Spain takes on Saudi Arabia on Sunday, June 21, at 18:00 CET in a crucial Group H match after a goalless draw with Cape Verde. The game will be broadcast on La 1 and DAZN. A win is essential for Spain's progress in the tournament.
Congress approved a law allowing mutualists – self-employed professionals such as lawyers and engineers – with 38 years of contributions to receive a maximum monthly pension of €1,200, up from an average of €450. The law also opens a pathway to switch to the RETA system. Both active and retired mutualists can benefit.
Spain's first summer heatwave has prompted a red alert in the Basque Country and orange alerts in ten other communities, with temperatures reaching 40°C. Under a law passed after last year's DANA, workers can now take up to four days of paid leave when extreme weather poses a serious risk or prevents commuting, provided official warnings are issued. The measure applies to the current heatwave. Tropical nights and possible thunderstorms add to the health concerns.
Oxford Economics estimates Spain could receive up to 109 million international tourists in 2026, up from 96.8 million in 2025, driven by demand diverted from the Middle East. Overnight stays grew 10.1% in 2023, and the boom is expected to boost retail and hotel sectors. Average annual retail real estate returns are forecast at 7.9% between 2026 and 2030.
Thousands of doctors and teachers across Spain have been on strike for months, with Madrid teachers calling for indefinite strikes. Sociologists note the unusual level of mobilization despite economic growth, highlighting a lack of structural reforms over two decades. The disruptions affect access to public healthcare and education.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed regret over the EU's new system to speed up deportations, warning it could violate individual rights. The rule change affects migration policy across the bloc.
The committee announced by Pedro Sánchez in January 2025 to speed up strategic investments has not held a single operational meeting, despite claims last January that its first meeting had taken place. The delay highlights government inefficiency and could affect Spain's business climate for foreign investors.
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the US of failing to enforce a ceasefire as Israeli attacks in Lebanon killed over 100 people in two days. Negotiations between Iran and the US continue in Switzerland. The closure could disrupt global oil supplies, affecting prices and cost of living.
PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo, who pledged in July 2025 that he would not form a coalition with Vox, now says he will not rule out including them to defeat Sánchez. The change opens the possibility of far-right participation in government, potentially affecting policies on migration and social issues.
Nearly 30 new Chinese car brands have entered the Spanish market, capturing close to 10% of European sales and surpassing traditional manufacturers like Ford and Nissan. BYD ranked as the world's eighth-largest car group in 2025, and Geely ninth. Consumers now have a wider choice of vehicles, especially in electric models.
Judge Juan Carlos Peinado opened the oral trial for Begoña Gómez, wife of PM Sánchez, on charges including influence peddling and corruption. She must surrender her passport and appear in court every 15 days. The case is a high-profile political matter with limited direct impact on foreign residents.
Francina Armengol announced she will not run for president of the Balearic Islands in 2027, instead aiming to lead the PSIB list for the Spanish Congress. She governed the islands for eight years. The change in political leadership could affect residents in the Balearic Islands.
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