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WATCH: Palma de Mallorca airport hit by rainstorm rampage

On June 11, heavy rains caused severe flooding across Mallorca, including Palma Airport, where several flights were grounded.

World News

Fires, floods and heatwaves plague Europe as extreme weather persists

While Turkey and Cyprus have been hit with heatwaves, parts of Spain have seen record rainfall.

Travel News

These European countries spent the most on tourism in 2023

The UN World Tourism Organization has tracked which countries spend the most on tourism, earn the most and the most visited destinations last year.

Economy

Why are European countries fighting to get Chinese EV factories?

EU countries are offering incentives such as tax breaks, an easing of regulations in designated zones and support for battery factories to Chinese EV makers.

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Europe News

Spain's PM stands as other leaders fall after EU elections

Never before have EU elections had such an impact on national politics across the bloc, but in Spain they did not bring about the collapse of the socialist government as the conservatives had hoped.

Food and Drink

Spain comes out on top of new World's 50 Best Restaurants list

European restaurants have triumphed with four of the top five spots on the annual World's 50 Best Restaurants list.

Europe News

Spain's weary and still divided voters go to the polls once more

The rise of the far-right and how alliances will be forged in the new parliament are the key issues for Spain in these EU elections.

Economy

EU Elections: What are the risks ahead for European banks?

Despite the meteoric performance of the EU banking stocks, the sector may encounter challenges amid the EU elections, with the joint deposit insurance policy still unresolved.

Europe News

Economy preys on Spanish voters' minds – but vanishes from campaign

Despite a relatively strong employment rate, rising inflation and a high cost of living mean Spaniards are still voting with their wallets.

Europe News

Farmers block Spanish-French border in major pre-EU elections protest

Dozens of tractors have been blocking all major crossing points between Spain and France from Irun in the Basque Country to La Jonquera in Catalonia since Monday morning. The rally is expected to last until Tuesday.

Culture news

What went down at Primavera Sound in Barcelona this year?

Lana Del Rey disappoints, PJ Harvey heralds the rain, and Lankum astonishes: here's everything we learned at Primavera Sound in Barcelona this year

Green News

Valencia’s cemeteries to become the country’s largest urban solar farm

The project has been dubbed RIP, standing for Requiem in Power.

Europe News

EU Elections: Spain's young voters are increasingly divided by gender

Across Europe, younger voters are increasingly choosing political parties based on their gender politics – and the right is winning the battle for young men's votes.

Europe News

Spanish parliament approves amnesty law for Catalan separatists

The measure is supposed to help keep the country's government together, but has infuriated many Spaniards who consider it a blow against the rule of law.

Europe News

European elections: This Spanish outsider wants to capture discontent

As discontent and distrust towards politicians grows, new political outsiders are trying to win over jaded voters who tend to stay at home during European elections.

Culture news

Inside an old Madrid bank vault full of literary treasures

In the depths of the Caryatid Building in Madrid is a vault containing some of the greatest treasures of Spanish literature.

Art

Rediscovered Caravaggio masterpiece goes on show in the Prado

A Caravaggio masterpiece that was nearly sold for the price of a laptop in 2021 is now on show in Madrid's Prado museum.

Europe News

EU Council chief Michel supports recognition of Palestinian statehood

Three European countries — Ireland, Spain and Norway — now formally recognise a state of Palestine.

Europe News

Spain to recognise Palestinian state in 'historic' decision

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the European country is pursuing "peace, security and prosperity" in the Middle East.

Scenes

Watch: The Spanish sea saviours making waves in recycling

In partnership with Media City

Meet Julen and Amaia, siblings and visionaries behind Gravity Wave. They're on a mission to clean up the Mediterranean Sea of debris and transform the waste into eco-friendly goods.