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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

Spain

Watch: Battle of the Water drenches residents of Madrid

The spectacle emerged from an ironic demand by locals for a port in the Vallecas neighbourhood, which lies some 350 km from the sea.

15/07/2019

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Madrid residents take part in annual water fight

Residents in Madrid gave one another a good soaking during the Vallecas annual water festival on the 14 July 2019. The Battle of the Water, as it is popularly known, sees residents of the Vallecas neighbourhood dance through the streets to a drum as they spray each other with water guns.

15/07/2019

Destinations

Is this the best beach club in Ibiza?

We explore one of Ibiza's luxury beach bars that allows you to enjoy sustainability in style.

15/07/2019

Spain

Revellers dice with death in Spain's 'running of the bulls'

It's a rite of passage for young men, a chance to test their bravery as bulls chase them through the streets of Pamplona

13/07/2019

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Seventh day of San Fermin bull run: five runners hospitalised

Five people were hospitalised on Saturday for injuries suffered on the seventh day of the running of the bulls at the annual San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, the Red Cross said.

13/07/2019

Spain

FC Barcelona sign French star Antoine Griezmann for €120 million

Spanish giants FC Barcelona say they have paid €120 million to secure the signing of French striker Antoine Griezmann.

12/07/2019

Spain

Franco's 'stolen baby' reunited with biological family

International DNA databases are re-igniting hope for Franco's "stolen babies" to find their biological families after a woman was able to find siblings.

11/07/2019

Spain

Watch: Sustainable is the new black at 080 Barcelona Fashion

Fashion guru Charo Mora said "there is a clear turning point in the fashion industry. At times it may look like it's just a marketing strategy, but there is an increasing change."

10/07/2019

Spain

Spanish court rules Julio Iglesias is father of 43-year-old man

The ruling is the latest in a decades-long paternity dispute between the Spanish crooner and Javier Sanchez-Sanchos.

10/07/2019

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Driver killed as rains cause flash floods in Spain

Intense rainfall has caused flash flooding and power cuts in some villages in the Navarre region in Northern Spain.

10/07/2019

Spain

Spain's Socialists won't form government if investiture votes fail

Spanish Socialists will give up trying to install their leader Pedro Sanchez as prime minister if he fails to win two investiture votes this month, a spokesman for the Spanish Socialist party said on Tuesday.

09/07/2019

Spain

Watch: Racers whizz downhill at the World Roller Games

The competition often sees racers reach speeds in excess of 130km/h.

09/07/2019

Spain

Watch: Unexpected flooding turns deadly in northeastern Spain

Torrential rain and hail brought unexpected flooding to parts of northeastern Spain on Monday evening, killing at least one person.

09/07/2019

Spain

Health vs cars: judge reinstates Madrid's low emissions zone

Vehicles entering certain parts of central Madrid will once again be fined after a judge ruled that traffic restrictions in the Spanish capital must be maintained to fight pollution.

08/07/2019

Spain

Air pollution:Vehicles to be fined again for entering parts of Madrid

Thousands protested at the city's decision to reverse car pollution restrictions a week ago.

08/07/2019

Spain

Panic on first day of Spanish festival as bulls gore three people

Three people were gored and a further two people suffered head trauma during the first day of Spain's best-known bull-running festival in the northern town of Pamplona on Sunday, the Red Cross said.

07/07/2019

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Sanfermines fiestas kick off with the 'Chupinazo' firework ceremony

The Sanfermines fiestas kicked off on Saturday with the much-anticipated “Chupinazo” ceremony, which sees the launching of a firework rocket to mark the start of the event.

06/07/2019

Spain

Human activity behind for 96% of wildfires in southern Europe: WWF

At least 40% of wildfires are started because of negligence. Another 26% are criminal.

05/07/2019

Spain

Watch: Dozens protest ahead of San Fermin bull run in Pamplona

Dozens of demonstrators lay half-naked on the streets of Pamplona on the eve of the San Fermin festival on Thursday.

05/07/2019

Spain

Watch: Spain struts in the annual high heels race

The race defied the attempts of the Spanish far-right party Vox to cull the Pride celebrations this year.

05/07/2019

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Annual high heels race takes place in Madrid

Men and women run on stilettos and dressed in a flamboyant outfit to mark the gay pride in Madrid

05/07/2019

Spain

Watch back: Contestants battle it out in Madrid Pride high heel race

A traditional event at Madrid Gay Pride, the high heel race is free and open to everyone who dares to run in heels of at least in 4 inches (over 10cm).

04/07/2019