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Spain offers to host COP25 after Chile pulls out

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez offered Madrid as a replacement venue for the United Nation's COP25 conference to tackle unresolved issues on how to globally slash climate-disrupting carbon emissions. Last…

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Violette Dorange, about to become the first woman to sail the Atlantic Ocean on her own

Violette Dorange of France prepares her Mini Transat boat in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain, 31 October 2019. Dorange, 18, is on the verge of becoming the…

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Photo Story: NATO military exercises in Spain

Two F-18 fighters release flares as they take part in the Ocean Sky military exercises. NATO members the United States, Turkey and Spain are partecipating in the exercises at in…

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Spain starts preparing to vote

View of the polling material for the upcoming general elections in a warehouse in Alcala de Henares, Madrid, Spain, on Thursday 31 October 2019. Spain will hold general elections on…

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University research reveals WW2 London secret plans for the Canary Islands

A handout picture made available, 30 October 2019, by the Island Council of Gran Canaria, that shows a picture from the British Secret Services research for a secret operation in…

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European Commission opens investigation into public support for Air Nostrum’s fleet renewal in Spain

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the plan by the Spanish region of Valencia to grant €9 million of public support to regional airline Air…

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Catalonia braces for more protests as separatists set to rally in Barcelona

Catalonia is bracing itself for a further day of protests as pro-secessionist groups call for demonstrations in Barcelona over the jailing of their leaders. Two grassroots pro-secession organisations, ANC and…

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Franco’s remains to be removed from memorial in Spain

A view of Valle de los Caidos memorial at sunrise in San Lorenzo del Escorial in Madrid, Spain, 24 October 2019, where the remains of late dictator Francisco…

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Heavy rains hit eastern coast of Spain

North-eastern Spain was hit by floods due to severe rainstorms across Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. One person has died, two other people are missing, some 40 roads are blocked, and…

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Spain set to exhume ex-dictator Franco’s remains this week

The remains of former dictator General Francisco Franco will be exhumed on October 24, the Spanish government announced on Monday. Franco's remains will be taken from the mausoleum at the…

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Incidents as Spanish PM visits policemen at hospital after riots in Barcelona

Police removes protesters from the entrance as a car carrying Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (unseen) leaves Sant Pau hospital, where he visited the wounded policemen in Barcelona, Spain, 21…

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Seat forced to halt production amid demonstrations in Barcelona

Volkswagen Group's Spanish brand, Seat, was forced to halt production amid demonstrations in Barcelona following the jailing of Catalan separatist leaders, Spanish media said. Seat stopped production lines from midday…

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UPDATED: Call for direct rule in Catalonia over separatist chaos, Sanchez to visit Barcelona

The leader of the Spanish opposition party Ciudadanos on Sunday demanded Madrid impose direct rule in Catalonia after days of separatist protests, as he led a pro-Spain counter demonstration in…

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Photo story: Aita Mari rescue boat leaves towards the Mediterranean

'Aita Mari' rescue vessel leaves the port in Pasaia, Basque Country, Spain, towards the Mediterranean Sea to distribute eight tons of humanitarian aid, 20 October 2019. Photos: EPA-EFE/Javier Etxezarreta…

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Spain to maintain Gibraltar veto right in new Brexit deal

Spain will maintain its veto right over Gibraltar in the new draft Brexit deal announced by the United Kingdom and the European Union on Thursday. The arrangements secured a year…

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Catalan leaders call for Madrid talks after violent clashes

Separatist Catalan leaders called on the Spanish government to enter into talks as Barcelona braced for fresh violence after days of clashes between police and protesters. Nearly 200 people were…

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Photo Story: Game of Thrones sculpture in Madrid

A view of a sculpture inspired by the 'Game of Thrones' TV series displayed in Madrid, Spain. The statue is part of the prelude of the 'Games of Thrones -…

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Spain to reinforce police presence in Catalonia

Spain will send more police to Catalonia after three evenings of unrest, Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska told Telecinco TV on Thursday, adding that this was both to guarantee security and…

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Another night of violence in the streets of Barcelona

Protesters in Barcelona have set fire to several cars during violent clashes with police. At least four streets were blocked by burning containers as people set bins and vehicles alight…

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Several flights to Bilbao canceled due to strong winds

A plane maneuvers to land at Bilbao airport amid strong winds, in Basque Country, northern Spain. Several flights with destination Bilbao have been canceled and many others had to deviate…

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Pro-independence supporters in a protest march to Barcelona

Catalan pro-independence supporters walk along AP-7 highway as they attend a protest march from Girona to Barcelona against the Spanish Supreme Court's sentences to pro-independence leaders, released last 14 October,…

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Fresh clashes in the streets of Barcelona after Spain jails separatist leaders

Thousands of people in Catalonia have rallied in support of the region's independence from Spain for a second day, leading to clashes with police particularly in Barcelona. Fires were started…

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Catalan leaders get 13 years in jail for sedition

Spain's Supreme Court on Monday sentenced nine of the 12 accused Catalan separatist leaders to between nine and 13 years in prison for sedition over their roles in the region's…

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Photo Story: ‘Messi10’ show by Cirque du Soleil

Photos taken during the last rehearsal of Cirque Soleil's 'Messi10' show in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The show based on the life and achievements of Argentinean soccer player Lionel Messi will…

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Photo Story: Exhibition on Marvels of Flemish Art in Madrid

A woman looks at the triptych 'The Adoration of the Magi' by Flemish painter Jan van Doornik, as she visits the exhibition 'Brueghel. Marvels of Flemish Art' at Palacio de…

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Photo Story: Madrid Games Week 2019

A cos-player dressed as Darth Vader attends the Madrid Games Week at IFEMA Exhibition Center in Madrid, Spain. The event opened on the 03 October and will end Sunday. Photo:…

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Photo Story: Forest fire in southern Spain

A view of a forest fire close to the village of Casares, Malaga, southern Spain, late 01 October 2019. Some houses of the town had to be evacuated due to…

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Four tonnes of cocaine and €2 million in cash seized by Spanish authorities

A joint investigation, coordinated by Spain and involving law enforcement authorities from Colombia, France, Portugal, Romania, Sweden and the United Kingdom and supported by Europol, led to the dismantling of…

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Tenerife island hit by massive blackout

Tenerife, part of Spain's Canary Islands, was hit by a major blackout on Sunday, leaving nearly 1 million people without power. The entire Atlantic island was affected by the power…

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Catalan separatists accused by judge of belonging to new terrorist group

Seven of the nine Catalan separatists arrested on Monday on suspicion of planning acts of violence have been placed in pre-trial custody without bail. Judge Manuel García-Castellón, of Spain’s High…

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Photo story: Donald Sutherland at the 67th San Sebastian Film Festival

Canadian actor Donald Sutherland poses during the 67th edition of the San Sebastian International Film Festival, 26 September 2019, in San Sebastian, Spain. Sutherland will be receiving the Donostia career…

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Catalan separatists arrested in Spain over attack plot

Spanish police say they have arrested nine people suspected of planning a series of violent attacks for the anniversary of a divisive referendum. The suspects are described as Catalan…

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Polls show Spain’s Socialist party would maintain lead

Spain’s Socialist party would win a November election and gain more seats, two polls showed on Sunday, but it would fall short of a majority and would still need support…

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29 arrests in France and Spain in a migrant smuggling case

The Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) and the French National Police (Police Nationale), supported by Europol, dismantled a large poly-criminal network involved in migrant smuggling, trafficking of human beings and…

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Photo Story: Highlights of the aftermath of the floods in Spain

As weather conditions are now beginning to stabilise and are expected to improve over the coming day, Spain is coming to terms with last week’s floods.Two consecutive days of torrential…

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Photo Story: The two faces of Spain: Fires in the north, floods in the southeast

As Spain mourns the loss of five people who lost their lives in the floods that hit the southeast, in the north fires are ravaging forests. At least 3,500 have…

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Victims from floods in Spain increase to five

At least five people have died and 3,500 have been evacuated from their homes after flash floods struck south-eastern Spain. Rivers burst their banks as some areas of Valencia, Murcia…

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Elderly couple killed in floods in Spain

An elderly couple were killed when floodwaters flipped their car over in Castilla La Mancha during a violent storm that brought heavy rain, floods and a tornado to the Balearic…

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Storms bring floods to Spain

A view of the Clariano river after the heavy rains registered in Ontinyent, Valencia, Spain. Up to 297 litres per square meter have been registered in 24 hours in Ontinyent,…

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Red warning for heavy rains in the eastern and southern Spain

Waves break on the tourist cruise ship of the Balearia, that ran aground last August as it was approaching the port of Denia, in Alicante province, Valencia, eastern Spain. Forecasts…

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Photo Story: The Mare de Deu de Gracia festival in Spain

A rider on a horse takes part in the second 'jaleo' of the Mare de Deu de Gracia feast in Mahon, Menorca, Balearics, Spain. Some 144 horse riders participated in…

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Gibraltar braces itself for Brexit

Gibraltar is confronting the scenario unravelling in London because of Brexit with more concern than assurance, and more resignation than eagerness, but it does want to feel as though it…

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Missing Spanish Olympic medalist Blanca Fernandez Ochoa found dead north of Madrid

A picture taken in an unknown location shows Spanish Olympic medalist Blanca Fernandez Ochoa, 17 December 2014 (issued 04 September 2019). According to reports the body of Blanca Fernandez Ochoa…

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Sanchez believes Spain can avoid elections

Spain's acting prime minister Pedro Sanchez will lay out plans on Tuesday that he hopes will convince the far-left Unidas Podemos to support his last-ditch attempt to form a government…

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Ryanair cancels few Spanish flights on first two days of September strikes

A series of planned strikes in the Spanish transportation system has prompted hundreds of cancellations by airlines Vueling and Ryanair, as well as the Renfe train network. The country’s Public…

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Photo Story: Patron saint festivities in Spain

A 'recortador', or bull dodger, performs with a bull at La Tercera bullring after the second 'encierro', or running-of-the-bulls, in the town of San Sebastian de los Reyes, outside Madrid,…

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Photo Story: The rain in Spain

A man reacts after being splashed by a passing by car in Alicante, eastern Spain, during a day with heavy rain in the region. Spain was hit by very bad…

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Former Spanish king Juan Carlos recovering from heart surgery

Former Spanish king Juan Carlos I, the father of Spain’s reigning King Felipe VI, is recovering in hospital after undergoing a triple coronary artery bypass. Officials said he is making…

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Spanish Air Force’s fighter jet crashes into Mediterranean

A CASA C-101 training plane of the Spanish Air Force on Monday crashed into the Mediterranean Sea, off La Manga coast, Murcia, south-eastern Spain. The pilot managed to eject from…

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Iberia ground handling staff on strike at Barcelona-El Prat Airport

A view of several Spanish airline Vueling's planes are seen parked during the second day of the strike called by Spanish Iberia ground handling staff at Barcelona-El Prat Airport, El…

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Ryanair closing four Spanish bases

Ryanair announced it is closing four of its bases in Spain, a move a Spanish union said would result in more than 500 job losses. The effected bases are of…

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Spanish warship en route to Lampedusa

A view of Lampedusa island coastline taken on board of Spanish Navy's vessel Audaz, as the ship prepares to arrive in the port of Lampedusa, Italy, 23 August 2019. The…

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Photo Story: Residents in Marbella evacuated due to forest fire

View of a forest fire in the area Altos de Marbella, near of AP-7 highway in the town of Marbella, Costa del Sol, southern Spain, 22 August 2019 (issued 23…

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Photo Story: Forest fire at the Tamadaba park Gran Canaria

A firefighter plane drops a load of water over a forest fire in Tamadaba, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. The forest fire, which started on 17 August 2019, has forced…

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Spain issues international alert over listeria cases

Spain’s health ministry issued an international alert over the country’s biggest ever listeriosis outbreak as the number of people affected rose to 150, including one fatality. A 90-year-old woman died…

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Spain and Italy close to deal to disembark Open Arms migrants in Mallorca

Spain and Italy appear to have struck a deal that will see the 107 migrants stranded in the Mediterranean for 18 days disembark at the Spanish port of Mallorca, Spanish…

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Spain makes new offer to Open Arms

Spain has made another offer to the Open Arms migrant rescue vessel situated off the coast of Italy to dock at the nearest Spanish port. It's after the boat with…

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