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Toxic cloud in Spain's Catalonia leaves six towns under lockdown

A dangerous toxic cloud caused by a fire on Spain’s Catalan coastline forced multiple towns into lockdown, but the restrictions have since been lifted.

World

Mass protests rock Spain as thousands demand end to housing crisis

The protests under the slogan "Let's end the housing business" mark a milestone as they are the first to be held simultaneously in many cities across Spain, a decade after the mass protests against evictions.

Culture news

Face recreated of Spain's Saint Teresa to mark her birth 510 years ago

Scientists have succeeded in reconstructing the face of Saint Teresa of Jesus, one of the most influential figures of Spanish Catholicism to mark the 510th anniversary of her birth. This innovative recreation offers an unprecedented view of what she may have looked like.

USA

US deports scores of Venezuelans to El Salvador despite judge's order

President Trump flouts judge's order and deports more than 250 Venezuelans, accused of being members of the Tren de Aragua criminal gang, to El Salvador.

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Europe News

PM Sánchez: Spain must help countries facing Russian threats

The Spanish prime minister also stressed the need for a just peace in Ukraine without rewarding Moscow's aggression.

Space

New generation Spanish communications satellite launches into orbit

SpainSat NG-I, the most advanced secure communications satellite ever built in Europe, lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday.

Spain

Around 30 people injured in Spain as chairlift collapse at ski resort

At least 30 people have been injured in a ski lift accident at the Spanish resort of Astún, around the Pyrenees mountain range, emergency services in Spain said on Saturday.

World News

The 33 best new year greetings for 2025 on WhatsApp

As 2024 comes to an end, many of you will want to wish your loved ones, colleagues and family a happy new year. Here are the best ways to do it.

Spain

Spain busts international crime ring for alleged car import tax scam

An international crime network defrauding over €17 million in VAT on luxury cars has been dismantled, resulting in 30 arrests across Spain and Germany.

Europe News

Mango founder dies aged 71 in hiking accident

The Spanish business community is in mourning following the death of Isak Andic, founder and non-executive chairman of Mango.

Europe News

Who is Vox leader Santiago Abascal?

Santiago Abascal, president of the Vox party, has emerged as one of the most influential figures in contemporary Spanish politics with a nationalist and anti-immigration agenda.

Europe News

Madrid mobili of demonstrators demand reasonable rent prices in Madrid

Thousands rallied in the Spanish capital on Sunday demanding affordable housing and lower rents.

Europe News

Despite stormy skies, Spain's National Day celebrations march on

For the first time in 14 years, Catalan President Salvador Illa attended the ceremonies and royal reception hosted by King Felipe VI.

Culture news

Book of Mormon reopens for a second run in Spanish capital

Lots of laughs, good catchy music and a strong critique of serious problems laced with doses of dark humour, ‘The Book of Mormon’ is a musical revelation that has conquered audiences in Madrid, the world's third biggest stage for musical theatre.

Thailand

Thailand court sentences son of Spanish actors to life in prison

Sancho, a chef and a YouTuber, has avoided the death penalty for a murder he denies committing but could spend his life in prison pending an appeal.

Tech News

Why was Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in France?

The Russian-born billionaire was wanted on charges of allowing drug dealers and sex criminals to operate on the app, according to French media.

Europe News

Police search for Puigdemont after leading Barcelona rally

The separatist former president of Catalonia returned to his home country in a bid to prevent the Catalan parliament from voting in a new socialist government, in what he described as "the only way to return to normality".

Culture news

The many ways Spain celebrates Midsummer Eve

Midsummer's Eve is celebrated in many ways in Spain. But did you know that it is a celebration that dates back to ancient, pagan traditions?

Europe News

Sanchez: "I will recognise the Palestinian state next Wednesday".

Spain's prime minister said during a rally in Catalonia that he is going to propose the parliament's official recognition of Palestine as a state on Wednesday, 22 May.

World News

Spanish tourist gang-raped in India

A Spanish tourist has suffered a group sexual assault in the Dumka district while travelling around the world with her husband.

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