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Europe News

Spain's weary and still divided voters go to the polls once more

The rise of the far-right and how alliances will be forged in the new parliament are the key issues for Spain in these EU elections.

07/06/2024

The Cube

No, 97% of people on Spain’s minimum basic income are not migrants

Ahead of the EU and UK elections, commentators and social media users are making factually incorrect claims about immigration in Europe.

05/06/2024

Europe News

Farmers block Spanish-French border in major pre-EU elections protest

Dozens of tractors have been blocking all major crossing points between Spain and France from Irun in the Basque Country to La Jonquera in Catalonia since Monday morning. The rally is expected to last until Tuesday.

03/06/2024

Culture news

Open all hours: Spanish shopfronts celebrated in best-selling book

In the age of huge, soulless shopping malls, a book celebrating the beauty of old Spanish shop fronts has become a surprise hit.

03/06/2024

Culture news

What went down at Primavera Sound in Barcelona this year?

Lana Del Rey disappoints, PJ Harvey heralds the rain, and Lankum astonishes: here's everything we learned at Primavera Sound in Barcelona this year

02/06/2024

Destinations

Drought leaves major questions about Barcelona's future in tourism

As Barcelona exits its almost four-year-long drought, the aftermath has left many tough questions about the realities of water management and mass tourism.

01/06/2024

Earth News

Valencia’s cemeteries to become the country’s largest urban solar farm

The project has been dubbed RIP, standing for Requiem in Power.

31/05/2024

Economy

Spanish inflation rises for third consecutive month after VAT hike

A jump in electricity prices linked to higher VAT rates is pushing up inflation in Spain. Upticks are being seen across the eurozone, although the causes are varied.

30/05/2024

Europe News

Spanish parliament approves amnesty law for Catalan separatists

The measure is supposed to help keep the country's government together, but has infuriated many Spaniards who consider it a blow against the rule of law.

30/05/2024

Culture news

Inside an old Madrid bank vault full of literary treasures

In the depths of the Caryatid Building in Madrid is a vault containing some of the greatest treasures of Spanish literature.

28/05/2024

Spain

Palma building that suffered deadly collapse 'had illegal terrace'

The city council is set to participate in court proceedings looking into the collapse, which killed four people.

28/05/2024

Art

Rediscovered Caravaggio masterpiece goes on show in the Prado

A Caravaggio masterpiece that was nearly sold for the price of a laptop in 2021 is now on show in Madrid's Prado museum.

28/05/2024

Europe News

Spain to recognise Palestinian state in 'historic' decision

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the European country is pursuing "peace, security and prosperity" in the Middle East.

28/05/2024

Design

Spanish design duo reveal secrets of award-winning architecture

If the couple's mission was to make reading relevant again then this is a total triumph. A long queue of people regularly wait to get inside the Barcelona library, in scenes more reminiscent of a concert than a reading room in a quiet area of the city.

28/05/2024

Scenes

Watch: The Spanish sea saviours making waves in recycling

In partnership with Media City

Meet Julen and Amaia, siblings and visionaries behind Gravity Wave. They're on a mission to clean up the Mediterranean Sea of debris and transform the waste into eco-friendly goods.

27/05/2024

Europe News

Zelenskyy gets more air defence missiles from Spain

The agreement with Ukraine signed in Madrid includes multimillion-euro contracts for the Spanish defence industry

27/05/2024

Europe News

Spanish conservatives push for EU election win to trigger early polls

Spanish conservatives criticise the coalition government and amnesty for Carles Puigdemont, urging for a decisive victory in the European Parliament to prompt early elections in Spain.

27/05/2024

Culture news

Primavera Sound in Barcelona kicks off Spain's summer of music

With Pulp, Vampire Weekend, Lana Del Rey, SZA and The National in tow, Primavera Sound is shaping up to be the first big event of the summer.

25/05/2024

Europe News

Spanish PM's party embraces TikTok memes as it seeks youth support

The Spanish socialist party PSOE has been keen on gaining youth vote in the launch of their European elections bid.

24/05/2024

Lifestyle

Louis Vuitton unveils dramatic new styles at Gaudí’s Park Güell

Nicolas Ghesquiere showcased the Parisian house’s 2025 Cruise collection to an A-list audience, including Ana de Armas, Jennifer Connelly, and Saoirse Ronan.

24/05/2024

Travel News

‘Couldn’t take it’: Ibiza locals fed up with tourism leave the island

One local teacher flies to and from Ibiza every day because she can't afford to live on the island.

24/05/2024

Culture news

Romanian poet Ana Blandiana wins 2024 Princess of Asturias Award

In selecting her as the winner the Asturias jury highlighted Ana Blandiana's "indomitable poetry" with which she has shown an "extraordinary capacity for resistance in the face of censorship."

23/05/2024

Culture news

Spanish police recover stolen artwork by Francis Bacon worth €5m

Spanish police say they have recovered the fourth of five paintings by Irish-born painter Francis Bacon that were stolen from a Madrid apartment in 2015.

23/05/2024

Spain

How pro-Palestinians in Spain view Madrid's recognition of Palestine?

Spain set to recognise the Palestinian State yet protesters at Madrid's Complutense University, camping for over 16 days, view Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's announcement as insufficient, vowing to continue their action until ties with Israel are cut.

22/05/2024

Earth News

Why has a street in Madrid been covered in mango-scented tarmac?

Residents questioned why the city council didn’t just plant real fruit trees, given they also cool cities down in summer.

22/05/2024

Europe News

WATCH: Spain's conservative Popular Party launches EU election agenda

Spain's Popular Party unveiled its policy platform for upcoming June EU elections, which many see as a chance to challenge the ruling socialists.

21/05/2024