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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

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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

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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

Spain

Spain in post-Brexit red tape row after UK residents denied entry

Several UK residents in Spain complained of being barred from flying to Madrid and Barcelona amid pandemic restrictions and confusion over post-Brexit documentation.

03/01/2021

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Spain: British anti-Brexit bar throws mock EU goodbye party

Britons living in Spain throw a "celebration-commiseration" after the end of the Brexit transition period. Many voted to remain in the EU and express their disappointment in leaving the 27-nation partnership.

02/01/2021

Spain

Spain's homeless help repopulate rural ghost towns

The homeless, including those left on the streets as a result of the COVID-19 slowdown, are helping to repopulate Spain's rural communities.

30/12/2020

Spain

Spain to keep registry of citizens who refuse a coronavirus vaccine

The registry, which will be shared with the EU, will not be made public and will be "done with the utmost respect for data protection," the country's health minister said.

29/12/2020