British people have long had a love affair with Spain. But last week, the Spanish government threatened to shatter this relationship.

Intuitive (NASDAQ:ISRG) has agreed to acquire the distribution businesses for its da Vinci and Ion devices in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Malta, San Marino and their associated territories, which will establish a direct presence for the company in those areas.

Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG) announced today that it plans to establish a direct presence in Italy, Spain and Portugal.

Intuitive has entered into this agreement, subject to regulatory approvals, with the current Intuitive technology distributors ab medica, Abex, Excelencia Robotica, and their affiliates to purchase their Intuitive product-related business. The transaction will not close until 2026, after approvals have been received and closing conditions met.

Europe’s video entertainment landscape is evolving rapidly, with continued growth across the region and streaming services seeing strong gains in key markets.

Italy isn’t short on breathtaking landscapes, but for some of the most enchanting, try Tuscany. Inntravel has a seven-night Hill-Top Towns of Tuscany with San Gimignano itinerary that takes you from the atmospheric town of Volterra, where Etruscan and Roman ruins cling to the hillside, to the medieval, cathedral-topped city of Siena.

Intuitive Chief Executive Gary Guthart said the company's direct presence in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Malta and San Marino will allow it to better understand customer needs across Europe. "Intuitive is excited to continue to invest in the significant opportunity to bring safe, minimally invasive care to more patients across Europe," he said.

The suspects were "one of the heads of a dangerous family clan" of the Neapolitan Camorra, his son, and his son-in-law, police said.

Criminals are exploiting Spain as a dumping ground for over 40,000 tonnes of waste from Italy each year. This illegal trade rakes in £16 million annually while exposing Spanish communities to significant environmental and health hazards.

A ranking of Europe's prettiest and ugliest seaside towns has been released with Ostia in Italy, La Linea in Spain, and Laganas in Greece all making the list.

Tuscany in Italy, known for its wealth of decadent vineyards, rolling hills and luxury villas, is among the cheapest package destinations for a 2025 holiday, according to Which?. The consumer champion was surprised to find the Tuscan countryside in the top 10,

Australia has won the New Zealand leg of the SailGP series, pressing home an advantage they enjoyed throughout the event to beat Spain and Britain in the three-boat final.