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How can Barcelona strike a balance between tourism and residents?

Around 20 million tourists visit Barcelona each year, in stark contrast to the city’s population of just 1.6 million. The increase in tourist numbers has also led to a decline in the resident population.

Spain

Watch: Czech Paula Notova crowned champion of Kiteboarding World Cup

"I just won my first competition ever, like my first World Cup and I still can`t believe it - like I have no words - like I am competing amongst the best of the World and I just won!!"

Portugal

More than 800 firefighters battle wildfires in Portugal

More than 800 firefighters battled on Sunday one wildfire sweeping across central Portugal after being able to control two other blazes that prompted authorities to partially evacuate a village and left 20 people injured.

World

Could Spain be heading towards another general election?

Podemos votes to support Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, only if the party receives key cabinet roles.

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Spain

Watch: Battle of the Water drenches residents of Madrid

The spectacle emerged from an ironic demand by locals for a port in the Vallecas neighbourhood, which lies some 350 km from the sea.

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Madrid residents take part in annual water fight

Residents in Madrid gave one another a good soaking during the Vallecas annual water festival on the 14 July 2019. The Battle of the Water, as it is popularly known, sees residents of the Vallecas neighbourhood dance through the streets to a drum as they spray each other with water guns.

Destinations

Is this the best beach club in Ibiza?

We explore one of Ibiza's luxury beach bars that allows you to enjoy sustainability in style.

Spain

Revellers dice with death in Spain's 'running of the bulls'

It's a rite of passage for young men, a chance to test their bravery as bulls chase them through the streets of Pamplona

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Seventh day of San Fermin bull run: five runners hospitalised

Five people were hospitalised on Saturday for injuries suffered on the seventh day of the running of the bulls at the annual San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, the Red Cross said.

Spain

FC Barcelona sign French star Antoine Griezmann for €120 million

Spanish giants FC Barcelona say they have paid €120 million to secure the signing of French striker Antoine Griezmann.

Spain

Franco's 'stolen baby' reunited with biological family

International DNA databases are re-igniting hope for Franco's "stolen babies" to find their biological families after a woman was able to find siblings.

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Driver killed as rains cause flash floods in Spain

Intense rainfall has caused flash flooding and power cuts in some villages in the Navarre region in Northern Spain.

Spain

Watch: Racers whizz downhill at the World Roller Games

The competition often sees racers reach speeds in excess of 130km/h.

Spain

Watch: Unexpected flooding turns deadly in northeastern Spain

Torrential rain and hail brought unexpected flooding to parts of northeastern Spain on Monday evening, killing at least one person.

Spain

Panic on first day of Spanish festival as bulls gore three people

Three people were gored and a further two people suffered head trauma during the first day of Spain's best-known bull-running festival in the northern town of Pamplona on Sunday, the Red Cross said.

Spain

Watch: Dozens protest ahead of San Fermin bull run in Pamplona

Dozens of demonstrators lay half-naked on the streets of Pamplona on the eve of the San Fermin festival on Thursday.

Spain

Watch: Spain struts in the annual high heels race

The race defied the attempts of the Spanish far-right party Vox to cull the Pride celebrations this year.

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Annual high heels race takes place in Madrid

Men and women run on stilettos and dressed in a flamboyant outfit to mark the gay pride in Madrid

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Watch back: Contestants battle it out in Madrid Pride high heel race

A traditional event at Madrid Gay Pride, the high heel race is free and open to everyone who dares to run in heels of at least in 4 inches (over 10cm).

Spain

Spain's Haro wine battle: Crowds throw litres of wine over each other

The event is held to celebrate Saint Peter and the region's plentiful wine output.