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- ‘Make Science Great Again’: Spain’s PM defies Trump with MAGA-style cap
on March 30, 2026 at 9:55 amSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has posted a video of himself with a red cap reminiscent of that of the ‘Make America Great Again’ movement, a nudge at Donald Trump at a time when relations between the US and Spain are particularly strained.
- Ground staff to begin Easter strike at 12 airports in Spain this Monday
on March 30, 2026 at 8:33 amMonday March 30th marks the start of a series of stoppages by ground handling staff at airports across Spain this Easter. Here’s what you need to know if you’re travelling to or from Spanish airports over the holiday period.
- Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
on March 30, 2026 at 7:04 amEight injured by very strong winds in Catalonia, forest fire breaks out in Murcia, Spain to streamline euthanasia process in urgent cases and more news on Monday March 30th.
- Over 12 tonnes of new KitKat chocolate range stolen in Europe
on March 29, 2026 at 2:14 pmA huge shipment of Nestle’s crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter.
- What are European countries doing to keep fuel costs down?
on March 28, 2026 at 1:13 pmWar in the Middle East has caused energy market volatility around the globe, forcing governments in Europe to intervene and keep fuel costs down for consumers.