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Spanish PM and defence minister's phones hit by Pegasus spyware attack

Pegasus software used to spy on activists, politicians and heads of state was behind the theft of over 11 gigabytes of data, the Spanish government said on Monday.

02/05/2022

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Real Madrid celebrate 35th Spanish La Liga title

Real Madrid celebrate their 35th Spanish league title with their fans by taking a bus around the Cibeles fountain in Madrid.

01/05/2022

Ocean

Europe's endangered eels: what's been done to save a miraculous creature

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean takes a look at what's been done to help protect Europe's dwindling eel stocks.

29/04/2022

Money

Police in Spain arrest 8 over 'cult-like' crypto trading academy scam

The organisation’s leaders have been accused of fraud, misleading advertising and running a pyramid scheme targeting young people.

29/04/2022

Sport

Spain miss out on 2023 Rugby World Cup for fielding ineligible player

World Rugby decided to deduct Spain 10 points and issue a fine for breaking the rules in two of their qualifying matches.

28/04/2022

Spain

Spain reassures Algeria after threat to cut natural gas supplies

Algiers had threatened to suspend supplies of gas to Spain if they were diverted to Morocco or a "third destination".

28/04/2022

Spain

Spain agrees to prevent toy manufacturers using gender stereotypes

Blue and pink colours can no longer be used to imply that a toy is intended for boys or girls.

27/04/2022

Spain

Spain's king unveils €2.6m assets amid push for more transparency

The Spanish government is set to pass a decree aimed at boosting transparency in the monarchy.

26/04/2022

Spain

One migrant dead, 24 missing in shipwreck near Spanish Canary Islands

The Spanish coastguard said they had rescued 36 people from the stricken vessel.

26/04/2022

Spain

Spain begins investigation into Catalonia Pegasus spyware allegations

A report found more than 60 pro-independence figures had their mobile phones hacked using the software.

25/04/2022

Art

Should museums return artworks stolen by Nazis?

The Cassirer family have been trying and so far failing to see the return of a work of art stolen from them by the Nazis.

25/04/2022

Sport

Camp Nou sets new record attendance for women's football match

The previous record was also set during a Barcelona match against Real Madrid in March.

22/04/2022

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Alcoy celebrates Moors and Christians Festival after two-year break due to pandemic

Hundreds of people have participated in the festival that includes a historical re-enactment and a street parade, commemorating the battles fought between Moors (or Muslims) and Christians during the period known as “Reconquista” (Reconquest) from the 8th century through the 15th century.

22/04/2022

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Six reasons to visit Balearic island Formentera in summer 2022

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Ibiza’s laid-back cousin, Formentera – the Balearic island with no airport and few paved roads – knows a thing or two about slowing things down.

20/04/2022

Spain

Spain lifts some facemask rules, Cyprus to ease COVID measures

Masks will still be mandatory for visitors and staff in Spanish medical centres and nursing homes, as well as on public transport.

20/04/2022

Work

Delivery app customer sparks outrage with request to take out the bins

A request for help with the bins drew attention to the precariousness of gig work in Spain.

20/04/2022

Tech News

Spain is testing out a traffic control system for drones

The flight test is trialling a platform that aims to minimise collisions by detecting when drones fly too close too each other and proposing evasive manoeuvres to pilots.

14/04/2022

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Women bear weight of Easter rite in changing Spain

A team of women rock from one foot to another rhythmically as they carry a 1.5-tonne float topped with a statue of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary through the streets of Granada in southern Spain.

12/04/2022

Spain

Man jailed for WhatsApp threats to kill Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez

The 66-year-old suspect had expressed anger at Spain's decision to exhume the remains of former dictator Francisco Franco.

12/04/2022

Earth News

Stuffed lions and elephants seized in €29m taxidermy raid in Spain

The haul of stuffed animals included over 400 protected species, including some that are extinct, such as the scimitar oryx, or severely threatened, such as the Bengal tiger.

11/04/2022

Spain

Holy Week call for recognition from gay men in Andalucia

Members of Spanish brotherhoods who dress Virgin Mary floats for Holy Week accuse religious leaders of hypocrisy over their sexuality.

10/04/2022

Culture news

Meet the gay stylists playing a key role in Spain’s Holy Week

Despite being heavily involved in the most famous, theatrical and rapturous Holy Week in the world, the LGBT+ community in southern Spain are continually relegated to the margins

08/04/2022

Spain

Spain's Pedro Sanchez in Morocco for improved diplomatic relations

Madrid has surprisingly changed its position on Morocco’s disputed region of Western Sahara.

07/04/2022

Spain

Spain approves ban on harassing women going for abortions

Anti-abortion activists could face up to one year in prison if found guilty under the new bill.

07/04/2022

Earth News

Watch protesters throw blood red paint at Spain’s parliament

Climate activists threw red paint on Spain’s parliament building following this week’s IPCC report

07/04/2022

Travel News

Spain entry rules: Has the country opened up to unvaccinated Brits?

A ‘spectacular blunder’ by the Spanish tourism office has led to uncertainty for unvaccinated Brits.

07/04/2022