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Europe News

Spain and Portugal hit by sweeping power outage: Here is what we know

Spain’s Interior Ministry declared a state of emergency after a nationwide blackout paralysed much of the Iberian Peninsula. Work is still underway as technicians scramble to restore power.

29/04/2025

Travel News

Iberia to Vueling: Which European airlines were most on-time in 2024?

The report’s authors say the aviation industry has demonstrated significant resilience in the face of global industry challenges in 2024

06/01/2025

Travel News

Take a look inside the new Airbus designed like a private jet

Iberia completes its first flight with an extra-long-range aircraft that could change the way our airlines fly.

15/11/2024

Culture news

New species of 10-tonne dinosaur found on the Iberian Peninsula

A new species of sauropod dinosaur from the Upper Cretaceous has been identified in the Lo Hueco deposit in Spain's central Cuenca region. The discovery reveals that there were endemic and migratory species in Europe.

03/10/2024

Travel News

Which European airlines had the least delays last year?

An estimated 1.19 billion passengers passed through Europe’s top 40 airports in 2023.

19/01/2024

World News

Ukraine intensifies drone and missile attacks on Russian areas

Russian air defences downed dozens of Ukrainian drones in occupied Crimea and southern Russia on Friday, officials said, as Kyiv pressed its strategy of targeting the Moscow-annexed peninsula and taking the 22-month war well beyond Ukraine’s borders.

05/01/2024

Spain

Iberia ground staff strike at Spanish airports over contract dispute

Ground staff at IAG-owned Iberia began their strike across Spain on Friday - although the airline itself has yet to see much impact.

05/01/2024

Eco-Innovation

The Iberian Penisula has a unique approach to fire prevention

An ancient breed of horse and European bison are part of a pioneering project to combat the risk of wildfires in Spain and Portugal. Here’s how.

22/07/2023

Climate

Why climate change spells ‘disaster’ for Spain’s prize Ibérico ham

Between 15 and 20 per cent fewer Iberian pigs will be slaughtered this year.

31/01/2023

Europe News

Welcome to Listenbourg, the 'new EU country' going viral on Twitter

A tongue-in-cheek post showing a chunk of land appearing out of the Atlantic above the Iberian peninsula has taken social networks by storm. But what is it all about?

02/11/2022

Spain

Extreme winter drought devastates crops in Spain and Portugal

Half of Spain’s farms are threatened by drought this year, while scientists estimate that Portugal will see a drop in annual rainfall of 20% to 40% by the end of the century.

13/02/2022

Spain

Coronavirus air corridor from China to Spain closing down

About three flights have been coming in each week from Shanghai; Iberia has been working with two companies to keep medical supplies rolling in.

30/05/2020

Spain

Iberia owner IAG buys rival Air Europa for €1bn to boost Madrid hub

It will be the airline group’s third Spanish brand, behind flag-carrier Iberia and low-cost Vueling.

04/11/2019