The Return Of Spain´s Culture Wars
John Boyce reports on the latest round of the Spanish culture wars, centering on the use of co-official languages in
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Crashpoint: Police Seize Gang After Digger Used For ATM Robbery
A gang using building site diggers to smash their way into bank ATMs have been seized by police after two
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Saudis Buy In To Become Telefonica´s Largest Shareholder
The Spanish government has said it would keep watch to ensure the “strategic autonomy” of Telefonica after this week´s aquisition
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“Frankenstein” 2.0 Or Fresh Elections?
With the clock ticking on government formation, John Boyce assesses the challenges President Sanchez faces in renewing his multi-party progressive
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Gruesome Goring At Bullfighting Fiesta Leaves Tourist In Hospital
This is the gruesome moment a holidaymaker is repeatedly gored by a raging bull after trying to jump on its
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Furore Over Rubiales Resignation Defiance
The entire Spain women’s football team, have signed a statement in support of Jenni Hermoso, condemning the ‘behaviour that have
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Miguel Bose Tells Of Home Robbery Terror
Spanish superstar, Miguel Bose,67, has told how a gang of heavily-armed raiders tied him and his terrified sons up for
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Hero Cops Rescue Family From Sinking Boat
This is the dramatic moment Civil Guard officers rescue a family of five just in time as their boat sinks
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Love One To Sanchez Following Parliamentary Speaker Vote
Pedro Sánchez’s hopes of securing another term as Spain’s prime minister have received a significant boost after his Socialist Workers’
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Obligatory Pet Insurance Set To Take Effect
The latest animal welfare law is set to come into force in Spain from next month and will mean that
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Madrid Restaurant Guru Mocked For Water Bottle Charge
A Madrid restaurant guru who blew nearly EUR 1,000 on a caviar banquet has been ridiculed after moaning about the
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Ana Obregon Surrogate Furrore Continues As Socialite Wants Another
The Spanish socialite who became a mother at 68 using a surrogate and then revealed how the baby she calls
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Consumer Affairs Ministry To Issue Mega Fines To Low Cost Airlines
The Spanish authorities are set to fine low-cost airlines including Ryanair, Vueling, Easyjet and Volotea for charging passengers extra for
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Mayhem On AP-7 Motorway As Pigs Flee Overturned Lorry
Terrified pigs caused traffic chaos with a nearly 9-mile traffic jam after they fled down a Spanish motorway when their
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Key Takeaways From Spain´s J23 Election
In the aftermath of surprising results in last Sunday’s general election, John Boyce examines the fallout from 23J After a
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Partido Popular Falls Short Of Expected Victory
Yesterday´s Spanish general election has proved a hollow victory of the conservative Partido Popular who won the most seats with
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Steady Voting Reported As Spain Goes To The Polls
Despite the blistering summer heat a steady stream of voters have been casting their vote since polling stations opened this
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Can Sumar Make A Difference In Sunday’s Snap General Eection?
With the final polls of the campaign indicating a modest right wing majority, John Boyce assesses the coalitions’ chances of
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Spanish General Election: Focus O J.23
With less than two weeks to go before voters head to the polls, John Boyce examines some key factors that
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Brazen Thieves Steal 20,000 EUR Worth Of Wine In Broad Daylight
This is the moment brazen thieves break into a secure glass vault for some of the world’s most expensive wines
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Scam Of God Trickster On Trial For Conning Believer Of Life Savings
A man has gone on trial in central Spain for scamming an elderly woman out of nearly a quarter of
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Enrique Iglesias Brother Lets Slip Anna Kournikova “Secret” Marriage
Enrique Iglesias’s older brother has let slip on live TV that the singer and former tennis ace Anna Kournikova secretly
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UK – Spain Education Agreement Set To Come Into Force
This week the UK and Spain completed the signing of a bilateral agreement on cooperation in matters of education and
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Spanish Authorities Seize 50 Tonnes Of Fake Pata Negro Jamon
The Spanish authorities have seized over 50 tonnes of fake luxury hams infested with worms and covered with mould. The
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Five-Storey Block Collapses In Teruel ‘Seconds’ After Evacuation
This is the terrifying moment a five-storey building in Spain collapses “seconds” after it is evacuated. A resident of the
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Sick Killer Left Flowers On Victim’s Bricked-Up Corpse
Spanish National Police investigating the murder of the missing 22-year-old woman found bricked up in an apartment have reported they
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One Of Spain´s Longest Cold Cases Ends After Murderer´s Confession
One of Spain´s longest missing person searches has ended after National Police reported they had found the body of a
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Ignoble End For Madrid Navigator´s Elcano Expedition
A Spanish ship attempting to recreate the historic first sea voyage around the world more than 500 years ago has
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Spanish Elections: Five Key Takeaways From M28
John Boyce assesses the fallout from last weekends’ municipal and regional elections in Madrid and around the country. True blue
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Sanchez Announces Early General Election
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez announced yesterday Monday 29th May that he is dissolving parliament and calling an early
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Clean Sweep For Partido Popular In Madrid Elections
The results of the Madrid regional and city elections which took place yesterday, Sunday 28th May, show that the conservative
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Twin Daughters Of Russian Exile Found Dead After “Falling From Window”
The Spanish authorities are investigating the suspicious deaths of the twin daughters who were found dead after falling from a
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Mr Sanchez Goes To Washington
All the world is a stage for Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez as he continues his high-level global diplomacy with
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Restoration Work Questions Madrid’s Medinaceli “Black Jesus”
The restoration of one of Spain’s “black Christ” statues which turned out to be actually white has led for calls
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Spanish Fascist Founder Primo de Rivera Exhumed From Valley Of Fallen
The body of Jose Antonio Primo de Rivera, founder of the Spanish fascist Falange movement that supported the Francoist regime,
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School´s Out: Briton Denied Teaching Job Because Of Brexit
An English teacher has accused Spain’s Ministry of Education of wrongly banning her from public schools because of Brexit. Teacher
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Spanish Big Brother Contestant Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Fellow Participant
A former contestant on the Spanish edition of Big Brother has been sentenced to 15 months in jail over the sexual
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Madrileña Athlete Emerges After 500 Days In a Cave
An elite athlete from Madrid has emerged after spending 500 days isolated in a cave without any external contact. Athlete,
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Sanction Busters Busted By Spanish Authorities
The Interior Ministry in Madrid has revealed that Russian and Ukrainian nationals accused of weapons trafficking to Moscow have been
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Believers Hail Virgin Mary “Miracle” Untouched By Blaze
Believers are hailing it a holy miracle as several people ended up with burned hands after a Palm Sunday procession
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Sanchez In China Urging Peace & Prosperity
Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez has marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Spain with a visit
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Spanish Celebrity Ana Obregon Surrogate Mother At 68
Spanish actress, television presenter, and socialite Ana Obregon, who lost her first born three years ago has become a mum
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Early-Spring Inferno Wreaks Easter Gettaway Havoc
Madrileños hoping to enjoy the unseasonally good weather might be in for a shock if they are heading to the
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Pedro Sanchez Heads To China To Meet President Xi
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, will visit China this week following a formal invitation by President Xi Jinping. The
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Police Seize British Drugs Courier Gang
Police on the Costa del Sol have seized four British drugs kingpins and a haul of nearly a tonne of
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Spain Leads Way On European Gig Economy Labour Rights
Spanish workers´ rights activists are hailing a recent vote in the European parliament as a major step towards enhancing the
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Montserrat Abbey Choir To Admit Girls For First Time
The world-renowned Escolania boys’ choir, based at the Benedictine abbey Santa Maria de Montserrat near Barcelona, will be accepting girls
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Morocco Joins Spain & Portugal For “Historic” 2030 World Cup Bid
No hard feelings as Spain officially welcomed Morocco to join a pan Iberian World Cup bid of Spain and Portugal
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Final Agreement For UK-Spain Driving Licence Exchange
The seemingly endless Brexit saga over the exchange of UK driving licences in Spain has finally come to a close.
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Sanchez Heralds Spain´s Space Arrival
Spain is set to become a major space power according to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who announced that she will
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Research Shows Early Hunter Gatherers Survived Ice Age In Iberian Peninsular
A new study has revealed that only hunter-gatherers who sought refuge in the Iberian Peninsula survived the last Ice Age
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Chain Of Life Anguish As Mother Gives Birth So Baby Organs Could Be Donated
A mother-to-be who was told her baby would die in childbirth told doctors she wanted to go ahead so her
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Snooze Hard – Work Hard Formula Pays Dividends For Workers
Spain maybe the country of the siesta but it is also the European country leading the way in a productivity
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Freed Spanish Activist Speaks Of Anguish Inside Iranian Prison
The young Spanish woman who was detained in Iran for 138 days and released last week has told how she
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Spanish Infrastucture Giant Ferrovial Storm For Going Dutch
One of Spain’ biggest companies, the infrastructure group Ferrovial, has announced plans to move its corporate headquarters from Madrid to
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Hero Ukrainian Hairdresser “El Español” Killed In Combat
A hairdresser who left Ukraine after suffering a homophobic attack before returning to fight the Russians has died in combat.
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IAG Buys Air Europa For Madrid Hub Expansion
The owner of British Airways & Iberia – IAG has announced that it will be buy its remaining stake in
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Sanchez Makes Surprise Visit To Ukraine On Eve Of War Anniversary
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has arrived in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on the eve of the anniversary of
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A Tale Of Two Cities – Madrid Strengthens Ties With Israel While Barcelona Cuts Hers
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has been in Jerusalem amid the ongoing war of words between Barcelona´s Mayor,
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Montero Pushes Through Transgender Rights, Abortion Reform & Menstrual Leave
Lawmakers also gave final approval to a law that gives women paid time off if they are diagnosed with severe
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Spanish Rescue Team Find Mother & Newborn Alive In Ruins After Almost 200 Hours
Spain´s contribution to the Turkish earthquake relief effort has been remarkable – earlier this week a Madrid Rescue Team were
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Nephew Says Franco Era Nobel Chilean Poet Pablo Neruda Was Poisoned
An international panel of forensic experts including those from Spain, have said that the Chilean poet and Nobel Prize winner
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Operacion Captura: UK Redoubles Efforts To Arrest Its Most Wanted In Spain
The UK´s National Crime Agency and partners have renewed an appeal to help trace some of the Most Wanted British
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Real Madrid Extend Unbeaten FIFA Club Final Victory Run
Real Madrid beat the Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in the Fifa Club World Cup final in Rabat yesterday 11th February
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Spanish Chef´s World Central Kitchen Helps Feed Turkish Victims
As the relief effort gets under way in response to the February 6th Turkish earthquake one of Spain´s best known
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Spanish Police Make First Reported Arrest In Metaverse
A teenage boy is reportedly the first person to be arrested for crimes committed in the metaverse after he posed
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Spanish Football Match Fixing Probe Leaves 23 Behind Bars
Twenty-three people, including players, have been arrested as part of an investigation into match-fixing in lower-division football matches in Spain,
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Sanchez Eyes Elections With Minimal Wage Increase
This week the Spanish government has unveiled an 8% rise in the minimum wage, as part of the package to
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After 32 Months – Masks Off On Trains, Planes & Public Transport
The Spanish Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, announced that the country’s obligatory use of face masks on public transport will
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Spain To Send Leopard Tanks To Ukraine
The Spanish Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, confirmed yesterday, Wednesday 25th January that Spain “ was open to providing Ukraine
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FBI Swoop On Sanction Busting Brit At Barajas Airport
Madrid´s Adolfo Suárez–Madrid Barajas was the scene of an FBI led arrest of a British national accused of facilitating a
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Sanchez Tells Global Elite To “Rise To Challenge” Of Inequality & Injustice
Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez was in Davos last week to plead the global elites to play their parts to
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115 Year Old Spanish Flu & Covid Survivor Becomes World´s Oldest Person
A 115-year-old Spanish woman has become the world’s oldest person following the death of French nun Lucile Randon. Maria Branyas
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Real Madrid Head Spanish Teams In Most Valuable League
Real Madrid head the Spanish contingent in the latest Deloitte Most Valuable Football Clubs List, published today, 19th January. Real
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Guide To New Spanish Urban Low Emission “Eco Stickers”
January 1st saw the implementation of the new Spanish DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) environmental ECO car sticker which is
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Guide To Applying For Government´s “Cheque De 200 Euros”
The Spanish tax agency, Agencia Tributaria has now opened the online applictation web page for the 200 EUR grant which
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Sales & Subsidies Entice Spanish Shoppers
As the first day of Spain’s Rebajas Season starts, shoppers are also making savings on every-day food items thanks to
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Inspirational Cancer Influencer Loses Final Battle
A young Spanish woman who spent four years documenting the fight against cancer has died. The news of the death
Read more Madrid Leads The Way In Spanish Job Recovery
The Madrid region is leading Spain in job recovery according to the latest unemployment figures released today, Tuesday 3rd January.
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2023 – Madrid’s Bumper Bank Holiday Year
Madrileños will be enjoying a bumper year for public holidays in 2023. The official list has been published and whilst
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Two British Spain Residents In New Years Honours
Two British residents have been given awards in the first honours list since King Charles came to the throne following
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Plaza De Cibeles “Playa” Proposal Kicks Off Day Of Innocents
The announcement that the Madrid mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeda, is planning to convert the Plaza de Cibeles into an open
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Singing Iberia Stewardess Wows Passengers On Xmas Eve Flight
A stewardess on a flight of the Spanish airline Iberia Express got a surprise after an impromptu performance of “All
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Felipe Christmas Speech Warns Of Fragility Of Democracy
King Felipe VI has used the traditional Christmas Eve speech to the nation to deliver a very politically charged address
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Migrant Lands A Winning Christmas Lottery Ticket
A migrant who nearly died crossing the Mediterranean Sea twice to get to Europe has won a fortune on the
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“El Gordo” Christmas Lottery Brings Seasonal Cheer Across Spain
The world’s oldest and most famous lottery delivered big to day with some 2.5 billion Euros won across Spain today.
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Convicted Killer Of Alcasser Girls Arrested Again
The notorious Spanish killer who was convicted for kidnapping, raping and then killing three schoolgirls in what became known as
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Family Of Madrid World Cup Fan Arrested In Iran Demonstrate Outside Embassy
The ordeal of the Madrid football fan who was arrested in Iran on his way on foot to the World
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Spanish Authorities Seize 75 Properties In Russian Money-Laundering Sting
Spanish National Police working with Europol have seized 75 properties worth over EUR 25 million in a money-laundering bust that
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Madrileño Drugs Lord Arrested In Dubai Swoop
Police in Dubai have arrested ‘The Tiger’ – the most-wanted Spanish cocaine trafficker – as a crackdown on drug traffickers
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Drug Dealing Sniper Arrested For Shooting At School And Nursery
A man has been arrested for shooting at a school and a nursery from his home using a sniper rifle.
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Madrid Empties For December “Super Puente” Week
Despite the plunging temperatures, Madrileños have been taking advantage of no school and two bank holidays to escape to pueblos
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Spanish Scientists Reveal First-Ever Mass Produced Children’s Toy Is 5,000-Year Slate Bird
Forget Lego, Barbie or even teddy bears, the world’s first-ever kids’ toy craze was actually carved slate owls covered with
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British “Drugs Lord” Taken Down With Super Cartel
The British Embassy in Madrid has been instrumental in taking down a British drug lord who fled the Costa del
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Kicking The Habit – Singing Sensation Nun Becomes Waitress In Spain
A nun who won the Italian version of The Voice has quit serving God and moved to Spain to work
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Cristina Pedroche Gets Into Hot Water Over Naked Posts
A Love Island host has been torn off a strip for posting a saucy naked snap of herself from her
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Discovery Sheds Light On Origins Of Basque Language
Archaeologists have discovered a bronze hand dating back 2,100 years and sporting the oldest known inscription in the Basque language
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Outcry Over “Toro de Jubilo” Burning Bull Festival
This shocking video shows a terrified bull as it is pinned down and has flaming balls attached to its head
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Chef Confesses To Murdering His Girlfriend 20 Years Ago
A Spanish fast-food cook has confessed to murdering his girlfriend, who went missing nearly 20 years ago, and then burying
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Family Appeal For Missing Rugby Player
The family of missing British rugby player Levi Davis, 24, who was last seen on a night out over a
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HM Hospitals Widens Coverage On Costa Del Sol
One of Spain’s leading private healthcare providers HM Hospitals has announced the opening of 4 hospitals in and around the
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Government Set To Test Civilian Disaster Response Communication
This week the Spanish government is set to test its disaster alert system by sending messages to mobile phones over
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Spanish World Cup Fan Walking To Qatar “Disappears” Near Iran
An ex-paratrooper and Real Madrid football fan who was walking from Spain to Qatar to watch the World Cup has
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Shroud Of Turin “Mystery Man” Exhibition Unveiled In Salamanca
Spanish experts have unveiled this lifelike Jesus Christ made of latex and silicon – and real human hair – based
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Spain´s Fascist Founder To Be Exhumed From Valley Of The Fallen
Just days after the Spanish Senate passed the Democratic Memory Law, to finally “settle Spanish democracy’s debt to its past”,
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Albanian Underage Trafficking Gang Busted In Joint UK – Spain Operation
The Spanish Civil Guard working with Britain’s NCA say they have dismantled an Albanian crime gang that had been trafficking
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The Best Rated Hiking Routes in Mallorca Revealed
Heading to Mallorca during the autumn months is the perfect choice for travellers seeking to avoid the peak-summer crowds and
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Giant Fiesta Figure Falls – Narrowly Missing Child
A dancer dressed as a giant in a horned bull headdress and a bloody apron caused terror when they fell
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Fake Ransom Kidnap Backfires As Civil Guard Arrest Woman
Cops in Tenerife have arrested a woman who staged her own violent kidnapping to demand 45,000 Euros from her own
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Top Marks For Spanish Teacher´s Visual Stimulus Bringing History To Life
A Spanish teacher who draws these amazing whiteboard history portraits like that of the late Queen Elizabeth II says that
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Spain Officially Ends Covid Travel Controls
Spain has officially eliminated strict Covid controls and checkpoints at its ports and airports in a bid to “favour international
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Four Monarchs Of Spain Attend Elizabeth Funeral
All four Spanish monarchs, the present King Felipe and Queen Leticia as well as the King Emeritus Juan Carlos and
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Fugitive British Rapist Arrested In Madrid
A suspect accused of multiple rapes has been seized in Madrid after a British woman reported him to police in
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Spanish Police Swoop On Kinahan Crime Cartel
The Spanish National Police have busted a huge money laundering operation linked to Ireland’s once mighty Kinahan Cartel. Footage of
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Juan Carlos To Join Felipe & Leticia For Queen Elizabeth´s Funeral
The Spanish Royal Family will be fully represented at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth, due to be held at Westminster
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Giant Hot Air Balloon’s Emergency Landing In City Street
This is the moment a huge hot air balloon taking part in a race caused chaos with an emergency landing
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Carrefour Launches 30 Essentials Basket For €30
The supermarket chain Carrefour has been the first off the mark in response to the governments appeal to large retailers
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Spain Pays Her Respects To Queen Elizabeth
The King of Spain, Felipe VI has led the country in paying respects to Queen Elizabeth, who died yesterday, Thursday
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Legendary Pacha Nightclub Group Up For Sale For €500 Million
The legendary nightclub Pacha is going up for sale with several other properties for a breathtaking EUR 500 million price
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Never Before Seen Mineral Found On Spanish Mountain
A new mineral with a creamy white colour has been discovered on a mountain peak in northern Spain. Dubbed ‘Ermeloita’
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Emergency Team Recover Dead Bear & Cubs From Cave
The bodies of a female bear and two cubs have been recovered from a 100-foot-deep cave after a fight to
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UNESCO World Heritage Site Revealed As One Of Oldest Neanderthal Archaeological Locations
An archaeological site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage could be one of the oldest Neanderthal excavation sites in Spain
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Madrid Protests Planned After Latest Bullfighting Outcry
This footage shows a bull apparently “sobbing” in terror as it is pinned to a post with a rope before
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Archaeologists “Exceptional Find” Reveals Secrets Of Human Origins
A newly unearthed Neanderthal skull has revealed how our ancient cousins could have been around for thousands of years longer
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Nail Biting Drive Through Wildfire Inferno Goes Viral
This is the nail-biting moment a brave Spanish emergency services soldier drives a coach through a wall of flames in
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Desperate Parents Launch Campaign For Rare Disease Toddler Treatment
The parents of an adorable toddler who suffers from a rare syndrome with no known cure that leaves him crippled
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“Queen Of Ronda” Drugs Gang Leader Cought
A notorious drug trafficker known as the Queen of Ronda has been busted in Madrid with 24 lbs of cocaine.
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Felipe & The Sword Of The Liberator
The recent eye raising incident of King Felipe not standing during a part of the inauguration ceremony when the sword
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New Spanish Study Shows Breastfeeding For Longer Could Stave Off Obesity
Breastfeeding for longer could reduce the risks of of infants developing obesity later in life, a new study has revealed.
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The Biggest Industries In Spain
The Spanish economy is one of the largest in the world, with an overall Gross Domestic Product that stands at
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Madrid Determined To Keep Lights On As Government Energy Saving Introduced
The Spanish government’s controversial energy saving measures which come into force today, 10th August, is raising temperatures as a heated
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Spanish Scientists Claim Deep Space Flash Is Massive Star Explosion
Spanish scientists have discovered an ultra-bright phenomenon in the distant universe that could have come from a star destroyed by
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Felipe Applauds 40th Kings Cup Sailing Regatta Finale
King Felipe has been giving out the winning prizes this weekend at the conclusion of the 40th Kings Cup Saling
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Another Goring Victim As Bull Running Fiestas Take A Heavy Toll
Another daredevil bullrunner had a terrifying close call when his manhood was almost speared by a raging beast’s horns. Miguel
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Thousands Lose Out In Medicinal Cannabis Ponzi Scheme
Up to 6,000 Spaniards from across the country are believed to have been scammed by a company claiming to be
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Judge Declares TV Presenter´s Husband Murdered Not Suicide
A camerman found hanged a year after he married a well-known Spanish TV host was murdered and did not commit
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Horror As Botched Cosmetic Operation Causes Woman’s Death
A woman who developed a flesh-eating disease after an apparently botched cosmetic op has died in hospital. Stunning Silvia Idalia
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Tourism Rebound Boosts Jobs As Unemployment Falls
Spain’s unemployment rate fell in the second quarter of 2022, according to the latest government data released last week. The
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Spanish Police Pursue Michelin Wine Thieves Across Europe
An international police operation has led to the arrest of a former Mexican beauty queen and her Dutch-Romanian boyfriend in
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Water Heroes As Firefighters Save Parched Deer Saved From Inferno
This is the heart-lifting moment when a firefighter gives much-needed water to a parched deer after it was saved from
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Spain Remembers Miguel Ángel Blanco
Spain has marked the 25th anniversary of the kidnapping and murder of Partido Popular local councillor Miguel Ángel Blanco. Both
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Spain In Flames As Heatwave Leaves Scorched Earth Trail
The heatwave that has affected much of Spain and now spreading to northern Europe, is leaving a scorched Spanish landscape
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Commuters To Enjoy Free Train Travel From September
Commuters in Madrid are set to enjoy four months of free train travel from September after the government announced a
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The Valley Of The Fallen Tolls Franco´s Final Demise
Spain has taken another step in dealing with its troubled relationship with the regime of General Franco. The Spanish Congress
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Visit Highlights Spain´s Long Jewish History
The visit last week to Madrid of the American Jewish Committee, which included being received by both King Felipe VI
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Former Real Madrid WAG Tells How Depression Ruined Sex
A stunning model and football WAG has told how she lost the urge for sex while she battled against depression.
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Hero Civil Guard Officer Donates Organs After Siege Slaying
A hero Civil Guard officer has donated his organs for use in transplants after he was shot in a senseless
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Sanchez Pushes Through Defence Spending Increase
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has pushed through an immediate billion Euro increase in defence spending in the wake
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Government Announces Bill To Enhance LGBTI+ Rights In Spain
In the week of Madrid Pride, the Spanish Government has announced that it will be introducing a bill named the
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White-Tailed Eagles Return To Spain
Madrid’s Barajas Airport has had some unique new arrivals this week in the form of white-tailed eagles which are part
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Leaders Enjoy “Flavours Of Madrid” Dinner At The Prado
Some 44 world leaders who are attending the 32nd NATO Summit in Madrid, enjoyed a unique dinner at the capital’s
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Government Under Pressure To Launch Melilla Stampede Enquiry
The Spanish government is under international pressure to launch an urgent enquiry into the border stampede that left at least
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Air Force One Touches Down For “Decisive” Madrid Summit
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, landed today on Air Force One as one of the first western
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Sanchez Unveils Emergency Measures To Curb Soaring Cost Of Living
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has unveiled a 9 billion Euro emergency package of financial measures to try to
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Madrid Takes Centre Stage For NATO Summit
Madrid takes centre stage in the coming week as heads of governments from across the western world descend on the
Read more Brexit Breakthrough At Last In Sight For UK Drivers In Spain
A breakthrough of sorts in the never-ending saga of Brexit related issues still be resolved – this time the exchange
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Cruel Bloodsucker Made Fortune From Bleeding Pets To Death
A cynical crook who bled cats and dogs to death to sell their blood to scientists and vets is facing
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British-Style Sandwiches Come To Spain
Spain´s increasing appetite for British-style sandwiches looks set to continue with the announcement that UK market leader Pret A Manger
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Madrid In Grip Of Sweltering “Spring” Heatwave
The blinds are firmly down and the aircon on as the Spanish capital swelters in an early summer heatwave as
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Female Bear Rescued After Falling Fending Off Male Predator
Spanish officials have confirmed that a female bear still alive after she was filmed being attacked by a male while
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Spain To Introduce “Doggy Bag” Law To Cut Food Waste
Restaurants in Spain could be required to offer customers free “doggy bags” as part of a new draft law aimed
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Ringing Changes As Spain Set To Limit Call Waiting Times
One of the most common bugbears of modern life is being challenged by the Spanish government as long telephone waiting
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London High Court Publishes Juan Carlos Non Immunity Ruling
The High Court in London has today, Monday 6th June, published its ruling concerning why the former king of Spain
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Furore Over Valley Of The Fallen Military Homage
The long shadow of General Franco´s Valley of The Fallen shows no sign of abetting some 3 years after his
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Gareth Bale Says Fond Farewell To Real Madrid
Welsh striker, Gareth Bale, has confirmed that he is leaving Real Madrid in a statement released today, Wednesday, 1st June.
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Madrid Marks 40th Anniversary Of NATO Membership
The 40th anniversary of Spain’s entry into the NATO military alliance has been marked today, Monday 30th May, at an
Read more Spain Allows Unvaccinated Non EU Tourists Back
The Spanish government have announced that unvaccinated travellers from outside the EU are now allowed to visit Spain, provided they
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The King´s Return Divides Spain
Spain’s former King, Juan Carlos I, has been spending time in his home country for the first time in nearly
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Emir’s Visit Bears Gifts For Spain
The visit of the Emir of Qatar, Shekih Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Madrid has brought rich rewards for Spain.
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Spanish Government Announces Small Business Credit Line
The Spanish Cabinet has approved the first tranche of a line of guarantees for self-employed workers and small companies with
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Spain Pegasus Spyware Storm Takes Down Intelligence Chief
It has been reported in Spanish media that the government has sacked the country’s spy chief, Paz Esteban, following revelations
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Royal Flush For Queen Leticia As She Gets The Giggles
Queen Leticia of Spain got the giggles and a royal flush when a guest turned up wearing the identical dress
Read more “Intense Uncertainty” Causes Spanish Economy To Stall
The Spanish government has lowered its GDP growth forecast due to the impact of the war in Ukraine. According to
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King Felipe Publishes Net Wealth In Effort To Reform Royal House
In an unprecedented move, the Spanish royal house has published the net wealth of the king, Felipe VI. According to
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Illegal Road Racing Craze Goes National
Madrid´s latest export to the rest of the country is illegal road racing. What started in the Madrid districts of
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Pedro Sanchez Arrives In Ukraine To Meet Zelensky
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has arrived in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv this morning, Thursday 21st April. The
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After 700 Days Spaniards Can “Show Our Faces And Our Smiles Again”.
After 700 days the obligatory wearing of face masks indoors has finally come to an end today Wednesday 20th April.
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Spain Has Taken In Over 110,000 Ukrainian Refugees
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has visited one the country´s reception centres for Ukrainian refugees in Barcelona, where he
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Sanchez Celebrates “Historic” Breakthrough With Morocco
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez visited Rabat on Thursday 8th April for a meeting with the Moroccan King, Mohammed
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Icon Not Believe It! Miraculous Return Of Churchs Stolen Saints
Astonished church leaders are celebrating the miraculous return of 16th-century panels of saints stolen from an altar more than 40
Read more Indoor Face Masks Finally Coming Off After Easter
The Spanish Ministry of Health has announced a further easing on the wearing of face masks from Tuesday 19th April.
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Zelenskyy Evokes Guernica In Spanish Parliament Address
The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, received a standing ovation at the Spanish Cortes yesterday, Tuesday 5th April, as he compared
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Separated Ukrainian Sisters Reunited In Spain After 20 Years Apart
Two Ukrainian sisters separated for 20 years have had an astonishing reunion when one took the other in as a
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Once Upon A Time In The West Film Set Goes On Sale
The Spanish film set used for Spaghetti Western movies by director Sergio Leone has been put up for sale. Eight
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Government Announces Emergency Aid To Tackle Energy & Fuel Inflation
The Spanish government has unveiled a package of emergency economic measures worth 6 billion euros in direct aid and 10
Read more The Mistress´s Revenge As London Court Gives Green Light For Royal Trial
The former king Juan Carlos´s troubles continue as the High Court in London has ruled that he could face trial
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