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My discovery of Spain's organic wine

I explored a vineyard in Córdoba to learn about Spanish organic wine and why its popularity is increasing.

18/08/2019

Spain

360º video: this school teaches paraplegics how to fly airplanes

After losing the use of his legs in a plane crash, a Spanish engineer has launched a new kind of flight school where other paraplegics can learn how to fly planes.

16/08/2019

Spain

Spanish island's UNESCO archaeological zone ravaged by wildfires

The heart of Gran Canaria was severely ravaged after five continuous days of wildfires.

15/08/2019

Spain

Watch: Spanish village turned into a pensioners' paradise

A village in Spain where two-thirds of its residents are aged over 65 has had a makeover to make it more elderly-friendly.

14/08/2019

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Residents were evacuated as a wildfire burns in Gran Canaria

A wildfire spread close to a National Park and to an area popular with holidaymakers on the Canary Island of Gran Canaria. 1,000 hectares have burned and forced for precaution the evacuation of local residents from their homes.

12/08/2019

Spain

Wildfire rages through forest in Spain's Canary Islands

Video footage shows a wildfire burning through the hills near Juncalillo on the island of Gran Canaria.

11/08/2019

Spain

Bullfighting returns to the Balearics

Bullfighting has returned to the Balearic island of Mallorca after a partial ban was overturned by Spain's top court.

10/08/2019

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Bullfighting returns to Mallorca, despite protests

After two years without the tradition on the Spanish island of Mallorca, bullfights have returned to the capital city of Palma. Outside the arena, however, a group of protesters gathered, holding signs and chanting slogans calling the tradition "torture".

10/08/2019

Spain

Quarter of humanity - including San Marino - faces dire water crisis

Most of southern Europe falls into the 'high water stress' category, with some cities and region facing an even deeper crisis.

07/08/2019

Spain

Plane evacuated after filling with smoke shortly before landing

Passengers evacuated a British Airways flight when the cabin reportedly filled with smoke shortly after it landed in Valencia, Spain.

06/08/2019

Spain

British Airways plane evacuated after cabin fills with smoke

A British Airways plane had to be evacuated after landing in Valencia, Spain, because the cabin filled with smoke.

05/08/2019

World

Over 13,000 unaccompanied young migrants in Spain

They are teenagers and they are alone. Many of the thousands of unaccompanied migrant minors now registered in Spain are now stuck. They are in a state of limbo as the likelihood of getting permanent accommodation remains low.

02/08/2019

Spain

'Keep your hair on': Beard ban at Burger King overturned

Burger King workers in Barcelona will now be able to grow facial hair after authorities ruled the company's internal policy against beards, moustaches, or stubble went against their constitutional rights.

01/08/2019

Spain

Footage of a bull with horns on fire causes uproar

Several French NGOs called out the old Spanish tradition of setting a bull's horns on fire after footage of a bull with his horns on fire went viral on social media.

29/07/2019

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Daredevils scale greasy pole in bizarre traditional competition

Dozens of plucky locals took part in a bizarre traditional competition in the port of Roquetas de Mar in southern Spain on Friday afternoon which saw them attempt to run the length of a greasy pole to grab flags before splashing into the sea below

29/07/2019

Spain

'Podemos is asking for too much, too early,' analyst tells Euronews

"I would say Podemos is asking for too much, too early. Let's not forget they do not have any experience in government yet."

25/07/2019

World

'Groundhog Day' for Spanish Parliament: El Pais' Simon Hunter

Last chance for Sanchez as Spanish lawmakers vote again on whether to reconfirm him as the Prime Minister.

25/07/2019

Spain

Pedro Sanchez to keep working with all parties to avoid new elections

Spain's acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez loses the second investiture vote after he failed to secure a deal with left-wing Podemos.

25/07/2019

Spain

Madrid court rules Deliveroo couriers are employees, not freelancers

From now on, the online food delivery service Deliveroo will have to give its couriers a formal contract and corresponding benefits,

23/07/2019

Spain

How can Barcelona strike a balance between tourism and residents?

Around 20 million tourists visit Barcelona each year, in stark contrast to the city’s population of just 1.6 million. The increase in tourist numbers has also led to a decline in the resident population.

23/07/2019

Spain

Watch: Czech Paula Notova crowned champion of Kiteboarding World Cup

"I just won my first competition ever, like my first World Cup and I still can`t believe it - like I have no words - like I am competing amongst the best of the World and I just won!!"

22/07/2019

Destinations

Are eco farm retreats replacing the club scene in Ibiza?

We went along to La Granja hotel to learn about why guests leave feeling reconnected to nature.

20/07/2019

World

Could Spain be heading towards another general election?

Podemos votes to support Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, only if the party receives key cabinet roles.

19/07/2019

Spain

Instagrammers fall ill after mistaking toxic dump for idyllic lake

Several people in Spain reported falling ill after bathing in Monte Neme — a toxic dump in Galicia, northern Spain — after mistaking it for an Instagram-friendly turquoise lake.

17/07/2019

Earth News

Watch: Swimwear models don anti-plastic body paint on the catwalk

Eco-friendly fashion took to the runway with a message against pollution.

17/07/2019

Spain

Made toupee? Man 'tries to smuggle cocaine under his wig'

Spanish police said he attracted their attention because he looked nervous and had a disproportionately large hairpiece under his hat.

16/07/2019