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A journalist recounts his experience witnessing a total solar eclipse in rural Spain, where the Moon's shadow fell over a historic church, blending ancient history with modern scientific observation.

Wildfires in Spain forced the evacuation of NASA's Deep Space Communications Complex in Robledo de Chavela, potentially damaging sensitive equipment; operations were seamlessly transferred to the Goldstone complex in California to ensure uninterrupted spacecraft communications.

Wildfires in Spain forced the evacuation of NASA's Madrid Deep Space Network complex, temporarily halting operations and leaving only one of three 70-meter antennas operational globally, affecting spacecraft communications.

Spain has ordered a blacklist of US data analytics firm Palantir from public and private companies, citing national security concerns. The directive affects major entities like Telefónica, Indra, and Navantia, and mirrors similar actions by France and Germany to reduce reliance on foreign defense software.

Spain has blocked access to prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi for operating without a gambling license, highlighting ongoing regulatory scrutiny of crypto-based prediction platforms.

A Spanish court has rejected LaLiga's request to fine NordVPN for non-compliance with a piracy blocking order, accepting that a technical dispute over IP blocking justified the VPN provider's actions.

Una red de personas con impresoras 3D fabrica sillas de movilidad para niños de 1 a 8 años, pero en España hay pocos participantes y muchos niños que las necesitan.

Spain is proceeding with strict new regulations for social media and high-risk AI, including age restrictions and deepfake bans, despite intensifying lobbying efforts from US tech companies. Digital transformation minister Óscar López emphasized that corporate profits should not override the rights of citizens, marking a significant legislative shift in the EU.

Spain has become one of Europe's cheapest electricity markets in early 2026 due to a massive shift from fossil fuels to wind and solar power, which now generate more electricity than fossil sources combined.

The article argues that Spain's creation of a national AI regulator is causing top AI talent to prefer stable government jobs over high-risk startups, potentially hindering the country's innovation ecosystem.