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Spain leads in EU blueberry exports through R&D
Fresh Plaza
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June 18, 2025
Spain has emerged as a European leader in blueberry production and export, driven by sustained investment in research and innovation that enabled the adaptation of this cold-climate fruit to warmer growing regions. Once considered a niche crop,...
Spain blames April blackout on grid failures and poor planning, not a cyberattack
NBC Connecticut
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June 18, 2025
Spain's government said Tuesday that the massive April power outage across Spain and Portugal that left tens of millions of people disconnected in seconds was caused by technical and planning errors that left the grid unable to handle a surge in...
Spain’s Loewe debuts Citrea fabric in Paula’s Ibiza 2025 Collection
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe has incorporated the new Citrea fabric line—developed by textile innovators Pyratex and Orange Fiber—into its Paula’s Ibiza 2025 collection. This innovative fabric is made by the Italian company Orange Fiber from...
Spain's rivers at risk from rising mercury pollution, study warns
Spanish News Today
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Date Published: 18/06/2025 The rise, a 150% increase, is mainly caused by wastewater, soil erosion and mercury released by industry and mining. Though the research was led by Tulane University in the US, the findings have global implications,...
Spain tracks digital asset holdings for taxes under proposed law
Coingeek
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June 18, 2025
Homepage > News > Business > Spain tracks digital asset holdings for taxes under proposed law Spain is cracking down on tax evaders in the digital asset sector with a proposed law that requires exchanges to share user data with tax authorities....
Spain announces the causes of the blackout as official report is finished
Spanish News Today
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Date Published: 18/06/2025 The findings of the official investigation into the blackout were released this Tuesday afternoon, June 17, by the Ministry for Ecological Transition. According to Minister Sara Aagesen, the event was not the result of a...
Research reckons women's football fan base to reach top-five of global sports
Irish Examiner
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June 18, 2025
Women's soccer is set to become one of the world's top five sports by 2030, according to a report by Nielsen Sports in collaboration with PepsiCo, with a global fan base projected to grow by 38% to reach more than 800 million people.Some 60% of...
Plan unveiled to declare famous Trafalgar lighthouse in Spain as an asset of cultural interest
SUR in English
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June 18, 2025
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 11:23 Compartir Spain's Directorate-General for Cultural Heritage and Fine Arts, part of the national Ministry of Culture, has initiated proceedings to declare the Trafalgar lighthouse (faro de Trafalgar) as an asset of...
Alberto Herrero (Zunder): “Building a hub can take twice as long in Spain as in France”
Petrol Plaza
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June 18, 2025
Zunder is one of Spain’s fastest-growing ultra-fast EV charging networks, combining the hands-on operation of charging hubs with proprietary software solutions. Alberto Herrero Mañanes, B2B Director, discusses the company’s expansion across Europe...
Prime Minister Oli’s visit to Spain approved
Nepal News
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June 18, 2025
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to make an official visit to Spain, with the Cabinet approving the trip from June 30 to July 5 during its meeting on Monday. Minister for Communication and Information Technology and government...
Nearly 2000 migrants die trying to reach Spain in first five months of 2025, including Moroccans
Hespress
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June 18, 2025
So far this year, almost 1900 people have died trying to reach Spain by sea, and among them were many from Morocco, according to a new report from Caminando Fronteras, a human rights organization that monitors migration routes between Africa and...
EditorialHow the UAE is cutting back on red tape with technology
The National News
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Applying for a visa, obtaining a driving licence, renting a property or signing up for health insurance … what is sometimes called “personal admin” can be a time-consuming part of modern life. Most people, already busy with family and careers,...
EIB Group and Santander join forces to unlock €370 million to support small businesses and mid-caps in the green transition, women entrepreneurship and the agriculture sector in Spain
European Investment Fund
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A total of €270 million will address various EIB Group policy objectives, including financing the green transition of SMEs and mid-caps and fostering women entrepreneurship. An additional €100 million will be earmarked exclusively for financing...
Gang robs dozens of foreign tourist cars at motorway service areas in Spain
Olive Press
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June 18, 2025
A GANG who stole from cars belonging to foreign tourists at Valencia motorway service areas has been arrested by the Guardia Civil. Six people have been accused of 54 vehicle burglaries, taking items worth over €127,000 and nearly €27,000 in cash....
Overvoltage, chain reaction, improper disconnections behind Spain’s blackout
pv-magazine
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June 18, 2025
Spain’s Minister for the Ecological Transition, Sara Aagesen, has presented an official report on the April 28 blackout. She also announced 11 measures to strengthen grid stability and prevent future incidents. June 18, 2025 Pilar Sánchez Molina...
Spanish-Hungarian businessman pleads guilty in U.S. to exporting military tech to Russia
BNO News
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June 18, 2025
A Spanish-Hungarian businessman who lived in the United Arab Emirates has pleaded guilty in Washington, D.C., to conspiring to illegally export U.S.-origin military-grade radio technology to Russian end users, according to prosecutors. Bence...
Spain’s April blackout was not due to cyberattack, new report shows
Global News
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June 17, 2025
Six weeks after Spain and Portugal suffered a massive power outage, authorities in Madrid issued an official report Tuesday saying April’s cascading blackout that left tens of millions disconnected in seconds was caused by technical and planning...
Spain launches first digital air traffic control tower at Vigo Airport
Aviation24.be
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June 17, 2025
Vigo digital towerVigo Airport has officially launched Spain’s first digital control tower, marking a major technological advancement in Spanish aviation. Operated by Saerco using Skyway-Searidge technology, the system provides air traffic...
Spanish Star Ends 8-Year Drought with Meijer LPGA Classic Win
Heavy.com
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June 17, 2025
Getty Carlota Ciganda of Spain poses for a photo with the trophy after winning the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give 2025 at Blythefield Country Club on June 15. In a moment-packed Sunday at Blythefield Country Club, Carlota Ciganda finally...
Quick ways to cool your car in the Spanish heat
Euro Weekly News
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June 17, 2025
Here’s your definitive guide to chilling your car faster. Photo by Shutterstock Living in sunny Spain has many perks, beautiful landscapes, vibrant culture, and year-round sunshine. But when the temperature soars, especially during the long, hot...