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Mallorca: Explore the big balearic with a wild heart

There’s more to Mallorca than just sun, sand and sea. Get off-the-beaten track and discover its wild heart.

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‘The Spanish King’: how a 90-year-old grandpa became full-time model

90-year-old Andrés García-Carro is a relative newcomer to the European fashion scene making a considerable impact with his screen appearances, Zara editorials, and impressive Instagram following.

Spain

Spain: MP's voting error on key labour reform sparks political storm

The vote on Thursday was passed by 175 votes to 174.

Destinations

‘A holiday means disconnection’: Visit Menorca to unplug and unwind

From the rugged north to the calming south, Menorca invites you to get away from it all.

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Spain

Spain passes landmark labour reform, unlocking EU billions

The new employment rules limit most temporary contracts to a maximum of three months and bring back collective bargaining with unions as the main way of negotiating pay and conditions.

Spain

One migrant dead, 16 missing after boat sinks near Canary Islands

More than 20,000 migrants tried to reach the Spanish archipelago on boats last year.

Culture news

La Endiablada: Spain's loud, colourful, dancing devil festival

Spain's La Endiablada festival returns after last year's cancellation due to COVID-19

Art

Series on childhood arrives at the late Joaquín Sorolla's Spanish home

A collection of work depicting the theme of childhood by the Spanish 'Master of Light' will be displayed Sorolla Museum this year.

Spain

Spain moves closer to investigation into Catholic Church sex abuse

Spain's Bishops Conference has now refused an official inquiry into allegations of priest abuse.

Spain

Spain: Left-wing parties call for inquiry commission into church abuse

The call by Podemos, ERC (The Republican Left of Catalonia), and EH Bildu (Euskal Herria Bildu) follows a 3-year newspaper investigation and similar inquiries in other European countries.

Football Now

FC Barcelona: A tale of two very different teams

In partnership with Media City

At a time where the men's team are plagued with issues on and off the pitch, the women's team and breaking records.

Spain

Catalonia pardons hundreds of women executed for 'witchcraft'

Historians believe that the majority of "witchcraft" executions in Spain took place in Catalonia.

Destinations

Formentera: Why you should visit the lesser-known Balearic island

Formentera might not have an airport, but with stunning white sand beaches, it's well worth the 30-minute boat trip.

Culture news

Spanish town welcomes back pagan monster 'Carantoñas' from COVID break

The tradition is a meeting of old and new as the pagan fertility figure takes part in a parade for local patron St Sebastien.

Spain

Spain rescues 319 migrants off Canary Islands, 18 more feared dead

Most of those rescued are believed to be from both northern and central Africa.

Spain

'I'm old, not stupid': Spain's elderly criticise online banking

For some, making a deposit, withdrawing money, or paying taxes has become a headache.

Destinations

Madrid: Why the Spanish capital is a foodie's paradise

With glorious tapas and a buzzing art scene, there are more reasons than ever to visit Madrid.

Spain

Spain arrests seven suspects for selling fake COVID certificates in EU

The group solid fake PCR test results and vaccine passes to online groups for between €50 and €1,000, police say.

Culture news

Statue of colonial governor toppled in Puerto Rico

Juan Ponce de León was the first colonial governor of Puerto Rico and is known for putting down a rebellion of indigenous people forced into labour.

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Impressive performances from skiers as the Freeride Tour season begins in Spain

Palm wins with series' first double backflip as Freeride Tour season starts in Spain