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Spain drops sedition charges against Catalan separatist leader

Carles Puigdemont, who is in self-imposed exile in Belgium, still faces charges of disobedience and embezzlement, which could land him eight years in prison.

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The top two most visited countries in the world are in Europe

The country attracted 66.6 million international visitors in 2022 and almost 90 million in 2019.

Culture news

Shakira's new song takes shot at ex-footballer boyfriend Gerard Piqué

The Colombian singer has set a new Latin YouTube record for most viewed video with her latest track which doesn't pull her punches laying into ex-partner Gerard Piqué.

Culture news

Songs R Us - Hear the music most listened to across Europe

Can you learn about a nation's character from their music taste?

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Epiphany parades draw crowds in Spain

Spanish cities marked Epiphany by hosting parades with floats showing the three kings following a star to the birthplace of Jesus.

Culture news

Royal rumbles: Europe's other feuding families

The unhappy royal families of Spain, Norway and Denmark aren't immune to a bit of infighting either.

Business Series

‘Liquid gold’: Spanish olives at the heart of the Mediterranean diet

In partnership with ICEX

Centuries-old olive trees and a superb microclimate mean Spain produces the most decorated extra virgin olive oil in the world.

Green News

Spanish energy giant hit with new €5.5m fine for oil spill in Peru

Nearly 12,000 barrels of oil spilled into the sea off Peru in January last year.

Green News

Spain rules tobacco companies must pay for cigarette butt clean up

Spain has also banned single-use plastic cutlery and plates.

World News

Animal lovers in Madrid embark on dog walk against animal abandonment

Animal rights activists suggest that in Spain, 100,000 dogs and 30,000 cats are abandoned every year.

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Spain records highest number of women murdered in two decades

A total of 13 women have been murdered and two more seriously injured during December, prompting the Equality ministry to hold an emergency meeting.

Destinations

These Spanish villages have just been named the best in the world

Surprisingly, the most beautiful street in Europe isn’t in a capital city.

Spain

Spain to require COVID-19 tests for passengers from China

Health officials from the 27-member European Union on Thursday promised to continue talks on seeking a common approach but held back from imposing restrictions.

Europe News

Spain scraps VAT on basic food to help with rising cost of living

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a new package of measures worth some €10 billion to help people manage the rising cost of living.

Europe News

Spain faces €8 billion in renewable legal claims over past solar boom

Spain is investing in solar energy but still faces billions of euros worth of legal claims over previous energy investments.

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Six dead after bus plunges into river in Spain

Officials believe there were either eight or nine passengers onboard at the time of the crash.

Spain

Spain bus crash: Seven dead after Christmas Eve accident in Galicia

The accident happened on Saturday but rescue crews were hampered by heavy rain and adverse conditions during the night.

World News

Westminster says it could block Scotland’s gender recognition bill

Westminster says it could stop Scotland’s new gender self-declaration bill from reaching royal assent, while Spain’s lower house passes similar legislation.

Culture news

Holy Sh*t: Messi as you've never seen him before

Holy Sh*t! A Catalan tradition has caught the world champion Lionel Messi with his pants down!

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Winning number drawn in Spain's El Gordo lottery

An unemployed Peruvian woman was among the grand prize winners in Spain’s bumper Christmas lottery known as “El Gordo”