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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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Photo Story: The giant pumpkins of Zamora

Farmer Manuel Ramos with one of his four giant pumpkins on his vegetable patch in Fermoselle, Zamora, Spain, near the border with Portugal. Manuel, an amateur farmer who has been…

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Around 8,000 people evacuated from the Canary Islands fires

Around 8,000 people have been evacuated as wildfires rip through Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands. The fires, which started on Saturday near the town of Tejeda, are advancing on…

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39% reduction in the arrival of irregular migrants in Spain

The latest data on irregular migrant arrivals from Morocco to Spain, covering the present year to Tuesday of this week, shows a 39% drop compared with the same period in…

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Photo Story: Ferry boat runs aground in Denia, Spain

The Balearia company's ferry, Pinar Del Rio, in Denia, Alicante, Spain 17 August 2019 after it ran aground on the breakwater of the port in Denia. A total of 393…

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Photo Story: Dead whale found on beach in Spain

A handout picture made available by Spain's Coordinator for the study and protection of marine species (CEPESMA) after a sixteen meters long stranded whale (Balaenoptera physalus) was found along the…

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Photo Story: Forest fire in southern Spain

A firefighter plane drops a load of water during a forest fire in El Madrono, Sevilla Andalucia, southern Spain. Weather warnings have been issued as temperatures across Andalucia are hit…

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Ryanair cabin crew in Spain threaten 10 days of strikes in September

Unions representing Ryanair cabin crew in Spain have announced plans to hold 10 days of strikes in September unless the airline changes its plans to close several bases in the…

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Photo Story: Preparations for Virgin of La Paloma festivities in Madrid

Local policemen and faithful move a float for the Virgin of Paloma's procession before the mass and procession to mark the Virgin of Paloma day in Madrid, Spain, 15 August…

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Photo Story: Barcelona region hit by bad weather

Fallen trees lay on the ground and flooded streets after a violent storm that was accompanied by heavy rains in Vilanova i la Geltru, Barcelona, Spain, on the 12 August…

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Spanish firefighters overwhelmed by size of fire in Gran Canaria

About 1,000 people have been forced to flee a huge mountain fire on the holiday island of Gran Canaria. Strong winds and temperatures of more than 32C are hampering efforts…

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Photo Story: Security control strike at Barcelona’s airport

Passengers in transit at El Prat airport in Barcelona, Spain, 11 August 2019, on the third day of an indefinite strike of workers of Trablisa, the control security check…

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Hundreds evacuated as fire rages on holiday island of Gran Canaria

Hundreds of people have been forced to flee a huge mountain fire on the Spanish holiday island of Gran Canaria. The Spanish military has now been sent to help firefighters…

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Barcelona to act against catering establishments that put tables in public spaces

Barcelona city council is to start taking decisive action against catering establishments that put tables on public spaces. The city council claims many are illegal and take up too much…

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40 arrested in Spain and France for international vehicle theft and trafficking

Europol has supported the Spanish Guardia Civil and the French Gendarmerie Nationale to dismantle an organised crime group involved in the stealing of vehicles. 40 individuals were arrested in connection…

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Photo Story: Drones to fine traffic offenders in the Canary Islands

A Spanish Civil Guard shows a drone that is going to start being used in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, during the presentation of the new system to…

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Photo Story: Forest fires in Madrid

A flying boat takes water from La Pinilla dam in Pinilla del Valle, Madrid, Spain, 04 August 2019, issued 05 August 2019, to extinguish the forest fires. The fires broke…

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Photo story: Vikings invade Spain

People take part in the re-enactment of a Viking invasion in the village of Catoira, Galicia, north-western Spain, on the 04 August 2019. Each first Sunday in August, residents of…

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Photo Story: ‘Cante de las Minas’ International Festival in Spain

Flamenco dancer Alba Heredia performs on stage during the 'Cante de las Minas' International Festival played at La Union's Public Market in Murcia, southeastern Spain, on the evening of…

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Spain’s BBVA is put under formal investigation on spying case

Spain's second biggest bank BBVA has been charged with corruption for alleged corporate spying involving a disgraced former police chief, a court said Monday. Spain's National Court, which handles major…

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Spain left wondering how a bid to form a government failed so badly

Carlos E. Cué from the Spanish newspaper El Pais analyses the current political crisis in Spain after negotiations to form a new Government crumbled. Negotiations in which in those…

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Photo story: Religious work’ exhibition at Burgos Cathedral in Spain

A visitor stands in front of an artwork on display at the exhibition 'Et incarnatus est. Venancio Blanco. Religious Work', held at the Valentin Palencia room in the Burgos Cathedral,…

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Sánchez fails in first attempt to secure investiture vote

Acting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez failed on Tuesday in his first attempt to be voted back into office, falling short of the absolute majority he needed in Congress to…

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Photo Story: The Ciudad de Gijon Aerial Festival in Spain

Members of the team Eagle perform during an air show at 13th edition of Ciudad de Gijon Aerial Festival, near to San Lorenzo beach in Gijon, Spain, 21 July 2019.…

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Podemos and Socialists reach agreement for future Spain’s coalition government

The leader of Spain's far-left Podemos party said on Friday he was willing to give up having a post in a coalition government, potentially opening a way out of stalled…

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Spain will give Morocco €30 million to curb irregular immigration

Spain’s acting government will approve a €30 million outlay to fund Morocco’s efforts at curbing irregular immigration into Europe. This direct injection of funds is in addition to the €140…

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Photo story: The 2nd Festival Accesible de Globos

Participants maneuver their balloon during the 2nd Festival Accesible de Globos (lit. 'Accessible Balloon Festival') in Segovia, Spain. A total of 20 balloon teams from different cities of Spain will…

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Photo Story: The Return of the King

A view of a promotional banner of the film 'The Lion King', alluding to the traditional Spanish Osborne bull at the M40, in Madrid, Spain. Photo: EPA-EFE/Rodrigo Jimenez

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Malta’s Export To Spain Almost Doubles to €110m In 2018, Imports from Spain to Malta reach €407.1 million

In 2018, the value of exports from Malta to Spain amounted to €109.9 million, almost double when compared to the €61.7m registered in 2017. On the otherhand, the value of…

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Photo Story: The J80 World Sailing Championships in Getxo

General view of sailing boats during the third day of the J80 World Sailing Championships in Getxo, Spain on the 17 July 2019. The event brings together almost 100 boats…

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Photo Story: The Partial Lunar Eclipse

A multiple exposure image shows the phases of the partial lunar eclipse as seen from Mallorca, Spain, 16 July 2019. The partial lunar eclipse on 16 July 2019, took place…

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Photo Story: The Fiesta de San Fermin in Pamplona

A 'mozo', is caught by the horn of a bull of the Miura ranch during the last 'encierro,' or running-with-the-bulls, of the Sanfermines festivities in Pamplona, Spain, 14 July…

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Photo Story: The 23th European Balloon Festival in Spain

A man watches hot air balloons taking off during the 23th European Balloon Festival in Igualada, near Barcelona, Spain, 11 July 2019. More than 60 balloons take part in…

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Photo Story: Spanish operation against ‘Narco-Speedboats’

A handout photo made available by Spanish Civil Guard on 11 July 2019 of the security forces' operation against a network of 'Narco-Speedboats', used to move huge amount hash from…

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Three persons gored during annual Pamplona bull run

Three people have been gored during the first bull run at the annual San Fermín festival in Pamplona. Officials say those with gore injuries are two US citizens, aged 23…

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Photo Story: The Festival of San Fermin kicks off in Spain

People cheer before of the traditional firing of the 'chupinazo' to mark the beginning of the Festival of San Fermin 2019 at City Hall Square in Pamplona, Spain, 06 July…

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Photo Story: Rock Fest in Santa Coloma de Gramanet, Spain

US blues and hard rock band ZZ Top performs during a concert during the Rock Fest at the Parc de Can Zam in Santa Coloma de Gramanet, Catalonia, Spain, on…

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Iran threatens tit-for-tat retaliation after after Royal Marines storm super tanker

Iran has threatened to seize a British tanker after Royal Marines held one of their vessels suspected of taking oil to Syria off the coast of Gibraltar. Mohsen Rezai, a…

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Photo Story: Saint John’s Eve in Spain

Candles sit on steps during a vigil held on occasion of Saint John's Eve in Cordoba, Spain, 23 June 2019 (issued 24 June 2019). The San Juan Fiesta (Saint John's…

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Spanish doctor suspended for claiming vaccines cause autism

A female Spanish doctor has been barred from practicing her profession after claiming vaccines cause autism. El Pais reports that the Madrid Medical Association (Icomem) has banned Spanish…

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Spanish Police disrupt criminal organisation which financed Al Qaeda

The Spanish National Police (Policia Nacional) disrupted a criminal organisation which was financing Al Qaeda terrorist militias. The complex operation was carried out in the Spanish cities of Madrid,…

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Photo Story: 63 persons saved off Almeria in Spain

Sixty-three persons arrive on a Spanish sea rescue boat after being rescued while sailing on two small canoes on the Alboran Sea, in Almeria, southeastern Spain on the night of…

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The changing climate threatening Spain’s tourism industry

Though one might assume that hotter weather favours the tourism industry in certain countries, experts warned that such a situation is causing more harm than good to the Spanish tourism…

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Photo Story: The San Isidro Bullfighting Fair

The torero or diestro Roman Collado is gored by a bull during the San Isidro Bullfighting Fair, Madrid, Spain. This is considered the most popular and important bullfighting fair in the world.…

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Photo Story: Spain’s El Rocio pilgrimage

Faithful carry the Virgin of El Rocio after the traditional 'jumping the fence' for its procession at El Rocio Virgin Shrine, in the village of El Rocio Andalusia, Spain, early…

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Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia finally receives building permit

After 137 years Barcelona's Sagrada Familia has finally received a building permit. Spanish authorities realised in 2016 that planning permission was never secured for the still under-construction basilica, meaning it…

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Barcelona is the most polluted cruise ship port in Europe

Barcelona is the most polluted cruise ship port in Europe. That’s according to a new report from think tank Transport & Environment, which found Spain had four ports ranking in…

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Western France braces for 130km/h winds

Storm Miguel started moving in on western France Friday morning with winds expected to reach 130km/h. A total of 8 departments - Charente-Maritime, Indre, Indre-et-Loire, Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Deux-Sèvres, Vendée and…

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