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Spain begins three days of national mourning after deadly train crash

Officials are continuing to investigate the causes of the incident that Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente has called "strange" since it occurred on a straight line and neither train was speeding.

20/01/2026

Spain

Pedro Sánchez says "We will find the truth" after the Adamuz tragedy

The President and the Minister of Transport visited the site of the accident Monday morning, later in the day the government decreed three days of mourning.

19/01/2026

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Spain holds minute of silence for victims of train derailment

Residents of Adamuz and people across Spain paid tribute to the victims of a deadly train accident that killed 39 and injured over 120, showing nationwide solidarity.

19/01/2026

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Spain: Rescue efforts continue as death toll rises in Córdoba train crash

Death toll in Spanish train collision rises to 39 and authorities fear more bodies could be found.

19/01/2026

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High-speed train collision in Spain kills at least 39 people with dozens injured

UGC footage shows the aftermath of a train collision in southern Spain that killed at least 39 people.

19/01/2026

Spain

Death toll in Spain train collision rises to at least 39, police say

Spain has the largest high-speed rail network in Europe for trains moving over 250 kph, with more than 3,100 kilometres of track, according to the European Union.

18/01/2026

Spain

US invasion of Greenland would be ‘death knell for NATO,’ warns Spain’s Sánchez

US President Donald Trump is threatening several European countries that oppose his plan to seize the Danish territory with tariffs. "An invasion of Greenland by the US would make Putin the happiest man in the world," the Spanish leader adds in an interview with Spanish media outlet La Vanguardia.

18/01/2026

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Dogs and cats blessed with holy water in Madrid

Dozens of pet owners in Madrid brought their dogs and cats to Saint Anthony Church to be blessed with holy water on St Anthony’s Day.

17/01/2026

Earth News

How online abuse became the norm for Europe’s climate scientists

Spain could begin cracking down on online abuse targeted at climate scientists after finding an “alarming” increase in hate speech.

16/01/2026

Culture news

'They make me very sad': Julio Iglesias rejects sex abuse allegations

After days of controversy, the legendary Spanish singer has broken his silence on social media to categorically deny claims by two former female employees. The case is now being investigated by Spain’s National Court.

16/01/2026

Spain

Turkish Airlines plane makes emergency landing in Spain after threat

The Airbus A321, which was carrying 148 passengers and seven crew, was directed to a designated area for inspection after it landed at around 11:00 am.

15/01/2026

Culture news

Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault by two former employees

The Spanish veteran singer is facing sexual assault accusations from a domestic worker and a physiotherapist who describe an atmosphere of harassment in his mansions in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.

13/01/2026

Spain

Spain seizes 10 tonnes of cocaine in largest-ever maritime bust

The National Police intercepted a merchant ship in the Atlantic with 9,994 kilos of cocaine hidden in salt. Thirteen people have been arrested following an international operation supported by the DEA and the NCA.

12/01/2026

Spain

Spanish government and bishops agree plan to compensate abuse victims

Only a handful of countries have had government-initiated or parliamentary inquiries into sexual abuse by the clergy, although some independent groups have carried out their own investigations.

08/01/2026

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Thousands celebrate Madrid's 2026 Three Kings Parade

Spain celebrates its most magical night for children on 5. January with Three Kings tradition and its festive processions, where 2,100 participants, including 250 royal servants, handed out 1,200 kilos of sweets.

06/01/2026

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Venezuelan diaspora rallies in Madrid backing the opposition

Hundreds gathered in Madrid for a second day to support US operation against President Maduro and back Venezuela’s opposition leaders.

05/01/2026

Tech News

Inside Binéfar, the Spanish town pushing pioneering military robotics

A military robotics plant in rural Spain has become a key player in the European defence industry, exporting technology to more than 20 countries and transforming the economy and employment in a small Aragonese town.

02/01/2026

Culture news

Cecilia Giménez, the painter who 'botched' the Ecce Homo dies aged 94

The Borja resident, who rose to fame in 2012 for her widely mocked restoration of Elías García Martínez's fresco 'Ecco Homo', has died at the age of 94.

29/12/2025

Spain

Three dead as heavy rain prompts emergency response in Andalusia

Málaga province recorded the most incidents, with 343 cases. Regional government activated flood emergency plan as 36 municipalities deployed protection.

29/12/2025

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Heavy rain in southern Spain causes floods, one dead in Andalusia

The Civil Guard has found the body of one missing man after a van was swept away by a river in Málaga. Search continues for a missing motorcyclist in Granada.

29/12/2025

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Els Enfarinats: Revelers battle with flour and eggs in traditional Spanish festival

Each 28 December, Ibi in Alicante turns into a flour-covered battlefield for Els Enfarinats festival.

28/12/2025

Spain

Police dismantle Spanish cult that used illicit drugs in its rituals

Spanish police arrested five people running a group that charged hefty sums for rituals involving animal sacrifice and illicit drugs. The cult leader was jailed after followers required psychiatric treatment.

23/12/2025

Spain

Spanish police surround house after two Germans die in brutal beating

Spanish police maintain siege of house in Elche where two Polish men remain barricaded following brutal beating that killed two Germans and left a third critically injured.

23/12/2025

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Winning number 79,432 earns €4 million in Spain’s Christmas lottery

The number 79,432 won Spain’s Christmas Lottery, bringing four million euros per series. Tickets sold in León and Madrid led to widespread celebrations.

22/12/2025

Spain

Family accused of boarding dead grandmother on Malaga-London flight

The flight on Wednesday was delayed by 12 hours after a 89-year-old British woman died before takeoff. Passengers claimed she appeared lifeless when wheeled aboard. The airline has rejected the claims, and no investigation was announced into the incident.

22/12/2025

Culture news

How to get creative at Christmas for secret Santa gifts and more

Still need to do some shopping before next week's big day? Or maybe it's done but you feel you could do better? Either way, Euronews Culture has you covered with some ideas which might lead to you being showered with praise like Prince Charming or the Belle of the ball.

20/12/2025