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Portraits of Spain's king burned amid protests at his Barcelona visit

The visit by Spain’s heads of state and government comes less than two weeks after Catalonia’s regional chief, Quim Torra, was removed from office by Spain’s Supreme Court.

09/10/2020

Spain

Spanish police enforce Madrid state of emergency travel restrictions

The Spanish government has overruled Madrid's regional premier announced a state of emergency to tackle the country's surge in COVID-19 cases.

09/10/2020

Travel News

Live Flamenco shows are back in business in Madrid

The passion and drama of traditional flamenco: with plastic screens installed and additional measures put in place the famous show is back on stage in Madrid.

09/10/2020

Moments

Spain’s 11 - The iconic delicacies that make Spanish cuisine so special

In partnership with ICEX

Spain is a paradise for food lovers and there are 11 iconic ingredients that embody the essence of Spanish gastronomy, fine products with a high level of flavour, excellence and quality that appeal to all the senses.

08/10/2020

Spain

Spanish government wants to repeal parental consent rule for abortions

It would allow 16 and 17-year-olds to terminate a pregnancy without getting consent from their parents.

08/10/2020

Spain

Spain PM Sanchez plans to create 800,000 jobs to boost COVID recovery

Sanchez said the plan is to "transform the hard blow of the pandemic into a huge opportunity".

07/10/2020

Spain

McAfee software founder arrested by Spanish police over tax evasion

Antivirus software founder John McAfee, wanted by the United States for tax evasion, has been arrested by Spanish police.

06/10/2020

Next Series

The BARBARA Project - transforming food by-products into raw materials

In partnership with The European Commission

Can food waste by-products be re-used to produce car parts and other industrial items, purposes unimaginable just a few years ago? The EU-supported BARBARA Project has made some big steps forward in that direction. Futuris visits Spain to find out more.

05/10/2020

Spain

Madrid clashes with central government over tougher COVID restrictions

The Spanish government is clashing with Madrid's local authority over the need for tighter coronavirus restrictions.

01/10/2020

Business Series

Discovering the wines and traditions of Camino de Santiago

In partnership with ICEX

In this week's episode of Here We Grow, Euronews explores Camino de Santiago's ancient wine trail.

01/10/2020

Smart Regions

The new SMART bio-sensor aiming to stop COVID-19

In partnership with the European Commission

A pan-European team of European researchers is working against the clock to develop a new SMART bio-sensor to detect and ultimately stop COVID-19.

28/09/2020

Spain

Quim Torra: Court removes Catalan chief from office for 'disobedience'

The case against Quim Torra concerns his alleged refusal to take down yellow ribbons and other signs of support for jailed separatists on public buildings ahead of the 2019 general election.

28/09/2020

Spain

Keeper mauled by 200-kg gorilla in attack at Madrid Zoo

The zookeeper, who is in a serious condition in hospital, suffered head and chest traumas and open fractures on both arms.

28/09/2020

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More than 50,000 Spanish flags pay tribute to COVID-19 victims

More than 50,000 flags of Spain were placed in a park in Madrid to pay tribute to the victims of COVID-19.

27/09/2020

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Giant model bids to raise money for Spanish healthcare workers

A giant figure depicting a frontline healthcare worker was unveiled in central Madrid on Friday as part of efforts to celebrate and raising money for health care workers in Spain.

25/09/2020

Moments

The hidden gems of Spain's 'cheese revolution'

In partnership with ICEX

Most people know Spain's classic Manchego cheese. But the country has dozens of protected cheeses and many more varieties. I investigate the often hidden delights of the country's industry.

24/09/2020

Europe News

Working class neighbourhoods hit hard by Madrid lockdown

The bridge divides the Puente de Vallecas neighbourhood from the rest of Madrid looks like a proper frontier. Passports and visas aren't required, but police stand on both sides to check who comes and who goes.

24/09/2020

Europe News

Spain sees EU's highest youth unemployment rate as pandemic hits hard

The country was already experiencing worrying levels of unemployed young people but the pandemic has only served to exacerbate these figures.

24/09/2020

Spain

Spain: New COVID-19 restrictions come into force in Madrid

Infections in Europe are now higher than they were at the peak of the pandemic in March.

19/09/2020

Spain

'The system's collapsed': Doctors' alarm over COVID's impact in Madrid

"COVID-19 has exacerbated the workload, some doctors can have up to three or four patients called in at the same time slot either by phone calls, face-to-face visits, emergencies or home care. It's crazy."

18/09/2020

Spain

5 startups that are changing the food tech landscape in Spain

In partnership with ICEX

Is Spain at the beginning of a food revolution?

18/09/2020

Spain

Deaf children in learning limbo amid lack of transparent face masks

For many students, a return to school ended months of disruption to their learning. But the requirement to wear face masks in the classroom means that, for deaf children, the problems continue.

18/09/2020

Spain

Footballer Lionel Messi wins epic legal battle to trademark his name

The European Court of Justice struck down an appeal by a cycling firm, Massi, that claimed Messi's logo would confuse consumers.

17/09/2020

Business Series

Celebrated Spanish wines and the unique regions they come from

In partnership with ICEX

Rioja, Cava, Sherry - three famous wines from very different parts of Spain. In this episode of Here We Grow, I visit the distinctive regions they come from and find out why these wines are so special and individual.

17/09/2020

Spain

Spain to offer reparations to victims of ex-dictator Franco's regime

Government proposes law that would outlaw Franco's charitable foundation and turn his civil war mausoleum into a 'civilian cemetery'

16/09/2020

Spain

Madrid Fashion Week: Masks take centre stage on and off the catwalk

Our reporter Jaime Velazquez hits the catwalk to compare this year's event with previous editions.

14/09/2020