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Spanish 'Big Brother' contestant sentenced to jail after sexual abuse

José María López, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for sexually assaulting fellow Big Brother contestant Carlota Prado.

18/04/2023

Climate

How are Europeans preparing for another summer of extreme drought?

With warnings that this year could bring even drier weather, some villages are preparing for severe restrictions.

18/04/2023

Green News

Firefighters in France battle first major forest blaze of 2023

Major wildfires in Europe are now starting earlier in the year, becoming more frequent and harder to stop, and doing more damage.

17/04/2023

Destinations

Why Gibraltar could be the perfect summer holiday destination in 2023

Mingle with monkeys and lounge on beaches on this Mediterranean peninsula.

17/04/2023

Culture news

The best Picasso exhibitions in Spain in 2023

Picasso is revered as one of the 20th century’s most influential artists, with a staggering body of work.

15/04/2023

Tech News

Spain opens probe into OpenAI's ChatGPT over data breach

Spain has become the latest country in Europe to investigate ChatGPT over a suspected breach of data protection rules.

14/04/2023

Europe News

EU warns Spain over proposal to expand irrigation near Doñana wetlands

A proposal to expand agricultural irrigation around Spain's natural park of Doñana has sparked controversy.

14/04/2023

Europe Decoded

'Part of our heritage': Flamenco dancer applauds new legal protection

Ana Morales, a dancer who also represents the Flamenco Association, said anything that provided legal protection for this part of the nation’s cultural heritage was welcome.

13/04/2023

Spain

'People may die': Hospital waiting times in Spain break records

At the age of 90, Isabel had a micro stroke. Eleven months later she is still waiting for a CAT scan.

12/04/2023

Food and Drink

BLACKPINK's Jisoo turns Spanish churro shop into pilgrimage site

K-Pop idol Jisso's favourite churro shop in Barcelona has been given a sizeable push following a popular Instagram post. The queues in front of the churrería are filled with Korean tourists and fans eager to replicate her eating habits.

10/04/2023

Culture news

Spanish pop star Rosalía’s World Tour items go on auction

Spanish pop star Rosalía's 2022 Motomami World Tour items are up for auction, including her moto helmet and her red leather outfit, with proceeds helping young artists. Rosalía is widely considered one of the most successful Spanish singers of all time.

08/04/2023

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Thousands of drummers in Spain mark Good Friday

Thousands of drums come together in the village square in Calanda northeast Spain. At midday on Good Friday, they begin to beat in unison, filling the whole village with sound

07/04/2023

Spain

Easter pardon: Centuries-old Spanish ritual frees criminals

"I am grateful for this new opportunity". Antonio Daniel Mira's drug trafficking sentence was cut short by a long-standing tradition of Spanish Holy Week.

07/04/2023

Euronews Witness

Spain's new 'transgender' law breaks new ground on LGBTIQ+ rights

A new law in Spain allows people to freely change gender from age 16. Euronews reports on what this means for the children, adults and families concerned.

06/04/2023

Travel News

This Spanish town will pay Brits thousands to relocate there

The scheme aims to bolster the local economy.

06/04/2023

Spain

Spanish wildfires burn through mountainous region of Tarifa

Wildfires are burning through the mountainous region of Tarifa in Spain as a severe winter drought affects large parts of Southern Europe.

06/04/2023

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WATCH: Northern Spain ravaged by more than 100 fires

The Spanish regions of Asturias and Cantabria were scorched by more than 100 fires which, according to officials, were intentionally started by 'criminals'.

01/04/2023

China

Sanchez urges Xi to include Ukraine in peace talks

Spain's president urges China to include Zelenskyy in peace talks and said he was reassured by China's rejection of the use of nuclear weapons

31/03/2023

Work

Mental health over salary? Spanish workers shift their priorities

A new report shows mental health is the priority for Spanish workers, despite the country's high unemployment rate.

31/03/2023

Europe Decoded

'Gateway' Spain sees spike in protected animals trafficking

Last year, there was a 55% increase in the number of protected animals trafficked to Spain compared with 2021.

31/03/2023