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Ocean

Traditional fishing and aquaculture: in harmony with nature

In partnership with the European Commission

Professional fishers and fish farmers in parts of Spain and the Czech Republic are going about their business in a way that is both eco-friendly and able to earn them a living.

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Car stuck in metro station in Madrid

A stolen car got stuck in the stairs of a Madrid metro station

Spain

Spain marks five years since terror attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils

Sixteen people were killed and dozens more injured during two days of terror in 2017.

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Spanish firefighters battle10,000 hectares blaze

Firefighters continued to battle a blaze in the eastern coastal province of Alicante which has burned nearly 10,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of nearly 1,000 people.

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Spain

Stage collapse at Spanish festival kills one and injures dozens

Emergency services said a “strong gust of wind” knocked off parts of a stage at the Medusa Festival near Valencia during the early hours of the morning.

World News

Portugal and Spain back Scholz over Iberia—central Europe gas pipeline

The German chancellor said a pipeline linking the Iberian peninsula to central Europe was "sorely" lacking, as the continent seeks to wean itself off Russian gas supplies.

Spain

Spain lowers the temperature on strict air conditioning rules

Bars, restaurants and hairdressers are among the locations which will be allowed to set their air conditioning a few degrees lower than other Spanish businesses.

Spain

Spanish bullet train service halted after fibre optic cable stolen

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing hundreds of metres of the cable.

Spain

Probe into rising cases of needle jabs on women in Spain

Waves of needle pricks at musical events also have confounded authorities in France, Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands. Now it's seemingly Spain's turn.

Spain

Model questions if racism is behind lack of apology over beach poster

Model questions if racism is behind lack of apology over beach poster

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Giraffes in a Catalan theatre surprise people in Lithuania

Two giraffes and their youngsters strolled through the streets of Kaunas, bringing smiles to the faces of the crowds in Lithuania's second city.

Climate

Extreme drought: Some Europeans now only have 4 hours of water a day

People across Europe are feeling the consequences of record breaking temperatures and unusually low levels of rainfall.

Spain

'Verging on impossible': Sailor survives 16 hours in a capsized boat

A 62-year-old French man has survived for 16 hours in his capsized boat in the Atlantic Ocean, a feat the Spanish coastguard said was "verging on impossible".

Europe News

France faces third heatwave of the summer amid severe drought

There are water restrictions in several southern European countries due to drought.

Experiences

Sleep, eat and train your way to Italy and Spain on these new trips

Flight-free travel in Europe just got easier with a first of its kind train and tour package from Byways and Intrepid Travel.

Spain

Controversy as Spain bans air conditioning from dropping below 27°C

It's part of measures to slash energy consumption and reduce dependency on Russian gas.

Food and Drink

What are the stories behind Europe's iconic summer drinks?

From the alcohol that predates Aperol to the original Pimm's recipe, here's our handy and historic guide to mastering how to mix some of Europe's most iconic summer drinks.

Europe Decoded

Beach body campaign slammed for using images without asking

A Spanish body image campaign which was widely praised has come under fire, after it was revealed that images of one model were used without their permission.

Spain

New Spanish law aims to tackle food waste

Draft legislation to reduce food loss and waste in Spain is expected to come into force from January 2023.

Europe News

Tieless Pedro Sánchez asks Spaniards to ditch the tie to save energy

The Spanish PM showed up tieless to a press conference and asked his fellow Spaniards to follow suit.