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Padel: Why you should try the world’s hottest new sport in 2026

From packed clubs in Spain to newly built venues across Europe and beyond, padel is rapidly growing into a global phenomenon.

Europe News

How Spain and Portugal have changed in 40 years in the European Union

Spain and Portugal celebrate four decades since joining the European Economic Community on Thursday. But what has changed in the two countries since then?

Moments

How to get paid to move to Europe in 2026

Here’s how you can find support for moving to Europe - and maybe even get paid.

Travel News

Airport strikes to hit major European hubs this New Year

Airport workers are walking out in protest over pay and working conditions.

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Culture news

Cecilia Giménez, the painter who 'botched' the Ecce Homo dies aged 94

The Borja resident, who rose to fame in 2012 for her widely mocked restoration of Elías García Martínez's fresco 'Ecco Homo', has died at the age of 94.

World News

More than 3,000 migrants died trying to reach Spain in 2025

This year's figures represent a drop in migrant arrivals from North Africa to the Canary Islands, one of the world's deadliest crossings for migrants hoping to reach the EU.

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Heavy rain in southern Spain causes floods, one dead in Andalusia

The Civil Guard has found the body of one missing man after a van was swept away by a river in Málaga. Search continues for a missing motorcyclist in Granada.

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Els Enfarinats: Revelers battle with flour and eggs in traditional Spanish festival

Each 28 December, Ibi in Alicante turns into a flour-covered battlefield for Els Enfarinats festival.

Earth News

Fishing ban in Bay of Biscay will return in 2026 to protect dolphins

Winter closures in recent years have gained positive results, although the measure will affect around 300 vessels.

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Police dismantle Spanish cult that used illicit drugs in its rituals

Spanish police arrested five people running a group that charged hefty sums for rituals involving animal sacrifice and illicit drugs. The cult leader was jailed after followers required psychiatric treatment.

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Spanish police surround house after two Germans die in brutal beating

Spanish police maintain siege of house in Elche where two Polish men remain barricaded following brutal beating that killed two Germans and left a third critically injured.

Crossing Cultures

Spain and China’s iconic foods: olive oil and Jinhua ham explained

In partnership with CGTN

From Andalusia to eastern China, two ancient food products reveal how tradition, geography and regulation shape global food heritage.

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Winning number 79,432 earns €4 million in Spain’s Christmas lottery

The number 79,432 won Spain’s Christmas Lottery, bringing four million euros per series. Tickets sold in León and Madrid led to widespread celebrations.

Cinema

Sinners, accidents and battles: Here are the best movies of 2025

Join us for Euronews Culture's countdown to our favourite film of the year. How many have you seen?

Europe News

Toni Comín: Meet the 'ghost' MEP living in legal limbo

Catalan lawmaker Toni Comín has been elected twice by voters in Spain, but cannot sit as an MEP due to a legal controversy over his role in Catalonia's push for independence.

World News

Elections in Extremadura will set the political course of Spain

Around 860,000 Extremadurans go to the polls today in an unprecedented election in the region. María Guardiola brought forward the elections after failing to pass the budget. The polls point to the PP as the winner, but without a majority to govern alone.

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The hidden gem of the Canary Islands: La Gomera, Europe’s next eco-destination

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La Gomera, the Canary Islands’ quietest retreat, is a 100% Biosphere Reserve offering ancient forests, sustainable stays and unforgettable island flavours.

Climate

Spain prepares for heatwaves with national network of climate shelters

In 2025, the country experienced its hottest summer on record.

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Spanish police evict 400 migrants from squat deemed safety hazard

The Badalona town hall had argued that the squat was a public safety hazard. In 2020, an old factory occupied by around 100 migrants in the Catalan city near Barcelona caught fire, killing four people.

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French farmer protests shut Spain's Biriatou border

Farmer protests in France led Spain to close the Biriatou border to lorries. The Basque Government imposed traffic restrictions until the situation improves.

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