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Andalusia election ushers in new pressures on governing Socialists

A colossal challenge faces the regional government of Andalusia, the most populated of Spain’s regions, with 8.4 million people. From the regional

23/03/2015

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Vision of the future: new adaptable lens to prolong sight of aging eyes

As we age our eyes lose their ability to focus quickly on near and far objects. Presbyopia is a common problem that comes with aging, but its causes

23/03/2015

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Do you know: what's better, the eye or the camera?

23/03/2015

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Anti-austerity sentiment takes root in Andalusia

The Socialists (PSOE) have emerged as winners in the Spanish region of Andalusia in a election which has produced a possible foretaste of political

23/03/2015

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Barcelona go top in Spain after beating Real

A Luis Suarez goal was the difference between the top two Spanish sides on Sunday. Leaders Real Madrid got their noses in front first with a goal

22/03/2015

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Spain Socialists set to win regional elections in Andalusia

Spain’s Socialists are set to win regional elections in Andalusia with conservativ People’s Party PP – in power nationally – coming second and

22/03/2015

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Spain: Podemos faces first big political test as Andalusia goes to the polls

Political newcomer Podemos is facing its first big test as Spain’s Andalusia region goes to the polls. Teresa Rodriguez Represented by Teresa

22/03/2015

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Thousands join anti-austerity march in Madrid

Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Madrid, as the pain of austerity continues to strike. Those here are calling for more jobs

21/03/2015

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Champions League: Manchester City have mountain to climb

Manchester City fans will be hoping Manuel Pelegrini’s men have what it takes to pull off a huge Champions League upset when they take on Barcelona

17/03/2015

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Remains of 'Don Quixote' author Cervantes 'identified' in Madrid

It is set to become a shrine for literary pilgrims worldwide. For underneath a 17th century convent in Madrid, investigators believe they have found

17/03/2015

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Barcelona's prestigious Liceu Teatre regains lost lustre

Located in the heart of the famous Rambla, The Gran Teatre del Liceu is one of the most important opera houses in Europe and one of Barcelona’s major

17/03/2015

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Movement sensor device improves life quality for Parkinson's patients

A small sensor, headphones and a mobile phone – the elements of a prototype kit that is giving hope of relief for sufferers of Parkinson’s disease

16/03/2015

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Do you know: can electronics fight Parkinson's?

16/03/2015

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Spain anti-terrorist police arrest 8 suspected jihadists

Anti-terrorist police in Spain have arrested eight suspected members of a religious jihadist cell who are believed to have recruited other people

13/03/2015

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Spain’s ghost airport set for first flights - four years after it ‘opened’

12/03/2015

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Spain claims jihadist terror cell dismantled in Ceuta

Spanish authorities claim to have dismantled a jihadist terrorist cell in the north African enclave of Ceuta. They say it was planning to carry out

10/03/2015

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Contador signs contract extension with Tinkoff-Saxo

Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has signed a one-year contract extension with Tinkoff-Saxo. The Russian run team says it is delighted to

10/03/2015

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4yfn Barcelona: What 21st century skills do we need to succeed?

06/03/2015

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EU summit looks to reduce energy dependency

At an energy summit in Madrid, France, Spain and Portugal have agreed to seek ways of diversifying their energy dependence away from unstable

05/03/2015

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Ukraine's ex-foreign minister arrested in Spain

Police in Spain have arrested the former Ukrainian Finance Minister, Yuri Kolobov who has been missing since August last year. He’s wanted on

05/03/2015

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Severe flooding hits north east Spain

A week of heavy rain and flowing meltwater from the Pyrenees has caused major flooding in north east Spain. The region of Aragon has been badly hit

04/03/2015

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Guggenheim Bilbao celebrates feminist pioneer Niki de Saint Phalle

A comprehensive exhibition of works spanning the entire career of French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle has opened at the Guggenheim Museum in

03/03/2015

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Enriching stitching: learning the tricks of the fashion trade at the carnival

A voyage of discovery and fulfillment for a group of young Irish fashion students, supported by the EU's Erasmus Plus programme

02/03/2015

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Mobile World Congress: Let the battle begin!

More than 1800 exhibitors are presenting their products to tens of thousands of visitors

02/03/2015

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Samsung Galaxy S6 includes metal case and built-in battery

02/03/2015

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Spanish police arrest men accused of fighting with Ukraine separatists

Spanish police have arrested eight men who recently returned from Ukraine after allegedly fighting alongside pro-Russian separatists. Authorities say

27/02/2015