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UK expats in Spain show little interest in election back home

Spain hosts the largest British expat community in Europe. In the seaside town of Rojales, many UK citizens say they feel at home, but Brexit has complicated their lives.

01/07/2024

Culture news

Spanish court blocks minister's pledge to remove Francoist symbol

Jose Manuel Albares’ pledge to remove Francoist symbols blocked after court orders portrait of General Francisco Gómez-Jordana y Sousa to be rehung.

29/06/2024

Creators

Is this Spain's most disruptive bartender?

From sweet to sour and all things in-between, Antonio Naranjo has very probably mixed it up and served it in glass, As a master mixologist, he seeks to combine weird and wonderful flavours to create incredible cocktails.

28/06/2024

Green News

Spain opens first public pet cemetery in Málaga

Spain's first public pet cemetery offers a final resting place for pets along with psychological support for owners.

27/06/2024

Economy

Spain cuts sales tax on olive oil as shoppers baulk at rising prices

Spain is the world's leading producer and exporter of olive oil, but its cost for shoppers has risen dramatically because of inflation and a long-term drought that has decimated supplies.

26/06/2024

Economy

Spanish economy bucks European trend with signs of growth

There has been an increase in household spending, and most key sectors saw robust growth on the supply side.

25/06/2024

Spain

Malaga joins other cities in pushback against tourist accommodation

The Spanish city is one of several around Europe where rents for residents have soared while AirBnB and other platforms thrive.

25/06/2024

Europe News

Search for missing British boy on Spanish island continues

The search continues for apprentice bricklayer Jay Slater who went missing on the Canary Island of Tenerife on Monday.

23/06/2024

Culture news

The many ways Spain celebrates Midsummer Eve

Midsummer's Eve is celebrated in many ways in Spain. But did you know that it is a celebration that dates back to ancient, pagan traditions?

23/06/2024

Europe News

Far-right Argentine president in controversial second visit to Madrid

Last month Milei attended a far-right rally in Madrid, which worsened relations between him and Spain's socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

22/06/2024

Europe News

Barcelona decides to ban short term tourism rentals

One of Spain's main tourist destinations is set to ban apartment rentals to tourists in a bid to improve housing for local residents.

22/06/2024

Travel News

Sexist souvenirs: Barcelona might ban ‘degrading’ mementos

This would include products that contain “homophobic or sexist” content.

21/06/2024

Spain

King Felipe VI celebrates 10 years as Spain's head of state

After ascending to the throne following his father Juan Carlos I's dramatic abdication, Felipe VI oversaw a politically tumultuous time in which Spain dealt with several political earthquakes, including the 2017 Catalan independence crisis.

19/06/2024

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Spain marks 10th anniversary of King Felipe's coronation

Felipe, 56, took the throne on 19 June 2014, following his father's 39-year reign, King Juan Carlos's abdication.

19/06/2024

Culture news

World’s oldest liquid wine found in 2,000-year-old Roman tomb in Spain

The reddish-brown, sherry-like wine was found in an unlooted tomb and confirmed to be a local variety by the University of Córdoba.

19/06/2024

Europe News

Spanish Civil Guard busts media network calling for terrorist violence

Spanish authorities have arrested nine people in four cities as part of the crackdown against extremist messages calling for violence against the Euro 2024 tournament and the Paris Olympics.

18/06/2024

Climate Now

How is Saharan dust impacting solar power?

In partnership with Copernicus

Research shows that Saharan dust events can hit solar energy output hard. So what can be done to better manage the problem? Climate Now reports from Andalucía on efforts to beat the dust.

17/06/2024

Culture news

Spain catalogues more than 5,000 items stolen during Franco's reign

A list of over 5,000 art items seized by the Franco regime have been published by the Spanish government so they can be returned to their original owners’ descendants.

14/06/2024

Spain

Erdoğan praises Spain for supporting Palestine during Gaza war

Turkey and Spain are working hard to develop and deepen their relationship.

13/06/2024

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WATCH: Spanish firefighters save trapped driver in Murcia

Spanish firefighters rescued a driver trapped in raging floodwaters after heavy rains struck Murcia and Alicante.

13/06/2024

Europe News

Fighting cancer with nanoparticles marks a medical milestone

A new treatment aims to avoid the side-effects of conventional methods like chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

13/06/2024

Economy

Inflation in Spain rises to 3.6% in May driven by the cost of housing

Inflation rise in Spain: housing costs, transport and fuel price rises are the main drivers. However, the price of food and non-alcoholic beverages dropped in May 2024.

13/06/2024

Europe News

Spain's Sánchez wants allies to 'add more pressure' on Netanyahu

In his first interview since the European parliamentary elections, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called on international allies to hold his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu accountable for the 'bombings' and 'military intervention' in Gaza.

12/06/2024

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WATCH: Palma de Mallorca airport hit by rainstorm rampage

On June 11, heavy rains caused severe flooding across Mallorca, including Palma Airport, where several flights were grounded.

12/06/2024

Spain

French and Spanish police hold anti-terror drills ahead of Olympics

The exercise began in Bayonne, France, where the practice scenario involved assailants staging an attack before fleeing to San Sebastián, Spain, where they took hostages.

12/06/2024

Europe News

PM Sanchez and his socialists will not back down after EU elections

Spain's centre-right PP party came on top in the European elections on Sunday. Yet, their resurgence did not result in the collapse of Premier Pedro Sánchez's government as the conservatives had hoped.

11/06/2024