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Shakira risks an 8-year prison sentence if found guilty of tax fraud

Shakira's financial woes show no sign of going away... The singer is set to face trial in Spain over tax fraud charges and risks an eight-year jail sentence.

27/09/2022

World News

Spain is turning to solar panels to help meet its electricity needs

Spain is now ranked behind the Netherlands and Germany as the country with the third highest rate of electricity coming from solar energy.

26/09/2022

Spain

One dead after heavy rains hit Canary Islands and Spanish mainland

A 62-year-old man was found dead in the southeastern Murcia region on Sunday.

26/09/2022

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Protests against bullfighting in Madrid

Thousands of people have gathered outside Madrid's Las Ventas bullring to protest against Spain's bullfighting tradition.

25/09/2022

Business Series

Pink, red and onion skin: Here’s why Spanish rosés come in every shade

In partnership with ICEX

From “palate freshness” to “intensity and volume” these are the Spanish rosés to try today

23/09/2022

Sport

Fifteen players leave Spain's women's team in dispute with coach

The players have complained that the team environment "seriously" affects their "emotional state" and "health".

23/09/2022

Culture news

Madrid’s ‘enfant terrible’ named best chef in the world Dabiz Muñoz

For the second year in a row, Madrid based chez Dabiz Muñoz has been named the best in the world. His restaurant DiverXO was also awarded the best of its kind in the Spanish capital.

22/09/2022

Work

Spain fines delivery app Glovo €79 million for violating labour laws

The Spanish government says Glovo's couriers were illegally classified as self-employed instead of contracted employees.

22/09/2022

This will impact your life

How Spanish cities are working to reduce cars and encourage bikes

A survey for the Clean Cities Campaign published on 22 September found that 62% of residents in Barcelona, Paris, London, Brussels and Warsaw supported banning cars from cities on some days of the week to reduce dependence on oil.

22/09/2022

Travel News

Brits think Spain, Greece and Turkey may soon be too hot for holidays

As climate change drives temperatures up, travellers could shun tourism hotspots in favour of cooler climes.

22/09/2022

Spain

Are Spain's traditional bull runs under threat?

Animal rights groups have criticised bull runs and an increasing number of voices are questioning whether Spain should keep what can be a deadly tradition.

20/09/2022

Spain

Spain arrests 32 allegedly linked to Italy’s ’Ndrangheta mafia gang

The group is accused of large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering.

20/09/2022

Europe News

Spain cuts natural gas sales tax to help people with costs

Spain cuts natural gas sales tax to help people with costs

20/09/2022

Mobility

This Spanish city was in decline - until it prioritised pedestrians

In central Pontevedra, pedestrians now have priority. And in just over two decades, the home to 80,000 inhabitants has been transformed from a city in decay.

20/09/2022

Spain

Hundreds of migrants rescued from smugglers' boats in Mediterranean

Open Arms Uno said it had rescued 372 people in total.

19/09/2022

World News

Spain attracts those looking to beat the cost of living crisis

More and more Belgians, Britons and Germans are emigrating to warm countries to escape huge utility costs. Thousands of people have settled in Spain, but there are also many who work remotely and move only during the winter, attracted by the climate and the quality of life.

18/09/2022

Business Series

The gastronomic delights of the Canary Islands

In partnership with ICEX

The Canary Islands are a natural paradise with extreme conditions that offers top-quality gastronomic products and fascinating views.

15/09/2022

Spain

One of Europe's most wanted money laundering suspects arrested

The man is accused of laundering more than €200 million for criminal organisations.

15/09/2022

Culture news

Almodóvar drops out of first English-language film

The Spanish director said he "dreamt of working" with Cate Blanchett on the upcoming 'Manual for Cleaning Women' film but admits to have bitten off more than he can chew.

15/09/2022

My Europe Series

Will Spain's commoner queen help to save the monarchy?

When King Felipe and Letizia acceded to the crown in 2014, the monarchy had fallen to its lowest level of popularity since the restoration of democracy in 1975 after the death of the dictator General Francisco Franco.

15/09/2022