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Spaniards, are highly aware and concerned about the impact of climate change
International organisations such as Pew Research and YouGov estimate that more than 80% of the Spanish population is aware and concerned about the impact of climate change. According to the latest Global Climate Risk Index (GRI), prepared by the NGO...
Spain, the 13th best democracy in the world according to the International IDEA
• Spain climbs 7 places in The Global State of Democracy 2019 Report and obtains a score similar to those of the United Kingdom, Germany and Belgium, and higher than Canada, France and Austria. • It stands out in indicators such as Representative Government (9th) and...
Spain, is the third country with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites
With a strategic location between Europe and Africa, the enormous cultural and artistic influence of different civilizations throughout the centuries, and great natural treasures, it is not surprising that Spain is one of the world's cultural hubs, nor that its...
The Spanish language increases its worldwide influence
The Spanish language is becoming more and more popular and not just because it is the second most spoken language in the world in terms of native speakers, with 483 million Spanish speakers in more than 30 countries, according to ‘Ethnologue, Languages of the...
Leaders on the road to equality in sport
Among the strengths that characterize Spain is its constant work for gender equality. It is an area that is growing little by little, and the presence of women is gaining ground in all areas of society, even in areas such as sport. According to data from the...
Among those most committed to cybersecurity
Our country has gone from 19th to 7th in the latest Global Cybersecurity Index of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a ranking led by the UK, the USA and France. In a world where the Internet has become the epicentre, not only of global business,...
LATEST NEWS
Global Spain organises a panel of experts on disinformation, fake news and climate change denialism at COP25
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Climate change denialism uses disinformation techniques such as fake news, manipulation and online tactics to contradict the evidence-based scientific consensus on the global warming emergency. Guarantying access to truthful information is essential...
The Davis Cup Finals consolidate Madrid as the international capital of tennis
Madrid has once again become the world capital of tennis with the celebration of the new format of the Davis Cup, from which the next world tennis champions will be crowned. With the new changes to the Davis Cup world tournament, the best tennis players in the...
Science: an essential element for the development of Spain
It is World Science Day for Peace and Development on 10 November, established by the United Nations in order to create awareness within our society of the importance of progressing in a sustainable manner. In fact, this year special emphasis has been placed on...
Seville, becomes the European capital of music hosting the MTV EMAs
Dua Lipa, Rosalia and Green Day will be some of the stars of the EMAs. EFE/ Javier Lopez / J.P. Gandul / Elvis González This weekend, the Andalusian capital is hosting one of the most well-known award ceremonies in the music industry, the European Music Awards,...
The Free Institution of Education: the revolution of freedom and critical thinking
The pioneering institution that revolutionised education in Spain at the end of the 19th century is 143 years old. It was extremely influential in the lives of key figures in our culture such as Clarín, Ortega y Gasset, the Machado brothers, Juan Ramón Jiménez, Lorca,...
United Nations celebrates 74 years of safeguarding international peace and security
The United Nations, the leading international organization for the preservation and promotion of world peace and security, celebrates 74 years since the ratification of its founding Charter, with which the organization began working to maintain peace and security in...
This Is The Real Spain is the blog of Global Spain to spread the word about the real Spain, with its strengths and challenges within and outside our borders. Readers can find these strengths divided up between our three main pillars: democracy, modernity and citizenship. Because Spain is a modern country in which its citizens are the basis for the spectacular progress made in recent decades. And the 40 years of Constitution which we recently celebrated provide us with the perfect lever to remember these successes. Find out more
