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Watch: Severe floods rip through central-western Spain

The most violently impacted region remains Extremadura where more than 200 people were evacuated.

15/12/2022

Work

Spanish MPs vote to approve new 'menstrual leave' for painful periods

The Spanish government first endorsed plans for paid leave for painful periods and strengthening access to abortion in May.

15/12/2022

Business Series

Spain's festive treats that you can enjoy throughout the year

In partnership with ICEX

Turrrón has been made in Jijona using the same recipe and the same quality criteria for five centuries.

15/12/2022

Mobility

This two-seater electric car can fold itself up to fit tight spaces

Automaker NTD Energy believes its foldable concept car could help solve urban transport problems.

15/12/2022

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Watch: Heavy rain causes flash flooding in Badajoz province

Watch: Heavy rain causes flash flooding in Badajoz province

14/12/2022

Spain

Calls for flexible gas price cap at EU-Med9 summit

Leaders and representatives from nine Mediterranean and Southern European countries on Friday called on the European Union to come up with a more flexible gas price cap initiative than the recently proposed cap of €220 per megawatt hour,

10/12/2022

Spain

New green hydrogen pipeline planned between Barcelona and Marseille

The aim of a new green pipeline between Barcelona and Marseille is to supply hydrogen which is generated from renewables, rather than fossil fuels, and help reduce Europe's reliance on Russia's gas and oil.

09/12/2022

Europe News

Hydrogen pipeline between Spain and France to be complete by 2030

Hydrogen pipeline between Spain and France to be complete by 2030 and cost €2.5 billion

09/12/2022

Culture news

Los Escobazos: Take a look at Spain's broom burning festival

Los Escobazos: Take a look how and why Spaniards burn brooms to celebrate the Immaculate Conception

08/12/2022

Travel News

Spanish airport to remove need to separate liquids and electronics

Sick of waiting for passengers to remove liquids and electronics at security? This Spanish airport has the answer.

08/12/2022

Sport

Spain coach Luis Enrique leaves role after shock World Cup exit

Luis Enrique steps down after four years in the post, culminating in the last 16 penalty shootout loss to Morocco. He will be succeeded by Spain's under-21 manager Luis de la Fuente.

08/12/2022

Culture news

The minority European language that's older than the rest

Christopher Schouten moved to the Basque country in the 90s to learn a new language. But in doing so, he became one with a whole new culture.

08/12/2022

Spain

Dozens try to flee after woman 'fakes labour' to get plane to land

Fourteen passengers are still on the run.

07/12/2022

Spain

More than 150 'lightly hurt' as two trains collide near Barcelona

Emergency services treated more than 150 people but none with serious injuries, authorities said, after two trains collided in Montcada i Reixac, north of Barcelona.

07/12/2022

Ecotech

Valencia uses lampposts to charge electric cars

Valencia is one of 100 European cities aiming to become carbon neutral by 2030.

06/12/2022

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Watch: the first ice festival in Madrid opens

The Spanish capital has launched the 2022 Ice Festival - an international competition featuring some of the world’s best ice sculptures.

06/12/2022

Europe News

Muslim leaders call for calm ahead of Spain & Morocco World Cup match

Spanish police said they were preparing for possible celebrations and altercations. It comes after riots in Brussels following the Belgium-Morocco match.

06/12/2022

Spain

Spanish police dismantle gang smuggling drugs disguised as Ukraine aid

The group had allegedly "pretended to be part of a solidarity convoy" in order to avoid police and border controls.

06/12/2022

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A nativity scene underwater in Madrid aquarium

An audience watches as divers set up a nativity scene in a tank in Madrid Zoo Aquarium.

02/12/2022

Ecotech

It may look rude but this 'skybrator' is producing clean energy

NIMBYism is one of biggest threats to the transition to renewable energy. So silent, small designs could make a big difference to installation rates.

02/12/2022

Spain

Explosive packages sent to embassies, PM and weapons factory in Spain

Foreign embassies, the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez and a factory supplying grenades to Ukraine have all been targeted in a wave of letter bombs.

02/12/2022

Spain

US embassy in Madrid becomes sixth site to receive suspicious package

The devices have been sent to Spain's prime minister's office, an arms manufacturer, the defence ministry, an airbase and the embassy of Ukraine.

01/12/2022

Creators

Flamenco, gender and tradition: The Roma musician breaking stereotypes

Noelia Heredia is a Spanish musician who plays the cajón, a box-shaped percussion instrument traditionally played by men. For her, music is life: "without flamenco, without singing and without music, I think I would die."

01/12/2022

Spain

Spain PM targeted as letter bomb victims expand beyond Ukraine embassy

Meanwhile, another letter bomb was found on Thursday at a European Union satellite centre at the Torrejón de Ardoz air base outside Madrid.

30/11/2022

Spain

Europe’s first local energy community is saving residents money

Citizens from the village of El Realengo in the Spanish province of Alicante aren’t afraid to turn on the lights thanks to the local areas energy community. It’s installed solar panels on derelict land, which now satisfies 50% of the village’s energy needs.

30/11/2022

Culture news

Under missiles and across borders: Ukrainian art defying the odds

Museums in Madrid and Kyiv worked to defy the odds and transport 70 Ukrainian masterpieces from a war zone to safety.

30/11/2022