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Police recover bodies of seven suspected migrants off Spanish coast

In the first six months of the year, 978 migrants died or disappeared at sea trying to reach Spain, according to the NGO Caminando Fronteras.

30/08/2022

Spain

Maradona's 1986 World Cup final jersey back in Argentine hands

Argentina fans rejoiced as one of national hero Diego Maradona's iconic jerseys was "returned" to them during a ceremony in Madrid's Argentinian embassy.

26/08/2022

Spain

MPs in Spain approve 'only yes means yes' law on sexual consent

The bill means that survivors of rape no longer need to prove they suffered violence or were intimidated.

26/08/2022

Spain

Paralysed gunman dies after court allows his request for euthanasia

The man had begged for the right to die but victims of the shooting had argued that he should face justice.

24/08/2022

Spain

Spain introduced video surveillance in slaughterhouses, an EU first

Large butcheries have one year to implement the new standard, with smaller operations granted two years, the government said whilst introducing the measure on Tuesday.

23/08/2022

Ocean

Traditional fishing and aquaculture: in harmony with nature

In partnership with the European Commission

Professional fishers and fish farmers in parts of Spain and the Czech Republic are going about their business in a way that is both eco-friendly and able to earn them a living.

23/08/2022

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Car stuck in metro station in Madrid

A stolen car got stuck in the stairs of a Madrid metro station

23/08/2022

Climate

'Spanish Stonehenge' emerges from drought-hit dam

Spains worst drought in decades has led to the emergence of a prehistoric stone circle in a dam whose waterline has receded.

19/08/2022

Nature

The magical bird photos inspiring dancers, architects and scientists

10 years since starting his celebrated ‘Ornithographies’, Xavi Bou discusses the impact of climate change on bird migrations.

19/08/2022

Spain

Firefighters and train passengers hurt in Valencia region wildfires

Three firefighters were injured on Wednesday north of Valencia city, the day after a train driver took evasive action to avoid the flames. 10 passengers were hurt in the panic.

17/08/2022

Travel News

Barcelona thief caught on camera as city cracks down on pickpockets

The Catalonian capital announced a plan to tackle pickpockets back in May. But is it working?

17/08/2022

Spain

Spain marks five years since terror attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils

Sixteen people were killed and dozens more injured during two days of terror in 2017.

17/08/2022

Spain

Smell of Portugal's forest fires reaches Madrid 400 kilometres away

The Spanish capital's emergency services received hundreds of calls about the smell of burning, while a satellite image shows a column of smoke spreading from Portugal.

16/08/2022

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Spanish firefighters battle10,000 hectares blaze

Firefighters continued to battle a blaze in the eastern coastal province of Alicante which has burned nearly 10,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of nearly 1,000 people.

16/08/2022

Spain

Stage collapse at Spanish festival kills one and injures dozens

Emergency services said a “strong gust of wind” knocked off parts of a stage at the Medusa Festival near Valencia during the early hours of the morning.

13/08/2022

Travel News

EasyJet strikes: Spanish pilots kick off first day of August walkout

Three 72-hour walkouts are expected to take place this month at EasyJet's Spanish bases.

12/08/2022

Spain

Brother pleas for answers over Spanish nightclub death

Tobias White-Sansom died after an incident in a nightclub in Mallorca. His brother Maximillian spoke to Euronews, demanding justice.

10/08/2022

Travel News

Spain strikes: Urgent warning to anyone with Ryanair flights booked

Cabin crew have begun five months of strike action but Ryanair believes it will have minimal impact on flights.

09/08/2022

Spain

Spain lowers the temperature on strict air conditioning rules

Bars, restaurants and hairdressers are among the locations which will be allowed to set their air conditioning a few degrees lower than other Spanish businesses.

08/08/2022

Spain

Spanish bullet train service halted after fibre optic cable stolen

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing hundreds of metres of the cable.

08/08/2022

Spain

Probe into rising cases of needle jabs on women in Spain

Waves of needle pricks at musical events also have confounded authorities in France, Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands. Now it's seemingly Spain's turn.

05/08/2022

Spain

Model questions if racism is behind lack of apology over beach poster

Model questions if racism is behind lack of apology over beach poster

05/08/2022

Europe Decoded

Does Spain's fake monkeypox victim highlight perils of social media?

As monkeypox cases continue to grow, some people with non-related skin conditions have been falsely accused of having the virus.

05/08/2022

Spain

'Verging on impossible': Sailor survives 16 hours in a capsized boat

A 62-year-old French man has survived for 16 hours in his capsized boat in the Atlantic Ocean, a feat the Spanish coastguard said was "verging on impossible".

04/08/2022

Spain

Controversy as Spain bans air conditioning from dropping below 27°C

It's part of measures to slash energy consumption and reduce dependency on Russian gas.

02/08/2022

Green News

Spain: Shops must keep doors shut and limit air con to save energy

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a new package of energy saving measures last week.

02/08/2022