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Interpol says 20 people arrested in global sexual abuse operation

The suspects, who include a healthcare worker and two teachers, were detained in Europe, the US and Latin America.

Europe News

Spain cancels contract for anti-tank missiles built by Israeli company

The systems would have been developed in Spain by Pap Tecnos, a Madrid-based subsidiary of Israel's Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, local media said.

Economy

Eurozone manufacturing shows signs of recovery: Is the slump over?

While the Eurozone and Spanish manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) increased in May, the German manufacturing sector continued to lag for the 35th consecutive month.

Spain

Violence on Costa del Sol: Two shot dead in Fuengirola beachfront bar

Another shooting on the seafront promenade in Fuengirola in southern Spain, has left two people dead and rekindled worries about security on the Costa del Sol, a popular tourist area.

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Business

Inflation in Spain falls to 1.9% in May in line with ECB targets

Inflation falls to 1.9% in May but core inflation remains above 2%. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaches its lowest value since last October.

Health news

Spain plans to extend smoking ban to bar and restaurant terraces

The ban would not only apply to traditional tobacco in public spaces, but also to electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco devices.

World News

Spain unveils €530m plan to reduce damage of extreme weather events

The scheme comes seven months after 233 people died in deadly flash floods in Valencia.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Could an ‘experiment’ have caused the Iberian blackout?

Uncorroborated claims that Spanish authorities experimented with the electricity grid just before the April blackout are circulating online. Euroverify fact checks.

Europe News

Seven dead after migrant boat capsizes near Canary Islands

The Spanish archipelago located off Africa's western coast has for years been a main route, and a deadly one, for migrants trying to reach Europe.

Europe News

Spanish minority language question echoes across Europe

Spain is continuing to push for greater recognition of its regional languages at EU level, but it's far from alone among countries wresting with a multilingual population where some feel less recognised.

Europe News

Spain fails again to secure unanimity to make Catalan an EU language

The Spanish request fell short of the necessary majority, as countries like Finland, Sweden and Austria voiced their reservations.

Spain

Spain hosts nations to discuss Israel-Palestine two-state solution

European and Arab countries gathered in Madrid and pressured Israel to halt its Gaza offensive and break humanitarian aid blockade.

Netherlands

Dutch citizens advised to keep cash on hand in case of emergency

People should keep €70 per adult and €30 per child in cash in case electronic payments systems go down, said the Netherlands' central bank.

Spain

Five guilty of racist abuse of footballer Vinicius in landmark ruling

The case involving Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr is the first in Spain to classify racist abuse in a football stadium as a hate crime, according to LaLiga.

World

Aide to Ukraine's pro-Russian ex-leader Yanukovych shot dead in Madrid

Andriy Portnov, a former adviser to Ukraine's pro-Russian former President Viktor Yanukovych, was shot dead outside an elite American school in Madrid.

Europe News

Spain considers press access shakeup to parliament after disruptions

Journalists have protested against the behaviour of activists who they say harass them and impede their work.

Travel News

Spain orders Airbnb to remove more than 65,000 holiday rental listings

Many Spaniards blame short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb for worsening housing shortages.

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Tenerife protesters demand action on mass tourism impact

Hundreds gathered in Tenerife on Sunday to protest against the effects of mass tourism, calling for more sustainable practices in Spain’s Canary Islands.

Travel News

Canary Islands to stage mass anti-tourism protests this weekend

Last year, locals held multiple protests to highlight overtourism’s strain on local infrastructure and housing availability.

Culture news

Ville Haimala and Yaboi Hanoi use AI to create a new musical language

Set to perform at the innovative music festival and conference Sónar+D, Ville Haimala and Yaboi Hanoi explain how they've utilised AI in their music to create something entirely new.