Green News Barcelona water restrictions eased thanks to rainfall Reservoirs in Catalonia were at extremely low levels but have since risen, meaning the restrictions on water usage will be eased - for now. 07/05/2024
Art Rediscovered Caravaggio to go on show at Madrid's Prado Madrid’s Prado Museum has confirmed that a painting which almost sold for the price of a Macbook at auction is in fact a long lost work of the Italian master painter worth tens of millions. 07/05/2024
Europe News Who will win over the fury of the Spanish farmers? A bundle of European far-right parties are attempting to bring down key EU progressive policy platforms, such as the Green Deal. The grassroots groups and glossy parties are attempting to use the fury of farmers to win at the ballot box, but who will reign supreme? 06/05/2024
Business BBVA-Sabadell potential merger: A sign of things to come? BBVA's merger proposal to Banco Sabadell could transform the eurozone banking sector, potentially boosting BBVA's assets to more than $1 trillion and making it the third-largest eurozone bank according to market value. 01/05/2024
Travel News Could Americans be the answer to Tenerife’s overtourism problem? The largest of the Canary Islands is looking to high-spending visitors to combat overtourism. 01/05/2024
Travel News New underwater tunnel could link Europe and Africa by train The plan was first discussed in 1979 - but Spain’s transport minister is keen to revive it. 30/04/2024
Art Pinta Malasaña: Street artists turn Madrid into open-air gallery Over 100 artists were given free rein to create in 100 spaces provided by shopkeepers, institutions, and neighbours in Madrid for the Pinta Malasaña festival. 30/04/2024
Ocean Understanding hake's remarkable recovery in the Atlantic In partnership with the European Commission The hake population in the waters of Northwestern Europe has recovered spectacularly over the past 20 years. What's behind this remarkable rebound and how might this success story be repeated elsewhere? 30/04/2024
Ocean Interview: How Europe’s swift action saved commercial hake stocks In partnership with the European Commission Persistent overfishing in European seas led to the decline of many fish species in the 1990s. However, efforts to restore hake populations to sustainable levels in recent decades have proven successful. 30/04/2024
Spain Spain's Sanchez says he intends to continue as PM Sanchez took five days off to think about his future, following the decision by a court to open preliminary proceedings against his wife Begona Gomez on corruption allegations. 29/04/2024
Nature Activist who led campaign to save Spain’s Mar Menor wins ‘Green Nobel’ Teresa Vicente’s campaign saw nearly 640,000 people back a law granting legal protection to the Mar Menor. 29/04/2024
Europe News Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez says he'll continue in office Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has decided to remain in office with "even more strength" after a period of reflection. 29/04/2024
Europe News How the EU farmers movement plans to gain traction ahead of elections The group aims to prioritise products produced in Europe and end green policies as well as mport trade agreements such as grain from Ukraine, and dealings with Mercosur. 28/04/2024
Economy Why unemployment in Spain is rising and what's being done to cap it? The abundance of temporary contracts, as well as low productivity, have both contributed to unemployment levels spiking in the first quarter of the year. 26/04/2024
Spain Spanish PM weighs options amid wife corruption accusations Spain remains on edge awaiting news on whether Pedro Sánchez will stay in government or decide to step back. 26/04/2024
Europe News Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez suspends public duties to 'reflect' Sanchez has said he is considering resigning from his position as his wife Begoña Gómez is accused of corruption. 25/04/2024
Europe News Will Vox benefit from the rise of Europe's extreme right? Spain's far-right party lost more than 600,000 votes in the country's latest general election – but now it has a chance to turn things around this summer. 23/04/2024
Travel News New train line proposed for Spanish coast linking seaside cities The extension would make it easier to explore more of the sun-drenched coastline loved by tourists. 22/04/2024
Spain Thousands protest in Canary Islands over 'unsustainable' mass tourism Protestors are calling for a freeze on tourists, arguing that the current model has made life unaffordable and environmentally unsustainable for residents. 21/04/2024
Travel News Barcelona bus route wiped from Google Maps to deter tourist crowds The number 116 stops at Antoni Gaudí’s Park Güell, Barcelona’s second most popular attraction after the Sagrada Familia church. 19/04/2024
Green News What is air pollution doing to young children’s attention span? Boys may be impacted by traffic fumes for longer as their brains mature more slowly, the Spanish researchers say. 19/04/2024
Green News Could a floating desalination plant fight drought in Barcelona? Local authorities say it is a more economical and environmentally sustainable solution than shipping in water. 19/04/2024
Nature What’s behind Spain’s ‘mutant’ cockroach infestations? Rising temperatures across Spain are thought to be responsible for growing numbers of insecticide-resistant Germanic cockroaches. 18/04/2024
Nature Euroviews. Reckless and harsh octopus farming plans must be stopped Not only is factory farming the biggest cause of animal cruelty on the planet, it is damaging our planet through pollution, wildlife loss and emissions. We must act now before we eat our way to extinction, Dr Elena Lara writes. 17/04/2024
Climate Tourists targeted by water restrictions in drought-hit Barcelona Water restrictions have been proposed for tourists in Catalonia - but swimming pools are being spared. 17/04/2024
Spain More than 400 migrants arrive in Canary Islands The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says that of the 266,940 migrants trying to reach Europe last year, 97% made the treacherous sea crossing from North Africa. 16/04/2024