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Tractor barricades squeeze Paris as farmers' anger grows across Europe

In Europe, farmers' anger is growing, with Spain the latest country to join the protests.

Spain

Spanish Congress rejects amnesty law for Catalan separatists

The law could have paved the way for the return of fugitive ex-Catalan president Carles Puigdemont.

World News

The future of tourism: different and sustainable

As the number of visitors continue to grow, popular countries are looking towards new strategies and the opening of new destinations to reduce visitor numbers in areas under pressure from tourism.

Climate

Spain experiences record-breaking January day of nearly 30C

Experts say 2024 has a one in three chance of breaking 2023’s global temperature record.

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Spain

Rubiales to face trial for unwanted kiss at football World Cup

The judge ruled that the former Spanish football president's kiss to forward Jenni Hermoso was “unconsented".

Culture news

Right wing criticises Spain's decolonial museum plans

The Spanish government has been criticised for its plans to “decolonise” the nation’s museums.

Culture news

El Prado Museum pushes for more inclusive and respectful language

One of the world's most renowned art museums is changing the language in the descriptions attached to its paintings in a bid to increase inclusion and promote equality.

Spain

Spain demands €94,782.47 from Briton who said he would blow up plane

The young man accused of public disorder defended himself in Spain's National Court saying it was a joke.

Culture news

Euroviews. Olive oil fraudsters have sown the wind, and are reaping the whirlwind

Faking olive oil is a confidence trick on customers and a betrayal of passionate farmers who make the real thing with love and passion. But the greater crime is what’s behind the price rise and the turbocharging of fraud, Eurof Uppington writes.

Spain

Saudi deal: Will Spain forgive Rafael Nadal for breaking its heart?

Before he was a world champion, Rafael Nadal was known as a "good person". Accepting the offer to become Saudi Arabia's tennis ambassador has shattered the ideal many in the country had of the player.

Culture news

Julio Iglesias detained at Punta Cana with 42kg of food in luggage

The Spanish singer had his enormous haul of food taken away by authorities in the Dominican Republic after a check on his arrival at Punta Cana airport.

World News

Snowstorms cause havoc on roads across Europe

Several countries have experienced traffic disruptions due to slippery roads and below zero temperatures.

Spain

Spain changes constitution language on disabilities

The Spanish parliament voted to remove the term 'handicapped' and replace it with 'persons with a disability'.

Spain

Suspect in shooting of Spain's Vox party co-founder found in Colombia

The Spanish National Court is investigating the shooting as a terrorist attack. The Spanish politician accused the Tehran regime of "planning and executing" his shooting.

Economy

Spain's PM Sánchez calls for inclusive and sustainable EU in Davos

At Davos, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez articulated his vision for a unified Europe, highlighting his country's economic resilience and commitment to democracy and environmental sustainability. He also stressed support for Ukraine and advocated for a federal European Union.

Spain

Spanish former tennis star found guilty of multi-million euros fraud

Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, once the world's number-one tennis player, has been found guilty of fraud alongside her former husband, Josep Santacana, whom she blamed for the crime.

Spain

Spanish government to regulate online porn access to protect minors

According to a government study, half of the Spanish population under the age of 15 have accessed and consumed pornography at least once and 25% before the age of 12.

Art

Madrid museum can keep Nazi-looted art, US appeals court rules

US judges ruled that Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza museum is the rightful owner of a priceless Pissarro painting, which was stolen from a Jewish family during the Holocaust.

Food and Drink

Olive oil scams are proliferating: How to spot a fake extra-virgin?

Olive oil shortages and skyrocketing prices have created the perfect breeding ground for fraudulent producers

Earth News

Spanish plastic pellet spill galvanises EU efforts to limit microplastic pollution

A proposal to expand the scope of microplastic pollution rules to companies transporting pellets was welcomed by several EU lawmakers, but the European Commission raises concerns over competitiveness.

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