Spain

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21 injured in clashes during Barcelona v Real Madrid 'Clasico' match

The 0-0 game was overshadowed by clashes between Catalan independence protestors and police outside Barcelona's Nou Camp.

19/12/2019

Spain

EU court rules Catalan separatist had immunity when jailed

The pro-independence Esquerra Republicana party, which Oriol Junqueras leads, called for his "immediate release" from jailed.

19/12/2019

Spain

Gibraltar files charges against Vox over 'atmosphere of hatred'

Chief minister Fabian Picardo alluded to Europe’s “long and dark history" of persecution of minorities.

18/12/2019

Spain

Barcelona vs Madrid ends 0:0 for first time in 17 years amid clashes

First draw in 17 years. #ElClasico ends in 0:0 between Barcelona and Real Madrid amid political clashes.

18/12/2019

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Graffiti in Barcelona shows El Clasico rivals kissing

The work was the latest in a series of football-themed street works by a local artist called TVBOY.

18/12/2019

Spain

How irresponsible agriculture has poisoned Spain's water resources

Spain faces a pressing problem concerning its groundwater reserves that affects the drinking water supply of towns and cities.

17/12/2019

Focus

New era for Benidorm as resort embraces sustainability

In partnership with Region of Valencia

Known for its spectacular beaches, iconic skyline and lively summer life, Benidorm is on a mission to improve its sustainability and inclusion.

16/12/2019

Climate Now

How extreme can our climate become? Expert analysis at COP25

In partnership with Copernicus

With 2019 likely to be one of the warmest years on record, we meet scientists at the COP25 climate negotiations for debate and analysis.

16/12/2019

Spain

Frustration and horse manure on the last day of COP25

Environmental organizations called on Saturday for more justice and climate action during the Alternative People's Plenary at the Madrid Climate Summit COP25.

14/12/2019

Spain

Government before Christmas? Spain's PM holds talks with Catalan party

Spain's acting Prime Minister and Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez meet pro-independence Catalan Party to unlock the political stalemate.

14/12/2019

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Demonstrators stage anti-fossil fuels protest on last day of COP25

Climate activists staged a protest on Friday (December 13) in Madrid as politicians were running out of time to reach an agreement on the final day of the COP25 climate talks.

14/12/2019

Spain

'Lost opportunity': Longest climate talks end with no deal on carbon

The longest-ever UN climate talks left the crucial issue of carbon markets for the next summit in Glasgow, in a year's time.

14/12/2019

Spain

Obama leaps to Greta Thunberg's defence after Trump swipe

"The real danger is when politicians and CEOs are making it look like real action is happening when in fact almost nothing is being done," Greta said.

14/12/2019

Musica

Bellini's Pirata: a tale of love, betrayal and madness

Betrayal, despair and madness combine in an unforgettable production of Bellini’s rarely staged masterpiece Il Pirata at the Teatro Real in Madrid.

12/12/2019

World

Why are wine producers in Spain moving their vineyards uphill?

Spanish winemakers are packing up their vines and heading for the hills. Euronews correspondent Jaime Velazquez has been to a vineyard near Barcelona to find out why.

11/12/2019

Spain

Euroviews. Dose dispensing is the solution healthcare providers and patients have been searching for ǀ View

Although modern medical treatments are saving lives, an increase in the lack of therapeutic adherence in patients - especially those that are polymedicated - is noticed across the continent. In other words, their behaviour does not correspond with the recommendations or prescriptions of the doctor.

11/12/2019

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Protesters target Japan and world leaders at COP25

Demonstrators have been making their voices heard at the COP25 climate change conference in Madrid.

10/12/2019

Spain

What are carbon markets and why are they the talk of COP25 in Madrid?

Carbon markets or credits are dominating the COP25 climate change conference and have been described as a new kind of neocolonialism. Here is our explainer on what they are and why they are important.

10/12/2019

Spain

'COP25 is a failure', say climate activists

For Fridays for Future activists, seven days was enough to describe the summit as a 'failure'.

10/12/2019

World

British expat in Spain 'frustrated' as 15 year rule bars her from vote

60% of all British nationals resident in EU countries will be unable to vote in the UK's 2nd General Election in three years, which takes place on Thursday. They are barred from doing so because of a 2002 law which prevents people voting after 15 years.

10/12/2019

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Eight-year-old scales street light in Madrid to demand climate action

An 8-year-old climate activist climbed up a street light in front of COP25 summit to demand action against climate change.

09/12/2019

Spain

Eight-year-old climate activist climbs lamp post to protest outside COP25

Greta Thunberg may have found her successor.

09/12/2019

Spain

Greta Thunberg at COP25: People suffer and die for climate change

16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg visited for the second time the UN climate COP25 held in Madrid, on a day that focuses on "sustainable finance"

09/12/2019

Spain

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg visits COP25 counter-summit in Madrid

Teenage activist Greta Thunberg visited an alternative climate summit for climate activists in Madrid, where COP25 is being held

08/12/2019

My Europe Series

Far right Vox party strikes a chord with disenchanted Spaniards

The city of Parla, south of Madrid, is a traditional left wing stronghold. Vox champions national unity while promising to halt illegal immigration and political corruption. Here that message struck a chord.

06/12/2019

Spain

Thousands protest in Madrid against climate change

Thousands of people have marched through Madrid to demand more action be taken against climate change. It comes as the COP25 climate change conference continues in the Spanish capital.

06/12/2019