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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

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Activists protest Coke's COP27 sponsorship at Barcelona's Egypt Museum

Environmentalists throw fake blood and oil on exhibitions at the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona to protest Coca-Cola's sponsorship of COP27 in Egypt.

13/11/2022

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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

Travel News

Spain wants to scrap the 90 day rule for British tourists

Spain is set to lobby the EU over a rule that limits British tourists to 90 day visits.

10/11/2022

The Cube

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

Spain

Spain's government under growing pressure over Melilla migrant tragedy

At least 23 migrants died while trying to cross the Moroccan border to the Spanish enclave in June.

08/11/2022

Culture news

Levi Davis, first out bisexual rugby player, has gone missing

Family and friends have put out a call for information after the Worthing Raiders player was last sighted nearly a week ago.

08/11/2022

Culture news

Madrid immersive exhibition brings to life the work of Pablo Picasso

A new immersive exhibition titled Imagine Picasso is reimagining the work of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso through giant light projections

08/11/2022

Europe

Drugs and a 760-day power cut plague Europe’s biggest shantytown

The mishmash of shacks and brick and mortar just 15 kilometres from Madrid has been left in the dark since 2 October 2020.

07/11/2022

Art

Climate activists glue themselves to works by Spanish master Goya

Two climate activists have glued themselves to the frames of two famous paintings in Madrid's Prado Museum.

05/11/2022

Travel News

Why did a Chinese rocket force Spain to close its airspace today?

Fearing that the falling debris posed a threat to flights, Spanish air control shut the airspace over the northeastern region of Catalonia and three other regions.

04/11/2022

Business Series

This is why you should visit the ‘land of 200 cheeses’

In partnership with ICEX

Spain has earned the nickname of ‘the land of 200 cheeses’ and the country’s soft cheeses, in particular, are having their moment and winning international awards.

04/11/2022

Europe

New France & Spain pipeline unlikely to solve energy crisis - experts

The new pipeline project between France and Spain is unlikely to solve Europe's energy problems, experts told Euronews.

04/11/2022

Spain

Spain's cost of living crisis sparks large union rally in Madrid

Thousands of trade union members rallied in the Spanish capital Madrid on Thursday demanding higher wages to cope with the soaring cost of living.

03/11/2022

Partner content

Orihuela - the Valencian region where culture, cuisine and natural beauty collide

Partner content presented by Region of Valencia

Nestled in the southwestern corner of Alicante adjacent to the province of Murcia lies the region of Orihuela, one of Spain’s best-kept secrets.

01/11/2022

Culture news

The mythical creatures of Europe: El Coco

The reason Spanish children go to bed when they're told... El Coco is not one to be messed with.

28/10/2022

Business Series

Spanish cider sparkles thanks to 500 varieties of apples

In partnership with ICEX

In the Asturias region, producers combine innovation and tradition to make different types of cider such as sparkling, natural, organic or even ice cider.

27/10/2022

Culture news

Why is this the first national museum about the Spanish Civil War?

The project brings together resources for the public and hopes to bypass the heated and often political partisan debate.

25/10/2022

Europe

Migrants in Spain face 'emotional toll' after desperate journey

In the first nine months of this year, 23,197 migrants arrived in Spain, compared with 28,729 in the same period last year, a decrease of 19.3%, according to Spanish government data.

24/10/2022

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Shepherds drive their flock through the centre of Madrid

The bleating and bells of some 1,200 sheep and 200 goats took over downtown Madrid on Sunday morning, as part of a festival that recreates the pastoral practice of moving livestock to new grazing grounds.

24/10/2022

Spain

Some Europeans are moving to Spain to escape soaring energy prices

The Spanish town of Benidorm has long been a place Europeans flocked to for the summer. Now it is a place for some to escape soaring energy costs.

23/10/2022