Spain

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Canary Islands: Houses and crops are threatened by the lava flow.

At least 100 homes have been already destroyed during the volcanic eruption on Spain's La Palma island, forcing 5,500 people to evacuate.

21/09/2021

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Canary Islands: Lava engulfs 100 homes after The Cumbre Vieja erupted

A surge of lava destroyed around 100 homes, a day after the volcano erupted, forcing 5,500 people to leave the area, local authorities said.

21/09/2021

Europe News

Brussels warns Spain over judicial appointments standoff

EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders says the current impasse between the Spanish government and opposition over judicial appointments must be resolved soon.

20/09/2021

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Volcano erupts on Spain's island of La Palma

The Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted on Spain's Canary Islands Sunday, spewing out lava, ash and a huge column of smoke after days of increased seismic activity and forcing the evacuation of around 5,000 local people

20/09/2021

Spain

Lava destroys homes after volcano erupts in Canary Islands

Experts said the volcanic eruption could last for weeks or even months.

19/09/2021

The Kitchen

Chef Terradillos’ Salmorejo, a Spanish summer classic with a twist

Salmorejo is originally from Cordoba, Andalucia, a city famous for its hot and arid summers. Chef Terradillos’ Salmorejo shares his recipe, a Spanish summer classic with a twist.

18/09/2021

Spain

French actor Marion Cotillard wins award at Spain's top film festival

Cotillard was honoured with a lifetime achievement at the San Sebastian International Film Festival, as was Hollywood actor Johnny Depp.

18/09/2021

Art

San Sebastian Film Fest: Johnny Depp & Marion Cotillard to be honoured

The 69th edition of the international film festival begins Friday with the premiere of 'La Fortuna' by Alejandro Amenabar, one of the young talents of Spanish cinema.

17/09/2021

Spain

Ex-ETA leader jailed for 1997 plot to attack Spain's former king

Maria Soledad Iparraguirre Guenechea was found guilty of "crimes against the Crown" and sentenced to an additional 15 years in prison.

15/09/2021

Spain

Sanchez meets Catalan separatists and says solving impasse needs time

Spain’s prime minister and Catalonia's leader met on Wednesday to restart negotiations hoping to find a solution to the ongoing political crisis over separatist demands.

15/09/2021

Spain

Spain to cut energy taxes amid anger over soaring electricity costs

PM Pedro Sánchez said that his government intends to scrap a 7% tax on power generation, among other measures.

14/09/2021

Mobility

Bilbao hits the brakes to slow down pollution

The city of Bilbao and the surrounding urban area have put the maximum driving speed at 30 kms/h instead of 50. It's a pioneering measure for such a big city and now the data is beginning to show environmental improvements.

13/09/2021

Spain

Spain deploys hundreds of soldiers to tackle blaze as thousands flee

A firefighter lost his life earlier this week.

13/09/2021

Spain

Divided Catalan separatists rally ahead of talks with Madrid

As they took to the streets of Barcelona on Saturday, Catalan separatists tried to offer a display of unity despite the divisions in their ranks over upcoming talks with the Spanish government.

11/09/2021

Spain

Fire in southwestern Spain killes one and forces 1,000 to evacuate

Strong winds have further complicated the battle for firefighters near the popular resort town of Estepona.

09/09/2021

Money

What happens when Spain's top football league and NFTs mix?

Spain's La Liga is joining the blockchain world by launching officially licensed digital cards of players to be sold and traded online.

09/09/2021

Spain

Spanish woman sues after DNA test reveals baby swap mistake

The error was only realised after a DNA test revealed that one of the women was not the daughter of her presumed parents.

08/09/2021

Spain

Injuries in suspected homophobic assault in Spain were 'consensual'

A 20-year-old man has admitted that the injuries he claimed he had received in an assault by eight masked men in Madrid were actually consensual.

07/09/2021

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Valencia celebrates Las Fallas festival for first time since pandemic

The annual Las Fallas festival, held in Valencia for the first time since the pandemic put the tradition on hold, ends with the burning of statues -- called "fallas", and fireworks.

06/09/2021

Climate

How do you plan a road trip around a heatwave and wildfires?

Extreme weather is increasingly becoming the norm in Europe. What does that mean for travel plans, and can weather forecasts help?

05/09/2021

Spain

Spanish rescuers pull 208 migrants from boats in sea and ocean

The rescue operation adds to Spain's rise in arrivals of people who risked a perilous seaborne journey to reach Europe.

04/09/2021

Spain

Heavy floods on Spain's eastern coast damage homes and businesses

The flash flooding, dangerous in some eastern parts of Spain since Wednesday, didn't lead to any direct casualties.

03/09/2021

My Europe Series

How struggling Spain became one of Europe's vaccination champions

Clue: no carrots (health pass) nor sticks (mandatory vaccination) needed.

03/09/2021

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Torrential rain causes devastating flooding in the Catalan town of Alcanar

The meteorological depression, known as DANA, brought lightning strikes and heavy rains to the center and northeast of Spain. The storm has affected the Ebro delta in a tremendous way

02/09/2021

Spain

Flash floods hit eastern Spain after torrential rain

Authorities across Spain remain on high alert after storms brought more than 9,000 lightning strikes on Wednesday.

01/09/2021

Spain

Migrant death toll rises on Atlantic route to Spain's Canary Islands

The International Organization for Migration says that 529 migrants have died attempting to reach the Spanish islands this year.

01/09/2021