Spain’s Forgotten Role in America’s Independence
250 years on, the United States is celebrating a milestone – but Spain’s crucial contribution is still largely overlooked On 4 July 2026, the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its…
Spain’s Best Universities 2026: Navarra Takes the Top Spot in the Renowned CYD Ranking
The Fundación Conocimiento y Desarrollo (CYD) has published its latest 2026 university ranking. The results are attracting attention: for the first time, the University of Navarra tops Spain’s higher education system, overtaking…
Teachers Reject Multi-Million-Euro Deal: New Wave of Strikes Threatens to Bring Catalonia’s Schools to a Standstill
The education dispute in Catalonia has escalated dramatically once again. Just days after the regional government and several teachers’ unions unveiled what was described as a historic compromise, teachers themselves have overwhelmingly…
Spain is filling up with foreign students – and public university entry is getting tougher for everyone
Spain is filling up – and not only with digital nomads and Northern European families chasing sun and remote work, but increasingly with foreign students who want to build their academic future…
Spain Is Becoming Europe’s Lecture Hall: Why More International Students Are Moving to Spanish Universities
Only a few years ago, Spain was mainly seen by foreign students as the perfect Erasmus destination — sunshine, beaches, nightlife and a few semesters abroad. But that image is rapidly changing.…
12 August 2026: Spain Prepares for a Historic Astronomical Event
On 12 August 2026, Spain will become one of the key locations for witnessing one of the most spectacular natural phenomena of the coming decades: a total solar eclipse. It is already…
Too Many Graduates, Too Few Skilled Workers: Spain’s Growing Labour Mismatch
According to the European Commission’s latest education report, Spain is now producing more university graduates than its labour market can realistically absorb. More than one in three graduates is working in a…
The Seises of Seville dance today: a centuries-old ritual celebrating the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Today, 8 December, visitors to Seville Cathedral can experience one of Andalusia’s most extraordinary rituals. On the feast day of the Immaculate Conception, the famous Seises, a traditional group of boys who…
