With record profits, Go Fit ramps up growth in Spain and Italy

European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in eight facilities between 2026 and 2028.The company closed 2024 with a record turnover of €84.1 million, representing a 9.4 per cent increase in...

thin floating roof shelters arquitectura-G’s colonnaded courtyard house in spain

Arquitectura-G completes courtyard house in Aiguablava, spain Arquitectura-G completes Patio House, a single-story residence in Aiguablava, Spain, that distills domestic life into a continuous loop of light, air, and shadow. The architectural team...

How quickly the diplomatic climate changes: Congress on 'U.S. set to supply' Raytheon missiles to Pakistan

The Congress on Wednesday (October 8, 2025) took a swipe at the Modi Government over the U.S. reportedly set to supply Raytheon Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Pakistan, saying how quickly "diplomatic setbacks" accumulate....

Secuoya Studios to Receive Award at Mipcom for Sustainable Production Program (EXCLUSIVE)

Secuoya Studios will be recognized for the impact of its sustainable production program with a MIP SDG Award, presented in association with the United Nations, at Mipcom Cannes, the world’s largest market for television and streaming content (Oct....

“How quickly diplomatic climate changes”: Jairam Ramesh as Pakistan secures Air-to-Air Missiles deal with US

Congress General Secretary in charge of Communications, Jairam Ramesh, on Wednesday took a dig at the BJP-led Central Government’s foreign policy after the US Department of War announced that Pakistan will receive American manufacturer Raytheon’s...

Warnings issued in Spain for heavy rain, storms and ‘local flash flooding’

Yellow warnings have been issued for Spain, including holiday hotspots such as Benidorm and Alicante (Image: aemet.es) Spanish holiday hotspots are set to be hit with “very heavy and persistent rains” this week while some areas have been placed...

Exceltur Says Spanish Tourism Slows After Years of Record Expansion

Spain’s tourism sector has recorded a significant slowdown in growth this summer, rising by only 2.8% compared with the same period last year, according to the latest quarterly report by Exceltur, the Spanish tourism alliance. The organization...

Spain renewable power capacity to reach 218.1 GW in 2035

Spain is reinforcing its clean energy transition with ambitious targets for solar, wind, and hydrogen, backed by strong EU alignment and national reforms. The country aims to achieve 81 per cent renewable electricity generation by 2030 and carbon...

Ex-Rangers ace Ianis Hagi dedicates goal to dad as he ends goal drought

And he scored his first goal for his new club with a brilliantly taken free kick in a draw at Genclerbirligi. It was his first goal since he scored for Rangers against Aberdeen in a 2-2 draw in April. And he reckons he's learned from the best...

Death toll in Madrid building collapse rises to 4 after 2 more bodies recovered

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Urgent warning for parents in Spain: Predators are using popular video game to groom children and offer them ‘power-ups in exchange for naked photos’

CHILD sex predators are using popular online gaming platforms to pose target children in Spain for grooming – befriending them before tricking them into sending sexual images. Spain’s Policia Nacional have issued the urgent warning after detecting...

Storm Alice: Aemet issues special warning for 'Dana' that will leave 'heavy and persistent rain' in Spain

Spain's state meteorological agency (Aemet) has issued a special warning for "very heavy and persistent rainfall" which is expected to begin late this Wednesday 8 October and persist until at least Sunday. According to Aemet, "an Atlantic trough...

Two dead, two missing after hotel construction collapse in Madrid

How the collapse happened Authorities said multiple floor slabs gave way, causing the structure to crash down into the basement. Francisco Martín Aguirre, the central government’s representative in Madrid, said the damage was “very severe” and...

Jet2 boss says Spain 'only want rich people' as he slams government campaign

An airline chief has slammed Spain's government for allegedly courting wealthy tourists whilst claiming to champion socialist values. Jet2 boss Steve Heapy argued this approach contradicts the nation's supposed 'socialist utopia' during the...

Climate Change May Create 'Ecological Trap' for Species Who Can't Adapt

Newswise — CLEVELAND—Even as autumn days grow shorter, a warming climate means Ohio winters aren't as cold as they were just a few decades ago, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data. This increasing mismatch between...

Far right harvests votes as climate rules roil rural Spain

Standing by a barn brimming with hundreds of bleating sheep, Jesus del Socorro Cuevas leads the far right's charge against "dictatorial" EU environmental regulation in his corner of rural Spain. "The enlightened gentlemen of Europe are always...

Sustainability Council hosts volunteer plantings, candidate forum, climate plan update

Multiple volunteer planting days, a candidates’ forum focused on sustainability questions and an update on Routt County Climate Action Plan progress are all on tap for October, hosted by the nonprofit Yampa Valley Sustainability Council. The third...

EARTHDAY.ORG welcomes Vatican’s landmark climate education commitment

EARTHDAY.ORG and global youth movements celebrate the Holy See’s decision to place climate education at the heart of its official climate policy. The commitment, included in the Vatican’s NDCs under the Paris Agreement. By Vatican News Together...

CHRDI’S Abdul Fatoma Participates in OGP Global Summit in Spain

Abdul M. Fatoma, Chief Executive of the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI), is in Spain to participate in the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit, co-organised by the Spanish government and OGP. Fatoma, a...

Extreme weather in a changing climate: Is Europe prepared? | Press releases

Press releasePublished 02 Jul 2025 ImageIgor Popovic, Climate Change PIX /EEA With European countries facing another year of damaging heatwaves, drought and other extreme weather events, how prepared and resilient are they to handle these events?...