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Mercadona's Matcha and Centella Body Cream Becomes a Summer Hit
Deliplus's new dual-texture body moisturiser, priced at €3.50, combines matcha, centella asiatica, and hyaluronic acid — and it's already going viral
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OCU Names Spain's Best Value Bottled Waters — Two Brands Top the List
After analysing over 90 bottled waters by label, source, price, and environmental impact, Spain's consumer organisation picked La Majuela (from DIA) at about €0.15 a litre and Aquadeus at around €0.21
The Price of Happiness in Spain: Workers Need to Nearly Double Incomes for Well-Being, Study Finds
A Remitly report puts Spain's well-being threshold at €87,900 a year against an average salary of around €39,000. Madrid tops the list at €89,759, followed by Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca.
The 2026 World Cup Kicks Off — Where Spain Stands and Its Full Squad and Schedule
Hosted across the USA, Mexico, and Canada with 48 teams for the first time, the tournament sees Spain among the favourites. La Roja face Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay in Group H
Pope Leo XIV Blesses the Sagrada Família's Tallest Tower on the Centenary of Gaudí's Death
With 9,000 inside the basilica and 130,000 outside, the Pope consecrated the Tower of Jesus Christ — now the world's tallest church. A light show with drones drew Gaudí's portrait above his masterpiece
Spain to Offer Free Condoms to 16–22-Year-Olds from 2027 to Curb Surging STIs
The €9 million measure lets young people collect condoms monthly at any pharmacy with ID. It comes amid alarming figures — over 93,000 cases of the four main STIs recorded in Spain in 2024
Spain Relaunches Verano Joven 2026 — Up to 90% Off Public Transport for Under-30s
Running 1 July to 30 September, the scheme offers 18–30-year-olds 90% off medium-distance trains and state buses, and 50% off high-speed and Interrail passes. Registration opens in the coming days
Spain Now Has More Pets Than Young People Under 30 — Over 15 Million, Official Data Shows
The first official figures from Spain's Ministry of Social Rights count 15.2 million pets, up 14% in five years. Dogs lead at 7.56 million, but cats have grown fastest, gaining over a million
Florentino Pérez Re-Elected Real Madrid President Until 2030 — Mourinho and Major Transfers Promised
Facing a real challenger for the first time in 15 years, the 79-year-old beat businessman Enrique Riquelme. He pledged to appoint José Mourinho as coach and announced "the biggest offer in the club's history"
