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Europe

Sanchez rejects criticism of Spain's migration policy

Spain's prime minister defended the country's record on tackling irregular migration amid criticism of its mass regularisation plan, while Ursula von der Leyen called for full implementation of the EU migration and asylum pact.

Earth News

'Completely unique': Wind sled crosses Antarctica with zero emissions

Explorer Ramón Larramendi will lead an 80-day, 3,400 km South Pole expedition in a kite-powered vehicle that can travel up to 80kph.

Health news

Lung surgery technique on Pope was developed in Spain

Thoracic surgeon Diego González Rivas, based in A Coruña, Spain, developed the Uniportal VATS technique, a minimally invasive procedure using a single incision, which was used in the pontiff's surgery.

World News

Germans among those airlifted to safety as storms kill five in Mexico

Heavy rain and strong winds have caused serious damage in Baja California and Guerrero, where authorities seek six missing and deploy thousands of rescue workers amid further flood risk.

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Culture news

Most watched female artist on Amazon Music record set by Shakira

The global broadcast of the Colombian singer's Madrid concert has become the most-watched live performance by a female artist on Amazon Music. The platform highlights the role of the Spanish capital as a bridge between Latin America and Europe.

Nature

Antarctic penguins emit up to 7 million tonnes of methane a year

A study by CSIC and the University of Granada finds that chinstrap penguin colonies are a previously unmeasured natural source of methane, emitting up to 7 million tonnes a year.

Business

EU debates harsh working conditions for fishers: 'I had no other choice'

Endless weeks, shifts of up to 24 hours and even no drinking water: these were some of the hardships aired last week at a debate held by the EU Fisheries Committee with sector representatives.

Health news

Menopause drug Lenzetto to return to Spanish pharmacies in November

Hungarian pharma company Gedeon Richter has told Euronews it expects to resume supply of its menopause treatment in Spain from mid-November, but warns global limits may stop it from meeting demand in 2027.

Europe

Puigdemont welcomes Spain's amnesty but warns it is not the solution for Catalonia

The Catalan pro-independence leader, who has lived in self-imposed exile in Waterloo for nine years, hailed the Supreme Court's move to lift his arrest warrant over alleged embezzlement linked to the 'procés'.

Economy

When growth is not enough: housing and inflation, Sánchez's key election challenges

Spain's economy is still outpacing the eurozone and employment is at its highest since 2008, but Sánchez's term end is marred by inflation, weak productivity and a housing crisis now dominating the election debate.

Culture news

Tooth with jade inlay reveals ancient Maya skill as dentists

A study of a pre-Hispanic molar with a jadeite inlay concludes it was treated while its owner was still alive. The find is the first documented case of such an inlay in a Mayan back molar.

Europe

Spanish lawmakers reject government housing measure amid protests

Spanish Congress rejects two key housing measures aimed at quelling public uproar over housing affordability. The bills' rejection after last-minute talks leaves Pedro Sánchez's government without two key housing measures and exposes its struggle to win support in Congress.

Travel News

Barcelona-Amsterdam: Europe's most stressful air route for flyers

The route between Barcelona El Prat and Amsterdam Schiphol tops a ranking that also lists Madrid-London Heathrow in 10th place, according to AirAdvisor.

Economy

Inflation in Spain surges to 4.9% in September on higher fuel prices

Inflation in Spain climbed 0.6% in September to 4.9%, driven by higher fuel prices, lubricants and package holidays. Core inflation rose 0.2% to 3.1%.

Sport

Mbappé breaks silence on Ceuta shirt controversy

Real Madrid's striker has for the first time explained why he, Vinícius Jr and Ibrahima Konaté partly covered up a message on a t-shirt backing Ceuta.

Europe

Former Moroccan spy reportedly offered Spain intelligence information

Mehdi Hijaouy was reportedly forced into exile following a conflict with some of his intelligence colleagues in Morocco.

Business

Formula 1 sends Madrid holiday rents soaring: Up to €20,000

The Spanish Grand Prix is driving luxury short-term rents in Madrid up by as much as 1,000%, and in Valdebebas some flats are being listed at up to 20,000 euros for the race.

Europe

Ceuta crisis: EU grants Spain €114 million in show of ‘solidarity’

The European Commission has approved funding to tackle the crisis in Ceuta, supporting border control, reception and returns, while Frontex, Europol and the EUAA also step up their assistance.

Economy

CASA 47: what the new national public housing portal offers and how it works

The government unveils the first portal for national public housing, with income-linked rents and 14-year contracts. Sánchez defends state intervention to boost supply and secure access to housing.

Europe

Spain launches criminal investigation into Ceuta migrant influx

A Spanish police report highlighting "total permissiveness" by Moroccan security forces formed the basis for the decision by the country's top criminal court to open the probe.

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