🌑🕟Countdown to a historic event: 🤩😎Spain prepares for the total solar eclipse on 12 August, the first visible from mainland Spain in more than a century and the start of an ‘Eclipse Trio’ that will put Spain at the centre of astronomical attention.🌚🔭 #Eclipse

🌑 Watch the total solar eclipse live on 12 August 2026! 😎 🔴 IGN — Spain’s National Geographic Institute: YouTube live stream: youtube.com/live/Y4VI8GDkC…⁠ 🚀 NASA: nasa.gov/news-release/n… #Eclipse #SolarEclipse

🇪🇸🇬🇧Joint Statement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Kingdom of Spain on the Wildfires and Action on Climate Change.

🌒 Spain is preparing for a once-in-a-generation event: the total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, visible in full across much of the country. Download the official TRIOEclipses app to help you make the most of this extraordinary celestial spectacle. visor.trioeclipses.es/#home

A Mass will be held today at 7 pm at St James’s Church, Spanish Place, to mark St James’s Day. St James’s Church was the former chapel of the Spanish Embassy and, for 232 years, was one of the few places where Catholics could attend Mass in London. #SantiagoApostol

Elche (Alicante) arrives in London to showcase its history & culture. They couldn’t bring the Palmeral, Europe’s largest palm grove,but they brought the iconic Misteri d’Elx,a medieval sacred theatre piece on the Virgin Mary, recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

🇪🇸🇬🇧 Today Minister @jmalbares.bsky.social took part in the entry into force of the historic Gibraltar Agreement, in Brussels. 🚧 Removal of the border fence – Europe's last continental wall. 🚶 Free movement of people and goods. 👷 15,000 cross-border workers benefitted.

Our thoughts are with the victims,their families & everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Spain. As extreme heat grips much of Europe,the impact of climate change is becoming ever clearer. We all have a responsibility to act with the utmost care to help prevent fires.

📈 The IMF confirms Spain as the fastest-growing major economy in the euro area. 🔸 GDP growth forecast: 2.1% in 2026 and 1.8% in 2027. 🔸 Spain is one of the few economies whose growth forecast has not been revised downwards.

Spanish is a global language that brings people together. Spanish is spoken by over 600 million people worldwide. It’s the 2nd most used language on social media. 21% of the world’s 500 most-streamed Spotify songs are in Spanish.

We are in Jubilee Gardens on the South Bank, laying flowers at the memorial to the British and Irish who fought against fascism in the Spanish Civil War alongside the International Brigades. May they be an inspiration for peace, solidarity, democracy and freedom.

Ambassador Aparici met with the Ukrainian Ambassador to the UK. The Spanish ambassador condemned Russia’s recent attacks on Kyiv and conveyed Spain’s unwavering support for Ukraine. Spain stands firmly with Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty and independence. Slava Ukraini!

Queen Letizia & Foreign Minister Albares @jmalbares.bsky.social met today with volunteers from the Spanish Technical Aid Response Team & Spain's Agency for Intrl Development Cooperation staff who will travel to #Venezuela to support communities affected by the recent earthquakes. 📸 Casa Real

🇪🇸🫂🇻🇪 Spain is among the largest contributors of intrl search & rescue teams responding to the earthquake in #Venezuela. Spain's Agency for Intrl Development Cooperation has supported the deployment, coordinated by Spain’s Civil Protection and Spain's Military Emergencies Unit.

Vice President @yolandadiaz.bsky.social is in Oxford, where she delivered a speech on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on labour rights. She highlighted workers’ right to having a say in the algorithms that influence their working conditions.

Today, we celebrate Pride with joy, but also with concern as inclusion, justice, freedom and respect face growing challenges around the world. As Lady Phyll reminded us: “Don’t let anyone dim your light because you are amazing.” Happy Pride!!🌈 ¡¡Feliz Orgullo!! 🌈

Congratulations to Martin Wolf, who was awarded the 2026 Cercle d’Economia Prize for European Integration by His Majesty King Felipe, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to economic thought and his steadfast advocacy for a stronger and more united Europe. @financialtimes.com

King Felipe, Queen Letizia, the Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofía greet His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Royal Palace in Madrid for a welcome ceremony. His Holiness will be staying in Spain from 6–12 June, visiting Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands. 📸 Casa Real

The Princess of Asturias has completed her first parachute jump after successfully completing parachute training with the Spanish Air and Space Force. 🇪🇸🪂 📸 Casa Real

📈 Spain continues to lead economic growth among Europe’s major economies. 🔸 The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) projects Spain’s GDP to grow by 2.2% in 2026. 🔸 Spain is the only major euro area economy whose 2026 growth forecast has been revised upwards.

🌈As Pride Month begins, Spain reaffirms its commitment to the protection and promotion of LGBTIQ+ rights worldwide. 🇪🇸Spanish foreign policy advances equality, inclusion and non-discrimination, recognising these rights as an integral part of universal human rights. 📸 EFE

🇪🇸Spain is set to be the fastest-growing major economy in the eurozone once again. 📈The European Commission’s Spring 2026 forecast projects Spain’s economy to grow by 2.4% in 2026 — almost three times the eurozone average.

Thank you so much Mr Speaker for your warm welcome and affection for Spain. It was a valuable opportunity to discuss Spain/EU-UK relations &the global situation. Parliamentary diplomacy should be one of the pillars of our excellent relations. We hope to see you in Spain soon.

Spain has achieved a new record: 39 organ donors in just 48 hours. They gave 75 patients the opportunity to save & improve their quality of life. All thanks to the solidarity of the society, the expertise of professionals, and the strength of the public healthcare system.🫀

Today, 18 May, is International Museum Day. Museums are places of memory and culture that contribute not only to art, but also to fostering understanding and coexistence between people.

Since the end of the pandemic, Spaniards’ real disposable income has grown by 8.3%, more than double the increase seen in other developed countries. In the last year alone, real income in Spain rose by almost twice the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social average.

17 May is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. It's a day to celebrate our freedom to be ourselves and to love 💖🧡💛💚💙💜 We stand firmly for equality and human rights for all. Hatred will never shape our future. #IDAHOBIT #IDAHOBTI

A new study suggests that engaging with arts & culture is as beneficial as physical activity in slowing biological ageing! Visit the Zurbarán exhibition at the National Gallery to experience the work of one of Spain's most acclaimed painters & feel younger! 🌷nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/zu…

Do you spot your name on the list? 👀🇪🇸 These are the most common names in Spain in 2025 according to Spain's National Statistics Institute - INE: 👩 Women 🥇 María Carmen 🥈 María 🥉 Carmen 👨 Men 1⃣ Antonio 2⃣ Manuel 3⃣ José Some classics never go out of style ✨