Spain

Art

'Picasso: Faces and Figures' exhibition opens in Madrid

A new retrospective exhibition in Madrid, explores the portraits and ever-changing style of Pablo Picasso

17/02/2022

Spain

Search called off after Spanish trawler sinks off the coast of Canada

Rescue efforts were hampered by windy, rough seas and reduced visibility.

15/02/2022

Green News

Dry winter drains reservoirs and ruins crops across Spain and Portugal

Rainfall in Spain this winter has been just one-third of the average for recent years with large parts of the Iberian Peninsula experiencing drought.

14/02/2022

Spain

Far-right party eyes regional government role after big election gains

The far-right party says it has "the right and the duty" to be part of a new government in Castile and Leon after winning 13 seats in Sunday's early vote.

14/02/2022

Cinema

Javier Bardem's The Good Boss wins six at this year's Goya Awards

Spanish cinema held the annual Goya awards ceremony on Saturday with the film The Good Boss -- which attracted a record 20 nominations --winning six prizes.

13/02/2022

Spain

Extreme winter drought devastates crops in Spain and Portugal

Half of Spain’s farms are threatened by drought this year, while scientists estimate that Portugal will see a drop in annual rainfall of 20% to 40% by the end of the century.

13/02/2022

My Europe Series

Do proposed reforms of Spain's controversial 'gag law' go far enough?

The "gag law" has been described as the greatest blow to civil and political liberties since Spain's return to democracy. But do proposed reforms go far enough?

11/02/2022

Spain

Spanish police bust drugs ring 'faking orca attacks' to aid smuggling

Police say the gang would simulate boat damage and even killer whale attacks to get towed into ports in southern Spain and smuggle in hashish.

11/02/2022

Real Economy

How billions from Europe's recovery fund are set to transform Spain's economy

In partnership with The European Commission

Real Economy heads to Spain, the first country in the EU to receive billions of euros from the bloc's pandemic recovery fund.

09/02/2022

Art

How can you see Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel paintings in Madrid?

The exhibition allows visitors to experience arguably one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements up close, with a never-before-seen perspective.

09/02/2022

Culture news

Sagrada Familia plans put 3,000 families at risk of eviction

A dispute between local residents and the Sagrada Familia construction team has arisen from their future plan to demolish housing blocks in order to complete Gaudi's vision of the basilica.

07/02/2022

Destinations

Mallorca: Explore the big balearic with a wild heart

There’s more to Mallorca than just sun, sand and sea. Get off-the-beaten track and discover its wild heart.

06/02/2022

Culture news

‘The Spanish King’: how a 90-year-old grandpa became full-time model

90-year-old Andrés García-Carro is a relative newcomer to the European fashion scene making a considerable impact with his screen appearances, Zara editorials, and impressive Instagram following.

05/02/2022

Spain

Spain: MP's voting error on key labour reform sparks political storm

The vote on Thursday was passed by 175 votes to 174.

04/02/2022

Destinations

‘A holiday means disconnection’: Visit Menorca to unplug and unwind

From the rugged north to the calming south, Menorca invites you to get away from it all.

04/02/2022

Spain

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