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Helping Spain's forgotten victims in the fight against gender violence

2023 has seen 10 women murdered in Spain so far as a result of gender-based violence. Joshua Alonso lost his own mother to femicide six years ago Today he runs workshops to explain gender violence to children and young people.

08/03/2023

Spain

Spanish government proposes new gender quota law

The Spanish Government has proposed a law to mandate gender quotas in elected government bodies and on the boards of large companies.

07/03/2023

Travel News

Popular Spanish island warns tourists of Dengue fever risk

Spanish health officials have of ‘moderate’ Dengue fever risk on Ibiza this summer.

07/03/2023

Travel News

'Budget British tourists' no longer welcome in this part of Spain

El aumento del número de visitantes tras la derogación de las normas COVID ha reavivado el debate sobre el turismo excesivo.

07/03/2023

Spain

'Anti-vaccine' nurse taken to court in Spain for faking childrens' jab

The nurse allegedly told parents their toddlers would be better off walking barefoot on grass than getting a tetanus jab.

03/03/2023

Business Series

Discover the secrets behind Spain's Iberian delicacies

In partnership with ICEX

Here We Grow uncovers the secrets behind Spain's gastronomic delicacies and learns the art of carving Iberian ham

02/03/2023

Health news

Say cheese? Taking the selfie health checkup at Mobile World Congress

The app detects facial blood flow patterns imperceptible to the naked eye but visible on a smartphone camera.

02/03/2023

Mobility

‘Life-changing’: This exoskeleton lets wheelchair users walk again

King Felipe VI of Spain paid a visit to the stand of a company that makes life changing exoskeletons for wheelchair users.

02/03/2023

Green News

Green hydrogen: Spain leads Europe’s push for net-zero energy security

But critics warn of risks of entering a ‘hydrogen bubble’.

02/03/2023

Tech News

MWC 2023: The metaverse in the spotlight but industry has its doubts

On the final day of Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona, industry leaders say the metaverse might not be worth the hype.

02/03/2023

Tech News

Groundbreaking mobile tech making waves at Mobile World Congress 2023

Technology is only getting smarter at Mobile World Congress 2023. Here are a few of our highlights so far from the event in Barcelona.

01/03/2023

Tech News

'I still don't know TikTok': Cellphone creator, 94, on new mobile tech

Man who made first ever call from a mobile telephone says advances in technology still have the potential to revolutionise our lives.

01/03/2023

Tech News

6G’s super-connected future on the agenda at Mobile World Congress

6G is expected to start rolling out in around 2030, ushering in a new world of digital interconnectedness like we’ve never seen before.

28/02/2023

Tech News

EU's Thierry Breton says telecom industry not ready for 5G roll-out

Breton, the EU Commissioner for the Internal Market, said a "radical shift" was needed in a keynote speech at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

28/02/2023

Tech News

Nokia unveils new budget smartphone that you can fix at home

It's one of three models the company has unveiled at this year's Mobile World Congress tech fair in Barcelona.

27/02/2023

Tech News

Mobile World Congress 2023: US sanctions not deterring Huawei presence

The smartphone and network equipment maker is taking up almost an entire exhibition hall at Barcelona's Fira convention centre.

27/02/2023

Spain

Why are Ukrainian refugees struggling to settle in Spain?

Why are Ukrainian refugees struggling to settle in Spain? Only about 15% of working-age Ukrainian refugees in Spain have found a job compared to an average of 40% elsewhere in Europe.

27/02/2023

Cult

Rendez-vous: The best of art and culture in Europe

Rendez-vous: The best of art and culture in Europe

27/02/2023

Tech News

Mobile World Congress 2023: What everyone’s talking about this year

The annual telecommunications tech conference brings more than 75,000 people to Barcelona. We look ahead to this year’s event.

26/02/2023

Design

Stefano Boeri awarded Lifetime Achievement Award at Madrid Design Fest

Boeri is known for his innovative architectural designs which incorporate plants into building structures.

24/02/2023

Culture news

Sculptor Jaume Plensa prepares to take Macbeth opera beyond Barcelona

Pulsating dance and high drama from Shakespeare combined with the rapturous music of Verdi. Welcome to Spanish artist Jaume Plensa's interpretation of Macbeth. Sit down and settle yourself for an incredible assault on the senses.

23/02/2023

Travel News

Spanish airports to ditch liquid limits in hand luggage from 2024

The new 3D X-ray scanners can detect what is inside your bag in more detail.

21/02/2023

Travel News

Spanish transport chiefs resign over trains too big for tunnels

Two officials have now resigned over the matter: Renfe head Isaías Táboas and secretary of state for transport Isabel Pardo de Vera.

21/02/2023

Culture news

Madrid celebrates Joaquín Sorolla with new immersive exhibition

As part of the centenary of his death, "Sorolla, through light," offers an immersive and unique look at the work of Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla.

20/02/2023

Work

Spain passes Europe’s first paid 'menstrual leave' law

The policy has sparked intense debate over whether it will help or hinder women at work.

16/02/2023

Spain

Spain approves new law allowing people to freely change gender from 16

Lawmakers in Spain have approved a so-called ‘transgender law' that allows people from 16 years old to change their gender markers through self-declaration.

16/02/2023