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La Palma volcano: Airlines forced to cancel more flights

The eruption started on September 19. Experts say it could last up to three months.

Culture news

Oscar-tipped generational trauma in Almodovar's 'Parallel Mothers'

The esteemed Spanish director's latest film received considerable buzz at Venice Film Festival earlier this year, and has even been acquired by Netflix internationally.

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New lava flow moves out from La Palma volcano

A new lava flow began coming from the active Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma on Thursday.

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Thousands demonstrate in Madrid to call out violence against women

Women demonstrate in Madrid to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

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Mobility

Is sewage slush the key to making Barcelona's buses green?

The city of Barcelona plans to generate biomethane from sewage sludge, which its buses will then run on, as part of a greening initiative.

Health news

Developing countries get free access to Spanish COVID testing tech

Spain's public medical research body and the World Health Organization struck a deal that could make COVID testing cheaper and more accessible for poorer nations.

Design

Over 650 unseen Gaudí items arrive at architect's Catalonia exhibition

Barcelona's Catalonia National Museum will present a collection that spans architect Antoni Gaudí's entire career with more than 650 rare pieces.

Spain

La Palma announces new lockdown for 3,000 as lava reaches the sea

The measure will be maintained for at least 24 hours.

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Police clash with striking metalworkers in Spain

Protesters clashed with police Tuesday during a march in support of striking metalworkers.

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See how La Palma island has grown 43 hectares since volcanic eruption

Here's a look at the images of before and after a volcano started erupting two months ago on Spain's La Palma island in the Canaries.

My Europe Series

Spain's Catholic Church refuses investigation into sex abuse claims

“There are only a few cases," said Luis Argüello, spokesman for Spain's Catholic Church.

Art

Dancers come to life as Flamenco Day reminds Spain of its traditions

Flamenco dancing has long been a symbol of Spanish identity. Each year, people gather to recognise the day UNESCO recognised it as part of the country's heritage.

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Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia ride public city bus for first time

Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia took a public bus in Madrid on Monday, in an usual event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the city’s public urban transport company, 'EMT'.

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Benicassim's cultural scene goes beyond music festivals — here's how

In partnership with Region of Valencia

We show you around the municipality's top spots.

Travel News

Giant lizards choke on condoms as tourists have sex on Spanish beach

A new report finds that 300 ‘sex spots’ in the Dunes of Maspalomas are having a devastating impact on local plant and wildlife.

Spain

Thousands protest in Barcelona against electricity price hike

Consumer prices in Spain are rising by the highest rate in almost 30 years, fueled by the soaring electricity costs on international markets.

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La Palma volcano sunset

The Volcanological Institute of the Canary Islands has highlighted this Friday afternoon that "deposits of elemental sulfur appear for the first time" in La Palma

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Spain extends free IVF treatment to single women and LGBT+ community

Single women, as well as lesbians, bisexuals, and trans people will now have free access to medically assisted reproduction in Spain's public health system.

Tech News

Google News returns to Spain after 7 year absence

The online news aggregator left in 2014 after Spanish authorities passed a law mandating a flat licensing fee for re-using content.

Spain

La Palma urges residents to stay indoors due to volcanic ash cloud

Many tourists who had travelled to see the volcano have been queuing for ferries to leave the island after flights were cancelled.