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Spain: La Palma volcano more active five weeks after eruption

The cone of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma has partially collapsed, officials say, sending fresh lava flows down the hillside.

25/10/2021

Smart Regions

The city giving digital currency in exchange for saving energy

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode, Smart Regions looks at a transformational European project saving huge amounts of energy. It's led to several buildings in a district of the Catalan city of Viladecans being renovated. Residents play an active role in managing energy. They also have their own digital currency.

25/10/2021

Spain

Child dies after migrant boat rescue off the Canary Islands

Nearly 900 people have died or gone missing this year by trying to reach the Canary Islands by boat in what has become one of the most dangerous migration routes to Europe.

25/10/2021

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Annual sheep march gathers crowds in Madrid

Annual sheep march gathers crowds in Madrid

24/10/2021

Spain

Pablo Picasso artworks sell for a combined $109 million in Las Vegas

The nine paintings and two ceramic pieces had been displayed inside the Picasso restaurant at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art for more than two decades.

24/10/2021

Spain

Spain pledges millions more in aid to La Palma after volcanic eruption

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said that no resident of the island would have to leave.

23/10/2021

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Canary Islands: the volcano continues to spread its boiling lava.

Lava cascading from the La Palma volcano threatens new structures by reaching a new urban area on the Spanish island.

21/10/2021

Spain

River of lava flows from La Palma volcano a month after first eruption

Geologists filmed a massive block floating in the direction of Tajuya on a stream of lava coming from the volcano's northern zone.

21/10/2021

Spain

Energy crisis: Soaring electricity prices strain European industries

The biggest cement plant in Spain could stop its activity due to the dramatic increase in electricity prices.

21/10/2021

Spain

ETA ten years on: The rise and fall of the Basque terror group

Over 43 years, more than 800 people were killed in attacks by the Basque separatists.

20/10/2021

Destinations

Córdoba: ‘The city of flowers’ is back in bloom after COVID break

The Spanish city of Córdoba welcomes the return of top floral designers for annual international flower competition.

20/10/2021

Spain

Spain to ease restrictions on young migrants to legalise status

Spain's government is to ease requirements for young, unaccompanied migrants to obtain residence and work permits.

19/10/2021

Spain

Survivors of 1981 food poisoning protest at Madrid's El Prado museum

The activists had threatened to commit suicide if the Spanish government did not offer more support to victims.

19/10/2021

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Canary Islands: Lava flows engulf houses on their way to the sea

The arrival of a second flow to the sea is imminent, according to the Volcanological Institute of the Canary Islands.

19/10/2021

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Members of Spanish military monitor lava temperature on slopes of La Palma volcano.

Members of Spanish military in protective suits monitor lava temperature on slopes of La Palma volcano

17/10/2021

Spain

Spanish Parliament debates 'Only Yes is Yes' sexual consent law

The law would strengthen the country's penal code against rape by requiring explicit consent for sex acts, a move long demanded by assault survivors and women's rights groups.

15/10/2021

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Volcano eruption continues on La Palma island

Cumbre Vieja volcano continues to spew lava and ashes after more than three weeks erupting on the island of La Palma.

15/10/2021

Spain

Watch: Lava 'tsunami' as earthquake intensifies La Palma volcano

Huge rivers of molten rock have been spewing from the crater in recent days.

15/10/2021

Spain

Hundreds more evacuated as La Palma hit by more earthquakes

Three hundred more citizens have been evacuated from their homes as the lava flows continue to advance northwest.

14/10/2021

Living

Recycle your way to lower taxes in this small Spanish town

La Nucía has won three Architizer awards, becoming a great example of sustainable change and economic prosperity.

14/10/2021

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Residents flee threat of new lava flow on La Palma

Around 800 residents have been ordered to evacuate their homes as a lava flow on La Palma island advances.

13/10/2021

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Spanish city of Merida hosts festival to rekindle with its Roman-past

Every year, Mérida re-enacts its Roman past by holding Emerita Lvdica, an event in which the city goes back to the 1st century AD, when the Romans lived in the city.

13/10/2021

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Royals attend military parade marking Spain's Day

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain presided over Spain's annual military parade in central Madrid Tuesday, in celebration of the country's national day.

12/10/2021

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Thousands locked down as La Palma volcano destroys cement works

Aerials images from La Palma shows lava pouring down the slopes towards an industrial zone and destroying a cement works, raising fresh fears of toxic gases.

12/10/2021

Spain

Pedro Sánchez calls for unity as Spain celebrates National Day

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was booed by some members of the public as he arrived at the traditional military parade in Madrid.

12/10/2021

Spain

La Palma volcano: Fresh evacuations as farmers warn of catastrophe

The Cumbre Vieja volcano has continued to spew lava since it erupted three weeks ago.

12/10/2021