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Why are Spaniards putting more bread in the bin than on their tables?
Bread consumption in Spain has plummeted by 80% since the 1960s, from 134 to 28 kilos per person per year. Behind this drop is a big change in cultural and culinary tastes. With bread also blamed for people being overweight, four out of ten bakeries in Spain have gone out of business.
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Gonzalo Celorio wins Spain's prestigious Cervantes Prize 2025
Mexican writer Gonzalo Celorio won Spain's Cervantes Prize in honour of his lifetime's work in literature. The jury praised his 'ability to develop a critical discourse throughout his career that combines great artistic sensitivity.'
Design
Barcelona's Sagrada Família becomes the world's tallest church
Barcelona's basilica reached 162.91 metres in height on Thursday after the placement of a piece of its central tower, surpassing the German cathedral in Ulm by just over a metre. Gaudí's masterpiece will continue to grow to 172 metres in the coming months.
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Juan Carlos I defends legacy but regrets 'weaknesses' in new memoir
In his memoirs, Spain's former king Juan Carlos I reviews half a century of history: his role in the country's transition to democracy, the strained relationship with his family - including his son Felipe VI - and the "mistake" he made by accepting millions of euros from Saudi Arabia.
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One injured, train services suspended as heavy rains lash Andalusia
Around fifty commuter, regional, and long-distance trains connecting Seville, Huelva, and Malaga have been suspended. One person is in serious condition in hospital after being struck by a falling awning in Gibraleón (Huelva).
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Spanish star Rosalía releases 'Berghain', her new track with Björk
The Spanish artist presents an experimental track with Björk and American musician Yves Tumor, the first preview of her upcoming album 'Lux', which will be released on 7 November. The song mixes electronica, orchestral music and religious references.
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Lost Picasso painting found in Madrid after exhibition transfer chaos
Heard the one about the Picasso painting meant to be moved from Madrid but didn't make it to the removal lorry? Well, Spanish police have now found 'Still Life with Guitar' which was reported to have disappeared earlier this month ahead of its display at a Granada exhibition.
Art
50 years of democratic transitions in Portugal and Spain on display
"Inquietude: Freedom and Democracy" is the title of the exhibition at the Casa Encendida in the Spanish capital, organised by the Montemadrid Foundation and the Commission for the Commemoration of Fifty Years of Spain in Freedom.
The Food Detectives
The Food Detectives: how to spot fake honey
In partnership with the European Union & the Watson Project
Europe’s top food safety experts are joining forces to crack down on fraud. Euronews follows them in this special series, The Food Detectives. In Episode 4, we meet the team fighting fake honey in Spain.