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Barcelona Liceu's 'La Traviata' showcases the future of opera

Barcelona's Liceu theatre is currently staging Verdi's La Traviata, a co-production with three European opera companies. The Liceu's revival director Leo Castaldi spoke to Euronews Culture about the process of keeping the performance fresh, cost effective and relevant during its run.

27/01/2025

Travel News

Why is Airbnb claiming Spain’s new rental rules will fuel overtourism?

Amsterdam brought in new rules for Airbnb hosts in 2022 and the results are revealing.

22/01/2025

Business

Sabadell considers move back to Catalonia as BBVA takeover bid looms

The bank did not give a reason for the potential relocation, although it has previously stressed its importance to the Catalan economy.

22/01/2025

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More than 28,000 participate in Tamborrada festival in San Sebastian

On 20 January, Spain's San Sebastian held the annual Tamborrada festival, bringing together 4,500 children and 28,000 adults in what was an unforgettable festive atmosphere.

21/01/2025

Spain

Around 30 people injured in Spain as chairlift collapse at ski resort

At least 30 people have been injured in a ski lift accident at the Spanish resort of Astún, around the Pyrenees mountain range, emergency services in Spain said on Saturday.

18/01/2025

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Madrid pet owners bring animals for Saint Anthony blessing

Pet owners in Madrid had their animals blessed at Saint Anthony Church, a tradition believed to bring health and protection, celebrating St. Anthony’s feast day.

17/01/2025

Travel News

Want to move to Spain? New tax is about to make it much more expensive

Pressure on Spain’s housing market has been exacerbated by overtourism and the proliferation of short-term holiday rentals.

16/01/2025

Economy

Spanish inflation rate confirmed at 2.8% as fuel costs surge

Increasing transport prices boosted Spain’s December inflation number, with rising culture and recreation prices also contributing to the figure.

15/01/2025

Economy

Spain calls for 100% tax charge on property bought by non-EU buyers

Spain is planning to bring in strict legislation for property purchases in an attempt to control the country's rapidly escalating housing crisis, which has left residents complaining of being unable to afford to buy or rent a property.

14/01/2025

EuroVerify

Morgue pictures don't show hidden bodies of Valencia flood victims

The pictures show morgues in the US, rather than an attempt by the media to hide photos of the victims of the floods in Valencia.

09/01/2025

Spain

Sanchez takes aim at Musk's "ultra-right-wing internationalism"

Sánchez highlighted the country's achievements after the dictatorship, but warned of the risks of a possible democratic regression in the face of the advance of autocratic values and fascism in Europe.

08/01/2025

Europe News

At least 780 migrants arrive in the Canary Islands by sea in 24 hours

Last year, more than 43,000 migrants arrived in the Canary Islands, a record-breaking figure that exceeds that of 2006, during the so-called 'Cayuco crisis'.

08/01/2025

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Three Kings parade lights up the streets of Madrid

On the evening of 5 January, Madrid comes alive with the vibrant Three Kings parade, one of Spain's most cherished traditions.

06/01/2025

Europe News

More than 180 migrants arrive in Spain's Canary Islands

The latest arrivals in 2025 add to growing concerns about the uptick in irregular migration to the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago close to the African coast that has increasingly been used as a stepping stone to continental Europe.

04/01/2025

Economy

Spain's inflation surpasses forecasts in December as fuel costs surge

Spain's inflation climbed to 2.8% in December, surpassing the 2.6% forecast, propelled by rising fuel prices and increased leisure costs. Core inflation reached 2.6%, signalling persistent pressures, particularly in services.

30/12/2024

Culture news

By royal appointment: New English entries in 2024 Spanish dictionary

Spoiler, granularity and wasabi are among the new foreign terms chosen by Spanish academics to join the new words in the Diccionario de la Lengua Española.

29/12/2024

Spain

Spain busts international crime ring for alleged car import tax scam

An international crime network defrauding over €17 million in VAT on luxury cars has been dismantled, resulting in 30 arrests across Spain and Germany.

27/12/2024

Europe News

Over 60 migrants died in boat sinking near Spain, Malian minister says

Of the 80 passengers, only 11 survived, with 25 Malian nationals identified among the victims, authorities stated.

27/12/2024

Economy

Spanish retail sales grow at slowest pace since June 2024

Although falling spending on both food and non-food items has contributed heavily to this dampened figure in November, Spain still saw strong consumer goods spending in the third quarter of the year.

27/12/2024

Tech News

This Spanish AI model earns up to €10,000 a month

Aitana, 25, a pink-haired woman from Barcelona, receives weekly private messages from celebrities asking her out. But this model is not real.

27/12/2024

Design

The Uncomfortable: The Spanish design 'democratising discomfort'

Madrid design collective Capitalism's new project ensures no one escapes awkwardly placed table legs.

27/12/2024

Europe News

More than 10,000 migrants died while trying to reach Spain in 2024

Spanish migration rights group Caminando Fronteras says 10,457 migrants died at sea while trying to reach Spain in 2024, a 58% increase in deaths compared to last year.

26/12/2024

Cinema

Feliz Navidad! Our top ten Spanish films to watch at Christmas

From sixties classics to blockbusters from the last decade or rom-coms, Euronews Culture brings you the definitive list of the best Spanish titles to enjoy at this time of year.

26/12/2024

Tech News

Rival Spanish politicians 'reconcile' for Christmas in parody AI video

What better time than Christmas to put aside differences and embrace the spirit of reconciliation? United Unknown, a political satire collective, has gone viral with an AI-generated video of leading Spanish figures.

23/12/2024

Food and Drink

Little reason for cheer as drought forces Spain to ration Cava wine

Sales of cava, the Spanish sparkling wine, are down globally thanks to bad weather affecting vineyards but industry leaders have a plan to reverse their flagging fortunes.

23/12/2024

Destinations

2024: The year Barcelona fully had enough of tourists

Spain’s most visited city is seeking quality over quantity in 2025.

23/12/2024