Stories from Madrid · Spain

Morocco is showcasing its digital and cybersecurity ambitions. A study by EY indicates that cybersecurity leaders are investing in AI and agentic defenses to counter escalating AI-enabled threats. OpenAI is set to launch a cybersecurity model to compete with Anthropic's Claude.

A discussion on Spanish radio highlighted the potential benefits of reducing meat consumption for better nutrition.

Spain is recycling millions of waste items annually but doing so poorly, according to an international recycling day report.

Known as 'Anita la fantástica,' Spain's most notorious fraudster has reportedly gone on the run.

A portable battery charger, named Pobuero Bank, is available for charging phones.

Several museums in Spain, including the Prado, Reina Sofía, Thyssen, and Naval Museum, will offer free admission during the 'Noche en Blanco' event.

A discussion touched upon the 'art of war' and its counter-intuitive application to strategy, referencing Chinese historical figures and power dynamics.

Authorities confirmed a new femicide, bringing the total to 20 women murdered by their partners or ex-partners this year in Spain.

A majority of Spaniards, 73%, are concerned about climate change, with 61% reporting it affects their daily lives. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change held a session on strategic directions for upcoming climate change conferences in 2026. A recent survey indicates that climate change is a concern for 73% of the Spanish population. Researchers warn that climate change is increasing noise pollution in the Arctic, posing a threat to wildlife. This discussion is part of ongoing efforts to shape future climate change initiatives.

More than 8,000 children in Madrid have been denied places in public infant schools, coinciding with an ongoing strike by educators.