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Basque nationalists confirm vote against Spanish PM Rajoy

Future of Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is under threat amid Spanish media reports that the Basque Nationalist Party will vote against him in a no-confidence motion.

31/05/2018

Spain

Putin critic Bill Browder released after arrest in Spain

Putin critic Bill Browder tweeted: "Urgent: Just was arrested by Spanish police in Madrid on a Russian Interpol arrest warrant. Going to the police station right now."

30/05/2018

Spain

Spain PM to face vote of confidence on Friday

Twenty-nine people linked to Mariano Rajoy's centre-right People's Party have been convicted of corruption offences including falsifying accounts, influence-peddling and tax crimes. Some are demanding Mr Rajoy call a snap election.

28/05/2018

Spain

Real Madrid fans take to streets to celebrate Champions League final v

The partying went late into the night as Real Madrid fans celebrated their win over Liverpool FC and their third Champions League title in a row.

27/05/2018

Spain

Tourists in their own city

Feeling like tourists in their own city, locals in the Basque Country protest against the overcrowding of tourism, which has forced them out of their homes and into the surrounding villages.

25/05/2018

Spain

Spanish PM threatened by no confidence vote

Spanish opposition parties threaten Mariano Rajoy with a no-confidence vote.

25/05/2018

Spain

Spanish rapper on the run to avoid prison sentence for lyrics 'glorify

Speculation is mounting over the whereabouts of a Spanish rapper, who has reportedly fled the country, in a case that has raised concerns over free speech.

24/05/2018

Spain

Spain's ruling party caught up in corruption trial

The former treasurer of Spain's ruling People's Party, Luis Barcenas, has been jailed for his part in a corruption case that has also ensnared dozens of other high-ranking party members.

24/05/2018

Spain

Twenty-two people detained in Catalan raids

Spanish authorities are investigating the alleged diversion of public funds to entities involved in the 2017 independence referendum

24/05/2018

Spain

These electrifying, edible flowers have chefs buzzing

When eaten, the Szechuan button resembles an electric shock, with a numbing effect on the tongue and lips. And it's all the rage for many chefs in Spain.

23/05/2018

Spain

Spain: Podemos leaders face backlash over luxury house purchase

Members of Spanish anti-austerity party Podemos are voting to decide whether party leader Pablo Iglesias and his partner should remain in their positions following controversy over their purchase of a luxury home.

22/05/2018

Sport

Spain names its World Cup squad

Spains 23-man World Cup squad has been announced with some surprises.

21/05/2018

Spain

Catalan's new president assumes office

Quim Torra has promised to be faithful to the Catalan people and its parliament

17/05/2018

Spain

8-year-old’s football skills attracts millions of views within hours

An 8-year-old has taken the internet by storm after a video showing off his football talent was shared on Instagram on Tuesday.

16/05/2018

Spain

Southern Spain corroded by cocktail of drug gangs and jobless youth

Drug traffickers along Spain’s southern coast are acting with near impunity and luring unemployed youngsters to join their ranks.

16/05/2018

Spain

What does Quim Torra’s election mean for Catalonia?

Catalonia’s new leader elected by the region’s parliament is described as a hardline separatist who has vowed to continue the struggle for independence from Spain.

14/05/2018

Spain

Flamenco therapy

An innovative dance company in Spain uses Flamenco to help the disabled rediscover their self-belief.

14/05/2018

Spain

Mixed reaction over Catalonia's new President

Opposition party Ciudadanos says Quim Torra is a puppet for Puigdemont

14/05/2018

Spain

Catalan parliament fails to elect regional president

Quim Torres fell just two votes short - another vote on Monday will be the parliament's fifth attempt.

12/05/2018

Spain

Rafa Nadal sets new world record

Spain's tennis world number one smashes John McEnroe's 34-year-old record for winning 50 consecutive sets

11/05/2018

Living

Flamenco as therapy

Immersion in healing flamenco dance classes in Barcelona, Spain

10/05/2018

Spain

Britain's Kyle Edmund in shock defeat over Djokovic

Edmund overcame the 12-time Grand Slam champion in three sets

09/05/2018

Sport

Real Madrid looking to end Barcelona's winning streak in El Clasico

Its el Clasico time in Spain and though Barcelona have won La Liga and are 11 points ahead of their Madrid rivals, there is plenty at stake.

06/05/2018

Spain

Rajoy says ETA disappearing will not erase its crimes

Spain's prime minister adds the quest for justice for the families of victims will continue, ruling out concessions or pardons.

03/05/2018

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Colourful scenes as Spanish town marks running of the wine horses

Every May 2, the citizens of the small Spanish town of Caravaca de la Cruz commemorate the 13th Century tradition of the running of the "wine horses."

03/05/2018

Spain

Benidorm ambulance drivers fail drug test after 'losing' British patient

An ambulance in Benidorm lost a British tourist who was injured in a fight. Just how the patient strayed off could be down to the medic and driver testing positive for cocaine and cannabis.

03/05/2018