Spain

Art

Dancers come to life as Flamenco Day reminds Spain of its traditions

Flamenco dancing has long been a symbol of Spanish identity. Each year, people gather to recognise the day UNESCO recognised it as part of the country's heritage.

17/11/2021

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Volcano on Spain's La Palma island continues to erupt

The Cumbre Vieja volcano on Spain's La Palma Island continued to erupt on Wednesday.

17/11/2021

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Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia ride public city bus for first time

Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia took a public bus in Madrid on Monday, in an usual event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the city’s public urban transport company, 'EMT'.

16/11/2021

Spain

In 2 days, 10 migrants die trying to reach Spanish islands

o far this year, more than 17,000 migrants and refugees have reached the Canary Islands by boat, a 24% increase compared to the same period last year.

15/11/2021

Scenes

The Spanish inventor creating electricity from nature

In partnership with Media City

"Imagine, being in the middle of a park or a street and being able to touch a plant and turn on the lights of that specific area."

15/11/2021

Explore

Benicassim's cultural scene goes beyond music festivals — here's how

In partnership with Region of Valencia

We show you around the municipality's top spots.

15/11/2021

Travel News

Giant lizards choke on condoms as tourists have sex on Spanish beach

A new report finds that 300 ‘sex spots’ in the Dunes of Maspalomas are having a devastating impact on local plant and wildlife.

12/11/2021

Spain

Barcelona welcomes women into famed football academy for first time

For the first time, girls and women have gained entry to the legendary training centre, which has honed the talents of male stars such as Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta.

10/11/2021

Spain

Suspects accused of faking medical emergency to force plane's landing

Spanish authorities suspect the men faked an in-flight medical emergency to force the plane to land so they could illegally enter the country.

09/11/2021

Spain

Thousands protest in Barcelona against electricity price hike

Consumer prices in Spain are rising by the highest rate in almost 30 years, fueled by the soaring electricity costs on international markets.

07/11/2021

Spain

Suspected illegal migrants flee plane after Mallorca emergency landing

It appeared to be an elaborate scheme to enter Spain by would-be migrants from Morocco.

06/11/2021

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La Palma volcano sunset

The Volcanological Institute of the Canary Islands has highlighted this Friday afternoon that "deposits of elemental sulfur appear for the first time" in La Palma

06/11/2021

Spain

Spain extends free IVF treatment to single women and LGBT+ community

Single women, as well as lesbians, bisexuals, and trans people will now have free access to medically assisted reproduction in Spain's public health system.

05/11/2021

Tech News

Google News returns to Spain after 7 year absence

The online news aggregator left in 2014 after Spanish authorities passed a law mandating a flat licensing fee for re-using content.

04/11/2021

Spain

La Palma urges residents to stay indoors due to volcanic ash cloud

Many tourists who had travelled to see the volcano have been queuing for ferries to leave the island after flights were cancelled.

03/11/2021

Spain

Banana farmers lose livelihoods as lava devours La Palma

Thousands of farmers and workers on Spain’s La Palma island have had their livelihoods put in jeopardy by the destruction wrecked by volcano that is still erupting after six weeks.

03/11/2021

Food and Drink

Hotel 'guests' steal 45 bottles from Spanish wine collector

The 'refined' couple left with a booty that included the valuable 1806 Chateau d'Yquem and at least six other 19th-century bottles from the exclusive Romanée-Conti winemaker in France's Burgundy region.

02/11/2021

Destinations

The Canary Islands: Rugged volcanic landscapes like no other

Spain’s eight Canary Islands are home to breathtaking lava fields, lush forests and black sand beaches. Here’s what to see and do during your stay.

01/11/2021

Culture news

Man bleeds to death after being gored at Spanish bull-running festival

The death is the first fatality in Spain's bull-running events this year. Generational divides rage on about whether the events should remain part of Spanish tradition.

01/11/2021

Partner content

How to spend the perfect weekend in Morella, Spain

Partner content presented by Region of Valencia

Clinging to the mountains of Els Ports, in the North of Spain’s Castellon province, is the Valencian town of Morella.

01/11/2021

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Lights festival in Madrid celebrates UNESCO recognition

Spain's capital Madrid was lit up for LuzMadrid, part of the International Festival of Light. It celebrates UNESCO's decision to declare the city's 16th-century El Retiro Park a World Heritage Site.

31/10/2021

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Canary Islands volcano still erupting, ash worries locals

According to emergency officials, some lava flows reached a height of 40 meters (over 130 feet) as strong magma overflows from the previous days didn't advance much.

31/10/2021

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Tourists visit La Palma to see the volcano during long holiday weekend in Spain

Thousands of tourists are expected to visit La Palma every day during this long weekend to see the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano

30/10/2021

World

"Neither the wheelchair nor my disability has ever determined who I am" - Teresa Perales

Teresa Perales has regularly defied the odds to become Spain's most decorated Paralympian. After winning a prestigious Princess of Asturias Award, she tells us how she has managed to succeed, how she manages her work-life balance and why she chose to swim.

29/10/2021

Spain

Spain presses Algeria to guarantee natural gas supply

A spike in energy prices across Europe is hitting the Iberian peninsula hard and driving up electricity bills for homes and businesses.

28/10/2021

Spain

La Liga denounces racist insults against Vinícius Junior

The league said it will take the case to Spanish authorities so they can pursue the necessary measures against the fan.

28/10/2021