MADRID (Reuters) -Spain announced plans on Tuesday to give both mothers and fathers an extra week off work after having a baby, extending one of Europe's most generous paid parental leave allowances to 17 weeks. Spain and Finland are the only EU countries to offer equal fully-paid birth leave to both parents.

This European country now offers both mothers and fathers 17 weeks parental leave - Spain now has one of the most generous parental allowances in Europe

Spain is not the only sceptic among NATO’s ranks. Slovakia, while less vocal, has also expressed ambiguity towards the 5% threshold. President Peter Pellegrini formally backed the target in The Hague, though just days before the NATO summit, Prime Minister Robert Fico declared that “neutrality would suit Slovakia”.

Spain was the only NATO ally not to commit to a large increase in military expenditures. It’s far from Russia, and its embrace of a social safety net is another key reason.

Spain made a series of firsts at Euro 2025, yet didn't quite have enough to claim their first title. It will hurt, but they have hope.

Spain's black olive exporters, subject to harsh tariffs since U.S. President Donald Trump's first term, are warning it will be difficult to survive an extra 15% they now face under the European Union's latest trade deal with the United States.

The smiles on Spain’s election night told part of the story. Although Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez came in second place in the vote and his ally Yolanda Diaz finished fourth with her ...

Calling all surfers and beach lovers! This small town on the coast of Spain's Basque Country is a perfect escape for the whole family to relax in the sun.

Spain's economic growth accelerated in the second quarter, slightly exceeding expectations and further widening the gap with the euro zone peers whose growth remains sluggish.