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Luis Mateo Díez wins Spain's most prestigious literary prize

Luis Mateo Díez has been awarded the 2023 Cervantes prize, Spain’s most prestigious literary award.

08/11/2023

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The Valencian Community: an active tourism paradise for everyone

Partner content presented by Region of Valencia

The Valencian Community is an ideal setting in which to enjoy the natural environment; its richness and variety of landscapes provide nature lovers and those who enjoy an active life with days filled with adventure and fun.

08/11/2023

Spain

Spain's socialist HQ attacked for second night in Madrid

Protests turned ugly as thousands gathered to display their discontent at prime minister Pedro Sanchez's amnesty talks with Catalan nationalist parties.

07/11/2023

Spain

Record breaking 32,000 migrant arrived in Canary islands this year

The figure exceeds the previous high during the migration crisis of 2006, when 31,678 migrants disembarked in the Canaries.

06/11/2023

Green News

Spain has proposed a ban on short-haul flights

Environmental groups have slammed the proposal as ‘purely symbolic’.

03/11/2023

Spain

850 people evacuated as wildfire strikes eastern Spain

Authorities on Thursday warned villagers to stay at home as the winds fanned smoke from the blaze towards their homes

03/11/2023

Spain

Wildfire In Valencia forces hundreds from their homes

Firefighters in Valencia battled a wildfire overnight. Hundreds of people were evacuated and some 1,400 hectares of land were destroyed by the raging flames.

03/11/2023

Culture news

Composer John Adams on the future of opera and artificial intelligence

Euronews Culture sat down with composer and conductor John Adams after the premiere of 'Antony and Cleopatra' at Barcelona's Liceu Opera theatre.

02/11/2023

Work

Valencia’s four-day week trial results in less stress and more sleep

The trial only ran for a month, but the results show overwhelming benefits for employee health and wellbeing.

31/10/2023

Spain

Spanish bishops apologise for abuse but dispute 'outrageous' figures

Following an independent inquiry into child sex abuse in Spain's Catholic Church, the president of the country's bishops' conference has issued an apology.

31/10/2023

Culture news

Princess Leonor, Spain's future Queen, turns 18: Her life in pictures

As Princess Leonor celebrates her 18th birthday, we take a look at some of the most significant moments in her life through pictures.

31/10/2023

Experiences

Barcelona museum opens doors to naked visitors

"Nudity has always existed and bodies should not be a source of shame for anyone" said one participant.

31/10/2023

Spain

Spain gripped by 'Leonormania' as princess turns 18

Among the next generation of young European royals, Spain's Princess Leonor has seen her popularity soar as she turns 18.

31/10/2023

Spain

Spain seizes 720kg of cocaine as UK announces huge bust

The drugs have been found in vessels coming from South America, and hidden on board hoping to avoid detection.

30/10/2023

Art

Sex, religion and politics mix in Spain's new Museum of Forbidden Art

A crucified Ronald McDonald clown, prayer mats adorned with stilettos and sketches by former Guantanamo prisoners take pride of place at a new museum in Spain devoted to previously censored art.

30/10/2023

Spain

FIFA bans former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales

Rubiales resigned from his job in football in September after weeks of defiance that increased pressure on him from the Spanish government and national team players.

30/10/2023

Spain

More than 200,000 children may have been abused in Spanish churches

After years of outcry at sexual abuse by church staff and lay people, the Spanish government has finally taken action to expose the reality of the problem.

27/10/2023

Green News

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with wildfires - a modern take on a masterpiece

Climate change is unravelling our seasons. How does an updated version of Vivaldi’s opus sound?

26/10/2023

Destinations

Wanted: New owner for this abandoned Spanish village

Previous owners who bought the village in the early 2000s had aimed to transform it into a tourist hotspot.

25/10/2023

Culture news

Barcelona's Liceu opera theatre appoints 'intimacy director'

Renowned intimacy director Ita O'Brien, with HBO and Netflix credentials, is at the helm, overseeing Barcelona Liceu's upcoming production of 'Antony and Cleopatra.'

25/10/2023

Spain

Spain's Socialists and hard-left Sumar party reach coalition agreement

The deal reached between Spain's Socialists and hard-left Sumar parties is not enough to guarantee outgoing prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, another term in office.

25/10/2023

Spain

Spanish police seize illegally exported Ukrainian jewellery

In a police statement on Monday, Spanish authorities released a statement announcing the recovery of 11 pieces of jewelry that had been smuggled from Ukraine, some dating back to the 8th century BC

23/10/2023

Culture news

Meryl Streep is honoured with arts award by Spain's royal family

Hollywood and Spanish royalty met when Meryl Streep was presented with the Princess of Asturias Award by Queen Letizia and King Felipe VI and their two daughters.

23/10/2023

Spain

Spain's far-right Vox wants to freeze citizenship for Muslims

Spain's far-right has tabled a proposal to stop granting citizenship and residence permits to people from 'Islamic culture'.

19/10/2023

Spain

More than 400 animals rescued as Spain trafficking ring dismantled

More than 400 animals, mainly cats and dogs, have been rescued from an illegal trading network in Spain.

19/10/2023

Europe News

'A new page in EU defence': First-ever EU military exercise kicks off

Some 2,800 troops are this week taking part in the first-ever live European Union military exercise in a bid to boost the bloc's ability to respond faster to crises outside its borders.

17/10/2023