Spain

Cinema

Doing it my way: Paco Cabezas on making films in Spain and Hollywood

Paco Cabezas, director of hit series 'Wednesday' and 'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon' among others, combines genres with a unique style that has taken him from Seville to Hollywood. Despite his success the States, he's continuing to make his mark in Spain on projects such as 'La novia gitana'.

11/10/2025

Nature

Researchers solve mystery of how bats prey on birds in flight

Europe’s largest bat has impressive hunting behaviour, a new study shows.

11/10/2025

Spain

Spain's grid operator warns country could be on verge of a blackout

The grid operator Red Eléctrica has warned that an "abrupt voltage variation" could affect power supply, prompting residents to prepare for another blackout.

10/10/2025

Health news

This special protein found in bacteria could kill cancer cells

The new process was tested in breast, colon and pancreatic cancer cells.

10/10/2025

Spain

Four dead after building collapses in central Madrid

The victims reportedly include three construction workers from Ecuador, Mali, and Guinea-Conakry and an architect involved in the renovation project.

08/10/2025

Travel News

Canary Islands hit new overtourism records despite new regulations

The Canary Islands have broken visitor records again, amid overtourism protests and measures.

07/10/2025

Culture news

Gloria Estefan makes Madrid move to mark Hispanic heritage days

In Spain, thousands of people filled Madrid's Plaza de Colón to celebrate 50 years of the Cuban-American artist's career, in one of the biggest events of the Hispanidad 2025 celebrations.

06/10/2025

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Spanish activists arrive home after Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla

Twenty-one activists detained while attempting to reach Gaza by sea arrived in Madrid on Sunday, days after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.

06/10/2025

EuroVerify

Did Carlos Alcaraz dedicate a tribute to Charlie Kirk?

A series of viral posts are falsely claiming that Carlos Alcaraz dedicate an empty seat, a speech, and a hefty donation to Charlie Kirk and his family. This is why these claims are either false or extremely unlikely.

03/10/2025

Destinations

Spain smashes visitor records in 2025 despite overtourism measures

Together, the two months saw 22.3 million tourists flock to Spain, far outstripping 2024’s figure of 21.8 million for the same period.

02/10/2025

Culture news

Mondiacult 2025: Sharing culture as a means of peace and resistance

This week Barcelona played host to Mondiacult, UNESCO's World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development. AI, climate change and commitments to peace were top talking points...

02/10/2025

Europeans' Stories

Spain bets on migrants to counter labour shortage and boost growth

While the US government is waging an unprecedented deportation campaign against immigrants, combating irregular migration is one of the European Union’s priorities. Amidst the global rhetoric against undocumented immigrants, Spain stands out as an exception.

01/10/2025

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Red alert in Ibiza and Formentera due to flash floods

Ibiza has been left reeling after torrential rain from ex-hurricane Gabrielle turned the island into a scene of chaos.

30/09/2025

Partner content

Menorca’s autumn light: where culture meets calm

Partner content presented by Menorca Tourism

Discover Menorca in autumn: UNESCO heritage, golden hiking trails, artisan flavours, and a model of sustainable slow travel in the Mediterranean.

30/09/2025

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Sudden heavy rains trigger rescues and evacuations in northern Spain

At least 20 litres of rain per square metre fell in just 15 minutes on Sunday, unleashing flash floods across Spain’s Zaragoza province and leaving vehicles stranded.

29/09/2025

EuroVerify

Was Spain's amnesty law condemned by 16 countries and the EU?

Viral posts and media coverage claimed that 16 European countries had taken a stand criticising Spain's amnesty law. Others said the European Commission even labelled it a "democratic anomaly." Is this true?

29/09/2025

Nature

Red alert for rain in Spain: What to do and how to protect yourself

Storm Gabrielle has put Valencia, Castellón and Tarragona on red alert this Monday for torrential rains that could drop more than 180 litres of water per square metre in a few hours.

29/09/2025

Culture news

Clean Houses: What if having a maid clashed with being a feminist?

In her second novel, the Spanish writer María Agúndez raises the issues surrounding a profession that is still taboo in a society that is perhaps not as advanced as it likes to think.

28/09/2025

Cinema

Jennifer Lawrence receives lifetime achievement award at San Sebastian

American actress Jennifer Lawrence received the Premio Donostia 2025 Award in San Sebastian in recognition of her career, making her the youngest performer to receive it. Her presence crowned this year's edition marked by protests and speeches in support of Palestine.

27/09/2025

Culture news

Untold tales from the first zeppelin trip around the world

The project aims to make readers experience the 1929 adventure through the testimony of one of its passengers and images of the golden age of zeppelins.

27/09/2025

Culture news

The Rolling Stones face plagiarism case over 'Living in a Ghost Town'

The leader of Spanish band Angelslang, Sergio García Fernández, claims the Rolling Stones plagiarised two of his tracks to make 'Living in a Ghost Town', a song released during the pandemic. The case is now before a Madrid court.

26/09/2025

Travel News

We took a journey through Spanish history at Puy du Fou

Enjoy an unforgettable day on a journey through time in a natural setting just a few kilometres from Toledo.

25/09/2025

wellbeing

This Spanish woman lived to 117. Scientists may have discovered why

Researchers said the supercentenarian’s longevity shows how old age and disease can ‘become decoupled’ at times.

25/09/2025

Spain

Italy and Spain deploy navy ships to assist Gaza aid flotilla

The announcements by Rome and Madrid to deploy navy vessels to assist and protect the flotilla come after activists reported several attacks on its ships overnight on Tuesday.

25/09/2025

Mobility

Madrid tests first driverless bus 'made in Spain'

The Spanish capital has unveiled its first autonomous bus with passengers in Casa de Campo.

25/09/2025

Spain

Spanish military plane hit by GPS 'disturbance' over Russian enclave

Spain's Defence Minister Margarita Robles was on the military jet, which reported GPS interference while flying over the Russian Kaliningrad enclave.

24/09/2025