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The Canary Islands: Rugged volcanic landscapes like no other

Spain’s eight Canary Islands are home to breathtaking lava fields, lush forests and black sand beaches. Here’s what to see and do during your stay.

Culture news

Man bleeds to death after being gored at Spanish bull-running festival

The death is the first fatality in Spain's bull-running events this year. Generational divides rage on about whether the events should remain part of Spanish tradition.

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How to spend the perfect weekend in Morella, Spain

Partner content presented by Region of Valencia

Clinging to the mountains of Els Ports, in the North of Spain’s Castellon province, is the Valencian town of Morella.

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Lights festival in Madrid celebrates UNESCO recognition

Spain's capital Madrid was lit up for LuzMadrid, part of the International Festival of Light. It celebrates UNESCO's decision to declare the city's 16th-century El Retiro Park a World Heritage Site.

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Canary Islands volcano still erupting, ash worries locals

According to emergency officials, some lava flows reached a height of 40 meters (over 130 feet) as strong magma overflows from the previous days didn't advance much.

World News

La Palma volcano attracts thousands of visitors for holiday weekend

Trips to visit the Canary island over the All Saints' Day holiday weekend have sold out as thousands clamour to see the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano.

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Volcanic ash blankets La Palma after eruption

Almost six weeks after a volcano erupted on the Spanish island of La Palma, vast amounts of ash and lava continue to cover buildings and farmland

Travel News

Spain is planning high-speed trains between London and Paris

The national Spanish rail company Renfe is taking on Eurostar with their new line.

Spain

Spain presses Algeria to guarantee natural gas supply

A spike in energy prices across Europe is hitting the Iberian peninsula hard and driving up electricity bills for homes and businesses.

Spain

La Liga denounces racist insults against Vinícius Junior

The league said it will take the case to Spanish authorities so they can pursue the necessary measures against the fan.

Sport

Footballer Lucas Hernandez avoids prison in Spain after winning appeal

The World Cup-winning footballer had been facing jail time in Spain for violating a restraining order.

Culture news

Lyon exhibits the art of a Spanish exile turned painter

Displayed on the walls of the Fort de Vaise at the Renaud Foundation, the exhibition has been sponsored by the Consulate of Spain in Lyon.

Europe News

EU countries dismiss Spain's calls for energy market intervention

Spain has been pushing for a change in the current rules to decouple the prices of electricity and natural gas.

Spain

Spain discovers two mass graves of Civil War victims in Belchite

Archaeologists and historians estimate that as many as 150 people could have been buried in the mass graves after their execution.

Spain

Spain: La Palma volcano more active five weeks after eruption

The cone of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma has partially collapsed, officials say, sending fresh lava flows down the hillside.

Europe News

9 EU countries say no to market reform to tackle energy crunch

Led by Germany, the nine countries argue the current energy crisis is temporary and the existing rules are the most competitive and efficient.

Smart Regions

The city giving digital currency in exchange for saving energy

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode, Smart Regions looks at a transformational European project saving huge amounts of energy. It's led to several buildings in a district of the Catalan city of Viladecans being renovated. Residents play an active role in managing energy. They also have their own digital currency.

Spain

Child dies after migrant boat rescue off the Canary Islands

Nearly 900 people have died or gone missing this year by trying to reach the Canary Islands by boat in what has become one of the most dangerous migration routes to Europe.

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First 'human towers' in Barcelona since the pandemic

The Plaza de Valls in Barcelona hosted the first 'colles castelleres' - or human towers - since the beginning of the pandemic on Sunday.

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Annual sheep march gathers crowds in Madrid

Annual sheep march gathers crowds in Madrid