Europe News Paris to Madrid in a day? The EU’s €550 billion high-speed train plan might make it happen
Europe News Paris to Madrid in a day? The EU’s €550 billion high-speed train plan might make it happen
Business Series Why Spain’s black truffles are so popular In partnership with ICEX Spain is rich in black truffles. Most of the production can be found in the northeastern Girona forest and central Teruel. Not only is there an abundance of these aromatic treasures to be found in the country, but Spain is also the world’s biggest producer of black winter truffles. 25/11/2022
Europe News 'It's a bad joke': Energy ministers blast proposed EU gas cap The European Commission has designed a cap on gas prices with very stringent conditions and safeguards attached. 24/11/2022
Destinations Silver nomads: These are Europe’s best retirement visas Many new visas are aimed at younger digital nomads but these options are best for retirees. 24/11/2022
Culture news Cuban musician Pablo Milanés dies at the age of 79 One of the founding members of the Nueva Trova genre, Milanés was upheld as a cultural ambassador for Fidel Castro's revolution. 22/11/2022
Europe News Four EU countries block reform of controversial energy treaty The European Commission argued member states were better off inside a reformed treaty rather than outside. 21/11/2022
No Comment Watch: Spanish far-right group hold demonstration in Madrid More than 500 supporters of Spain's fascist Falangist Movement have marched in Madrid on Saturday night. Every year, they commemorate the death of the founder of their movement, José Antonio Primo de Rivera, who was killed in 1936. 20/11/2022
My Europe Series Is Spain's new rape law reducing jail sentences of sex offenders? A number of sex offenders have seen their jail sentences reduced after a new, stricter rape law came into effect last month. 18/11/2022
Business Series Spain's agricultural revolution: mouth-watering fruit and vegetables In partnership with ICEX During our trip, we’ll take you from the Autonomous Community of Valencia to the very south of Spain, in Andalusia, to discover the world's most valuable pomegranates, the superfruit Granada Mollar de Elche. And the perfect subtropical climate to grow mangos and avocados…which taste so good… 17/11/2022
Travel News You can now travel direct from Ireland to Spain on this cruise-ferry Travellers will soon be able to travel directly from Ireland to the Spanish city of Bilbao on this twice-weekly ferry. 17/11/2022
Destinations This Spanish city has been named cheapest European destination Granada tops the rankings for budget destinations in Europe thanks to free attractions and low-cost public transport. 17/11/2022
Food and Drink Spanish olive oil production halved: Is a price hike looming? This year’s summer drought has put olive farmers' businesses in jeopardy, as Spain represents 75 percent of the world’s olive production. 17/11/2022
Europe News Spain’s new, stricter rape law to be reviewed after jail sentences cut Spain is to review a landmark new law on sex offences which was meant to afford victims more protection after a series of court rulings led to prison sentences being reduced for offenders because of a loophole in the legislation. 16/11/2022
Destinations Valencia: Here's why you should visit Europe's Green Capital 2024 From paella to folk music, here are our tips for the best things to experience in Valencia. 16/11/2022
Culture news Hand of Irulegi: Oldest known ancient Basque text discovered in Spain The oldest text in ancient Basque known to date has been discovered in the Spanish region of Navarre, inscribed on a bronze hand over 2,000 years old. 16/11/2022
Spain 'Terrifying cocktail': Spain's worst environmental disaster, 20 years Never before had 63,000 tonnes of heavy fuel oil washed up on Iberian coasts, creating a 2,000 kilometres-long polluted area stretching from Portugal to Spain and all the way to France. 14/11/2022
Explore Pink lagoon and flamingoes: the hidden gems of Spain’s Torrevieja In partnership with Region of Valencia In this episode of Explore, we’re getting off our sun loungers and discovering a lesser known side of the seaside town, from hiking and cycling trails in a stunning nature reserve to the town’s surprising cultural heritage. 14/11/2022
No Comment Watch: Hundreds of thousands rally to defend Madrid public healthcare Protesters say they're defending the region's primary care services, warning that plans to overhaul the system would "destroy" local healthcare. 13/11/2022
Spain Storm leaves hundreds stranded and planes grounded at Valencia airport It's the latest record-breaking weather event in Spain this year, after the hottest summer and hottest October on record. 12/11/2022
Partner content From Dubai to Spain: How Huspy is disrupting the home-buying market Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai The UAE-born ‘PropTech’ platform is simplifying the process of buying homes, arranging viewings online and delivering initial mortgage quotes within 30 seconds 09/11/2022
Europe Decoded Spanish policeman jailed after posting fake migrant rape video The man is one of the first people to be convicted of using social media to spread false information. 09/11/2022