Spain Spain-Morocco land borders reopen for the first time in two years The European Union's only land border with Africa had been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a diplomatic crisis between Madrid and Rabat. 17/05/2022
Spain Driver killed after cargo and passenger trains collide near Barcelona Dozens of others were injured in the incident, which occurred during rush hour on Monday evening. 17/05/2022
Work Spain unveils plans to be first in Europe for paid 'menstrual leave' The draft law gives workers suffering acute period pain as much time off as they need, with the state social security system - not employers - footing the bill. 17/05/2022
Destinations Spain entry rules: COVID tests, vaccinations and masks explained Spain has extended its entry rules again until 15 June, impacting unvaccinated British tourists in particular. 16/05/2022
Destinations Ibiza shuns beach club parties in favour of green tourism Ibiza could be set to ditch its nightlife image, as new sustainability legislation provides a pathway for a greener future in the Balearics. 10/05/2022
Spain Spain's intelligence chief dismissed over Pegasus spyware scandal The agency has been under fire for spying on Catalan separatists and also failing to discover that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez had been hacked. 10/05/2022
Experiences Spain: Unmissable local festivals back for 2022 Where to go in Spain for 10 of the country’s most unique festivals, from Catalonia’s human towers to paella tasting and Rioja wine fights. 10/05/2022
no comment Barcelona: Mapping Show on the facade of Gaudi's Casa Batlló The famous modernist building Casa Batlló in Barcelona - a masterpiece of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi - illuminated its unique façade with a video mapping projection on Saturday night May 7th, which attracted more than 47,000 people. 10/05/2022
Spain Several migrants feared dead off coast of Spain's Canary Islands Spanish authorities rescued thirteen people in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday but many more remain missing. 09/05/2022
Spain Explosion at Madrid building leaves two workers dead, 18 injured At least 18 others were injured in the blast, including one person in a serious condition. 06/05/2022
Culture news Dancers flee war in Ukraine and join Spain's National Dance Company Several Ukrainian ballet professionals are now part of Spain's National Dance Company after leaving Ukraine because of the Russian invasion. 06/05/2022
Spain Three German fugitives arrested in Spain over money laundering scheme The suspects had been on the run from German authorities since 2021, Europol said. 05/05/2022
no comment Traditional Wine Horses race of Calatrava comes back as UNESCO heritage More than two years after the last edition due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and after having achieved the declaration as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, Los Caballos del Vino (the Wine Horses) have returned every May 2 to the streets of Caravaca de la Cruz. 03/05/2022
Travel News Brits banned from driving in Spain under post-Brexit law British expats have been banned from driving in Spain, after post- Brexit talks on license rules broke down. 03/05/2022
Biztech news Spanish PM and defence minister's phones hit by Pegasus spyware attack Pegasus software used to spy on activists, politicians and heads of state was behind the theft of over 11 gigabytes of data, the Spanish government said on Monday. 02/05/2022
no comment Real Madrid celebrate 35th Spanish La Liga title Real Madrid celebrate their 35th Spanish league title with their fans by taking a bus around the Cibeles fountain in Madrid. 01/05/2022
Ocean Europe's endangered eels: what's been done to save a miraculous creature Ocean takes a look at what's been done to help protect Europe's dwindling eel stocks. 29/04/2022
Money Police in Spain arrest 8 over 'cult-like' crypto trading academy scam The organisation’s leaders have been accused of fraud, misleading advertising and running a pyramid scheme targeting young people. 29/04/2022
Sport Spain miss out on 2023 Rugby World Cup for fielding ineligible player World Rugby decided to deduct Spain 10 points and issue a fine for breaking the rules in two of their qualifying matches. 28/04/2022
Destinations This major city break destination is banning smoking on beaches The smoking ban, which comes into effect on 1 July 2022, aims to makes beaches cleaner. 28/04/2022
Spain Spain reassures Algeria after threat to cut natural gas supplies Algiers had threatened to suspend supplies of gas to Spain if they were diverted to Morocco or a "third destination". 28/04/2022
Spain Spain agrees to prevent toy manufacturers using gender stereotypes Blue and pink colours can no longer be used to imply that a toy is intended for boys or girls. 27/04/2022
Spain Spain's king unveils €2.6m assets amid push for more transparency The Spanish government is set to pass a decree aimed at boosting transparency in the monarchy. 26/04/2022
Spain One migrant dead, 24 missing in shipwreck near Spanish Canary Islands The Spanish coastguard said they had rescued 36 people from the stricken vessel. 26/04/2022
Spain Spain begins investigation into Catalonia Pegasus spyware allegations A report found more than 60 pro-independence figures had their mobile phones hacked using the software. 25/04/2022
See Should museums return artworks stolen by Nazis? The Cassirer family have been trying and so far failing to see the return of a work of art stolen from them by the Nazis. 25/04/2022
