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As criticism of foie gras grows, Spanish vegan version sees success

Foie gras has been a target for animal rights campaigners for many years.

Destinations

From Primavera to Picasso, here’s why you should visit Madrid in 2023

If food and culture are your thing, then the Spanish capital is the city for you.

Work

Spain probes 'Big Four' consultancy firms over excessive working hours

Some employees claim they were were forced to work up to 16 hours per day for Deloitte, PwC, EY and KPMG.

Germany

Green hydrogen plans in the pipeline for Germany

Germany is to join France, Spain and Portugal in an ambitious hydrogen project that could see greener gas generated using renewables piped from the Iberian peninsula.

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Destinations

For winter sun, hiking and culture, Mallorca ticks all the boxes

With delicate blossoms, colourful carnivals and great hiking trails, late winter is a magical time to visit Mallorca.

Spain

Spain dismantles Ukrainian refugee exploitation network

Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion were 'crammed' into factories, while leaders of the illicit network led a "life of luxury", say Spanish police.

World News

Thousands attend anti-government rally in Madrid

Tens of thousands of people gathered in central Madrid on Saturday to hold a rally in protest at the centre-left government of Pedro Sánchez.

Spain

Brazilian footballer Dani Alves arrested on charges of sexual abuse

Brazilian football player Dani Alves was arrested on Friday after being accused of sexually abusing a woman in Spain. Charges he denies

Destinations

Explore Catalonia on this epic 2,000 km circular tour

Travel like a 19th century aristocrat on this epic 2,000 km tour of one of Spain’s most famous regions.

Spain

France and Spain sign friendship treaty in Barcelona

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and French President Emmanuel Macron met for talks in Barcelona where they signed a friendship and cooperation treaty

Europe Decoded

How Macron and Sánchez hope for diplomatic reset at Barcelona summit

Talks on energy and migration will dominate the summit on Thursday.

Destinations

Dry January: The best places for a sober getaway

Say goodbye to hangovers with these tips on how to have a brilliant alcohol-free trip.

Spain

Spanish health workers protest government cuts

Tens of thousands of health workers took to Madrid's streets to protest healthcare cuts by the conservative regional government.

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Watch: Miniature defecating Messi was best-selling caganer of 2022

Bare-bottomed figurines of the famous football player Lionel Messi became Spain's best-selling caganer of 2022.

Spain

Spain drops sedition charges against Catalan separatist leader

Carles Puigdemont, who is in self-imposed exile in Belgium, still faces charges of disobedience and embezzlement, which could land him eight years in prison.

Destinations

The top two most visited countries in the world are in Europe

The country attracted 66.6 million international visitors in 2022 and almost 90 million in 2019.

Culture news

Shakira's new song takes shot at ex-footballer boyfriend Gerard Piqué

The Colombian singer has set a new Latin YouTube record for most viewed video with her latest track which doesn't pull her punches laying into ex-partner Gerard Piqué.

Culture news

Songs R Us - Hear the music most listened to across Europe

Can you learn about a nation's character from their music taste?

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Epiphany parades draw crowds in Spain

Spanish cities marked Epiphany by hosting parades with floats showing the three kings following a star to the birthplace of Jesus.

Culture news

Royal rumbles: Europe's other feuding families

The unhappy royal families of Spain, Norway and Denmark aren't immune to a bit of infighting either.