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Spain passes landmark labour reform, unlocking EU billions

The new employment rules limit most temporary contracts to a maximum of three months and bring back collective bargaining with unions as the main way of negotiating pay and conditions.

03/02/2022

Spain

One migrant dead, 16 missing after boat sinks near Canary Islands

More than 20,000 migrants tried to reach the Spanish archipelago on boats last year.

03/02/2022

Culture news

La Endiablada: Spain's loud, colourful, dancing devil festival

Spain's La Endiablada festival returns after last year's cancellation due to COVID-19

03/02/2022

Art

Series on childhood arrives at the late Joaquín Sorolla's Spanish home

A collection of work depicting the theme of childhood by the Spanish 'Master of Light' will be displayed Sorolla Museum this year.

02/02/2022

Spain

Spain moves closer to investigation into Catholic Church sex abuse

Spain's Bishops Conference has now refused an official inquiry into allegations of priest abuse.

01/02/2022

Destinations

A new law in Spain allows visitors to live and work there for 3 years

A network of around 30 villages and towns is welcoming remote workers to help revitalise their communities - through launching a new digital nomad visa.

31/01/2022

Spain

Two-day far-right summit begins in Madrid led by Spain's Vox

The summit is a follow-up to a similar gathering in Warsaw in December.

29/01/2022

Spain

Spain: Left-wing parties call for inquiry commission into church abuse

The call by Podemos, ERC (The Republican Left of Catalonia), and EH Bildu (Euskal Herria Bildu) follows a 3-year newspaper investigation and similar inquiries in other European countries.

27/01/2022

Football Now

FC Barcelona: A tale of two very different teams

In partnership with Media City

At a time where the men's team are plagued with issues on and off the pitch, the women's team and breaking records.

27/01/2022

Spain

Catalonia pardons hundreds of women executed for 'witchcraft'

Historians believe that the majority of "witchcraft" executions in Spain took place in Catalonia.

26/01/2022

Destinations

Formentera: Why you should visit the lesser-known Balearic island

Formentera might not have an airport, but with stunning white sand beaches, it's well worth the 30-minute boat trip.

26/01/2022

Culture news

Spanish town welcomes back pagan monster 'Carantoñas' from COVID break

The tradition is a meeting of old and new as the pagan fertility figure takes part in a parade for local patron St Sebastien.

26/01/2022

Spain

Spain rescues 319 migrants off Canary Islands, 18 more feared dead

Most of those rescued are believed to be from both northern and central Africa.

26/01/2022

Spain

'I'm old, not stupid': Spain's elderly criticise online banking

For some, making a deposit, withdrawing money, or paying taxes has become a headache.

26/01/2022

Destinations

Madrid: Why the Spanish capital is a foodie's paradise

With glorious tapas and a buzzing art scene, there are more reasons than ever to visit Madrid.

25/01/2022

Spain

Spain arrests seven suspects for selling fake COVID certificates in EU

The group solid fake PCR test results and vaccine passes to online groups for between €50 and €1,000, police say.

25/01/2022

My Europe Series

Is Spain's far-right Vox Party about to govern for the first time?

According to recent polls, the party could win ten seats in regional elections next month and get into power by joining a governing coalition.

24/01/2022

Travel News

Spain wants richer tourists - and other key travel trends in 2022

We're on the ground at the FITUR tourism fair in Spain, hearing about the industry's recovery plans amid efforts to go greener.

21/01/2022

Spain

Madrid university offers young Afghan refugees a future in Spain

Five years ago, the Camilo José Cela University became the first in Spain to welcome young people from areas of conflict.

20/01/2022

Spain

Eight elderly residents die in nursing home fire in eastern Spain

Officials say the fire broke out at a bedroom at the nursing home on Tuesday evening.

19/01/2022

Sport

Real Madrid legend Francisco 'Paco' Gento dies aged 88

Gento was the only player to win six European Cup titles.

19/01/2022

Spain

Spain to treat COVID-19 as an endemic illness instead of pandemic

The country has seen its COVID-19 fatality rate fall from an initial 13% to 1%, and according to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez "the virus is no longer so deadly".

18/01/2022

Spain

Leaders of Germany, Spain meet to align left-wing agendas

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Madrid to plan how to boost progressive policies in the 27-nation European Union.

17/01/2022

Money

Spanish regulator moves to rein in crypto asset advertising

The Spanish government said the financial regulator will need to be notified 10 days before a promotional campaign starts.

17/01/2022

Food and Drink

Paella Valenciana: the secret recipe behind Spain's most beloved dish

Paella was declared an item of cultural significance last year – and Valencians are rejoicing that people are sharing the real ingredients for an authentic paella.

17/01/2022

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Horses run through fire at Spanish festival

Horsemen ride through a bonfire in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares, in the central Spanish province of Avila, during the traditional religious festival of "Las Luminarias". The festival is held in honour of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals.

17/01/2022