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Spain: Ai Weiwei and 'The Poetry of Freedom'

Cuenca, a fortified medieval city in central Spain is hosting an exhibition entitled ‘The Poetry of Freedom’ as part of a nationwide celebration of the 400th anniversary of the death of ‘Don Quixote’

Sport

Vuelta a Espana: Geniez wins stage three as Fernandez takes overall lead

A mass pile up mid race, a solo break for victory and blistering heat made for a good day to watch the Vuelta A Espana on Monday.

Sport

Messi reconsiders decision to leave Argentina's national team

It seems public pressure or a sense of duty have proved too much for Lionel Messi, who suffered a traumatic loss to Chile in the Copa America this summer along with his teammates and said he would nev

Brazil

Third gold swimming medal for Ledecky on Day 5 of Rio Olympics

On Day 5 of the Rio Olympics, Spain’s Mireia Belmonte won the 200 metres butterfly, making her the first Spanish woman to win an Olympic swimming gold medal.

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World News

Wildfires in Provence in southern France force thousands to evacuate homes

Around 2000 firefighters are battling out-of-control wildfires in Provence in the south of France which broke out on Wednesday.

Spain

Negotiations underway to form a government in Spain

There are signs of movement on the political gridlock in Spain as the liberal Ciudadanos party says it could support a government led by Conservative Mariano Rajoy if reforms are agreed.

Spain

Canary Islands 'toilet paper' blaze rages on, heading south

A devastating wildfire has ravaged some 4,000 hectares on La Palma.

Spain

Wildfire claims life in Canary Islands

Over 700 people have been evacuated to safety from the path of a wildfire that has claimed one life on the Spanish island of La Palma.

Spain

Panic in Spain as a flash mob is mistaken for a militant attack

Tension is high after a series of attacks claimed by ISIL in France and Germany over recent weeks.

Spain

Spain's political stalemate: 'No end in sight'

Failure to form a coalition government following two inclusive elections could send Spanish voters to the polls for a third time since December.

Economy

Tourism boom bring down Spanish jobless total

The number of people registered as out of work in Spain fell by 2.23 percent in July from a month earlier, fuelled by a bumper tourist season.

Europe News

European Commission warns Poland to respect rule of law but decides not to sanction Spain and Portugal for overspending

No sanctions for Spain and Portugal for overspending but EU confrontation will Poland escalates

Sport

Adiós Valencia Andre Gomes signs for Barca for €35m

Barcelona have signed Andre Gomes from Valencia for an initial €35m The former Benfica player helped Portugal to victory of France in the final of the Euros 2016 in Paris.

Europe News

European Commission lets Spain and Portugal off the hook for breaking EU budgetary rules

The European Commission decided Wednesday not to fine eurozone countries Spain and Portugal for overspending in 2015 but opted for granting them more time to correct budget deficits.

Spain

Spain says Europe's first Zika microcephaly birth confirmed in Catalonia

Europe’s first Zika microcephaly birth has been confirmed in Spain.

Economy

Spain's economy minister raises GDP growth forecast for 2016

Spain's economy is expected to grow this year by 2.9 percent according to acting Economy Minister Luis de Guindos.

My Europe Series

Antibiotic resistance - is the meat we eat fuelling a ticking health bomb?

It’s hardly talked about, but antibiotic resistance could be the next big global health problem.

Sport

Former Porto boss Julen Lopetegui appointed new coach of Spain

Spain have appointed Julen Lopetegui as their new coach.

Spain

360° video: last hours of Pamplona's San Fermin festival

Thousands of runners travel from all over the world to Pamplona, Spain, for the San Fermín festival, held annually from July 6 to July 14.

Sport

Angel Maria Villar bids to become the next UEFA president.

Spanish Football Federation president Angel Maria Villar will bid to become the next UEFA president.