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Luis Mateo Díez wins Spain's most prestigious literary prize

Luis Mateo Díez has been awarded the 2023 Cervantes prize, Spain’s most prestigious literary award.

08/11/2023

Partner content

The Valencian Community: an active tourism paradise for everyone

Partner content presented by Region of Valencia

The Valencian Community is an ideal setting in which to enjoy the natural environment; its richness and variety of landscapes provide nature lovers and those who enjoy an active life with days filled with adventure and fun.

08/11/2023

Green News

Spain has proposed a ban on short-haul flights

Environmental groups have slammed the proposal as ‘purely symbolic’.

03/11/2023

Destinations

These European towns will pay you up to €80,000 to move there

Start a new life abroad and get paid to do it thanks to these schemes.

03/11/2023

Spain

Spanish bishops apologise for abuse but dispute 'outrageous' figures

Following an independent inquiry into child sex abuse in Spain's Catholic Church, the president of the country's bishops' conference has issued an apology.

31/10/2023

Spain

Spain gripped by 'Leonormania' as princess turns 18

Among the next generation of young European royals, Spain's Princess Leonor has seen her popularity soar as she turns 18.

31/10/2023

Spain

Spain seizes 720kg of cocaine as UK announces huge bust

The drugs have been found in vessels coming from South America, and hidden on board hoping to avoid detection.

30/10/2023

Art

Sex, religion and politics mix in Spain's new Museum of Forbidden Art

A crucified Ronald McDonald clown, prayer mats adorned with stilettos and sketches by former Guantanamo prisoners take pride of place at a new museum in Spain devoted to previously censored art.

30/10/2023

Spain

FIFA bans former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales

Rubiales resigned from his job in football in September after weeks of defiance that increased pressure on him from the Spanish government and national team players.

30/10/2023

Spain

More than 200,000 children may have been abused in Spanish churches

After years of outcry at sexual abuse by church staff and lay people, the Spanish government has finally taken action to expose the reality of the problem.

27/10/2023

Football Now

Women's Ballon d'Or 2023: Spain dominate nominations shortlist

In partnership with Media City

Midfielder Aitana Bonmati is the favourite to pick up the award.

26/10/2023

Spain

Spain's Socialists and hard-left Sumar party reach coalition agreement

The deal reached between Spain's Socialists and hard-left Sumar parties is not enough to guarantee outgoing prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, another term in office.

25/10/2023

Sport

Champions League: Arsenal in need of win against Sevilla in Group B

The latest UEFA Champions League news and fixtures ahead of Tuesday night's games

24/10/2023

Spain

Spanish police seize illegally exported Ukrainian jewellery

In a police statement on Monday, Spanish authorities released a statement announcing the recovery of 11 pieces of jewelry that had been smuggled from Ukraine, some dating back to the 8th century BC

23/10/2023

Food and Drink

Have you been to The World’s Best Bar? (It's in Europe)

In the Top 50 establishments of 2023, a grand total of 22 are in Europe. Spain tops the list while the UK, Italy and Greece are also doing pretty well. Here's the lowdown on the 15th edition of The World's 50 Best Bars. How many have you been to?

23/10/2023

Culture news

Meryl Streep is honoured with arts award by Spain's royal family

Hollywood and Spanish royalty met when Meryl Streep was presented with the Princess of Asturias Award by Queen Letizia and King Felipe VI and their two daughters.

23/10/2023

Spain

Spain's far-right Vox wants to freeze citizenship for Muslims

Spain's far-right has tabled a proposal to stop granting citizenship and residence permits to people from 'Islamic culture'.

19/10/2023

Europe News

Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria may be voted on in December

The long-running impasse over the Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria might be put to a new vote in early December.

19/10/2023

World News

‘It scars you’: Facebook workers claim brutal videos caused trauma

More than 20% of the staff Meta hired to check the violent content of Facebook and Instagram are on sick leave due to psychological trauma.

19/10/2023

Spain

More than 400 animals rescued as Spain trafficking ring dismantled

More than 400 animals, mainly cats and dogs, have been rescued from an illegal trading network in Spain.

19/10/2023