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Spanish village gathers for memorial Mass for train crash victims Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:18:43 +0100 Residents and local officials gathered on Saturday in a Spanish village near the site of a high-speed train collision that killed at least 69 people for a memorial Mass honouring the victims.

Inside Spain: Fatal catastrophes appear to be happening too often Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:12:20 +0100 On the eve of the second anniversary of Valencia’s devastating floods, the country was rattled by its second major train collision this year. Is Spain more prone to natural and human-caused disasters than its European neighbours, and if so, why?

Tears, fear, anger: relatives of Spain train crash dead await fate Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:06:32 +0100 Marisa Liebana could barely hold back her tears as she sought news about her nephew Francisco Jose, one of the 69 victims of this week's high-speed rail crash in Spain.

'A lot of arguing to be done': What's at stake in the upcoming EU-UK summit? Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:36:08 +0100 Leaders of the EU and the UK will meet for a crucial summit in November with a move towards closer cooperation on the table. But how much will be achieved given the differences and disagreements that exist?

Spanish inflation stays at three-year high before election Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:20:44 +0100 Spanish inflation in October remained at 4.9 percent, its highest level since February 2023, official data showed Friday, one month before an election in which the cost of living will be a major issue.

12 of the best Spanish horror films to terrify you this Halloween Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:30:32 +0100 Looking for something to give you goosebumps this Halloween? We've broken down some of the best Spanish films that are sure to have you cowering beneath the covers.

Halloween: Spain's most haunted places Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:11:33 +0200 Spain may not really celebrate Halloween like the US does, but it has more than its fair share of reportedly haunted spots and ghostly sightings. Here are some of the scariest places to visit in Spain if you're on the hunt for paranormal activity.

Everything that changes in Spain in November 2026 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:32:47 +0200 November 2026 is set to be a pivotal month in Spain, with everything from a snap election and a general strike taking place, disrupted travel, as well new legislation such as the bottle deposit law and a key vote on housing laws for tenants.

PM says Spain working 'tirelessly' to identify train crash dead Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:22:36 +0100 Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday said Spain was working "tirelessly" to identify the 69 victims of this week's high-speed train collision as the anguish of distraught relatives grows.

Newspaper paid corrupt MP aide to lie about Spain's PM: report Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:40:00 +0100 One payment of €150,000 was sent the day after now imprisoned ex-minister José Luis Ábalos and his advisor Koldo García gave an interview to a news outlet alleging corruption on the part of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his wife Begoña Gómez.

Spain's Benidorm cracks down on mobility scooters loved by British tourists Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:30:58 +0100 Local businesses in the popular Costa Blanca resort say a popular British TV show could be behind the rise in so-called 'double' mobility scooters on the strip.

Spain's Extremadura to pay €10,000 to digital nomads who move there Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:06:08 +0100 The little-known western Spanish region of Extremadura continues on its quest to attract more national and foreign remote workers, and after the success of previous incentive schemes, it's relaunching its offer with a new set of conditions.

EU to slap new €2 fee on online shopping orders from outside Europe Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:21 +0100 The EU will charge an extra €2 "processing fee" on parcels imported into the European Union from Sunday November 1st in a bid to reduce the influx of cheap Chinese products bought on the internet. The fee is on top of the recent €3 EU tax added on "small parcels".

Where in Spain is Monday November 2nd a public holiday? Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:47:01 +0100 As November 1st or All Saints’ Day falls on a Sunday in 2026, only nine regions in Spain have decided to move the usual public holiday to Monday 2nd.

Grieving Spain demands answers for latest rail disaster Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:10:32 +0100 Spain is beginning to demand answers after its second high-speed train collision this year killed 69 people and injured scores, with distraught relatives desperately seeking news about their loved ones.

Europeans and Canadians set to get more opportunities to move across Atlantic Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:09:48 +0100 The European Union and Canada are set to announce on Friday a new strategic alliance that will include more opportunities for Canadians and Europeans to live and study and work on the opposite side of the Atlantic.

How safe is high-speed train travel in Spain? Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:43:51 +0100 Following the second major high-speed rail crash in Spain in just nine months, many people have been asking the same question: How safe really is train travel in Spain?

Is Spain's Galicia the true birthplace of Halloween? Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:26:09 +0100 Halloween may be known primarily as an American celebration, but could the Spanish region of Galicia be the place where the spooky festivity was born?

New Canada-Tenerife flights take off Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:25:41 +0200 The Spanish island of Tenerife is this week launching new flights to two Canadian cities, making it the only direct flight link between the Canary Islands and North America currently.

What happens during official days of mourning in Spain? Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:28:38 +0100 Spain has declared three days of national mourning following the deadly train crash in Toledo. But what happens during official mourning periods in Spain, and does it affect work or opening hours for shops?