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Former king Juan Carlos meets Felipe VI to conclude return to Spain

It is the first time Juan Carlos met his son since he went into exile in the United Arab Emirates in 2020.

23/05/2022

Spain

Spain endures record heatwave as May to be hottest month in 100 years

As Spain endures unusually high temperatures for the season, scientists warn heatwaves and intense temperatures may be here to stay.

22/05/2022

Travel News

Mallorca: Travellers in for hellish summer thanks to staff shortages

Passengers at Mallorca’s Palma airport have suffered horror delays this month - but with recruitment stalling, things may still get worse.

20/05/2022

Spain

Former king's first return to Spain in two years ignites debate

He went to the United Arab Emirates in 2020.

19/05/2022

Culture news

Performers take to the streets for Madrid's flamenco festival

Flamenco dancers are emerging from indoor venues into the bright Madrid sunshine for the 6th edition of the city's flamenco festival. Restricted during the pandemic, organisers want to bring the art form onto the streets and closer to the people.

17/05/2022

Spain

Spain-Morocco land borders reopen for the first time in two years

The European Union's only land border with Africa had been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a diplomatic crisis between Madrid and Rabat.

17/05/2022

Spain

Driver killed after cargo and passenger trains collide near Barcelona

Dozens of others were injured in the incident, which occurred during rush hour on Monday evening.

17/05/2022

Work

Bloody good policy? The countries that have tried menstrual leave

As Spain debates days off work for period pain, here’s a list of the countries that already tried offering "menstrual leave".

13/05/2022

Destinations

Ibiza shuns beach club parties in favour of green tourism

Ibiza could be set to ditch its nightlife image, as new sustainability legislation provides a pathway for a greener future in the Balearics.

10/05/2022

Spain

Spain's intelligence chief dismissed over Pegasus spyware scandal

The agency has been under fire for spying on Catalan separatists and also failing to discover that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez had been hacked.

10/05/2022

Moments

Spain: Unmissable local festivals back for 2022

Where to go in Spain for 10 of the country’s most unique festivals, from Catalonia’s human towers to paella tasting and Rioja wine fights.

10/05/2022

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Barcelona: Mapping Show on the facade of Gaudi's Casa Batlló

The famous modernist building Casa Batlló in Barcelona - a masterpiece of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi - illuminated its unique façade with a video mapping projection on Saturday night May 7th, which attracted more than 47,000 people.

10/05/2022

Spain

Several migrants feared dead off coast of Spain's Canary Islands

Spanish authorities rescued thirteen people in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday but many more remain missing.

09/05/2022

Spain

Explosion at Madrid building leaves two workers dead, 18 injured

At least 18 others were injured in the blast, including one person in a serious condition.

06/05/2022

Culture news

Dancers flee war in Ukraine and join Spain's National Dance Company

Several Ukrainian ballet professionals are now part of Spain's National Dance Company after leaving Ukraine because of the Russian invasion.

06/05/2022

Spain

Three German fugitives arrested in Spain over money laundering scheme

The suspects had been on the run from German authorities since 2021, Europol said.

05/05/2022

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Traditional Wine Horses race of Calatrava comes back as UNESCO heritage

More than two years after the last edition due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and after having achieved the declaration as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, Los Caballos del Vino (the Wine Horses) have returned every May 2 to the streets of Caravaca de la Cruz.

03/05/2022

Travel News

Brits banned from driving in Spain under post-Brexit law

British expats have been banned from driving in Spain, after post- Brexit talks on license rules broke down.

03/05/2022

Tech News

Spanish PM and defence minister's phones hit by Pegasus spyware attack

Pegasus software used to spy on activists, politicians and heads of state was behind the theft of over 11 gigabytes of data, the Spanish government said on Monday.

02/05/2022

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Real Madrid celebrate 35th Spanish La Liga title

Real Madrid celebrate their 35th Spanish league title with their fans by taking a bus around the Cibeles fountain in Madrid.

01/05/2022

Ocean

Europe's endangered eels: what's been done to save a miraculous creature

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean takes a look at what's been done to help protect Europe's dwindling eel stocks.

29/04/2022

Money

Police in Spain arrest 8 over 'cult-like' crypto trading academy scam

The organisation’s leaders have been accused of fraud, misleading advertising and running a pyramid scheme targeting young people.

29/04/2022

Sport

Spain miss out on 2023 Rugby World Cup for fielding ineligible player

World Rugby decided to deduct Spain 10 points and issue a fine for breaking the rules in two of their qualifying matches.

28/04/2022

Spain

Spain reassures Algeria after threat to cut natural gas supplies

Algiers had threatened to suspend supplies of gas to Spain if they were diverted to Morocco or a "third destination".

28/04/2022

Spain

Spain agrees to prevent toy manufacturers using gender stereotypes

Blue and pink colours can no longer be used to imply that a toy is intended for boys or girls.

27/04/2022

Spain

Spain's king unveils €2.6m assets amid push for more transparency

The Spanish government is set to pass a decree aimed at boosting transparency in the monarchy.

26/04/2022