Spain

Business Series

Why Spain’s black truffles are so popular

In partnership with ICEX

Spain is rich in black truffles. Most of the production can be found in the northeastern Girona forest and central Teruel. Not only is there an abundance of these aromatic treasures to be found in the country, but Spain is also the world’s biggest producer of black winter truffles.

25/11/2022

Green News

Catalonia introduces restrictions on water use as Spain prays for rain

The measures will affect 6.7 million people - 80 per cent of the region's population.

23/11/2022

Spain

Spain's 'hunger queues' lengthen as soaring inflation hits the poor

One volunteer said he has seen mothers "stopping buying feminine hygiene products so they can feed their children".

22/11/2022

Culture news

Cuban musician Pablo Milanés dies at the age of 79

One of the founding members of the Nueva Trova genre, Milanés was upheld as a cultural ambassador for Fidel Castro's revolution.

22/11/2022

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Watch: Spanish far-right group hold demonstration in Madrid

More than 500 supporters of Spain's fascist Falangist Movement have marched in Madrid on Saturday night. Every year, they commemorate the death of the founder of their movement, José Antonio Primo de Rivera, who was killed in 1936.

20/11/2022

My Europe Series

Is Spain's new rape law reducing jail sentences of sex offenders?

A number of sex offenders have seen their jail sentences reduced after a new, stricter rape law came into effect last month.

18/11/2022

Business Series

Spain's agricultural revolution: mouth-watering fruit and vegetables

In partnership with ICEX

During our trip, we’ll take you from the Autonomous Community of Valencia to the very south of Spain, in Andalusia, to discover the world's most valuable pomegranates, the superfruit Granada Mollar de Elche. And the perfect subtropical climate to grow mangos and avocados…which taste so good…

17/11/2022

Destinations

This Spanish city has been named cheapest European destination

Granada tops the rankings for budget destinations in Europe thanks to free attractions and low-cost public transport.

17/11/2022

Food and Drink

Spanish olive oil production halved: Is a price hike looming?

This year’s summer drought has put olive farmers' businesses in jeopardy, as Spain represents 75 percent of the world’s olive production.

17/11/2022

Europe News

Spain’s new, stricter rape law to be reviewed after jail sentences cut

Spain is to review a landmark new law on sex offences which was meant to afford victims more protection after a series of court rulings led to prison sentences being reduced for offenders because of a loophole in the legislation.

16/11/2022

Destinations

Valencia: Here's why you should visit Europe's Green Capital 2024

From paella to folk music, here are our tips for the best things to experience in Valencia.

16/11/2022

Culture news

Hand of Irulegi: Oldest known ancient Basque text discovered in Spain

The oldest text in ancient Basque known to date has been discovered in the Spanish region of Navarre, inscribed on a bronze hand over 2,000 years old.

16/11/2022

Spain

'Terrifying cocktail': Spain's worst environmental disaster, 20 years

Never before had 63,000 tonnes of heavy fuel oil washed up on Iberian coasts, creating a 2,000 kilometres-long polluted area stretching from Portugal to Spain and all the way to France.

14/11/2022

Explore

Pink lagoon and flamingoes: the hidden gems of Spain’s Torrevieja

In partnership with Region of Valencia

In this episode of Explore, we’re getting off our sun loungers and discovering a lesser known side of the seaside town, from hiking and cycling trails in a stunning nature reserve to the town’s surprising cultural heritage.

14/11/2022

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Activists protest Coke's COP27 sponsorship at Barcelona's Egypt Museum

Environmentalists throw fake blood and oil on exhibitions at the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona to protest Coca-Cola's sponsorship of COP27 in Egypt.

13/11/2022

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Watch: Hundreds of thousands rally to defend Madrid public healthcare

Protesters say they're defending the region's primary care services, warning that plans to overhaul the system would "destroy" local healthcare.

13/11/2022

Spain

Storm leaves hundreds stranded and planes grounded at Valencia airport

It's the latest record-breaking weather event in Spain this year, after the hottest summer and hottest October on record.

12/11/2022

Travel News

Spain wants to scrap the 90 day rule for British tourists

Spain is set to lobby the EU over a rule that limits British tourists to 90 day visits.

10/11/2022

The Cube

Spanish policeman jailed after posting fake migrant rape video

The man is one of the first people to be convicted of using social media to spread false information.

09/11/2022

Spain

Spain's government under growing pressure over Melilla migrant tragedy

At least 23 migrants died while trying to cross the Moroccan border to the Spanish enclave in June.

08/11/2022

Culture news

Levi Davis, first out bisexual rugby player, has gone missing

Family and friends have put out a call for information after the Worthing Raiders player was last sighted nearly a week ago.

08/11/2022

Culture news

Madrid immersive exhibition brings to life the work of Pablo Picasso

A new immersive exhibition titled Imagine Picasso is reimagining the work of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso through giant light projections

08/11/2022

My Europe Series

Drugs and a 760-day power cut plague Europe’s biggest shantytown

The mishmash of shacks and brick and mortar just 15 kilometres from Madrid has been left in the dark since 2 October 2020.

07/11/2022

Art

Climate activists glue themselves to works by Spanish master Goya

Two climate activists have glued themselves to the frames of two famous paintings in Madrid's Prado Museum.

05/11/2022

Travel News

Why did a Chinese rocket force Spain to close its airspace today?

Fearing that the falling debris posed a threat to flights, Spanish air control shut the airspace over the northeastern region of Catalonia and three other regions.

04/11/2022

Business Series

This is why you should visit the ‘land of 200 cheeses’

In partnership with ICEX

Spain has earned the nickname of ‘the land of 200 cheeses’ and the country’s soft cheeses, in particular, are having their moment and winning international awards.

04/11/2022