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Spain approves a decree for the removal of 'Francoist vestiges'

The Spanish government has approved a decree to create a state catalogue of "Francoist symbols and vestiges" for their removal or resignification. Minister Ángel Víctor Torres puts the number of items to be reviewed at 4,000.

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Street performance marks Spain’s democracy campaigners 50 years after Franco

Amateur actors in Madrid staged a street performance reenacting the 1970s student movement to mark the 50th anniversary of Franco’s death.

Tech News

Spain investigates Meta over alleged "mass" spying

Spain's President announced that he will deploy a series of measures to combat "disinformation", protect minors, eradicate "hate speech" and curb the violation of citizens' privacy.

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Business

Spanish investment saw sharp dip since full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Spanish companies are opting to reduce their interests in Russia and steer clear of the Kremlin in order to avoid accruing continuous losses.

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Two Spanish police officers attacked and brutally beaten near Madrid

Two off-duty Spanish National Police officers were attacked by six people in Alcalá de Henares, leaving one with severe injuries. One suspect has been arrested.

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Powerful waves turn deadly in Tenerife as authorities warn of dangerous sea conditions

Strong waves hit Spain’s Tenerife island, killing three people and injuring 15 as emergency teams warn of worsening sea conditions

Culture news

Rosalía breaks Spotify record for streams by a Spanish female artist

Released last Friday, Rosalía’s fourth album 'LUX' is already one of our favourite albums of 2025. It has shattered a record previously held by Karol G.

Food and Drink

Why are Spaniards putting more bread in the bin than on their tables?

Bread consumption in Spain has plummeted by 80% since the 1960s, from 134 to 28 kilos per person per year. Behind this drop is a big change in cultural and culinary tastes. With bread also blamed for people being overweight, four out of ten bakeries in Spain have gone out of business.

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Flights cancelled at El Prat due to heavy rain in Catalonia

Severe rainstorms led to flooding and chaos in the region, hitting Barcelona hardest with cancelled flights at El Prat airport and numerous emergency responses.

Cinema

Madrid regional government will co-fund Woody Allen’s new film

The investment by Madrid’s regional government is described as a “sponsorship by the community of Madrid of the promotional campaign for a feature film.”

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Clashes erupt between police and protesters in Pamplona

Police and far-left protesters clashed on the University of Navarra campus in Pamplona after far-right activist Vito Quiles attempted to hold an unauthorized event.

Spain

Spanish regional leader steps down over handling of Valencia floods

Mazón has been slammed by citizens and political rivals for his administration's slow response to the emergency, mainly for issuing a flood alert to people’s mobile phones hours after the flood started.

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One injured, train services suspended as heavy rains lash Andalusia

Around fifty commuter, regional, and long-distance trains connecting Seville, Huelva, and Malaga have been suspended. One person is in serious condition in hospital after being struck by a falling awning in Gibraleón (Huelva).

Spain

Spain holds memorial for flood victims a year after disaster

Cleanup efforts initially led by thousands of residents and volunteers took weeks to scoop up the layers of mud and debris.

Culture news

Animal magic: Why Spain is stopping black cat adoption for Halloween

Terrassa City Council in Spain has suspended the adoption of black cats this month to prevent the animals being used and abused in Halloween rituals to stop superstitions spreading during the spooky season.

Climate

One year after Valencia's deadly flooding, could it happen again?

Experts say there have been improvements in warning systems, education and institutional coordination. But they warn that improvements to infrastructure and urban planning are still mostly pending.

Europe in Motion

'Patriotic' travel: The EU nations least likely to leave home turf

Do the French really hate trying local cuisine abroad? Who are the most 'sedentary' travellers? New data on EU tourists shows where and how they spend their travel budget.

Green News

Valencia flood survivors seeking justice a year after disaster

Toñi García lost her husband and only daughter. She is demanding the truth and justice: "They didn't die because of the rain, they died because of negligent management," she told Euronews.

Space

Spain completes its 'most ambitious space project' with SpainSat NG II

The SpainSat NG II satellite successfully took off from Cape Canaveral aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9. With it, Spain completes its SPAINSAT NG secure communications programme and reinforces its role as a technological and strategic reference in space.

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