Spain

Design

Barcelona's Sagrada Familia illuminates four new towers

Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia basilica celebrates a significant milestone with a dazzling light show marking the completion of the newest towers and a step closer to completion 141 years after construction started.

13/11/2023

Spain

Spanish right rally against PM Sánchez’s amnesty proposal

The conservative PP and far-right Vox party claim the amnesty measure goes against the principles of equality, territorial unity and the separation of powers.

12/11/2023

Spain

Santiago de Compostela sees record numbers of pilgrims in 2023

With fifty days of the year remaining, pilgrim numbers look set to smash the previous record of 438,300 annual visitors.

12/11/2023

Spain

Protesters clash with police after Socialist Party deal confirmed

Opponents of acting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's pact to form a coalition government with the pro-independence Catalan party have protested again outside the Socialist Party headquarters in Madrid. Tension boiled over at the demonstration resulting in several arrests.

10/11/2023

Spain

Former conservative Catalan politician shot in the face in Madrid

The former leader of Spain's Popular Party in the Catalan region has been hospitalised after being shot on Thursday.

09/11/2023

Spain

Explained: Why violence hit Madrid's streets ahead of Catalan deal

As Spain's Socialists have just signed a pact with the pro-independence Catalan party, we explain why the deal has sparked violent protests on the streets of Madrid.

09/11/2023

Health news

Respiratory deaths more likely in summer than winter, study finds

A Spanish research team has found a correlation between high ambient temperatures and the number of patient deaths during the summer months compared to winter.

08/11/2023

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Thousands of right wingers protest outside Spain's acting PM's office

The protestors are furious that acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez wants to grant an amnesty to pro-independence campaigners from Catalonia.

08/11/2023

Culture news

Luis Mateo Díez wins Spain's most prestigious literary prize

Luis Mateo Díez has been awarded the 2023 Cervantes prize, Spain’s most prestigious literary award.

08/11/2023

Partner content

The Valencian Community: an active tourism paradise for everyone

Partner content presented by Region of Valencia

The Valencian Community is an ideal setting in which to enjoy the natural environment; its richness and variety of landscapes provide nature lovers and those who enjoy an active life with days filled with adventure and fun.

08/11/2023

Spain

Spain's socialist HQ attacked for second night in Madrid

Protests turned ugly as thousands gathered to display their discontent at prime minister Pedro Sanchez's amnesty talks with Catalan nationalist parties.

07/11/2023

Spain

Record breaking 32,000 migrant arrived in Canary islands this year

The figure exceeds the previous high during the migration crisis of 2006, when 31,678 migrants disembarked in the Canaries.

06/11/2023

Green News

Spain has proposed a ban on short-haul flights

Environmental groups have slammed the proposal as ‘purely symbolic’.

03/11/2023

Spain

850 people evacuated as wildfire strikes eastern Spain

Authorities on Thursday warned villagers to stay at home as the winds fanned smoke from the blaze towards their homes

03/11/2023

Spain

Wildfire In Valencia forces hundreds from their homes

Firefighters in Valencia battled a wildfire overnight. Hundreds of people were evacuated and some 1,400 hectares of land were destroyed by the raging flames.

03/11/2023

Culture news

Composer John Adams on the future of opera and artificial intelligence

Euronews Culture sat down with composer and conductor John Adams after the premiere of 'Antony and Cleopatra' at Barcelona's Liceu Opera theatre.

02/11/2023

Work

Valencia’s four-day week trial results in less stress and more sleep

The trial only ran for a month, but the results show overwhelming benefits for employee health and wellbeing.

31/10/2023

Spain

Spanish bishops apologise for abuse but dispute 'outrageous' figures

Following an independent inquiry into child sex abuse in Spain's Catholic Church, the president of the country's bishops' conference has issued an apology.

31/10/2023

Culture news

Princess Leonor, Spain's future Queen, turns 18: Her life in pictures

As Princess Leonor celebrates her 18th birthday, we take a look at some of the most significant moments in her life through pictures.

31/10/2023

Experiences

Barcelona museum opens doors to naked visitors

"Nudity has always existed and bodies should not be a source of shame for anyone" said one participant.

31/10/2023

Spain

Spain gripped by 'Leonormania' as princess turns 18

Among the next generation of young European royals, Spain's Princess Leonor has seen her popularity soar as she turns 18.

31/10/2023

Spain

Spain seizes 720kg of cocaine as UK announces huge bust

The drugs have been found in vessels coming from South America, and hidden on board hoping to avoid detection.

30/10/2023

Art

Sex, religion and politics mix in Spain's new Museum of Forbidden Art

A crucified Ronald McDonald clown, prayer mats adorned with stilettos and sketches by former Guantanamo prisoners take pride of place at a new museum in Spain devoted to previously censored art.

30/10/2023

Spain

FIFA bans former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales

Rubiales resigned from his job in football in September after weeks of defiance that increased pressure on him from the Spanish government and national team players.

30/10/2023

Spain

More than 200,000 children may have been abused in Spanish churches

After years of outcry at sexual abuse by church staff and lay people, the Spanish government has finally taken action to expose the reality of the problem.

27/10/2023

Green News

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with wildfires - a modern take on a masterpiece

Climate change is unravelling our seasons. How does an updated version of Vivaldi’s opus sound?

26/10/2023