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Spain's interior ministry reiterates 'no security risk' in Huawei contract; Chinese expert hails 'pragmatic, rational' approach
Huawei exhibition booth at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, Spain Photo: VCG The Spanish Interior Ministry on Tuesday (local time) reiterated that the government's contract with Huawei to purchase certain storage equipment poses...

Iberdrola Spain expands its alliance with Mercadona
Iberdrola Spain, Iberdrola's subsidiary in the country, and Mercadona have expanded their alliance with the signing of long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) for more than 300 MW, associated with wind and solar assets, for the supermarket...

Real Madrid Keen To Hold Onto Aguado
1 Real Madrid have a set plan for the majority of their Castilla products, but it appears Diego Aguado is the exception to the rule. Despite interest in Aguado from abroad, Los Blancos are not considering an exit for him. The 18-year-old defender,...
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The Most Exceptional New Beauty Products to Land on Our Desks This Month
If there was one word to sum up the new beauty launches that have dropped on our desks this month, it would be refined. Thoughtful textures, sophisticated scents and specialised formulations, each one of these products are guaranteed to elevate...

Where to watch FC Seoul vs. FC Barcelona: Club friendly free stream
FC Barcelona continues its club friendly trip in Asia with a match against FC Seoul in South Korea. The friendly match is set for Thursday at 7 a.m. ET in Seoul World Cup Stadium. FC Seoul vs. FC Barcelona will stream exclusively on DAZN in the...

Barcelona Unveils 2025/26 Away Kit Honoring Kobe Bryant's Mamba Mentality with Bold Snakeskin Design
FC Barcelona have revealed their 2025/26 away kit, a striking collaboration with Nike and the Kobe Bryant brand that honours the late basketball icon's Mamba Mentality. Released on 29 July 2025, the kit is the first in football history to feature...

Valencia trials terraces that warn customers if they're being noisy
Valencia, a Spanish city famed for its loud Fallas celebrations and buzzing bar scene, is testing whether smart terraces with sound monitors will help to keep the noise down and allow neighbours to get a good night's sleep. Valencia City Council...

Spain Widens Antitrust Probe into Apple’s App Store Pricing
Spain’s antitrust watchdog has intensified its scrutiny of Apple Inc.’s App Store practices, announcing an expansion of an ongoing investigation to delve into the company’s pricing rules for third-party developers. The move, revealed on July 29,...

Spain gives green light to 44-tonne trucks, further weakening competition with rail
The Spanish government has approved the circulation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) up to 44 tonnes. “This is bad news for the sector that will have repercussions on the rail quota”, President of the Spanish Association of Private Railway Companies...

Spain targets 120,000 Airbnb listings deemed illegal
MADRID :Spain's consumer rights ministry said on Wednesday that Airbnb had withdrawn the 65,000 listings for holiday rentals the ministry said in May violated rules, while it identified nearly 55,000 additional listings also deemed to be illegal....

Spain says Airbnb withdrew 65,000 listings deemed illegal
MADRID :Spain's consumer rights ministry said on Wednesday Airbnb has withdrawn the 65,000 listings for holiday rentals it said violated existing rules back in May. Airbnb has appealed the government decision. The ministry added it found an...

Spain's HBX slides around 20% after full-year guidance trim
Shares in Spanish travel technology firm HBX Group slid 20.3 per cent at the open on Wednesday and were on track for their worst day ever, after the group revised its full-year guidance as a result of the macroeconomic backdrop and a weaker U.S....

WHSmith Puts Retail Eggs In One Basket With Sale Of Greetings Card Unit
WHSmith store at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport Terminal 4 in Spain. (Photo by Xavi Lopez/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images British retailer WHSmith will become a pure-play travel retailer...

Santander UK cuts over 2,000 Jobs amid restructuring
Santander UK has reduced its workforce by more than 2,000 positions as part of its ongoing strategy to cut costs and increase automation. The job reductions come as the bank’s UK unit reported a 5% decrease in pre-tax profits, which fell to £764m...

Spanish 'hidden gem' holiday spot not many people know about has 'best beaches'
With summer upon us, countless holidaymakers are planning getaways and outdoor adventures to capitalise on the sunny season. Whilst Britain boasts numerous beautiful destinations, it's no secret that our weather remains unpredictable - swinging...

Nike’s New Kobe x FC Barcelona Collection Is a Spirited Tribute to Two Legends of the Game
The collab celebrates Bryant's lifelong love for football with limited-edition Barça away uniforms and new footwear If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate...

Miotto’s Musings: Dovbyk Drawing Transfer Interest in England and Spain, €50 Million Price Tag for Nusa & More
When the summer mercato started, Roma’s goal was to usher in a major reset of the squad and its ambitions under new manager Gian Piero Gasperini, with the clear goal being a long-awaited return to the Champions League. Frederic Massara was brought...

Eurozone’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose slightly
The Eurozone’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose slightly by 0.1 percent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, according to preliminary figures released Wednesday by Eurostat, the European Union’s (EU) official...

Independent decisions matter: Spain's rational choice amid 'security risk' hype over Huawei cooperation
Illustration: Liu Rui/GTSpain's recent decision to sign a 12 million euros ($12.96 million) contract with Chinese tech company Huawei for the storage of judicial wiretap data has made headlines. This move came despite mounting pressure from the US...