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Eurozone private sector expands in June: Spain grows, France contracts

Euro area private sector activity grew in June, surpassing earlier estimates and showing robust recovery. Activity in Spain showed the strongest growth, while contractionary conditions held in France amid election uncertainties.

Water Matters

‘Everyone’s Mar Menor’- lagoon with legal personhood tackles pollution

In partnership with the European Commission

From a crusade to save a dying lagoon by securing it the legal rights of a person, to building tree houses to lure back the bat population, environmental activists in Spain are doing what it takes to protect their local waterways from pollution and loss of biodiversity.

Travel News

Would a €750 fine stop you weeing in the sea?

Peeing in the sea could land you a fine, while elsewhere in Spain you’re not even allowed to swim after midnight.

Travel News

Tenerife announces plans for an island-wide train service

If the project comes to fruition, it’s set to cost a total of €5.65 billion.

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Travel News

Barcelona is increasing its tourist tax again in October

Barcelona charges a tourist tax and a city tax: What's the difference and how much are they?

Europe News

UK expats in Spain show little interest in election back home

Spain hosts the largest British expat community in Europe. In the seaside town of Rojales, many UK citizens say they feel at home, but Brexit has complicated their lives.

Culture news

Spanish court blocks minister's pledge to remove Francoist symbol

Jose Manuel Albares’ pledge to remove Francoist symbols blocked after court orders portrait of General Francisco Gómez-Jordana y Sousa to be rehung.

Culture news

French-Spanish legend Manu Chao to release first album in 17 years

It’s been a hot minute, but he's finally back. Here's why we're excited about 'Viva Tu', Manu Chao's first album in 17 years.

Earth News

Spain opens first public pet cemetery in Málaga

Spain's first public pet cemetery offers a final resting place for pets along with psychological support for owners.

Economy

Spain cuts sales tax on olive oil as shoppers baulk at rising prices

Spain is the world's leading producer and exporter of olive oil, but its cost for shoppers has risen dramatically because of inflation and a long-term drought that has decimated supplies.

Spain

Malaga joins other cities in pushback against tourist accommodation

The Spanish city is one of several around Europe where rents for residents have soared while AirBnB and other platforms thrive.

Sport

Euro 2024: Italy reach knockouts after last-minute stunner vs Croatia

Lazio's Mattia Zaccani earns the Azzurri a precious point against Croatia to qualify for the knockouts, while Spain finish Group B first without conceding a single goal as they beat Albania 1-0.

Europe News

Search for missing British boy on Spanish island continues

The search continues for apprentice bricklayer Jay Slater who went missing on the Canary Island of Tenerife on Monday.

Culture news

The many ways Spain celebrates Midsummer Eve

Midsummer's Eve is celebrated in many ways in Spain. But did you know that it is a celebration that dates back to ancient, pagan traditions?

Europe News

Far-right Argentine president in controversial second visit to Madrid

Last month Milei attended a far-right rally in Madrid, which worsened relations between him and Spain's socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

Europe News

Les Bleus unite a divided France ahead of elections

As France faces early legislative elections and the rise of the far-right, the French community in Madrid finds unity in the Euro Cup. Amid political tensions, football offers a brief respite, bringing French expatriates together.

Earth News

Good news for summer solstice as solar makes 20% global electricity

Spain is leading the European pack on solar generation this June.

Earth News

The Iberian Lynx has bounced back from the brink of extinction

The European species’ population has more than tripled in two years thanks to conservation efforts.

Spain

King Felipe VI celebrates 10 years as Spain's head of state

After ascending to the throne following his father Juan Carlos I's dramatic abdication, Felipe VI oversaw a politically tumultuous time in which Spain dealt with several political earthquakes, including the 2017 Catalan independence crisis.

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Spain marks 10th anniversary of King Felipe's coronation

Felipe, 56, took the throne on 19 June 2014, following his father's 39-year reign, King Juan Carlos's abdication.

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