Spain

Photo story: Robbie Williams in concert in Barcelona

British singer Robbie Williams performs on Friday evening during his XXV Tour 2023 concert to commemorate his twenty-five years on stage at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain. Via EPA-EFE/Marta…

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Spain’s GDP expands 5.5% in 2022 in line with preliminary estimate

March 24 (Reuters) - Spain's gross domestic product grew by 5.5% in 2022, official data showed on Friday, confirming a preliminary estimate released in January. Spanish GDP in the last…

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Spain’s PM defeats no-confidence motion brought by far right

Spain's lower house of parliament on Wednesday rejected by a wide margin a motion of no confidence in the leftist government led by Pedro Sanchez submitted by the far-right Vox party,…

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Photo Story: The Fallas Festival in Valencia

The city council falla, papier-mache sculpture, burns during the 'Nit de la Crema' (Fire Night) in Valencia, eastern Spain, on Sunday evening. The Fallas festival is a fortnight-long fiesta in…

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Scientists alarmed at plans for world’s first octopus farm

A plan to build the world's first octopus farm has raised deep concerns among scientists over the welfare of the famously intelligent creatures. The farm in Spain's Canary Islands would…

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Seats on summer flights to Spain to exceed pre-pandemic levels, says Aena

(Reuters) - The number of seats airlines offer to passengers travelling to Spain over the summer season is set to be 4.4% higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic brought global…

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Photo Story: Sharon Corr performs at a Madrid Metro station to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Irish singer-songwriter Sharon Corr performs on the occasion of Ireland's Week at Metro Madrid for the celebration of St. Patrick's Day, in Madrid, Spain. Corr is best known as a…

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Spain’s coalition government strikes deal on pensions, shifting cost to high earners

By Belén Carreño MADRID, March 10 (Reuters) - Spain's Socialists and their junior coalition partners Unidas Podemos have struck a deal on changes to the pension system that will put…

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Spain’s inflation to be lower this year than in 2022

MADRID, March 6 (Reuters) - Spanish Economy Minister Nadia Calvino said on Monday she expects inflation will be lower this year than in 2022 though there will be "a lot…

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Photo Story: Preparations of the traditional Fest Las Fallas in Valencia

People prepare the papier-mache and wood sculptures ahead of the traditional Fest Las Fallas in Valencia, eastern of Spain, 06 March 2023. La Fallas commemorates Saint Joseph, whose profession was…

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Spain announces law promoting gender parity in politics and business

MADRID, March 4 (Reuters) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Saturday announced a gender equality law that will require more equal representation of women and men in politics, business and other…

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Spain to extend seasonal migrant workers programme to Senegal

By Belén Carreño MADRID, March 2 (Reuters) - Spain is extending a so-called circular migration programme to its first sub-Saharan African country, bringing in at least 100 people from Senegal…

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Spanish services activity grows at fastest pace since April – PMI

MADRID, March 3 (Reuters) - Activity in the Spanish services sector grew at its fastest pace in 10 months in February, its fourth straight month of expansion, spurred by higher…

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Breakthrough close on France-Spain undersea electricity link

By Belén Carreño, Benjamin Mallet and Kate Abnett MADRID/PARIS/STOCKHOLM, March 2 (Reuters) - France and Spain are poised to announce a breakthrough this week in a long-running impasse over hefty…

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Spain, Netherlands back quick deal on EU power market reform

Spain and the Netherlands have backed a rapid deal on an upcoming revamp of Europe's electricity market, as countries seek to reduce power costs and help their industries compete in…

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Iran releases Spanish woman after three months in jail over protests

A Spanish woman imprisoned in Iran since November on espionage charges after she was arrested during anti-government protests in November has been released, the Spanish Foreign Minister said on Sunday. An activist who works for a…

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UPDATE – Spain say patient does not have Marburg disease

MADRID, Feb 25 (Reuters) - A man in Spain who was initially suspected of having the deadly Marburg disease tested negative on Saturday and does not have the virus, the health ministry…

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Spain approves menstrual leave, teen abortion and trans laws

The Spanish parliament on Thursday approved the creation of a sick leave for women suffering from incapacitating periods, becoming the first country in Europe to do so. The new bill…

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Europe’s biggest Chinese prostitution ring dismantled

An unprecedented law enforcement operation involving different countries has resulted in the dismantlement of an international sex-trafficking ring that held hundreds of Chinese women trapped in debt bondage across Europe. …

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Spain’s 12-month inflation up to 5.9% in January

Feb 15 (Reuters) - Spanish consumer prices rose 5.9% in the 12 months through January, up from 5.7% in the period through December, pushed up by, among other things, higher…

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Spain defends use of EU aid as transparent after MEP’s doubts

Spain defended its management of billions of euros of European pandemic recovery funds as transparent, rejecting allegations of opacity by the chair of the European Parliament's budget control committee who…

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Swiss gov’t rejects request from Spain to allow it to re-export anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine

ZURICH, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Switzerland has rejected a request from Spain to allow it to re-export Swiss-made anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine, the Bern government said on Friday. Madrid had…

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Spain, Portugal urge EU Commission to present proposal for new fiscal framework

Spanish Economy Minister Nadia Calvino on Monday said Spain and Portugal were urging the European Commission to present its proposal on a new fiscal rule for the bloc. EU finance…

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Number of ships loading LNG in Spain doubled in 2022 – Enagas

BARCELONA (Reuters) - The number of ships loading liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Spain and taking it across Europe doubled in 2022 compared with the previous year, helping ease the…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Ochagavia, Spain

A photo taken with a drone shows a snow covered street and side road in a forested area following snowfalls in the village of Ochagavia, Navarra, northern Spain. Phot: EPA-EFE/Jesus…

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Spanish services activity speeds up in January at fastest pace since July – PMI

MADRID, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Activity in the Spanish services sector sped up in January, on higher demand and renewed optimism, a survey showed on Friday, even though elevated inflation…

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Spain’s January jobless rises 2.49% from December to 2.91 mln

Feb 2 (Reuters) - The number of people registering as jobless in Spain rose by 2.49% in January from a month earlier, or by 70,744 people, leaving a total of…

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Spain, Morocco forge economic ties as Western Sahara policy reversal eases tensions

Spain, Morocco hold first summit in eight years Relations long strained by illegal migration issue Expected to sign up to 20 accords on trade, investment By Belén Carreño and Ahmed…

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Photo Story: Cold weather in northern Spain

Large icicles hang at a house in Belagoa town, Navarra region, northern Spain,. Temperatures below zero are registering higher in the north of Navarra these days. Photo: EPA-EFE/Jesus Diges

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Real Madrid to face bitter rivals Barcelona in cup semis

Real Madrid will face bitter rivals Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-finals after the draw was made at the Spanish FA's headquarters on Monday. Osasuna will clash against Athletic…

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Spanish police seize cocaine worth $114 million from cattle ship

MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish police seized 4.5 tonnes of cocaine with an estimated street value of 105 million euros ($114 million) after raiding a cattle ship off the Canary Islands…

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Spain’s unemployment rate rises to 12.87%

Jan 26 (Reuters) - Spain's unemployment rate rose to 12.87% in the fourth quarter of 2022 from 12.67% three months earlier, data from the National Statistics Institute showed on Thursday.…

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Machete attack at southern Spain churches leaves one dead several injured

Man wielding machete attacks two churches in Spain Leaves at least one dead, several injured High Court investigating case as "terrorism" MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish authorities said they were investigating…

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Spain tries to tackle increase in fatal violence against women

The Spanish government has called a second emergency meeting of domestic violence experts in less than a month after the murders of six women and a young girl since the…

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Photo Story: Cold weather in northern Spain

A woman uses a broom to remove icicles hanging from the roof of her house in Espinal, Navarra, Spain, 25 January 2023. The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issued an…

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High power prices drive some patients in Spain into poverty

MADRID (Reuters) - Jose Maria Casais's 2,700 euros-a-month income from a pension and incapacity benefits ought to leave him better off than most of his fellow Spaniards. But Casais, a…

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Photo Story: Snow in Avila, Spain

A man pushes his bike past the Wall of Avila after a snowfall, in Avila, Spain, on Wednesday 18 January 2023. Storm Fien is bringing snow to several Spanish regions.…

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DAVOS 2023: Spain says ‘very close to deal’ with Britain on Gibraltar

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Spain's foreign minister said that Madrid and London were closing in on a deal to find a definitive solution settling the post-Brexit status of Gibraltar. The…

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Barcelona ease to 3-1 victory over Real Madrid to win Super Cup

(Reuters) -Barcelona were crowned Spanish Super Cup champions after goals from Gavi, Robert Lewandowski and Pedri earned them a 3-1 win over bitter rivals Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on…

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Opera superstar Placido Domingo faces new accusations of sexual harassment

MADRID (Reuters) - Opera star Placido Domingo faced new accusations of sexual harassment from a fellow Spanish singer in a television programme broadcast on Sunday, three years after such claims…

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Spain’s inflation slows, ends 2022 at 5.7%

MADRID, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Spanish inflation slowed down to end 2022 at 5.7%thanks to lower energy priceincreases, the National Statistics Institute said on Friday, a tad lower than the…

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Spanish services activity expands again in December

MADRID, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Activity in the Spanish services sector expanded for the second consecutive month in December, supported by a marginally better demand environment amid slowing inflation, a…

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Photo Story: The Spanish grape tradition for the New Year

A man shows a pack of 12 grapes at a market in Pamplona, Spain. Grapes are sold all over the country as a tradition for a good new year start,…

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Spain to require travellers from China test negative for COVID or be fully vaccinated

MADRID, Dec 30 (Reuters) - People travelling from China to Spain will be required to test negative for COVID-19 or prove they have been fully vaccinated against the disease, Health Minister Carolina…

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Spain vows more vigilance, protection as murders of women spike in December

MADRID (Reuters) - The Spanish government promised on Thursday increased police protection for victims of domestic violence after at least nine women in Spain were killed by their current or…

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Spain announces $10.6 bln package to ease inflation pain

MADRID, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Spain on Tuesday announced 10 billion euros ($10.65 billion) worth of measures to ease the pain of inflation in the third major package this year, bringing total aid to 45 billion euros since…

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Youth in Spain see jobs gain after years of instability

By Belén Carreño MADRID (Reuters) - A revamp of Spain's labour rules has led to a 142% rise in young workers with permanent contracts in a country where rates of…

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UPDATED: Seventh body found in river after bus accident in Spain

MADRID, Dec 26 (Reuters) - A seventh body was found in northwestern Spain after a passenger bus careened off a bridge and plunged into an overflowing river, bringing the accident's…

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Photo Story: A sweet tribute to Picasso and his Guernica

Confectioner Jorge Garrido poses next to a chocolate version of Picasso's 'Guernica' displayed at Galleros Artesanos in Rute, Cordoba, southern Spain. The confectionery is known for their chocolate nativity scenes…

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Police arrest in Spain one of FBI most wanted fugitives

MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish police on Friday said they had arrested one of the U.S. FBI's Ten Most Wanted fugitives, who was staying at a hotel in Madrid under a…

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Spain to request over €84 bln in fresh EU funds, mostly loans

By Belén Carreño and Inti Landauro MADRID, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The Spanish government will ask the European Union for loans worth 84 billion euros ($89.1 billion) and a further 7.7 billion…

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Youth in Spain see jobs gain after years of instability

A revamp of Spain's labour rules has led to a 142% rise in young workers with permanent contracts in a country where rates of youth unemployment and under-employment have been…

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COVID-19 still Spain’s leading cause of deaths this year

MADRID, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The number of deaths associated with the COVID-19 pandemic fell by almost a third in Spain in the first half of this year from a…

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Spain’s Jan-Oct trade deficit widens almost four-fold on energy prices

Dec 15 (Reuters) - The soaring cost of energy imports led to a near four-fold widening in Spain's trade deficit in the first 10 months of 2022 compared with same…

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Spanish airport workers call off Christmas strike after company agrees on bonus

MADRID, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Planned strike action by workers at Spanish airport operator Aena around Christmas and New Year has been called off after the company agreed to reinstate…

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Spain’s 12-month inflation in November falls to 6.8% from 7.3%

Dec 14 (Reuters) - Spanish consumer prices rose 6.8% year-on-year in November, down from 7.3% in the period through October, final data released by the National Statistics Institute showed on…

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‘Magnitsky’ dirty Russian money laundering suspect arrested in Spain – Europol

PARIS, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Spanish authorities have taken action against a criminal gang suspected of laundering dirty money linked to the Magnitsky case, a 219 million euros ($233 million)…

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