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Spain: Unmissable local festivals back for 2022

Where to go in Spain for 10 of the country’s most unique festivals, from Catalonia’s human towers to paella tasting and Rioja wine fights.

10/05/2022

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Barcelona: Mapping Show on the facade of Gaudi's Casa Batlló

The famous modernist building Casa Batlló in Barcelona - a masterpiece of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi - illuminated its unique façade with a video mapping projection on Saturday night May 7th, which attracted more than 47,000 people.

10/05/2022

Spain

Several migrants feared dead off coast of Spain's Canary Islands

Spanish authorities rescued thirteen people in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday but many more remain missing.

09/05/2022

Spain

Explosion at Madrid building leaves two workers dead, 18 injured

At least 18 others were injured in the blast, including one person in a serious condition.

06/05/2022

Culture news

Dancers flee war in Ukraine and join Spain's National Dance Company

Several Ukrainian ballet professionals are now part of Spain's National Dance Company after leaving Ukraine because of the Russian invasion.

06/05/2022

Spain

Three German fugitives arrested in Spain over money laundering scheme

The suspects had been on the run from German authorities since 2021, Europol said.

05/05/2022

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Traditional Wine Horses race of Calatrava comes back as UNESCO heritage

More than two years after the last edition due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and after having achieved the declaration as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, Los Caballos del Vino (the Wine Horses) have returned every May 2 to the streets of Caravaca de la Cruz.

03/05/2022

Travel News

Brits banned from driving in Spain under post-Brexit law

British expats have been banned from driving in Spain, after post- Brexit talks on license rules broke down.

03/05/2022

Tech News

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

Partner content presented by Formentera

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