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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

Spain

What’s behind Milei’s latest spat with Spanish government?

Relations between Spain and Argentina are said to be at their historical lowest after Argentina's populist president Javier Milei hurled accusations at Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez and his wife Begoña Gómez at a far-right rally in Madrid on Sunday.

21/05/2024

Europe News

Europe's far right gathers in Madrid for unofficial EU campaign launch

Spain’s far-right Vox party held an event in the outskirts of Spain's capital Sunday, bringing together hard-wing figures from across Europe (and Argentina's Milei) in a bid to rally the party's base ahead of June’s European elections.

20/05/2024

Spain

Why is Catalan question affecting European elections in Spain?

The recent elections in Catalonia have set the political scene in Spain ahead of the next European vote. Talks on the future regional government will influence the campaign for the seats in Brussels. The Euronews Superpoll suggests the centre-right has an advantage, followed by the socialists.

20/05/2024

Europe News

Protesters rally against right-wing Vox party's conference in Madrid

About 1,000 demonstrators voiced concern about the rise of ultra conservative ideology in Europe, as right-wing leaders and politicians from countries including Argentina, France, Italy, and Hungary, took part in the Europa Viva 24 conference in Madrid, organised by Spain's conservative Vox party.

19/05/2024

Spain

Argentinian President speaks at Spain's far-right conference in Madrid

Protests form in Madrid after Argentinian President Javier Milei speaks at a far-right conference hosted by Spain's Vox party.

19/05/2024

Earth News

Why does this Spanish city want to make cyclists get insurance?

The move is part of a growing backlash in Spain and Europe against cyclists that has seen new bike paths removed and allegations of cities misusing EU funding.

18/05/2024

Climate

How is Spain preparing itself for another record hot summer?

Spain has pioneered a new heat alert map, as Copernicus reveals where in the country is set to get hottest in the next few months.

17/05/2024

Earth News

Swarms of flies in Spain could be due to climate change

Climate conditions and farming practices may be creating the perfect breeding ground for the insects to multiply.

16/05/2024

Travel News

‘Mykonos of Spain’ threatens to close to tourists amid overcrowding

Tourists regularly enter into homes, steal belongings and climb up balconies.

15/05/2024

Spain

Socialist victory in Catalan elections ends pro-independence dominance

Despite his pro-independence party Junts finishing second in the elections, leader Carles Puigdemont continues to pursue his aim of leading the next Catalan government.

14/05/2024

Nature

Are orcas really taking revenge by ramming into boats?

There have been nearly 700 interactions since the rammings began in 2020, attributed to a small pod of killer whales.

14/05/2024

Travel News

Spain’s Balearic Islands bring in new overnight alcohol ban

Holidaymakers also face fines of up to €1,500 for drinking in the streets.

13/05/2024

Spain

Tide turns as Catalan pro-union socialists win regional elections

The centre-left PSC party will need to earn the backing of others, as deal-making in the coming days will be key to forming a government.

13/05/2024

Europe News

Catalans vote in crucial regional election for the separatist movement

The outcome is set to test the strength of the separatist movement and the popularity of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

12/05/2024

Culture news

Ibiza's legendary club Amnesia set to celebrate opening of 2024 season

The 2024 season in Ibiza is about to kick off and if the strength of the opening parties is anything to go by, it’s going to be another bumper year on the island.

09/05/2024

Business

Telefónica confirms 2024 targets after earnings meet expectations

The Spanish telecoms giant says it has started 2024 with "solid growth and profitability rates".

09/05/2024

Business

Spanish government rejects BBVA bid to win over Sabadell shareholders

The Spanish government has rejected an offer by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) to Banco Sabadell SA shareholders, sparking renewed discussions on banking consolidation within Europe.

09/05/2024

Earth News

Barcelona water restrictions eased thanks to rainfall

Reservoirs in Catalonia were at extremely low levels but have since risen, meaning the restrictions on water usage will be eased - for now.

07/05/2024

Art

Rediscovered Caravaggio to go on show at Madrid's Prado

Madrid’s Prado Museum has confirmed that a painting which almost sold for the price of a Macbook at auction is in fact a long lost work of the Italian master painter worth tens of millions.

07/05/2024

Europe News

Who will win over the fury of the Spanish farmers?

A bundle of European far-right parties are attempting to bring down key EU progressive policy platforms, such as the Green Deal. The grassroots groups and glossy parties are attempting to use the fury of farmers to win at the ballot box, but who will reign supreme?

06/05/2024

Business

BBVA-Sabadell potential merger: A sign of things to come?

BBVA's merger proposal to Banco Sabadell could transform the eurozone banking sector, potentially boosting BBVA's assets to more than $1 trillion and making it the third-largest eurozone bank according to market value.

01/05/2024