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Ukrainian cities are actively establishing partnerships with foreign municipalities. This allows them to receive humanitarian aid, implement energy efficiency projects, and prepare for post-war reconstruction.

A new species of sauropod that lived 73 million years ago has been found in Spain. The “Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra” was 15 meters long, weighed 10 tons and was 3 meters high at the shoulders.

Artem Kotenko will represent Ukraine at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Madrid with his song “Home”. He scored the same number of points as Zlata Ivaniv, but received more votes from the audience.

Spain has recorded three deaths due to heat stroke amid extreme temperatures. The country is experiencing the fourth heat wave of the summer, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in many regions.

112 veterans and military personnel competed in four sports as part of the inclusive Victory of the Unconquered competition. The event was supported by MHP to reintegrate the defenders and help them adapt to civilian life.

In Spain, a pensioner was sentenced to 18 years in prison for sending explosive packages to government and diplomatic institutions. The targets included the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Spain, the Ukrainian and US embassies in Madrid, an air force base, and a weapons manufacturer.

Tens of thousands of Spanish fans filled the streets of Madrid and other cities to celebrate the historic fourth European title after the national football team defeated England in the final with a score of 2-1.

At the current stage of the war, the Russian occupiers are conducting combined attacks on Ukraine's energy and critical infrastructure using unmanned aerial vehicles, cruise missiles and guided missiles.

During his visit to Spain, President Zelenskyy met with King Felipe VI, thanking him for Spain's humanitarian aid to Ukraine and support for Ukrainian refugees, and discussed potential cooperation with the Cervantes Institute and signed a bilateral security agreement with Prime Minister Sanchez.

90 countries confirmed their participation in the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace.

Ukraine and Spain sign a bilateral agreement on security cooperation in Madrid.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans a working visit to Spain next week to meet with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and King Felipe VI in Madrid.

Spain has recalled its ambassador to Argentina and demanded a public apology from Argentine President Javier Millais for his statements criticizing the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez as a corrupt official.

An armed man is shot dead by French police after attempting to set fire to a synagogue in Rouen.

Zelensky canceled his visit to Portugal and Spain due to the serious internal situation in Ukraine, including the situation on several front lines, which makes it inappropriate for him to travel abroad at this time.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Madrid, Spain, on May 17 to attend a reception and lunch hosted by King Felipe VI, the Royal Palace of Spain confirmed.

Zelenskyy will visit Spain to sign a bilateral security agreement with Madrid that will provide long-term military support for Ukraine and cooperation in defense, intelligence, sanctions against Russia, and war crimes prosecution.

Taylor Swift returned as part of her Eras Tour in Paris, presenting a new outfit and an edited setlist with six new tracks from her album "The Tortured Poets Department" during a 3-hour energetic show.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will announce at noon whether he will resign over corruption charges against his wife.

Spain will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, which will arrive at the logistics base within four days, and provide other military assistance, including machine guns, vehicles, anti-tank weapons, and howitzers over the next two months.

Spanish prosecutors ask to close the case against the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez due to lack of evidence.

An unidentified man attacked people in a shopping center near Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, killing 6 people, including a 9-month-old baby, and injuring several others before the attacker was shot dead by police.

A rally was held in Spain to call on the international community to put pressure on Russia to release Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians held captive by the Kremlin.

UEFA has tightened security at the stadiums of the Champions League quarterfinals in Madrid, Paris and London due to ISIS threats to carry out terrorist attacks during the matches.

Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales was arrested at Madrid airport in connection with corruption charges, including illegal contracts, mismanagement and money laundering during his presidency of the Spanish Football Association.

Ukrainian artists Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil received a standing ovation for their performance of "Maria & Teresa" at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 pre-party in Madrid.

In Spain, the victims of terrorist attacks on several trains in Madrid in 2004 are remembered. The attacks killed 192 people and injured almost 2,000.

The French foreign minister suggests that Western troops could be deployed to Ukraine to provide support, such as demining and weapons production, without taking part in direct combat.

Spain is opposed to sending European troops to Ukraine and instead wants to limit aid to providing more military equipment.