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Traditional Wine Horses race of Calatrava comes back as UNESCO heritage

More than two years after the last edition due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and after having achieved the declaration as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, Los Caballos del Vino (the Wine Horses) have returned every May 2 to the streets of Caravaca de la Cruz.

03/05/2022

Travel News

Brits banned from driving in Spain under post-Brexit law

British expats have been banned from driving in Spain, after post- Brexit talks on license rules broke down.

03/05/2022

Tech News

Spanish PM and defence minister's phones hit by Pegasus spyware attack

Pegasus software used to spy on activists, politicians and heads of state was behind the theft of over 11 gigabytes of data, the Spanish government said on Monday.

02/05/2022

Money

Police in Spain arrest 8 over 'cult-like' crypto trading academy scam

The organisation’s leaders have been accused of fraud, misleading advertising and running a pyramid scheme targeting young people.

29/04/2022

Sport

Spain miss out on 2023 Rugby World Cup for fielding ineligible player

World Rugby decided to deduct Spain 10 points and issue a fine for breaking the rules in two of their qualifying matches.

28/04/2022

Spain

Spain reassures Algeria after threat to cut natural gas supplies

Algiers had threatened to suspend supplies of gas to Spain if they were diverted to Morocco or a "third destination".

28/04/2022

Spain

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.

27/04/2022

Spain

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.

26/04/2022

Travel News

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.

26/04/2022

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.

26/04/2022

Europe News

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.

26/04/2022

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.

25/04/2022

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.

25/04/2022

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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.

22/04/2022

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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.

20/04/2022

Spain

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.

20/04/2022

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.

20/04/2022

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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.

12/04/2022

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.

12/04/2022

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.

10/04/2022