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Europe in grip of first heatwave of season, but what are the records?

According to weather service severe-weather.eu, the current episode of heat across Western Europe should expand east towards central Europe around the middle of the week.

Spain

Spain searches for girl after sister found dead near Canary Islands

Authorities suspect the two sisters were taken by their father, who is also missing.

Sport

EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to Spain

Spain won the European Championships in 1964, 2008, and 2012. They will be aiming for a fourth title this summer.

Travel News

Spain reopens to global tourists - as long as they are vaccinated

Visitors from both low and high-risk countries will be able to visit as Madrid strives to reinstate its "world tourism leadership" after being hard-hit by the pandemic.

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Spain

Van Gogh Museum reopens as restrictions ease in The Netherlands

An exhibition entitled "They're Here to Stay: A Decade of Remarkable Acquisitions and Their Stories," opened virtually in February.

Spain

Pilgrims in Spain walk the Camino again to reach Santiago's cathedral

Committing to the pilgrim's path has for centuries been a source of renewal for those willing to put their lives on hold and seek spiritual healing.

Business Planet

The road to sustainability: the superhighway built from paper waste instead of cement

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet heads to Spain to look at a pioneering construction project that’s using waste paper instead of cement to build a highway.

Spain

Spanish court rules Western Sahara rebel leader should remain free

The leader of a movement seeking independence from Morocco has testified in a Spanish investigation into allegations against him of torture and genocide. The court's decision to keep him free is likely to infuriate Rabat.

Europe News

Does greenwashing threaten to derail the EU's climate ambitions?

Greenwashing is the deceptive marketing method that makes people believe the advertised products, services or projects are environmentally friendly, when, in fact, they are not.

Spain

Backlash for Spain's postal service anti-racist campaign

Spain's postal service is feeling a backlash from its attempt to highlight racial inequality after releasing four stamps of different skin colour and different values

World

Gibraltar waits on EU to clarify its future as Schengen deal nears end

Last December, the UK struck a deal with the EU to keep Gibraltar in the Schengen area, just hours before Brexit was due to come into force. Now that deal is set to expire by the end of June.

Spain

Is Morocco using migration as a bargaining chip against the EU?

A heavy influx of 8,000 migrants in Spain last week came following the hospitalisation of Ghali in the country, a move that angered Morocco.

Spain

Spain begins vaccinating 30,000 homeless people

The homeless have been one of the groups most exposed to the virus in Spain, with limited access to face masks and hygiene. Vaccinating them has posed many challenges for health authorities. The Janssen vaccine which requires only one shot has made things easier.

Travel News

Seven European destinations for a truly traditional breakfast

From Tostadas in Spain to Tiropita in Greece, it's worth getting up early to sample some traditional tastes.

Spain

Spanish enclave of Ceuta adjusts to latest migrant influx

Residents of Ceuta confront the sudden arrival of thousands of African migrants with sympathy, and concern, others with hostility.

World News

The most striking images from this week's top stories

The key stories of the week, captured by photographers around the world.

World

'Rethink or avoid international travel' says WHO, despite vaccinations

EU travellers will be allowed to get a travel certificate if they can prove they had been vaccinated, tested negative for the virus or have proof they've recovered from it. But despite the boost given by Brussels, the WHO is warning people to rethink or avoid international travel.

Spain

Repatriation flight rescues stranded Spaniards from Nepal

Nearly 100 Spanish mountaineers, trekkers and tourists were repatriated after being stranded in Nepal, where a strict lockdown came into force on April 29 following a spike in cases.

Europe News

Europe's tourism sector hopeful after bloc opens to non-EU citizens

This week, EU countries decided to let in travellers from outside the bloc, providing they have been vaccinated.

Spain

Ceuta: Europe ‘will not be intimidated’ on issue of migration, says EU

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has vowed to “restore order” after the influx of migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, amid a diplomatic spat between the two sides.

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