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Sport

Vuelta a Espana: Simon Yates shines in Luintra

Britain’s Simon Yates produced a superb solo effort to claim the sixth stage of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday.

25/08/2016

Sport

Vuelta a Espana: Meersman claims Stage 5 as Atapuma retains lead

Belgium’s Gianni Meersman produced a superb display to clinch the fifth stage of the Vuelta a Espana in Lugo on Wednesday.

24/08/2016

Sport

Vuelta a Espana: Lilian Calmejane clinches Stage 4

Colombia’s Darwin Atapuma took the overall lead of the Vuelta a Espana on a mountainous fourth stage won by breakaway rider Lilian Calmejane.

23/08/2016

Cult

Spain: Ai Weiwei and 'The Poetry of Freedom'

Cuenca, a fortified medieval city in central Spain is hosting an exhibition entitled ‘The Poetry of Freedom’ as part of a nationwide celebration of the 400th anniversary of the death of ‘Don Quixote’

23/08/2016

Sport

Vuelta a Espana: Geniez wins stage three as Fernandez takes overall lead

A mass pile up mid race, a solo break for victory and blistering heat made for a good day to watch the Vuelta A Espana on Monday.

22/08/2016

Spain

Negotiations underway to form a government in Spain

There are signs of movement on the political gridlock in Spain as the liberal Ciudadanos party says it could support a government led by Conservative Mariano Rajoy if reforms are agreed.

10/08/2016

Spain

Canary Islands 'toilet paper' blaze rages on, heading south

A devastating wildfire has ravaged some 4,000 hectares on La Palma.

06/08/2016

Spain

Scores evacuated, one dead as Canary Islands 'toilet paper' blaze rages on

Burnt toilet paper sparks devastating wildfire: one dead, 2,500 evacuated and 3,000 hectares of forest ravaged.

05/08/2016

Spain

Wildfire claims life in Canary Islands

Over 700 people have been evacuated to safety from the path of a wildfire that has claimed one life on the Spanish island of La Palma.

04/08/2016

Spain

Panic in Spain as a flash mob is mistaken for a militant attack

Tension is high after a series of attacks claimed by ISIL in France and Germany over recent weeks.

03/08/2016

Spain

Spain's political stalemate: 'No end in sight'

Failure to form a coalition government following two inclusive elections could send Spanish voters to the polls for a third time since December.

02/08/2016

Economy

Tourism boom bring down Spanish jobless total

The number of people registered as out of work in Spain fell by 2.23 percent in July from a month earlier, fuelled by a bumper tourist season.

02/08/2016

Next Series

Skincare science under the sea

Marine biodiversity is rich in sources for medicine and cosmetic science, as Spanish researchers are discovering on the Mediterranean coast.

29/07/2016

Next Series

Takeaway: the secret of youth

Underwater species can help us stay young Scientists are looking for new bioactive molecules in marine invertebrates Bioactive molecules can prevent ageing and age-related diseases Selected invertebra

29/07/2016

Spain

Spain's King Felipe tasks Mariano Rajoy to form new government

Spain’s acting prime minister has accepted a mandate from the king to form a government.

28/07/2016

Sport

Adiós Valencia Andre Gomes signs for Barca for €35m

Barcelona have signed Andre Gomes from Valencia for an initial €35m The former Benfica player helped Portugal to victory of France in the final of the Euros 2016 in Paris.

27/07/2016

Spain

Spain says Europe's first Zika microcephaly birth confirmed in Catalonia

Europe’s first Zika microcephaly birth has been confirmed in Spain.

25/07/2016

Economy

Spain's economy minister raises GDP growth forecast for 2016

Spain's economy is expected to grow this year by 2.9 percent according to acting Economy Minister Luis de Guindos.

25/07/2016

My Europe Series

Antibiotic resistance - is the meat we eat fuelling a ticking health bomb?

It’s hardly talked about, but antibiotic resistance could be the next big global health problem.

21/07/2016

Sport

Former Porto boss Julen Lopetegui appointed new coach of Spain

Spain have appointed Julen Lopetegui as their new coach.

21/07/2016

Spain

360° video: last hours of Pamplona's San Fermin festival

Thousands of runners travel from all over the world to Pamplona, Spain, for the San Fermín festival, held annually from July 6 to July 14.

21/07/2016

Economy

Spanish banks' non-performing loans down again

Spanish banks' problem loans fell in May - the 18th straight month that they have dropped.

19/07/2016

Spain

Pamplona: 2016 running of the bulls comes to an end

The controversial running of the bulls has come to an end for another year.

14/07/2016

Spain

Tourists return to hotels after Costa del Sol wildfires brought under control

Five hundred and forty-five people who were evacuated on Tuesday evening (July 12) as wildfires got close to their homes and hotel in Spain’s Costa del Sol, have been allowed to…

14/07/2016

Spain

Spain: Rajoy announces vote in attempt to end political stalemate

Spain’s caretaker prime minister Mariano Rajoy is attempting to break the political deadlock in the country and announced a vote to swear him into office for August, but the Socialists declared they w

14/07/2016

Spain

No end in sight to Spanish political deadlock

Spain’s political deadlock has shown no signs of letting up after Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez reaffirmed his party would not back a government led by acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s…

13/07/2016