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Why Spain is tracking smartphone users on a massive scale

Spain's National Institute of Statistics has launched a controversial survey this week involving tracking mobile phones on a massive scale, without the consent of customers.

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Watch: Fabulous flamenco as video toasts Spain's universal art form

"Flamenco doesn't make distinctions, it distinguishes us," according to a Madrid dance school.

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Havana, Cuba marks 500th anniversary with fireworks

Havana celebrated its 500th anniversary with a colourful and impressive fireworks display — and a historic state visit by Spain's King Felipe.

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In our State of the Union this week, we report that Hungary and the UK are the two outstanding countries with no confirmed EU commissioner. Meanwhile in Spain, political negotiations continue aimed at forming a government. Talks follow last Sundays inconclusive election result.

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Catalan conundrum for European Parliament after top court opinion

The EU's top court opinion is a boost for the Catalan separatist movement and Oriol Junqueras, who was voted into the European Parliament in May despite being detained in Spain since 2017 following an illegal independence referendum.

Spain

Police clash with Catalan independence activists on border with Spain

Police were dispersing hundreds of Catalan pro-independence demonstrators who had been blocking a major road link that connects the Spanish region with France for nearly 24 hours.

Spain

Spanish elections: Citizens' Party leader Albert Rivera resigns

Leader of Ciudadanos, Albert Rivera resigned after the Spanish elections which saw his party fall in the vote.

Spain

Political deadlock and the rising right: Lessons from Spain's election

Stalemate in Spanish election as Socialists win with no majority and right wing Vox doubles seats

Spain

Weary Spanish voters prepare for fourth election in four years

Political leaders have made a final appeal to voters before Sunday's snap election that looks unlikely to resolve Spain's parliamentary gridlock.

Spain

As Spanish voters return to polls, here is what’s shaping the election

Voting is underway in Spain as the southern European country holds its second parliamentary election in just over six months this Sunday. Euronews looks at the key factors shaping the vote.

World

Catalonia's political stalemate takes its toll on public services

Public accounts have been carried over for the past three years, since the days of Carlos Puigdemont. Since he fled the country, the Catalan Parliament has passed only 6 laws, 46 are still pending.

Spain

The long voyage of expelled Sephardic Jews back to Spain

More than 130,000 descendants of Sephardic Jews from all over the world have applied for the Spanish nationality.

Spain

'It's not abuse, it's rape': protesters denounce Spain assault ruling

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Justice Ministry in Madrid to denounce a recent ruling on sex assault case involved a 14-year-old girl.

Spain

Spain's election candidates clash over Catalonia in TV debate

Spain's candidates for prime minister have clashed over Catalonia in the only televised debate of the campaign as voters prepare to head to the polls on Sunday in what could be another inconclusive election.

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Last Spanish polls before election suggest gridlock could continue

While Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is expected to win the most seats, it won't necessarily be enough to break the political gridlock in Spain.

Spain

Iberia owner IAG buys rival Air Europa for €1bn to boost Madrid hub

It will be the airline group’s third Spanish brand, behind flag-carrier Iberia and low-cost Vueling.

World News

Storm Amelie hits regions in France, Spain and Italy

Storm Amelie hits regions in France, Spain and Italy causing extreme flooding.

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Greta Thunberg seeks ride back across Atlantic for climate summit

"As #COP25 has officially been moved from Santiago to Madrid I'll need some help," Thunberg tweeted. "It turns out I've traveled half around the world, the wrong way:)"

Spain

Anger erupts in Spain as five men acquitted of gang-raping teenager

Spanish law requires that the plaintiff in a rape case must present evidence of intimidation or specific violence.

Spain

Spain will host COP25 climate summit after Chile withdrawal

The UN announced that Spain will host the COP25 climate summit in Madrid from December 2 - 13 following Chile’s withdrawal as host.