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What to know about tonight's partial lunar eclipse in Spain Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:47:06 +0200 At around 6am on Friday August 28th, another eclipse will take place in the skies above Spain. This time it will be a partial lunar eclipse.

'We feel abandoned': Clashes in Spain's Ceuta as locals grow tired of migrant crisis Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:28:43 +0200 Protests over security in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta escalated into violent clashes with the Spanish military on Thursday, a month after a mass influx of migrants from Morocco.

EU demands Meta 'protect our kids' after US settlement Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:13:17 +0200 The EU said Thursday it expects Meta to address "addictive" features of its platforms in Europe, after the tech giant agreed to sweeping limits on teen use of Facebook and Instagram in some US states.

'Nothing beats ready salted': Your views on crisp flavours in Spain Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:42:58 +0200 We asked our readers what they think of Spanish crisp or chip flavours and how they compare to flavours back in their home countries. When it comes to the crunch, are you more jamón serrano (cured ham) flavour or fried egg?

Thieves stage lightning raid on Bronze Age gold in Spanish museum Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:02:03 +0200 Thieves on Thursday raided the Treasure of Villena -- one of the greatest Bronze Age gold collections -- in the latest high profile heist on a European museum, officials said.

Spain needs eight years of non-stop building to fix housing shortage Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:12:03 +0200 Spain's housing crisis doesn't look like it will be solved any time soon as a new study reveals it will take eight years of record levels of construction to make up the housing deficit.

EXPLAINED: How traffic lights will change in Spain in October Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:30:08 +0200 If you're a driver or a pedestrian in Spain, certain crossings will work a little differently starting from this October. Here's what you need to know.

As Iceland votes on the EU, which countries could be next to join? Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:24:56 +0200 Iceland will go to the polls on Sunday to decide whether to resume talks on EU membership. In case of a “yes” win, Iceland will become the 11th country aspiring to join the bloc. Claudia Delpero looks at the states queuing up to join the bloc.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:02:37 +0200 At least four Spaniards missing in Nepal-Tibet flash flood, Spanish female football star deletes photos with wife before signing for Saudi team and more news on Thursday August 27th.

At least 50 injured after fireworks explode at Spanish fiesta Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:22:39 +0200 At least 50 people were injured, including three taken to hospital with burns, on Wednesday after fireworks exploded at the start of an annual fiesta in northern Spain, authorities said.

'Master of Escapes' caught in Spain after fourth prison break Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:04:41 +0200 Spanish police have arrested a fugitive dubbed the "Master of Escapes" after he broke out of prison four times, most recently from a maximum-security facility in Italy, authorities said Wednesday.

Greedy landlords or terrible tenants: Who's at fault in Spain's rental crisis? Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:25:45 +0200 Following our previous survey results on Spain's rental crisis, we share the views of readers who are tenants and landlords to try to assess who's more at fault for the dire situation, and if they think anyone else is to blame.

La Tomatina: Why does Spain have a huge tomato street fight? Wed, 28 Aug 2019 08:30:00 +0200 Every year on the last Wednesday of August, the town of Buñol in Spain's Valencia region prepares to get seriously messy when it stages what has become the world's biggest food fight.

Mother and daughter die in Spain after being injured in flash floods Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:59:31 +0200 A mother and her daughter who were seriously injured when a wall collapsed during flash flooding over the weekend in northeast Spain have died, authorities said Wednesday.

Irish couple found dead in Spain under suspicious circumstances Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:26:07 +0200 Spanish Civil Guard police are investigating the deaths of an Irish couple in the Valencian town of Cullera after their bodies were found by their underage children next to their home's jacuzzi with what appeared to be stab wounds.

Can they charge you for tap water in Spain? Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:21:12 +0200 It's not that common to ask for tap water in Spain, but if you do, are bars and restaurants allowed to charge you for it? What about if you're not a customer?

Spain moves to speed up return of migrants stranded in Ceuta Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:15:24 +0200 Spain's government took steps on Tuesday to speed up the return of thousands of migrants still in the Spanish territory of Ceuta following a mass influx from Morocco in July.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:48 +0200 Spain braced for storms and rain today, hackers leak names of 70,000 Moroccan police who 'allowed' Ceuta migrant crisis, vulture surprises bystanders in Basque city and more news from Spain this Wednesday August 26th.

'We're heading for catastrophe': The summer climate change hit Europe Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:51:09 +0200 For generations, summer in Europe has been languid and dreamy, bringing fine weather and lengthy days on sunny beaches and terraces. But in 2026, the brutal reality of climate change forced its way into daily life.

Explained: Hot to get your boat licence in Spain Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:10:22 +0200 Have you ever dreamed of getting your boat licence in Spain and exploring its spectacular coastlines from the water? Here’s how to go about it, from what type of licence you need to how much it will cost you.