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Brussels warns Spain over judicial appointments standoff

EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders says the current impasse between the Spanish government and opposition over judicial appointments must be resolved soon.

World News

Over 100 arrested in Spain and Italy in major money-laundering sting

Spanish and Italian police have arrested 106 people connected to a gang that allegedly laundered money for mafia groups and made millions of euros through online scams.

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Volcano erupts on Spain's island of La Palma

The Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted on Spain's Canary Islands Sunday, spewing out lava, ash and a huge column of smoke after days of increased seismic activity and forcing the evacuation of around 5,000 local people

The Kitchen

Chef Terradillos’ Salmorejo, a Spanish summer classic with a twist

Salmorejo is originally from Cordoba, Andalucia, a city famous for its hot and arid summers. Chef Terradillos’ Salmorejo shares his recipe, a Spanish summer classic with a twist.

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Art

San Sebastian Film Fest: Johnny Depp & Marion Cotillard to be honoured

The 69th edition of the international film festival begins Friday with the premiere of 'La Fortuna' by Alejandro Amenabar, one of the young talents of Spanish cinema.

Spain

Ex-ETA leader jailed for 1997 plot to attack Spain's former king

Maria Soledad Iparraguirre Guenechea was found guilty of "crimes against the Crown" and sentenced to an additional 15 years in prison.

Spain

Sanchez meets Catalan separatists and says solving impasse needs time

Spain’s prime minister and Catalonia's leader met on Wednesday to restart negotiations hoping to find a solution to the ongoing political crisis over separatist demands.

Spain

Spain to cut energy taxes amid anger over soaring electricity costs

PM Pedro Sánchez said that his government intends to scrap a 7% tax on power generation, among other measures.

Mobility

Bilbao hits the brakes to slow down pollution

The city of Bilbao and the surrounding urban area have put the maximum driving speed at 30 kms/h instead of 50. It's a pioneering measure for such a big city and now the data is beginning to show environmental improvements.

Spain

Spain deploys hundreds of soldiers to tackle blaze as thousands flee

A firefighter lost his life earlier this week.

Spain

Divided Catalan separatists rally ahead of talks with Madrid

As they took to the streets of Barcelona on Saturday, Catalan separatists tried to offer a display of unity despite the divisions in their ranks over upcoming talks with the Spanish government.

Spain

Fire in southwestern Spain killes one and forces 1,000 to evacuate

Strong winds have further complicated the battle for firefighters near the popular resort town of Estepona.

Spain

Spanish woman sues after DNA test reveals baby swap mistake

The error was only realised after a DNA test revealed that one of the women was not the daughter of her presumed parents.

Spain

Injuries in suspected homophobic assault in Spain were 'consensual'

A 20-year-old man has admitted that the injuries he claimed he had received in an assault by eight masked men in Madrid were actually consensual.

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Valencia celebrates Las Fallas festival for first time since pandemic

The annual Las Fallas festival, held in Valencia for the first time since the pandemic put the tradition on hold, ends with the burning of statues -- called "fallas", and fireworks.

Climate

How do you plan a road trip around a heatwave and wildfires?

Extreme weather is increasingly becoming the norm in Europe. What does that mean for travel plans, and can weather forecasts help?

Spain

Spanish rescuers pull 208 migrants from boats in sea and ocean

The rescue operation adds to Spain's rise in arrivals of people who risked a perilous seaborne journey to reach Europe.

Spain

Heavy floods on Spain's eastern coast damage homes and businesses

The flash flooding, dangerous in some eastern parts of Spain since Wednesday, didn't lead to any direct casualties.

My Europe Series

How struggling Spain became one of Europe's vaccination champions

Clue: no carrots (health pass) nor sticks (mandatory vaccination) needed.

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Torrential rain causes devastating flooding in the Catalan town of Alcanar

The meteorological depression, known as DANA, brought lightning strikes and heavy rains to the center and northeast of Spain. The storm has affected the Ebro delta in a tremendous way