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Spain agrees to prevent toy manufacturers using gender stereotypes

Blue and pink colours can no longer be used to imply that a toy is intended for boys or girls.

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Spain's king unveils €2.6m assets amid push for more transparency

The Spanish government is set to pass a decree aimed at boosting transparency in the monarchy.

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Do you count as vaccinated in these top European holiday destinations?

Minor differences in what counts as vaccinated can lead to major problems when you arrive at the border.

Spain

One migrant dead, 24 missing in shipwreck near Spanish Canary Islands

The Spanish coastguard said they had rescued 36 people from the stricken vessel.

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EU allows Spain and Portugal to cap electricity prices temporarily

The political agreement should result in electricity bills being temporarily halved for about 40% of Spanish and Portuguese consumers with regulated rates.

Spain

Spain begins investigation into Catalonia Pegasus spyware allegations

A report found more than 60 pro-independence figures had their mobile phones hacked using the software.

Art

Should museums return artworks stolen by Nazis?

The Cassirer family have been trying and so far failing to see the return of a work of art stolen from them by the Nazis.

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Alcoy celebrates Moors and Christians Festival after two-year break due to pandemic

Hundreds of people have participated in the festival that includes a historical re-enactment and a street parade, commemorating the battles fought between Moors (or Muslims) and Christians during the period known as “Reconquista” (Reconquest) from the 8th century through the 15th century.

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Six reasons to visit Balearic island Formentera in summer 2022

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Ibiza’s laid-back cousin, Formentera – the Balearic island with no airport and few paved roads – knows a thing or two about slowing things down.

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Spain lifts some facemask rules, Cyprus to ease COVID measures

Masks will still be mandatory for visitors and staff in Spanish medical centres and nursing homes, as well as on public transport.

Work

Delivery app customer sparks outrage with request to take out the bins

A request for help with the bins drew attention to the precariousness of gig work in Spain.

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Women bear weight of Easter rite in changing Spain

A team of women rock from one foot to another rhythmically as they carry a 1.5-tonne float topped with a statue of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary through the streets of Granada in southern Spain.

Spain

Man jailed for WhatsApp threats to kill Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez

The 66-year-old suspect had expressed anger at Spain's decision to exhume the remains of former dictator Francisco Franco.

Spain

Holy Week call for recognition from gay men in Andalucia

Members of Spanish brotherhoods who dress Virgin Mary floats for Holy Week accuse religious leaders of hypocrisy over their sexuality.

Culture news

Meet the gay stylists playing a key role in Spain’s Holy Week

Despite being heavily involved in the most famous, theatrical and rapturous Holy Week in the world, the LGBT+ community in southern Spain are continually relegated to the margins

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Spain's Pedro Sanchez in Morocco for improved diplomatic relations

Madrid has surprisingly changed its position on Morocco’s disputed region of Western Sahara.

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Spain approves ban on harassing women going for abortions

Anti-abortion activists could face up to one year in prison if found guilty under the new bill.

Travel News

Spain entry rules: Has the country opened up to unvaccinated Brits?

A ‘spectacular blunder’ by the Spanish tourism office has led to uncertainty for unvaccinated Brits.

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Climate activists paint Spanish parliament the colour of blood

Scientists' Rebellion activists throw red paint on the Spanish Parliament to demand climate action.

Economy

Watch: Spain & Netherlands strike surprising alliance on fiscal reform

The two countries want the EU fiscal rules to become more simple, transparent and realistic.