Tag: Spain

Spain arrests four Colombians rescued from submarine suspected of transporting drugs

MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities intercepted another submarine suspected of transporting drugs to Europe from South America and arrested four Colombian nationals who were crewing the vessel, officials said Thursday. Police rescued the occupants after they had scuttled the 20-meter (65-foot) long narco-submarine 518 kilometers (312 miles) west of Cadiz on Tuesday, when it was […]

Georgia set up Euro 2024 last-16 tie with Spain after stunning Portugal

Georgia produced one of the most stunning results in European Championship history as they beat Portugal 2-0 to qualify for the knockout stages of Euro 2024. The eastern European nation with a population of four million, playing in a major tournament for the first time, registered the biggest win in their existence as goals from […]

Argentina’s Milei visit to Spain irritates some, pleases others

Argentinian President Javier Milei arrived in Madrid on Friday afternoon, beginning a European tour that will also include a visit to Germany over the weekend. However, the ultra-liberal Milei has been snubbed by Spain’s left-wing government and King Felipe VI – no meetings with him are scheduled on this first leg of the journey. At […]

Armenia joins Ireland and Spain in recognising Palestinian state

Armenia has said it would recognise a Palestinian state, prompting Israel to summon its ambassador for what its foreign ministry described as a “severe reprimand”. Three-quarters of the 193 United Nations member nations have recognised a Palestinian state, including Ireland and Spain, although none of the major Western powers has done so. Palestinians believe the […]