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‘Malaspina Expedition’: a scientific and political odyssey
On 30 July 1789, several hundred enlightened Spaniards embarked on a journey around the world to gather scientific, economic and social knowledge in what became one of the largest expeditions in history In a world in transition due to the French Revolution and...
Global Spaniards, Local Heroes
The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Global Spain have launched a new campaign to highlight the work being carried out by anonymous Spaniards around the world, who are helping to combat the effects of Covid-19 There are approximately 2.6 million...
Celebrating World Book Day in summer
Celebrating World Book Day in the middle of summer and with all the new health and safety protocols in place did not stop Spain from enjoying this special day around the country and supporting the publishing industry The publishing industry in Spain celebrated...
Four Spanish wineries, among the best in the world for wine tourism
World's Best Vineyard publishes its list of the 50 best wineries and vineyards to visit to learn more about wine, gastronomy and industrial heritage Spain has one of the largest areas of vineyards in the world and, after Italy and France, is the third largest...
Don’t stop the music!
Music festivals have been adapted to guarantee hygiene and safety measures and continue to offer live music in different parts of the country Summer in Spain is synonymous with good weather, holidays, beaches, swimming pools, travel and also music...
10 years since Spain’s victory in the World Cup
A decade ago today, a goal by Iniesta led the Spanish national team to victory in South Africa. The 'golden generation' won the World Cup for the first time. We review the main events that led to this legendary triumph: On the night of 11 July 2010,...
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76% of the Spanish population have changed their habits in order to help combat climate change
Ipsos and the Elcano Royal Institute have both published reports that show that the Spanish people are committed to combating climate change and are doing so by changing their daily habits and routines. The concern about climate change has been gradually...
Spain consolidates its classification as a full democracy and is now the 18th best democracy in the world according to The Economist
The country has improved its position compared to last year and remains among only 22 full democracies out of 167 countries analysed by the Intelligence Unit of the prestigious British publication Spain obtained an overall score of 8.18 out of 10, and the best scores...
The cultural heritage Spain has left in the world
Throughout history Spain has been a country that has constantly worked towards expanding education and knowledge. This was most evident during the centuries in which Spanish territories extended throughout the world: from the arrival of Columbus in...
The Mediterranean diet, is considered to be the best in the world
In the global ranking prepared by U.S. News & World Report based on 35 diets, it has come in at number one in addition to being considered the best in categories such as, best diet for healthy eating, easiest to follow, most suitable for diabetics and best...
Spain is among the top ten most advanced countries in terms of gender parity
According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2020, Spain ranks eighth in the world as one of the most advanced countries in terms of gender parity. The World Economic Forum has just published the Global Gender Gap Report 2020, in...
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...
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
