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Are Spain's traditional bull runs under threat?

Animal rights groups have criticised bull runs and an increasing number of voices are questioning whether Spain should keep what can be a deadly tradition.

20/09/2022

Spain

Spain arrests 32 allegedly linked to Italy’s ’Ndrangheta mafia gang

The group is accused of large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering.

20/09/2022

Europe News

Spain cuts natural gas sales tax to help people with costs

Spain cuts natural gas sales tax to help people with costs

20/09/2022

Mobility

This Spanish city was in decline - until it prioritised pedestrians

In central Pontevedra, pedestrians now have priority. And in just over two decades, the home to 80,000 inhabitants has been transformed from a city in decay.

20/09/2022

Spain

Hundreds of migrants rescued from smugglers' boats in Mediterranean

Open Arms Uno said it had rescued 372 people in total.

19/09/2022

Mobility

Thriving cities of the future will get people to walk everywhere

While COVID encouraged being outdoors more, the cities which make it easier for citizens to walk will enjoy the many economic and health benefits.

19/09/2022

Spain

Survivors of La Palma volcano eruption still struggling one year on

A volcano victims' group reported that some 250 people are still living in hotels, while 150 are staying with friends and relatives.

18/09/2022

Spain

Spain puts billions into renovating homes for better energy efficiency

Spanish buildings are some of the EU's worst for energy efficiency. Now its government is promising to renovate half a million homes by 2026 to help achieve its green goals.

16/09/2022

Business Series

The gastronomic delights of the Canary Islands

In partnership with ICEX

The Canary Islands are a natural paradise with extreme conditions that offers top-quality gastronomic products and fascinating views.

15/09/2022

Spain

One of Europe's most wanted money laundering suspects arrested

The man is accused of laundering more than €200 million for criminal organisations.

15/09/2022

Culture news

Almodóvar drops out of first English-language film

The Spanish director said he "dreamt of working" with Cate Blanchett on the upcoming 'Manual for Cleaning Women' film but admits to have bitten off more than he can chew.

15/09/2022

My Europe Series

Will Spain's commoner queen help to save the monarchy?

When King Felipe and Letizia acceded to the crown in 2014, the monarchy had fallen to its lowest level of popularity since the restoration of democracy in 1975 after the death of the dictator General Francisco Franco.

15/09/2022

Sport

New women's football season to begin after deal ends referees' strike

Match officials had been protesting against their "working and economic conditions".

15/09/2022

My Europe Series

Spanish farmers struggle to adapt to worsening heatwaves and droughts

Olive oil production is expected to drop by around 30% due to the heatwaves, farmers told Euronews, even if there are late rains before the harvest ends in November.

14/09/2022

Spain

Court upholds ex-priest's 30-year sentence for abusing children

The man sexually assaulted seven boys at a boarding school between 2013 and 2016.

14/09/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. The death of writer Javier Marías robs Spain of an important voice

Writer and academic. Author of other realities, but also translator of other people's stories. Javier Marías hovered between both occupations throughout his life, and it was something he was proud to claim, but why was he denied the Nobel Prize for Literature?

14/09/2022

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Catalan separatists hold rally as movement frays

Hundreds of Thousands of Catalan separatists held a rally in Barcelona.

12/09/2022

My Europe Series

'If I want a shower, I boil a kettle': Spain strife over soaring bills

In just two years, the average household electricity bill has gone up from €780 a year to €1,371, according to the Spanish consumer organisation OCU.

07/09/2022

Spain

Man jailed in Spain for driving teenager to suicide on WhatsApp

On the day of the boy's death, the suspect had sent him more than 100 messages.

07/09/2022

Spain

Heating restrictions leave Spanish bar owners cold

Spain aims to meet EU energy-saving targets with restrictions on heating and air conditioning. But bars and restaurants fear losing business as a result

05/09/2022

Spain

Cargo ship leaks fuel near Gibraltar sparking environmental concerns

The ship stored 215 tons of heavy fuel oil, 250 tons of diesel and 27 tons of lubricating oil, say Spanish media

01/09/2022

Climate

Will climate change make hail storms more severe?

Giant hailstones rained down on Catalonia this week, shattering car windows and injuring dozens. Climate change could make these events more common.

01/09/2022

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Heavy hail storms in Spain

Heavy hailstorms took place in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia on Wednesday, including in Barcelona.

01/09/2022

Nature

Police investigate ‘mega-party’ held in endangered Spanish lagoon

A group of around 100 boats reportedly gathered in the specially protected area for a concert.

01/09/2022

Business Series

Cheese, sausage, and salt from the Balearic Islands

In partnership with ICEX

Euronews travels to Majorca and Minorca to discover some of the specialities found on this Mediterranean archipelago where, over time, many different cultures have made their mark on the local cuisine.

01/09/2022

Europe News

Spain to cut VAT on gas to help with soaring prices

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the measure will come into force from October until December but could be extended.

01/09/2022