Laura Llach

Spain

Spanish bishops apologise for abuse but dispute 'outrageous' figures

Following an independent inquiry into child sex abuse in Spain's Catholic Church, the president of the country's bishops' conference has issued an apology.

31/10/2023

Spain

Spain gripped by 'Leonormania' as princess turns 18

Among the next generation of young European royals, Spain's Princess Leonor has seen her popularity soar as she turns 18.

31/10/2023

Gaza

Astonishing before and after pictures of Gaza destruction

Israeli air strikes have flattened entire neighbourhoods in northern Gaza. Whole rows of apartment blocks simply disappear in satellite images revealed by space technology company Maxar.

27/10/2023

World News

'Lone wolves': Who is recruiting Europe's biggest terror threat?

Europol warns that lone actors will carry out the majority of terrorist attacks in the EU - with Islamist terrorism the biggest threat in Western Europe.

26/10/2023

Iceland

Iceland's PM joins strike for women in 'equality paradise'

Tens of thousands of women are striking in Europe's 'equality paradise', including their prime minister, but why?

24/10/2023

World News

‘It scars you’: Facebook workers claim brutal videos caused trauma

More than 20% of the staff Meta hired to check the violent content of Facebook and Instagram are on sick leave due to psychological trauma.

19/10/2023

World News

Rise in anti-Semitic incidents worries Jewish community in Europe

As the Hamas-Israel conflict has spilled over into Europe, protection for the Jewish community has been stepped up following a rise in anti-Semitic incidents.

14/10/2023

Spain

Sexual crimes by minors in Spain and Italy are soaring, but why?

Spain has the highest number of minors convicted of sexual offences since records began and in Italy the number rose by 15.7%, but why?

09/10/2023

Culture news

Why changing València to Valéncia is a political problem in Spain

The subtle but controversial change in the direction of the accent perfectly reflects the division in the Spanish political landscape.

05/10/2023

Netherlands

'He waved a burning torch': 1 in 4 Dutch politicians need protection

One in four Dutch MPs needs protection from threats. After the recent resignations of politicians, is Dutch democracy in danger?

03/10/2023

France

'Torture and barbarism' endemic in porn industry, finds study

"Our aim is to shake people's consciences," said the president of the French High Council for Equality.

28/09/2023

Spain

Spain fines 'Big Four' consulting firms for 'marathon' working days

Employees at Deloitte, PwC, EY and KPMG complained about working up to 16 hours per day.

27/09/2023

Spain

Why is Spain among the EU's worst for people not studying or working?

In Spain, 17% of the population is neither studying nor working. A figure above the OECD average of 15%. So why is this happening?

25/09/2023

Tech News

Spanish town shocked by AI nudes of teenage girls: But is it a crime?

More than 20 girls in Spain reported receiving AI-generated naked images of themselves. But can deepfakes be legally punished?

24/09/2023

France

'A cavity is not a vagina': Trans Woman refused healthcare in France

The French doctor admitted he didn't have the training or knowledge to treat trans patients - as experts say there's no need for a trans woman to visit a gynaecologist at all.

15/09/2023

Spain

Sentence of 'wolf pack' rapist reduced by Spanish court

He has benefited from a controversial new 'only yes means yes' rape law.

12/09/2023

Spain

Spanish Football Federation president resigns over kiss

Luis Rubiales, suspended by FIFA for giving an unwanted kiss to Spanish international player Jenni Hermoso, announced on Sunday he would resign.

10/09/2023

Spain

Up to €3,400 per month: Spanish company recruits fighters for Ukraine

A Spanish company recruiting volunteers to fight in Ukraine claims to be in contact with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, offering contracts for up to €3,400.

08/09/2023

Spain

World Cup kiss scandal: Why did Rubiales take so long to resign?

Luis Rubiales held tight to his position as the most powerful man in Spanish football. The internal structure of a "feudal dictatorship" and the pressure exerted on Jenni Hermoso made this possible.

31/08/2023

Greece

Migrant hunters in Greece show off captured 'trophies' after wildfires

As the popular belief spreads that migrants are to blame for the fires that have ravaged Greece, self-organised civilian 'militias' are hunting them down.

30/08/2023