Spain

Moments

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

Earth 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

Travel News

Barcelona cracks down on cruise ships in its city centre

New rules will come into force this month, including cruise ship caps and dock closures.

13/10/2023

Earth News

Schools closed for days on Spanish islands due to extreme heat

Weather experts say the high temperatures are forecast to continue.

12/10/2023

Art

Picasso sculptures take centre stage at Bilbao's Guggenheim

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao has opened 'Picasso Sculptor - Matter and Body', an exhibition of the Spanish artist’s work marking the 50th anniversary of his death.

11/10/2023

Smart Regions

Andalusia: sustainable construction and transport thanks to the PICSA

In partnership with the European Commission

The Spanish region of Andalucía is on a mission to insulate thousands of buildings to prevent heat loss and regulate temperatures indoors and it's all thanks to a European initiative.

09/10/2023

Spain

Sexual crimes by minors in Spain and Italy are soaring, but why?

Spain has the highest number of minors convicted of sexual offences since records began and in Italy the number rose by 15.7%, but why?

09/10/2023

Spain

Rally in Barcelona against plan to grant Catalan separatists an amnesty

Right-wing officials joined a mass rally in Barcelona on Sunday to protest plans to grant jailed Catalan separatists an amnesty.

08/10/2023

Spain

Spain’s Juan Carlos escapes trial as judge throws out ex-lover’s €145 million legal case

59-year-old Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn had accused the former King of Spain of a campaign of harrassment following their split.

07/10/2023

Travel News

Seville proposes ban on ‘obscene’ behaviour of stag and hen parties

The mayor confirmed that those who do not abide by the rules would face a fine.

06/10/2023

Spain

Canary Islands appeal for help as 1,200 migrants arrive in 48 hours

Until June only nine migrants had arrived on the island, but in recent weeks the number has risen to 3,300.

06/10/2023

Culture news

Why changing València to Valéncia is a political problem in Spain

The subtle but controversial change in the direction of the accent perfectly reflects the division in the Spanish political landscape.

05/10/2023

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WATCH: Crowds gather in Spain for historic dance on stilts

People gathered in the Spanish town of Anguiano to see the Dance of the Stilts, an event held since the 17th century.

03/10/2023