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Spain

Spanish nightclub fire: two premises had invalid papers

Two of the nightclubs involved in Sunday's fire in Murcia did not have a municipal licence and had been under a cease and desist order. Thirteen people were killed.

01/10/2023

Spain

Spain's Socialist leader now has a chance to become Prime Minister

The Popular Party's leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo failed to collect enough votes to lead a government.

29/09/2023

Culture news

Oldest shoes in Europe found in haul from Spanish bat cave

The grass-woven sandals were first retrieved along with various tools and artefacts by 19th-century miners.

29/09/2023

Spain

Spain has overhauled animal welfare laws. Here's what's new

From abandonment and mandatory training courses to a licence to fly, see what pet owners will and won't be able to do in Spain from now on.

29/09/2023

Spain

14-year-old student stabs five people at Spanish school

The attacker reportedly used two kitchen knives to wound three teachers and two pupils.

28/09/2023

Spain

Spanish conservative leader loses first bid to become prime minister

If the Spanish conservative leader fails to win approval on his second attempt, acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez would have a chance to stay in Moncloa Palace.

27/09/2023

My Europe Series

How this school in a disadvantaged part of Spain is boosting literacy

A neighbourhood in Spain where the average salary is a fraction of the national one, unemployment is double the country's rate and school absenteeism runs rampant is showing the way on how to boost literacy among children.

27/09/2023

Spain

Spain fines 'Big Four' consulting firms for 'marathon' working days

Employees at Deloitte, PwC, EY and KPMG complained about working up to 16 hours per day.

27/09/2023

Spain

Why Spain's conservatives are unlikely to come into power despite win

Two months after elections in Spain, right-wingers have a chance to form a new government this week. But is their attempt doomed to fail?

26/09/2023

Spain

Why is Spain among the EU's worst for people not studying or working?

In Spain, 17% of the population is neither studying nor working. A figure above the OECD average of 15%. So why is this happening?

25/09/2023

Spain

Spanish People's Party supporters rally against Catalan amnesty bill

The show of force followed repeated calls from party representatives for disaffected Socialists to support Feijóo's investiture to impede Sánchez from striking a deal with the separatists.

24/09/2023

Tech News

Spanish town shocked by AI nudes of teenage girls: But is it a crime?

More than 20 girls in Spain reported receiving AI-generated naked images of themselves. But can deepfakes be legally punished?

24/09/2023

Spain

Spanish football drops the word 'women' from the national team's title

Players lifted their boycott of the side in time for a match against Sweden, but are demanding widespread changes in the status of female players.

22/09/2023

Travel News

Spanish cruise outrage as ‘all-inclusive’ drinks come with a cost

Norwegian Cruise Line's ‘Free at Sea’ drinks deal comes with a catch in Spanish waters.

22/09/2023

Mobility

Castilla y León fills demographic gap with on demand public transport

The autonomous community of Castilla y León, one of the most depopulated in Spain, manages to bring basic services closer to the citizens.

21/09/2023

Spain

Most of Spain's World Cup-winning players to return to squad

Most of Spain's international women footballers will rejoin the squad following a strike by the World Cup winners over the president of the federation being accused of inappropriately kissing a player.

20/09/2023

Mobility

Some newly right-wing run cities in Spain adopt pro-car policies

After a key bike lane was removed from a part of the city of Elche cyclists took direct action and, for a few hours at least, reclaimed the streets.

20/09/2023

Spain

Striking Spanish players turn up for international duty

Spanish players were continuing to refuse to play for their country but were named in the squad by the new manager.

19/09/2023

Economy

Spain sees better-than-expected post-COVID growth

The revisions are due to new economic data and the difficulty in measuring economic activity in "such exceptional circumstances" as the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the INE.

18/09/2023

Spain

Three Real Madrid reserves investigated over sexual video with teen

Police investigation began following a complaint by the girl's mother against a Real Madrid reserve player.

15/09/2023

Spain

Euroviews. Spain can help the rest of Europe learn how to tackle the water crisis

Faced with climate change in the Mediterranean and a massive threat to its national industries, Spain is undertaking a major and costly reform of its entire water system, Jorge Molinero writes.

15/09/2023

Spain

Spanish judge gives Rubiales restraining order after World Cup kiss

Rubiales appeared before a judge and denied any wrongdoing when asked about kissing Spain's Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the Women's World Cup.

15/09/2023

Sport

Spain: Professional footballers end strike over wage demands

Female footballers in Spain's top tier have ended their strike after disputes over pay conditions were resolved.

14/09/2023

Travel News

This flight landed in Spain without a single bag on board

Travellers reportedly waited more than two hours for their luggage to appear on the conveyor belt at Bilbao Airport.

13/09/2023

Spain

'Do you really have to grab my ass' Spanish reporter groped live on TV

Journalist Isa Balado was reporting in Madrid when a man approached and grabbed her bottom.

13/09/2023

Spain

Rubiales summoned by Spanish judge investigating World Cup kiss

The former president of the Spanish Football Federation has been ordered to appear before a Spanish judge on Friday.

12/09/2023