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Spain's government approves tougher laws on sexual consent

Spain's government has approved a so-called "Only yes means yes" law that sets out offences related to sexual consent.

Spain

Six people arrested in Spain over suspected homophobic killing

The death of a 24-year-old man in A Coruña at the weekend has shaken Spain and led to major demonstrations by LGBT+ organisations.

Iceland

Iceland’s shorter working week trial changes country’s working habits

Two trials of reduced working hours involving roughly 1% of Iceland’s working population saw productivity maintained and wellbeing improve - and now most in the country have secured the right to a shorter work week.

Spain

Catalonia cracks down on nightlife again as COVID cases rocket

Catalonia has joined other regions of Spain in reimposing restrictions on nightlife, just weeks after they were lifted, following a huge surge in coronavirus cases among young people.

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World News

Euro 2020 semi finals: England v Denmark and Italy v Spain

The semi-finals of #EURO2020 are coming to London's Wembley Stadium this week. Here are the teams.

Sport

Today at Euro 2020: One of the favourites will go out in quarterfinals

Spain take on Switzerland and Italy face Belgium.

Spain

Barcelona's finances holding up new Messi contract

Barcelona’s finances have made it difficult to get Lionel Messi to sign another contract, according to club president Joan Laporta.

Work

MWC 2021: Spain looking to become leader in AI, says digital minister

Spain is "lagging behind" when it comes to addressing a skills shortage but its progress with digitalisation is turning this around.

Spain

Spain’s government approves draft law on transgender rights

The Spanish government has approved the first draft of a bill that would allow citizens over the age of 14 to legally change gender without a medical diagnosis or hormone therapy.

World News

Today at EURO 2020: England take on Germany, Sweden face Ukraine

The last two quarter-final places are up for grabs as England's Wembley showdown with Germany recalls past dramas, while Sweden take on Ukraine at Hampden.

World News

Euro 2020: Spain beat Croatia in eight-goal thriller to progress

Spain’s two goals in extra time saw them knock out Croatia and progress to the quarter-finals of the European Championship.

Destinations

How have the Balearic Islands avoided mass tourism?

After being labelled the party islands for years on end, the Balearics have taken back control and are using taxes to help rebuild.

Spain

McAfee's wife orders 'thorough investigation' into his death

“His last words to me were ‘I love you and I will call you in the evening,’” Janice McAfee told reporters outside the Brians 2 prison

World News

Bizarre own-goal helps Spain advance to last 16 at Euro 2020

The victory allowed Spain to advance in second place in Group E with five points, two fewer than Sweden. The result eliminated Slovakia, which needed at least a draw to guarantee its place in the next round.

Spain

Pardoned Catalan pro-independence leaders leave prison in Spain

Nine separatists pardoned by the Spanish government walked free from prison on Wednesday, where they were serving lengthy terms for organising a bid for an independent northeastern Catalonia region nearly four years ago.

Spain

Spain violated free speech rights of ETA politician, court rules

The former politician has been sentenced to prison in Spain for honouring a deceased ETA activist in a speech in 2008.

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Pro-independence protesters demonstrate outside Barcelona's opera

Pro-independence protesters demonstrate outside Barlcelona's Opera house as PM Sanchez delivers major speech inside

Spain

'Abandon unilateralism', Spanish FM tells Catalan separatists

Spain's top diplomat urged Catalan separatists to "abandon unilateralism" after Madrid pardoned pro-independence politicians and activists jailed for their part in a 2017 secession push.

Sport

Spain's Jon Rahm wins first major golf title at US Open

The 26-year-old became the first Spanish golfer to win the US Open, and also returned to No. 1 in the world.

Spain

Protesters in Spain demand autonomy for Western Sahara

Protesters in Madrid end a month-long campaign to demand recognition for the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic as tensions rise between Morocco and Spain