Spain

Destinations

How have the Balearic Islands avoided mass tourism?

After being labelled the party islands for years on end, the Balearics have taken back control and are using taxes to help rebuild.

28/06/2021

Spain

Student trip to Mallorca fuels Spanish COVID-19 outbreak

Various clusters of COVID-19 cases have been detected across Spain after multiple end-of-year student trips to Mallorca.

26/06/2021

Spain

McAfee's wife orders 'thorough investigation' into his death

“His last words to me were ‘I love you and I will call you in the evening,’” Janice McAfee told reporters outside the Brians 2 prison

25/06/2021

Spain

McAfee death: Judge orders autopsy after anti-virus software guru dies

McAfee's Spanish lawyer, Javier Villalba, said the entrepreneur's death had come as a surprise to his wife and other relatives; "he had not said goodbye."

24/06/2021

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Catalan separatist leaders walk free from prison

Nine Catalan separatists pardoned by the Spanish government walked out of prison on Wednesday to the cheers of supporters, leaving behind their lengthy terms for organizing a bid four years ago to make Catalonia an independent republic.

23/06/2021

Spain

Pardoned Catalan pro-independence leaders leave prison in Spain

Nine separatists pardoned by the Spanish government walked free from prison on Wednesday, where they were serving lengthy terms for organising a bid for an independent northeastern Catalonia region nearly four years ago.

23/06/2021

Ocean

Is growing endangered marine species on land the key to saving them?

In partnership with the European Commission

Many marine species are facing serious threats from overfishing, pollution and climate change. Could aquaculture play a role in restoring the health of the seas? Discover an initiative helping sea anemone populations by growing them on land.

22/06/2021

Ocean

"Mini-ecosystem" approach reduces aquaculture waste

In partnership with the European Commission

What is "integrated multi-trophic aquaculture", and how does it make sea farming greener?

22/06/2021

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Slovenian siblings success in Spain bridge climb

Julija Kruder and Jernej Kruder from Slovenia have been crowned as the king and queen of psicobloc during the most anticipated return of Red Bull Creepers held in Avila, Spain on Saturday, June 19th.

22/06/2021

Spain

Spain violated free speech rights of ETA politician, court rules

The former politician has been sentenced to prison in Spain for honouring a deceased ETA activist in a speech in 2008.

22/06/2021

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Pro-independence protesters demonstrate outside Barcelona's opera

Pro-independence protesters demonstrate outside Barlcelona's Opera house as PM Sanchez delivers major speech inside

21/06/2021

Spain

'Abandon unilateralism', Spanish FM tells Catalan separatists

Spain's top diplomat urged Catalan separatists to "abandon unilateralism" after Madrid pardoned pro-independence politicians and activists jailed for their part in a 2017 secession push.

21/06/2021

Sport

Spain's Jon Rahm wins first major golf title at US Open

The 26-year-old became the first Spanish golfer to win the US Open, and also returned to No. 1 in the world.

21/06/2021

Spain

Euro 2020: Lewandowski gives Poland 1-1 draw against Spain

Poland still has a chance to advance in Group F after a second-half equalizer in a game that also set a new record for youngest player on the pitch at the European Championship.

19/06/2021

Spain

Protesters in Spain demand autonomy for Western Sahara

Protesters in Madrid end a month-long campaign to demand recognition for the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic as tensions rise between Morocco and Spain

19/06/2021

Nature

53 tyres and kitchen sink found in the sea off just one Spanish beach

This Spanish NGO is working heard to clean up the oceans and provide groundbreaking data in marine conservation.

19/06/2021

Europe News

Pardons are 'only a first step' to a deal with Spain: Catalan leader

Pere Aragonès, the recently-elected president of Catalonia, tells Euronews that his government is ready to open a new chapter with Madrid and Brussels.

18/06/2021

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Elderly people fully vaccinated have fun at care home`s music festival

At this care home in Lleida all its residents are finally fully vaccinated against the coronavirus and that, they say, deserves a good party or a music festival.

18/06/2021

Spain

Migrant tragedy: 3 dead, 4 missing as boat capsizes off Spain

The boat was approaching the shore of Órzola on the island of Lanzarote on Thursday night when it flipped a few metres from land, throwing the passengers into the water

18/06/2021

Spain

Spain follows France in lifting outdoor face mask rules

The requirement came into force in May 2020 and will be lifted on June 26.

18/06/2021

Ocean

Can the blue bio-economy reduce pollution and create growth?

In partnership with the European Commission

Restoring the ocean and removing plastic pollution from its waters is paving the way for innovative technologies. Delving into its waters is allowing us to discover its hidden gems that can help with our health and even help our industries.

16/06/2021

Spain

Sweden hold Spain to a goalless draw in Seville

Spain controlled possession but couldn't convert any of their chances as Sweden held them to a 0-0 draw in Seville.

14/06/2021

Spain

Protest take place in Madrid at plans to pardon Catalan separatists

Thousands of mainly right-wing protesters took to the streets of Madrid in opposition to plans to pardon jailed Catalan separatist leaders

13/06/2021

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Women Protest in Spain after body of missing girl found

Women took to the streets of Barcelona to protest against violence against women and children.

12/06/2021

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Spain players vaccinated three days before first match

Spain players vaccinated three days before first match

11/06/2021

Spain

Spain searches for girl after sister found dead near Canary Islands

Authorities suspect the two sisters were taken by their father, who is also missing.

11/06/2021