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Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · Dec 2

We are thrilled to kick off our new adventure on bluesky!

Our aim is to bring you closer to the activities at our Embassy, delving into culture, history and foreign policy, in order to bolster the links between Spain and the United Kingdom 🇪🇸🫶🇬🇧

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Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 13h

On this 9th of October, Valencia Day, we pay tribute to the Valencian people for their dignity, courage and solidarity in the wake of last year's floods.

We also recognise the large British community who proudly call Valencia home.

Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 2d

Two years after the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas, we remember the victims, including our compatriots Maya Villalobo and Iván Illarramendi.

We extend our sympathy to their families.

The hostages must be released.

Spain remains committed to peace & the two-state solution.

José Manuel Albares @jmalbares.bsky.social · 2d

Se cumplen dos años del horrible atentado terrorista de Hamas que condenamos con firmeza.

Recordamos a las víctimas, muy especialmente a nuestros compatriotas Maya Villalobo e Iván Illarramendi, asesinados ese día. Toda nuestra solidaridad a sus familiares y amigos. (1/2)

Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 3d

🇬🇧 The UK leads the ranking for international air mobility with Spain.

🇪🇸✈️🇬🇧430 daily conections between both countries (January - August).

✈️Passenger traffic reached 32.8 million (+4.4%) with 206,559 air operations (+6.7%).

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Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 6d

President @sanchezcastejon took part in the 7th summit of the European Political Community.

He emphasised solidarity with the eastern and northern flanks due to Russian aggression, and warned about disinformation and climate insecurity.
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Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 6d

Spain 🇪🇸, at the forefront of solar energy production worldwide🌞

We are the 4th country in the world in solar generation per capita ☀️

► And 7th in electricity generation.

In 2024, renewables generated 56.8% of the electricity we consume.

Spain, country of renewables🌞

Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 8d

Meeting of Ibero-American Ambassadors to discuss the challenges facing the world and the importance of working with the UK to uphold a rules-based intl order.

We celebrated the signing of a free trade agreement EU - Mercosur, which will boost our prosperity and security.

Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 9d

🇪🇸Spain is Europe’s fastest-growing major economy
✔️Tourism bouncing back stronger than pre-pandemic
✔️EU funds fuelling infrastructure
✔️Renewables bringing cheap energy
✔️Immigration expanding labour force & easing shortages
✔️Reforms boosting jobs & investor confidence

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Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 9d

🎭 Barcelona’s Art Season invites locals and visitors to look beyond the beach — and discover the city’s creative heartbeat in galleries, opera & museums.

If you are in Barcelona: explore the edgy, the local, the unexpected.

Read @thetimes.com article: share.google/tRcGxBauMyz5aG…

Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 9d

Spain welcomes the US peace plan proposal to end the war in Gaza and calls on the parties to commit to ending the violence.

🔗exteriores.gob.es/en/Comunicacio…

Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 10d

Inflation in Spain stands at 2.9% in September compared with the same month last year.

➡️Core inflation continues its downward trend, falling by one tenth of a percentage point from August’s rate, to 2.3% year-on-year.

Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 15d

Good morning Galicia !! 🌊😎🏄‍♀️

Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 16d

📊 Spanish exports of goods grew by 3.5% in July.

✅ Spain 🇪🇸recorded a trade surplus of €1.508 billion with the UK 🇬🇧in July alone.

✅ For the period January–July 2025, the surplus reached €9.125 billion.

✅ The UK stands out as Spain’s leading non-EU trade partner.

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José Manuel Albares @jmalbares.bsky.social · 17d

Europe's security is indivisible.

Our solidarity with Estonia, Poland and Romania. Spain is committed to the security of the Eastern flank.

We stand with Ukraine.

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Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 17d

Spain’s #UNGA80 Priorities 🇪🇸

1️⃣ Promote intl peace & security. Respect for intl law & UN Charter.

2️⃣ Strengthen multilateralism.

3️⃣ Drive progress towards SDGs - fostering green transition.

4️⃣ Defence of human rights & democracy.

5️⃣ Promote Spain's presence within UN system.

Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 20d

🎞️🍿21ST LONDON SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL Presents the latest in Spanish film production, documentaries,... with dedicated segments for Catalan, Basque & Galician cinema.

🗓️18th-25th Sept.
📍 Cine Lumiere @ifru_london & @RiversideLondon
🎟️ From £16

londonspanishfilmfestival.com

Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 21d

🧚🏻Exhibition: TORNAPIEL

The @cervanteslondon.bsky.social collaborates with Cooke Latham Gallery to promote the "Tornapiel" exhibition by Spanish artist Blanca Gracia.

📆 Thu. 18th Sept. - Friday 17th Oct.
🕐 6:30pm
📍Cooke Latham Gallery

ℹ️cookelathamgallery.com/exhibitions/52…

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Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 21d

From London to Madrid, and from Madrid to the world!🍻✨

🇬🇧🤝🇪🇸 Two British friends turned their love of craft beer into Oso Brew in Madrid.

From Alcobendas to La Latina, their project shows how Spain & the UK share the same passion for good beer. 🍺✨

Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 22d

🎬🇪🇸 Sirât, by Óliver Laxe, has been selected to represent Spain at the #Oscars 2026 in the Best International Feature Film category.

A Cannes-awarded story of conflict and desert landscapes now heading to Hollywood’s biggest stage.

¡Enhorabuena!

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Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, UE y Cooperación de España @exterioresgob.bsky.social · 23d

Comunicado: España, junto con otros 15 países, expresa su preocupación por la seguridad de la Flotilla Global “Sumud”, una iniciativa de la sociedad civil en la que participan ciudadanos de dichos países.

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www.exteriores.gob.es/es/Comunicac...

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Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 24d

🎭 New Exhibition Alert: Theatre Picasso at @tatemodern.bsky.social 🤹🎨
Curated by contemporary artist Wu Tsang & writer-curator Enrique Fuenteblanca, the show rethinks Picasso’s art through the lens of performance & identity. A bold new take on Picasso not to be missed.
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Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 27d

📅Yesterday, the frigate F-111 #Bonifaz from the Spanish Navy - Armada was launched.

💪A milestone for our Navy and the Spanish naval industry.

⚓️Cutting-edge technology at the service of Spain.

Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 27d

“The truth may be stretched thin, but it never breaks.” — Cervantes 📖

Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 28d

🇪🇸 Spain’s life expectancy is among the highest in the world with 84 years.

A key factor is Spain’s universal public health system, which guarantees broad access to care & preventive services.

Mediterranean habits, strong community, and healthy food all support longer lives.

Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · 29d

Spain’s Foreign Minister, @jmalbares.bsky.social , spoke with his new UK counterpart, @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social

They agreed to further strengthen cooperation between Spain and the UK in this new stage of their relations, and to work together in support of peace in Ukraine and Gaza.

José Manuel Albares @jmalbares.bsky.social · 29d

He hablado con mi nueva homóloga de Reino Unido, Yvette Cooper.

Acordamos trabajar juntos para continuar reforzando la cooperación entre España y Reino Unido en la nueva etapa de nuestras relaciones. También unimos fuerzas por la paz en Ucrania y en Gaza.

Embassy Spain in UK @embspainuk.bsky.social · Sep 8

🕊️Three years on, we remember Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the lasting bond between Spain and the United Kingdom.

#QueenElizabethII