Spain

Spain goes back to school to fight obesity, to serve fruits, vegetables and fish to kids in lunches

Despite Spain’s reputation for its healthy Mediterranean diet, a 2019 study revealed that over 40 per cent of Spanish children between the ages of six and nine exceeded the recommended weight, with 17.3 per cent classified as obese

FirstUp: Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu's trial to begin, PM Modi to visit Varanasi... The headlines today

The trial of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu will begin today on charges of corruption and supporting a terrorist organisation. In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his parliamentary seat, Varanasi, to launch several development projects worth Rs 3,884.18 crore. Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister will be on a two-day visit to India from today

A lesson buried in the Mediterranean: How a mid-air collision dropped four US nuclear bombs on Spain in 1966

On the morning of January 17, 1966, an American B-52 bomber on a secret mission over Cold War-era Europe collided mid-air with a refuelling tanker. The crash killed seven airmen aboard the tanker. However, US officials were alarmed by an even greater threat: the bomber’s payload—four B28 hydrogen bombs—had broken loose during the collision and plummeted toward the small Mediterranean beach town of Palomares, Spain

Thousands protest against housing crisis in Spain, demand 50% reduction in rents

Tens and thousands of people took to the streets of Spain to stage demonstrations against the brewing housing crisis in the country. Tourist apartments have now led to a rise in rents for young Spanish citizens

Why Spain has bid ‘adios’ to its popular golden visa programme

Spain’s golden visa was among the world’s most popular residency-by-investment programmes. However, the European nation has called time on it, starting today (April 3). The reason: the housing crisis, which has forced many locals out of their neighbourhoods

Tragic coal mine accident in Spain's Asturias claims five lives, four injured

The incident took place at 9:32 am local time (0732 GMT) when a machine malfunctioned inside the mine in Degana, according to a report

Nations League: Defending champions Spain, France set for a semi-final showdown after winning on penalties

Former winners France battled back from a two-goal deficit to hold Croatia to a 2-2 draw before beating them 5-4 in the penalty shootout. Reigning champions Spain won the tie-breaker against Netherlands by a similar margin after the two sides played out a 3-3 draw.

Europe should stop talking big words, move towards big actions: Netherlands' Ruben Brekelmans at Raisina Dialogue 2025

Despite its military might, the United States lacks the capability to sustain a two-front war, making simultaneous conflicts against Russia in Europe and China in the South China Sea an unsustainable endeavour

History Today: When a powerful earthquake and tsunami triggered the Fukushima nuclear disaster

On March 11, 2011, a major earthquake and a subsequent tsunami caused the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan. In 2004, Europe witnessed one of its deadliest terrorist attacks: A commuter train bombing in Spain killed 193 people

FirstUp: Oscars 2025 ceremony and other headlines of the day

Hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien, the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars) will take place today (IST) at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, US. Meanwhile, YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia is scheduled to appear before Maharashtra Cyber officials today in connection with the ‘India’s Got Latent’ controversy