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Spanish police apprehend major drug dealing network

Spanish police raided several homes across Madrid where they discovered two drug distribution lines belonging to the same criminal organisation.

21/01/2024

Earth News

From Estonia to Spain: Meet Europe's new greenest city

This Spanish city wants to be ‘the beacon’ of green policies in Europe this year.

20/01/2024

Spain

Spain changes constitution language on disabilities

The Spanish parliament voted to remove the term 'handicapped' and replace it with 'persons with a disability'.

18/01/2024

Spain

Suspect in shooting of Spain's Vox party co-founder found in Colombia

The Spanish National Court is investigating the shooting as a terrorist attack. The Spanish politician accused the Tehran regime of "planning and executing" his shooting.

18/01/2024

Economy

Spain's PM Sánchez calls for inclusive and sustainable EU in Davos

At Davos, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez articulated his vision for a unified Europe, highlighting his country's economic resilience and commitment to democracy and environmental sustainability. He also stressed support for Ukraine and advocated for a federal European Union.

18/01/2024

Spain

Spanish former tennis star found guilty of multi-million euros fraud

Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, once the world's number-one tennis player, has been found guilty of fraud alongside her former husband, Josep Santacana, whom she blamed for the crime.

17/01/2024

Spain

Spanish government to regulate online porn access to protect minors

According to a government study, half of the Spanish population under the age of 15 have accessed and consumed pornography at least once and 25% before the age of 12.

16/01/2024

Art

Madrid museum can keep Nazi-looted art, US appeals court rules

US judges ruled that Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza museum is the rightful owner of a priceless Pissarro painting, which was stolen from a Jewish family during the Holocaust.

15/01/2024

Earth News

Drought reveals sunken church in Spanish reservoir

'Drought tourists’ are visiting to see the 11th-century church which was submerged 60 years ago.

10/01/2024

Earth News

Millions of plastic pellets from Spanish spill could be eaten by fish

“The contamination of the oceans and ecosystems with plastics is one of the biggest problems faced by humanity,” Spain’s minister for the environment, Teresa Ribera, said.

09/01/2024

Health news

Spain reintroduces mandatory face masks over COVID concerns

Spain announced on Monday that wearing face masks inside health facilities was now complusory, as COVID-19 and flu cases grow across the country.

09/01/2024

Spain

Spanish woman with right to work in UK deported after holiday

Maria - not her real name - was detained at Luton airport after spending a Christmas break in her home country of Spain.

07/01/2024

Spain

In pictures: Christians across Europe celebrate Epiphany

Christians around Europe have come together to celebrate Epiphany, a day which also spells the end of Christmas for many.

06/01/2024

Moments

Lonely abroad? How to make friends as a solo traveller

From online groups to going phone-free, here's how I make friends while travelling solo.

06/01/2024

Spain

Iberia ground staff strike at Spanish airports over contract dispute

Ground staff at IAG-owned Iberia began their strike across Spain on Friday - although the airline itself has yet to see much impact.

05/01/2024

Earth News

Spanish cities forced to expand bike lanes and low-emissions zones

Cities in Spain have been told to use or lose funds for bike lanes and low-emissions zones after right-wing backsliding.

05/01/2024

Spain

Iran releases Spanish man detained after visiting Mahsa Amini's grave

Santiago Sánchez Cogedor was accused of espionage by the Iranian regime after taking a photograph in front of Mahsa Amini's grave last year.

03/01/2024

Spain

Hermoso testifies Rubiales kiss at World Cup was not consensual

Hermoso said the kiss on the lips was without her consent and that Luis Rubiales had tried to pressure her into playing down the incident.

02/01/2024

Spain

The Spanish city trying to make New York 'jealous' this Christmas

The Christmas light show in Spain's Vigo is a tourist attraction, but can it top the Big Apple as its mayor would like?

28/12/2023

Markets

Spanish stocks enjoy best year since 2009: Can they maintain momentum?

The Spanish stock market has had a remarkable performance in 2023, with the 35 major companies comprising the Madrid IBEX 35 index surging by 22% since the year's commencement.

25/12/2023

Spain

This town won Spain's Christmas El Gordo lottery: What happened next?

There have been no Ferraris or Lamborghinis in Sodeto in recent years, but the lottery has been "a huge lifeline for many families".

22/12/2023

Culture news

Theatre actors performing in underwear sparks censorship row in Spain

Two small theatre companies in Toledo say local right-wing parties PP and Vox cancelled their play because actors performed in their underwear, saying it “scandalised the public”.

21/12/2023

Lifestyle

From binge to mindful drinking: More young Europeans are boozing less

Boosted by healthier lifestyles and the influence of social media, more young people are now embracing mindful drinking and they're increasingly aware of what and how much booze they consume.

21/12/2023

Travel News

This European country now has the ‘world’s most powerful passport’

European countries win out in this powerful passport index.

19/12/2023

Travel News

€2 million of items allegedly stolen from bags at Spanish airport

Luxury watches, cash and mobile phones were among the items reported missing from checked-in luggage.

18/12/2023

Economy

Spanish economy shows resilience as exports boom

Spanish exports exceeded €319.86 billion from January to October, an all-time high, according to government statistics released on Monday.

18/12/2023