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Spain

Spain's Sanchez says he intends to continue as PM

Sanchez took five days off to think about his future, following the decision by a court to open preliminary proceedings against his wife Begona Gomez on corruption allegations.

29/04/2024

Nature

Activist who led campaign to save Spain’s Mar Menor wins ‘Green Nobel’

Teresa Vicente’s campaign saw nearly 640,000 people back a law granting legal protection to the Mar Menor.

29/04/2024

Europe News

Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez says he'll continue in office

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has decided to remain in office with "even more strength" after a period of reflection.

29/04/2024

Europe News

How the EU farmers movement plans to gain traction ahead of elections

The group aims to prioritise products produced in Europe and end green policies as well as mport trade agreements such as grain from Ukraine, and dealings with Mercosur.

28/04/2024

Economy

Why unemployment in Spain is rising and what's being done to cap it?

The abundance of temporary contracts, as well as low productivity, have both contributed to unemployment levels spiking in the first quarter of the year.

26/04/2024

Spain

Spanish PM weighs options amid wife corruption accusations

Spain remains on edge awaiting news on whether Pedro Sánchez will stay in government or decide to step back.

26/04/2024

Europe News

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez suspends public duties to 'reflect'

Sanchez has said he is considering resigning from his position as his wife Begoña Gómez is accused of corruption.

25/04/2024

Europe News

Will Vox benefit from the rise of Europe's extreme right?

Spain's far-right party lost more than 600,000 votes in the country's latest general election – but now it has a chance to turn things around this summer.

23/04/2024

Travel News

New train line proposed for Spanish coast linking seaside cities

The extension would make it easier to explore more of the sun-drenched coastline loved by tourists.

22/04/2024

Spain

Thousands protest in Canary Islands over 'unsustainable' mass tourism

Protestors are calling for a freeze on tourists, arguing that the current model has made life unaffordable and environmentally unsustainable for residents.

21/04/2024

Travel News

Barcelona bus route wiped from Google Maps to deter tourist crowds

The number 116 stops at Antoni Gaudí’s Park Güell, Barcelona’s second most popular attraction after the Sagrada Familia church.

19/04/2024

Green News

What is air pollution doing to young children’s attention span?

Boys may be impacted by traffic fumes for longer as their brains mature more slowly, the Spanish researchers say.

19/04/2024

Green News

Could a floating desalination plant fight drought in Barcelona?

Local authorities say it is a more economical and environmentally sustainable solution than shipping in water.

19/04/2024

Nature

What’s behind Spain’s ‘mutant’ cockroach infestations?

Rising temperatures across Spain are thought to be responsible for growing numbers of insecticide-resistant Germanic cockroaches.

18/04/2024

Nature

Euroviews. Reckless and harsh octopus farming plans must be stopped

Not only is factory farming the biggest cause of animal cruelty on the planet, it is damaging our planet through pollution, wildlife loss and emissions. We must act now before we eat our way to extinction, Dr Elena Lara writes.

17/04/2024

Climate

Tourists targeted by water restrictions in drought-hit Barcelona

Water restrictions have been proposed for tourists in Catalonia - but swimming pools are being spared.

17/04/2024

Spain

More than 400 migrants arrive in Canary Islands

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says that of the 266,940 migrants trying to reach Europe last year, 97% made the treacherous sea crossing from North Africa.

16/04/2024

Destinations

Malaga’s new €1.6 million gorge walk promises stunning views

The Camino del Desfiladero del Tajo will let you see Ronda’s iconic gorge from a new perspective.

16/04/2024

Travel News

Canary Island residents plan hunger strike to protest mass tourism

Activists say locals are being forced to sleep in their cars and even caves.

16/04/2024

Spain

Spanish left puts housing front and centre in EU elections campaign

June's European Parliament elections will see governments working hard to turn out young voters with promises of change.

16/04/2024

Health news

Spanish doctors perform first robotic heart surgery on teenagers

Medics at two hospitals in Barcelona operated on two teenagers with congenital heart disorders for the first time with modernised robotic techniques.

13/04/2024

Spain

Spain to end golden visas for foreign real estate investors

Lawmakers hope closing the scheme will shut off an opening that critics say has allowed dirty money into the economy.

10/04/2024

Spain

Canary Islands sees surge of migrant arrivals via West African route

The number of people making the often treacherous boat trip from Africa to the Spanish archipelago has been breaking record after record for months.

10/04/2024

Design

Manifesta 15 Barcelona to look at urgent social issues through art

Manifesta 15 Barcelona looks at how art and architecture can address pressing concerns like climate change, social injustice and economic inequality. The festival, which has toured European cities over the past 30 years, is intended to prompt debate about urgent global issues.

10/04/2024

Business

Beauty group Puig hopes to raise more than €2.5bn by going public

Barcelona-based beauty group Puig, owner of Paco Rabanne, Charlotte Tilbury, and Caroline Herrera, announces IPO plans.

08/04/2024

Food and Drink

Olive oil becomes most stolen item from Spanish shops

The secret ingredient is crime. Olive oil has become the most shoplifted item from supermarkets in Spain.

06/04/2024