30

Jul

Spanish judge seeks tax fraud trial for pop singer Shakira

A Spanish judge has seen “sufficient evidence” for Colombian singer Shakira to face trial for tax fraud, a court document released on Thursday said. Judge Marco Jesus Juberias has wrapped…

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29

Jul

Spain’s unemployment rate falls to 15.26% in Q2 on looser COVID-19 restrictions

Spain's unemployment rate fell to 15.26% in the second quarter of the year, data from the National Statistics Institute showed on Thursday, as the country's economy recovered as the government…

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28

Jul

Santander profit beats forecasts on strong UK, U.S. performance

Spain's Santander  beat forecasts with a 35% jump in second-quarter underlying profit on the back of lower loan loss provisions, strong U.S. consumer business and a rise in mortgage lending…

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26

Jul

UNESCO grants world heritage status to Madrid’s Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park

UNESCO added Madrid's historic Paseo del Prado boulevard and Retiro Park to its list of world heritage sites on Sunday. The tree-lined Paseo del Prado, in the centre of the…

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25

Jul

Plea to pilgrims to help clear Spain’s Camino de Santiago of litter

In ancient times, pilgrims walked the Camino de Santiago to purify their souls, the long and winding road ending where the remains of the apostle St James are said to be…

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25

Jul

Spain’s telecom operators to observe siesta truce for commercial calls

Siesta has always been a serious matter in Spain. Telecom operators have just acknowledged that by agreeing not to poach each other's clients for an hour after the famously late…

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25

Jul

As Spain swelters and COVID cases grow, pool renting app thrives

A cooling dip in the mid-July swelter of central Spain no longer requires owning a private pool, or risking COVID-19 contagion at crowded public swimming facilities, Aura Cenet discovered. The…

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23

Jul

Spain’s Supreme Court rules some Ryanair luggage rules are unfair

Spain's Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Ryanair's luggage rules, under which the budget carrier can send bags and suitcases on a different flight than passengers, were unfair. Following a…

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23

Jul

Vaccinations slowing spread of COVID-19 cases in Spain

ain's vaccine rollout has begun to slow the spread of COVID-19 infections and the country is getting ready for a booster third dose, Health Minister Carolina Darias said on Friday.…

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23

Jul

Photo Story: Forest fire in Catalonia

Flames rise during a forest fire that started in Massis del Montgri area, in Girona, Catalonia, Spain, late Thursday. Some 60 firefighting teams are working to extinguish the fire broke…

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22

Jul

Spain evaluates measures to cut power bills as prices hit record levels

The Spanish government is considering additional measures to lower rapidly ballooning electricity bills, Consumer Rights Minister Alberto Garzon said as power prices neared record highs, alarming consumer groups. A heat…

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22

Jul

UK citizen arrested in Spain for role in 2020 Twitter hack

A 22-year-old British citizen was arrested in Spain on Wednesday in connection with a July 2020 Twitter hack which compromised the accounts of high-profile politicians and celebrities, the U.S. Justice…

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21

Jul

Spanish holiday rental bookings in August exceed pre-pandemic levels

Spanish holiday rentals for August are more heavily booked than before the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to domestic tourism and a perception that rented properties are safer than hotels, Spain's leading…

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21

Jul

80% of new COVID-19 cases in Spain among non-vaccinated people

The vast majority of new COVID-19 cases in Spain in the past five weeks were detected among non-vaccinated people, Health Minister Carolina Darias said, as new infections rose by 27,286.…

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20

Jul

Mallorca and Ibiza re-introduce closure measures amid surge in Covid cases

Mallorca and Ibiza are reintroducing a range of public health measures amid a surge in new Covid-19 cases. In fact, according to The Independent, Spain’s Balearic Islands are banning all events which involve people…

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20

Jul

EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Ourense, Spain

Several ducks swim along the Mino river in Ourense, northwestern Spain. Photo: EPA-EFE/Brais Lorenzo

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18

Jul

Wildfire in Spain’s Costa Brava forces hundreds from their homes

BARCELONA, July 17 (Reuters) - Firefighters used water-carrying planes on Saturday as they battled to control a wildfire in Spain's Costa Brava region that has forced 350 people to be…

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17

Jul

Photo: Hundreds evacuated and 500 hectares burnt in forest fire in Girona, Spain

People watch a plane trying to extinguish a forest fire in Por de la Selva in Girona, Catalonia, Spain, 17 July 2021. A total of 500 hectares have already burnt…

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17

Jul

Spain struggles to contain COVID-19 as contagion rate rises

Spain’s two-week coronavirus contagion rate rose to 537 cases per 100,000 inhabitants on Friday, according to health ministry data, as the country struggled to cope with a surge in COVID-19…

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16

Jul

As COVID wards fill again, Spanish doctor warns young they’re vulnerable

A week ago, the COVID-19 hospital ward in Barcelona where doctor Inmaculada Lopez Montesinos works had just a few patients. Now it is full and the Hospital del Mar has…

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16

Jul

Surge in Spain’s COVID-19 infection cases and deaths

Spain’s tally of coronavirus infections rose by 27,688 on Thursday, after a similar increase the previous day, and the 14-day infection rate surpassed 500 per 100,000 people for the first…

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15

Jul

Photo Story – Pamplona residents hope for a normal Sanfermines festival in 2022

Dozens of people gather in Plaza Consistorial square at midnight as per tradition on the last day of Sanfermines, despite the festival was canceled for the second year in a…

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15

Jul

Spanish court rules COVID-19 home confinement was unconstitutional

Spain’s Constitutional Court ruled that strict home confinement included in a national state of emergency to curb the first wave of COVID-19 infections last year was unconstitutional. Introduced last March,…

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14

Jul

Spain’s Catalonia to impose curfew as coronavirus infections keep rising

BARCELONA, July 14 (Reuters) - The Spanish northeastern region of Catalonia, which has the highest coronavirus incidence rate in the country, said on Wednesday it would impose a night curfew…

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14

Jul

Spanish court says COVID-19 state of emergency was unconstitutional

Spain's Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday that a national state of emergency, which included a strict home confinement to curb the first wave of COVID-19 infections last year, was unconstitutional, the court said in a…

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14

Jul

Spain reports 43,960 COVID-19 cases, surpasses 4 million total

MADRID (Reuters) - Spain reported on Tuesday 43,960 new coronavirus infections, surpassing 4 million cases since the pandemic began as the more contagious Delta variant drives a surge among unvaccinated…

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14

Jul

Balearics set to go back on UK’s amber list

Evening Standard - Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca could be at risk of going back on the amber list, just weeks before schools close for the summer holidays.  The Balearic Islands have…

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12

Jul

Spain to invest 4.3 bln euros in electric vehicle production

Spain will invest 4.3 billion euros ($5.11 billion) to kick-start the production of electric vehicles and batteries as part of a major national spending programme financed mostly by European Union…

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12

Jul

Spain sizzles through first heatwave of the summer as temperatures reach 44 C

Some took refuge near fountains, while others headed for reservoirs to cool off, as Spaniards sweltered through the first heatwave of the year on Sunday. Temperatures rose to 44 degrees…

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10

Jul

Spanish foreign minister goes, economy minister stays in cabinet reshuffle

MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez appointed a new foreign minister but retained his economy minister in a cabinet reshuffle on Saturday. Jose Manuel Albares was named foreign…

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10

Jul

Spain holds three in custody over suspected homophobic killing

MADRID (Reuters) -A Spanish court remanded three people in custody on Friday on suspicion of beating a man to death last weekend in a presumed homophobic attack that caused mass…

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09

Jul

Spanish tourist hotspots seek return to curfews as youth infections rage

Spain's Canary Islands have joined the Mediterranean region of Valencia in petitioning the central government to bring back a mandatory night curfew to counter soaring COVID-19 infections among unvaccinated youngsters.…

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09

Jul

UPDATED: Germany lists all of Spain as COVID-19 risk area

Germany declared all of Spain a coronavirus risk area on Friday after Spanish COVID-19 infection rates more than doubled in a week as the Delta variant spread rapidly among unvaccinated…

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07

Jul

Spain toughens sexual violence laws

The Spanish government approved a law to define all non-consensual sex as rape, part of a legislative overhaul that toughens penalties for sexual harassment and mandates more support systems for…

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07

Jul

Spanish police arrest three over suspected homophobic killing

Spanish police said they had arrested three men over the killing of Samuel Luiz, who was beaten to death in the northern city of A Coruna on Saturday in a…

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05

Jul

Spanish services grow in June at fastest pace in 21 years

Activity in Spain's service sector expanded in June at the fastest pace in more than two decades as COVID-19 restrictions on travel were partly phased out, a survey showed on…

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03

Jul

Magaluf wrestles with uncertainty despite welcome return of Britons

Bar and restaurant owners in the Spanish resort of Magaluf cheered the return of British tourists after London loosened travel restrictions to the Balearic Islands, though many worry another weak…

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03

Jul

Photo Story: Passengers on board MSC Grandiosa cruise ship test positive for COVID-19

A family looks at MSC Grandiosa cruise ship at the port in Barcelona, northeastern Spain, 03 July 2021. Three passengers on board MSC Grandiosa cruise ship tested positive for COVID-19…

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03

Jul

Spain’s COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Spain reported 12,563 new coronavirus infections and 28 deaths on Friday, up from 12,345 cases and eight deaths on Thursday, as cases continue to spike mainly due to the more…

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02

Jul

Spain looks into antitrust practices by Apple and Amazon

Spain's competition watchdog CNMC is investigating possible anti-competitive practices in Spain by Apple Inc  and Amazon.com Inc  regarding online sales of electronic products. The CNMC said in a statement that…

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02

Jul

Spain’s June jobless falls by 4.41% m/m to 3.61 mln

The number of people registering as jobless in Spain fell by 4.41% in June from the previous month, or by 166,911 people, leaving 3.61 million out of work, Labour Ministry…

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02

Jul

Number of foreign tourists to Spain jumps in May as restrictions eased

The number of foreign tourists visiting Spain rose to 1.36 million in May, up from virtually zero who came in May 2020 when the country was under a strict lockdown,…

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01

Jul

Spain’s carbon emissions fell below 1990 levels for the first time in 2020

Spain's carbon emissions fell below 1990 levels last year, helped by more renewable energy, a drop in coal-fired power and an economy slowed by the pandemic, a statement released by…

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01

Jul

Spanish factory activity hits another two-decade high -PMI

Spanish factory activity recorded its strongest monthly growth in two decades in June, a survey showed on Thursday, beating May's record as looser COVID-19 restrictions led to a surge in…

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30

Jun

Sun-starved Britons flood to Spain’s Mallorca after restrictions eased

PALMA, Spain, June 30 (Reuters) - Beach-craving British tourists flocked to the Spanish island of Mallorca on Wednesday after London added the Balearic archipelago to its "green travel list", boosting…

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30

Jun

Spain moves step closer to gender self-identification

The Spanish government approved the draft of a bill to allow anyone over the age of 14 to change gender legally without a medical diagnosis or hormone therapy, the Equality…

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29

Jun

Spanish TV producer who “wanted to create a bank in Malta for money from organised crime” arrested for AML and fraud crimes

El Pais - Spanish National Police agents have arrested television producer José Luis Moreno this Tuesday at his home in Boadilla del Monte (Madrid) for an alleged crime of fraud and money laundering,…

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28

Jun

Spain re-imposes PCR tests or vaccination proof for British tourists

British tourists travelling to Spain will now need a negative PCR test or proof of vaccination to visit. It comes just days after the Balearic Islands, which include holiday hotspots Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca. were placed…

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27

Jun

Spain probes COVID-19 outbreak among hundreds of partying students

Authorities in Mallorca are investigating a coronavirus outbreak involving more than 600 students celebrating the end of term in the Spanish island, just as it prepares for British tourists to…

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26

Jun

Software entrepreneur’s John McAfee widow blames U.S. for death

The widow of software mogul John McAfee blamed U.S. authorities on Friday for his death in a Spanish prison where he was awaiting extradition to the United States and said…

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24

Jun

Spain cuts VAT tax rate on electricity bills to 10% from 21%

Spain's will cut VAT tax on electricity bills to 10% from 21% until the end of the year to provide immediate relief for consumers amid rising energy prices, government spokesperson…

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23

Jun

Antivirus creator John McAfee found dead in prison after Spanish court allows extradition

Antivirus creator John McAfee, 75, was found dead in his prison cell in Barcelona after the Spanish high court had authorised his extradition to the U.S., the Catalan justice department…

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23

Jun

Pardoned separatists leave prison demanding freedom for Catalonia

Vowing to keep fighting for an independent Catalonia, defiant separatist leaders who were jailed over their role in a failed 2017 bid for independence walked out of prison on Wednesday…

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21

Jun

Spain to pardon jailed Catalan separatist leaders on Tuesday

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said his government would pardon the nine jailed leaders of Catalonia's failed 2017 independence bid on Tuesday as a first step towards ending the political…

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21

Jun

Dozens of migrants rescued off Spain’s Gran Canaria

Spain's coast guard rescued 45 migrants off the coast of Gran Canaria on Sunday including 24 women and eight children. The migrants, from sub-Saharan Africa, were spotted in a boat…

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19

Jun

Spain to scrap mandatory outdoor masks from June 26

Spain will lift a blanket obligation to wear masks outdoors from June 26, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said. Spain's announcement follows a decision in neighbouring France to end the mandatory…

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18

Jun

Hundreds of migrants land in Sicily, others rescued after boat runs aground in Spain

Around 400 migrants disembarked on Friday from the ship Geo Barents at the Italian port of Augusta, in Sicily, more than a week after the first rescue operation was carried…

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