Oviedo
- Jul 29
Zaragoza chosen for Spain's new public health agency, sparking backlash from losing cities
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced Zaragoza as the seat of the new Agencia Estatal de Salud Pública on Tuesday, triggering sharp criticism from cities that lost out, including Oviedo, Granada, Barcelona and Lugo.
- Jul 2
Spain’s June unemployment falls 1.2%, Galicia posts steepest drop as migrant regularization nudges some regions higher
Spain’s labor ministry reported a 1.2% monthly drop in registered unemployment in June 2026, with some regions posting record lows even as others saw marginal increases linked to the end of a migrant regularization window.
- May 26
British Historian Timothy Garton Ash Wins 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences
The British historian, journalist and essayist Timothy Garton Ash has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences for his chronicling of Europe's democratic struggles and his defense of liberal values.
- May 26
Spain Weather Forecast for 26 May 2026: Sunny Skies and Rising Temperatures Across the Country
AEMET forecasts predominantly clear skies and climbing temperatures for much of Spain on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, with highs reaching up to 34 degrees Celsius in some inland areas.
