Pope's Spain Visit Returns $6 for Every $1 Spent
Pope Leo XIV's seven-day tour of Spain cost $27 million to host but will generate $162 million in economic activity. Hotels are fully booked and the visit could boost religious tourism for years.
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Spain Hits Lowest Unemployment in Nearly 20 Years
Spain's unemployment dropped to its lowest May level since 2007, with over 230,000 new workers joining the system. Young people and women are seeing historic job gains as the country approaches full employment recovery.
Spanish Teen Reaches French Open Quarters on Main Debut
Just one year after studying at university and ranking 707th in the world, 20-year-old Rafael Jodar has stormed into the French Open quarterfinals on his first try. The rising Spanish star is now a favorite to win the entire tournament if he defeats Alexander Zverev on Tuesday.
Japan Wins 8 Golds at Para Swimming World Series
At the foot of Mount Fuji, Japan's para swimmers dominated the World Series with eight gold medals while Spain's Teresa Perales set a world record. Athletes from 29 nations competed in three days of inspiring races that showcased the best of para swimming.
Chile's Mega Solar Farm Gets Even Bigger With 242 MW Boost
Spain's Grenergy just locked in a 12-year power deal for a massive new solar-plus-storage project in Chile's Atacama Desert, part of what's already Latin America's largest battery energy storage platform. The expansion signals growing confidence in renewable energy as a reliable, bankable power source for the future.
Spanish Building Gets Solar Railings in Green Renovation
A 1960s apartment building in Spain just became a power generator, thanks to solar panels built right into its balcony railings. The award-winning design transforms everyday architecture into clean energy without sacrificing style.
Australia Sweeps Rugby Sevens Finals in Spain
Australia's men's and women's rugby sevens teams both won championships in Spain, putting the women's squad one victory away from a world title. The double triumph marks a stunning turnaround for both teams heading into next week's final tournament.
Australia Sweeps Rugby Sevens Finals, Eyes World Title
Australia's men's and women's rugby sevens teams both claimed victory in Spain, putting the nation one win away from double world championships. The women lead the standings by just two points heading into next week's finale in France.
Australia Sweeps Rugby Sevens Titles in Spain
Both Australian rugby sevens teams claimed championship victories in Spain within an hour of each other, marking their first simultaneous win since 2018. The historic double triumph puts both squads in prime position heading into the final World Championship event.
Canada Stuns Spain at Artistic Swimming World Cup
Canada's artistic swimming team pulled off a thrilling upset victory over Spain in the Team Acrobatic event, denying the host nation a perfect sweep on home waters. The win capped off an exciting day that also saw France and Great Britain claim breakthrough golds.
Two 19-Year-Olds Reach French Open Quarterfinals
Brazilian Joao Fonseca and Spain's Rafael Jodar are both 19 and making history at the French Open, becoming just the fifth teenage duo in 40 years to reach the quarterfinals of a major tournament. Their unexpected runs are energizing tennis fans after top stars fell early.
Valencia Burns $250K Art to Celebrate Spring
Every year in Valencia, Spain, artists spend months and up to $250,000 creating towering sculptures, knowing they'll burn them all in one spectacular night. It's not destruction—it's Las Fallas, a centuries-old tradition that turns an entire city into a celebration of art, community, and renewal.
Canada's Women's Rugby 7s Team Reaches Spain Semifinals
Canada's women's rugby sevens team is one win away from the finals in Spain after dominating Japan 40-5. The team went undefeated in pool play and now faces the U.S. for a chance at the championship.
Autonomous Machines Cut Tunnel Deaths and Emissions in EU
Drones and self-driving construction equipment are eliminating worker deaths in tunnel blasts while slashing carbon emissions by 10%. Spain is leading a Europe-wide initiative to make infrastructure projects safer and greener.
$1.1B Clean Energy Deal Powers Up Latin America
Spain's Zelestra just closed a massive $1.1 billion sale that's supercharging renewable energy across three Latin American countries. The deal brings 3,500 megawatts of solar and wind power closer to millions of homes in Chile, Peru, and Colombia.
Spain Launches 500 kW Solar Platform That Floats at Sea
Spain just launched the first floating solar platform designed to generate clean energy in open ocean conditions. The innovative design could transform how we capture renewable energy offshore.
Spain Unveils €10M Quantum Computer in Barcelona Chapel
Europe just powered up its quantum future in an unexpected place: a 300-year-old chapel in Barcelona. Spain's newest quantum computer combines classical and quantum computing in one system, built entirely with European technology.
Australia's Rugby Sevens Captain Eyes Crucial Spain Matches
Henry Hutchison, Australia's most-capped rugby sevens player, says Friday's opening matches in Spain could define his team's entire season. With World Series qualification on the line, the three-time Olympian is focused on securing wins that would keep Australia's championship dreams alive.
Spain's New Solar Inverter Cuts Costs for Clean Energy
A Spanish company just made solar farms cheaper and easier to build with a powerful new inverter that does more with less. The breakthrough could speed up how fast the world switches to renewable energy.
Four Rare Iberian Lynx Cubs Born Wild in Southern Spain
A mother lynx in Spain's Murcia region has given birth to four cubs in the wild, marking a milestone for one of Europe's most ambitious conservation projects. The birth signals hope for a species that nearly went extinct just decades ago.
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