Spain

Focus

EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel calls for a "humans in command" approach to digital transformation

At he Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society outlined her vision for a of successful evolution.

02/03/2018

Spain

No second term in office for Puigdemont

Puigdemont faces charges of sedition and rebellion in Spain and is currently in self-imposed exile in Brussels

02/03/2018

Spain

Puigdemont withdraws candidacy for Catalan presidency

Puigdemont said his party would propose pro-independence campaigner Jordi Sanchez as an alternative campaigner.

01/03/2018

Spain

The 5G revolution will not be televised... it will be live

Cristina Giner reports on the latest technology being readied to make us all go faster at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

01/03/2018

Spain

Catalan parliament picks Puigdemont as symbolic leader

In its first session since December's election the house voted in favour again of the exiled separatist leader

01/03/2018

Spain

Euroviews. Five reasons why Spain is a time bomb for Europe: View

A Dutch economist and long-time resident of Spain explains why he sees the country as Europe's ticking time bomb.

01/03/2018

Spain

Clubs pull in fans with digital treats

Formula 1 spoils its enthusiasts with video gaming and onboard cameras.

01/03/2018

Spain

New algorithm could count demonstrators 'more accurately'

Could this be the tool that ends all debates about the number of people who attend a demonstration?

28/02/2018

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Low temperatures have brought snow to San Sebastian beach in Spain

Low temperatures have brought snow to San Sebastian beach, much to the delight of local residents.

28/02/2018

Spain

Etisalat awarded MENA's 'Most Valuable Telecoms Brand' crown at MWC in

Etisalat awarded MENA's 'Most Valuable Telecoms Brand' crown at MWC in Barcelona

27/02/2018

Spain

Europe lagging behind Asia and North America in 5G race, warn industry

'Far and away, the US and China activity will dwarf Europe,' said Nokia's Chief Executive Rajeev Suri ahead of the World Mobile Congress 2018 in Barcelona.

26/02/2018

Spain

The new Samsung Galaxy S9: a round-up of the reviews

Experts say the latest addition to Samsung’s flagship smartphone is strikingly-similar to the S8, but it does offer some design improvements and new features to rival Apple’s iPhone X.

26/02/2018

Spain

Samsung S9 delights smartphone showcase in Barcelona

Samsung wowed tech fans with its improved camera and new emoji feature.

26/02/2018

Spain

Visit by King Felipe to Barcelona sparks riot

Police have to quash protests with force as Catalan separatists admonish the King for what they see as regional neglect and a refusal to intervene politically.

26/02/2018

Spain

Madrid local calls police on Puigdemont look-alike comedian

Spanish comedian Joaquin Reyes thought it was all fun and games when he was shooting for TV in a park outside of Madrid dressed as exiled Catalan president Carles Puigdemont. But his apparent likeness had one local soon call police.

23/02/2018

Spain

Neanderthals produced cave art, research shows

Study points to use of art and jewellery before arrival of modern man in Europe.

23/02/2018

Spain

Pregnant women can be included in staff cuts, EU court rules

Decision clarifies rules about job protection.

23/02/2018

Spain

Spanish policeman dies in football violence

The officer reportedly had a heart attack after being hit by a flare in violent clashes between Spartak Moscow and Athletic Bilbao fans

23/02/2018

Musica

Gounod's 'Roméo et Juliette' mesmerizes Barcelona

It is the most famous love story of all time: Romeo and Juliet. Now Charles Gounod's operatic adaptation of the Shakespearean tragedy returns to the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona.

22/02/2018

Spain

Spanish town goes on diet to lose 100,000 kilos

A community in northwestern Spain has launched a pioneering get-fit campaign involving everyone from children to the elderly.

19/02/2018

Next Series

Is there life out there? We head to 'Mars on Earth' to find out

Many scientists believe there could be life on the other moons and planets of our solar system. We report on the latest in astrobiology research from the Mars-like environment of the Rio Tinto in southern Spain.

15/02/2018

Sport

Ronaldo rockets Real Madrid to win over PSG in Champions League

Two goals from the Ballon D'or winner sets up a healthy lead for the title holders going into the second leg in Paris, while a Sadio Mane hat-trick tees up 5-0 win for Liverpool against Porto.

14/02/2018

Spain

80-year-old Spanish grandfather enrolls in Erasmus course

History student at the University of Valencia, a retired Valencia man has obtained a scholarship to spend the next four months in Verona.

14/02/2018

Living

Meet the designer using virtual reality to highlight femininity

Spanish designer Pilar Torrecillas' tribute to the arts and history of Grenada.

13/02/2018

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The new cameras that will revolutionise underwater research

Futuris travels to Spain to meet the scientist developing a new camera which could revolutionise underwater filming.

12/02/2018

Spain

Who is Elsa Artadi, the emerging future president of Catalonia?

An aide to Carles Puigdemont could be installed as the next leader of Catalan’s parliament, according to local media, while Puigdemont governs de facto from his refuge in Brussels.

09/02/2018