarce. The Times of India
☀️ Record-breaking heatwaves in Spain
Spain’s State Meteorological Agency confirmed August heatwaves were the most intense on record, with temperatures far exceeding historical averages. www.ndtv.com
📰 Context & Ongoing Topics