Spain

Green News

Drought reveals sunken church in Spanish reservoir

'Drought tourists’ are visiting to see the 11th-century church which was submerged 60 years ago.

10/01/2024

Green News

Millions of plastic pellets from Spanish spill could be eaten by fish

“The contamination of the oceans and ecosystems with plastics is one of the biggest problems faced by humanity,” Spain’s minister for the environment, Teresa Ribera, said.

09/01/2024

Health news

Spain reintroduces mandatory face masks over COVID concerns

Spain announced on Monday that wearing face masks inside health facilities was now complusory, as COVID-19 and flu cases grow across the country.

09/01/2024

Spain

Spanish woman with right to work in UK deported after holiday

Maria - not her real name - was detained at Luton airport after spending a Christmas break in her home country of Spain.

07/01/2024

Spain

In pictures: Christians across Europe celebrate Epiphany

Christians around Europe have come together to celebrate Epiphany, a day which also spells the end of Christmas for many.

06/01/2024

Experiences

Lonely abroad? How to make friends as a solo traveller

From online groups to going phone-free, here's how I make friends while travelling solo.

06/01/2024

Spain

Iberia ground staff strike at Spanish airports over contract dispute

Ground staff at IAG-owned Iberia began their strike across Spain on Friday - although the airline itself has yet to see much impact.

05/01/2024

Green News

Spanish cities forced to expand bike lanes and low-emissions zones

Cities in Spain have been told to use or lose funds for bike lanes and low-emissions zones after right-wing backsliding.

05/01/2024

Spain

Iran releases Spanish man detained after visiting Mahsa Amini's grave

Santiago Sánchez Cogedor was accused of espionage by the Iranian regime after taking a photograph in front of Mahsa Amini's grave last year.

03/01/2024

Spain

Hermoso testifies Rubiales kiss at World Cup was not consensual

Hermoso said the kiss on the lips was without her consent and that Luis Rubiales had tried to pressure her into playing down the incident.

02/01/2024

Spain

The Spanish city trying to make New York 'jealous' this Christmas

The Christmas light show in Spain's Vigo is a tourist attraction, but can it top the Big Apple as its mayor would like?

28/12/2023

Markets

Spanish stocks enjoy best year since 2009: Can they maintain momentum?

The Spanish stock market has had a remarkable performance in 2023, with the 35 major companies comprising the Madrid IBEX 35 index surging by 22% since the year's commencement.

25/12/2023

Spain

This town won Spain's Christmas El Gordo lottery: What happened next?

There have been no Ferraris or Lamborghinis in Sodeto in recent years, but the lottery has been "a huge lifeline for many families".

22/12/2023

Culture news

Theatre actors performing in underwear sparks censorship row in Spain

Two small theatre companies in Toledo say local right-wing parties PP and Vox cancelled their play because actors performed in their underwear, saying it “scandalised the public”.

21/12/2023

Lifestyle

From binge to mindful drinking: More young Europeans are boozing less

Boosted by healthier lifestyles and the influence of social media, more young people are now embracing mindful drinking and they're increasingly aware of what and how much booze they consume.

21/12/2023

Travel News

This European country now has the ‘world’s most powerful passport’

European countries win out in this powerful passport index.

19/12/2023

Travel News

€2 million of items allegedly stolen from bags at Spanish airport

Luxury watches, cash and mobile phones were among the items reported missing from checked-in luggage.

18/12/2023

Economy

Spanish economy shows resilience as exports boom

Spanish exports exceeded €319.86 billion from January to October, an all-time high, according to government statistics released on Monday.

18/12/2023

Spain

Bomb threats prompt closure of several international schools in Spain

Spain is the latest of several European countries which have received bomb threats against its schools in recent months.

18/12/2023

Art

Madrid's Prado Museum reveals the hidden backside of art masterpieces

A new exhibition at Madrid's Prado museum is throwing a spotlight on the reverse side of around 100 paintings, letting visitors see labels, seals and sketches that are usually hidden from view.

12/12/2023

Spain

11 tonnes of Albanian mafia cocaine seized in Spain

This was the largest seizure ever made in Galicia, a region that has long served as a gateway to Europe for cocaine from Latin America and highlights the power of the so-called 'Balkan cartel'.

12/12/2023

Travel News

This new high-speed train link opens up Asturias’ stunning nature

Spain opens high-speed railway after 20 years under construction.

10/12/2023

Living

This tiny island was powered by wind and water for 28 days

The smallest of the Canary Islands has achieved a record of only using wind and water power for 28 consecutive days.

08/12/2023

Travel News

Overtourism: Why has Madrid issued a ‘black level alert’?

A year’s increase of tourism in Spain ends with Madrid activating a black level measure for the influx of visitors to the city over the festive season.

08/12/2023

Health news

Scientists are creating ‘digital twins’ of breast cancer patients

The research programme, involving 13 Spanish institutions, such as hospitals and associations, collects genetic, physiological and behavioural data with wearable devices.

05/12/2023

Spain

Two Spanish intelligence agents arrested for leaking information to US

The two agents allegedly provided Washington with operational data classified at the highest level.

05/12/2023