World 'Dark kitchens' popping up all over Madrid. But what are they? The closure of traditional bars and restaurants due to COVID-19 restrictions has given rise to a new culinary concept - the so called 'dark kitchen.' It's an industry comprised of rented cooking spaces and delivered take-away meals, and it's booming in Madrid. 05/02/2021
Spain Queen’s Gambit: Why the Netflix series was a hit for one Spanish firm Family business Rechapados Ferrer has been inundated with orders since The Queen's Gambit was aired on Netflix. 05/02/2021
Smart Regions Making Zorrotzaurre the 'Manhattan of Bilbao' In partnership with the European Commission The AS Fabrik project is turning one of Bilbao's old industrial zones into a space for startups and new industries to face the challenges of the digital economy. 01/02/2021
Spain Vaccine brings hope to Spanish care homes devastated by COVID-19 There's a light at the end of the tunnel in Spain for care home residents and workers who have received their COVID vaccines. But they also recall the horror of the first wave. 01/02/2021
Spain Spanish newspaper publishes details of Messi's €555 million contract A Spanish newspaper published the details of Lionel Messi's €555 million contract with FC Barcelona. 31/01/2021
Spain Catalonia set for February election after court overturns COVID delay The long-standing demands for self-determination by Catalan separatists, the handling of the pandemic and its economic fallout are the main issues being debated during the run-up to the vote. 29/01/2021
Spain Madrid’s farming sector estimates €6 million loss from Storm Filomena It's been more than two weeks since Storm Filomena - and the consequences are still visible in Madrid’s countryside. 27/01/2021
Spain Earthquakes cause minor damage in Spanish region of Granada Three earthquakes over 4.0 magnitude and around 40 aftershocks were felt across the region in just a few minutes 27/01/2021
Real Economy Can the Green Deal help the EU economy through the pandemic? In partnership with The European Commission In this edition of Real Economy, we take a look at the European Green Deal and the role of the European Social Fund (ESF) in creating new green jobs and supporting training in green skills. 27/01/2021
Ocean What's the catch to the EU's fishing policies? In partnership with the European Commission How is the EU making sure that fish and seafood are caught in a sustainable way that protects the marine environment? Let's take a look at initiatives helping with traceability, quality and lowering illegal fishing. 27/01/2021
Ocean Sea to plate: how the EU is stopping any fishy business in our oceans In partnership with the European Commission How much do we know about the fish we eat? Find out more about the complex journey fish take to get to your plate and how the EU is ensuring its quality and safety on this edition of Ocean. 26/01/2021
Conscious Travel Inside the luxury farm in Ibiza where you can watch your dinner grow Enjoy luxury travel and local food? This hotel is part of a scheme where chefs only use local ingredients. 24/01/2021
Spain Holiday plans threatened as Spain warns of possible tourism disruption Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said earlier this week that Spain would be better equipped to welcome foreign tourists at the end of summer. 22/01/2021
Spain The Silence of the Trams: Barcelona commuters hushed to stop COVID-19 "People shouting or talking on the phone can emit up to fifty times more particles," according to the Spanish National Research Council. 22/01/2021
Spain Third division Alcoyano, down to ten men, shock Real Madrid in cup Despite being down to ten men, Segunda División’s Alcoyano overcame 19-time Copa del Rey winners Real Madrid with a 115th minute winner. 21/01/2021
Spain Madrid explosion: At least 3 killed in powerful gas blast The building is flanked by a school and a nursing home in Spain's capital. Residents from the latter were being evacuated shortly after the blast, according to eyewitnesses. 20/01/2021
Spain Spain declares eight regions disaster zones after Storm Filomena The announcement comes as Madrid's regional government also warned of an increased risk of flooding in the city from melted snow. 19/01/2021
World Army drafted in to clear roads, airports and train tracks in Madrid Authorities in Madrid have drafted in the army in an effort to clear roads, airports and train tracks. At least four people have died and thousands of travelers have been left stranded after the Spanish capital was blanketed with an unusual amount of snow. 12/01/2021
Spain Snow in Spain: Clear up begins after blizzards but ice a major hazard Authorities and volunteers have been helping to clear the snow from Spain's streets but the freezing weather is due to go on for several more days. 11/01/2021
No Comment Spain clears swathes of snow that brought Madrid to a standstill The storm was described by Madrid's mayor as the worst in 80 years. 10/01/2021
Travel News A trip to the Balearics could soon be single-use plastic free The Mediterranean is the world’s most polluted sea and tourism is one of the major contributors. 10/01/2021
Spain In pictures: Spain under snow as weather alerts remain in place Spain was plunged into chaos on Saturday as snow blanked the country, bringing it to a standstill. 09/01/2021
Spain Record snowfall across most of Spain brings transport to a standstill All transport, including trains and planes, in and out of Madrid ground to a halt after the city experienced the heaviest snowfall in four decades. 09/01/2021
Spain 'Brrrrrrrr!': Spain records its coldest ever temperature of -35.8°C Spain is currently being battered by Storm Filomena with "heavy snowfalls" expected even at altitudes of just 200 metres 07/01/2021
Destinations Spain’s most beautiful villages you’ve never heard of From medieval fortresses in Valladolid to volcano-clinging towns in Gran Canaria, many of Spain’s most beautiful villages remain undiscovered by visitors. 06/01/2021
No Comment COVID-19 rains on Spain's Epiphany parades COVID-19 restrictions mean the traditional parades in Spain for Three Kings' Day have been scrapped. 05/01/2021