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'Tarnished' Spain probes anti-Muslim chants at Egypt friendly Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:31:58 +0200 Spanish police on Wednesday said they were investigating "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants that were heard during a Spain-Egypt international football match in Barcelona, which the Prime Minister said "tarnish" the country.

Judge again seeks jury trial for Spanish PM's wife Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:24:10 +0200 A judge who has investigated Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife Begoña Gómez for two years for alleged corruption made a fresh attempt to send her to a jury trial on Wednesday.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:13:01 +0200 Spain partially lifts bird flu poultry confinement, Yamal slams 'intolerable' anti-Muslim 'mockery', US to investigate controversial euthanasia case, and more news from Spain on Thursday April 2nd.

What will the weather be like in Spain this Easter? Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:19:58 +0100 Easter week is finally upon us and many will be wondering what the weather will be over the bank holidays and this weekend. While the forecast has changed several times, here's what to expect.

Strikes at seven airports in Spain called off but other stoppages remain Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:23:48 +0200 Workers for one of the two ground handling companies planning strikes over the busy Easter period in Spain have cancelled their stoppages, but other ground staff will continue with their walkouts.

What's happening with VAT for self-employed workers in Spain? Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:33:56 +0200 There have been lots of rumours in recent weeks regarding new rules on VAT payments for Spain's self-employed. Is it true that 'autónomos' no longer need to charge and declare VAT if they earn below a certain amount?

'Danza de la Muerte': Spanish Holy Week's spookiest celebration Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:01 +0200 Every year, the small Catalan town of Verges celebrates Easter in a unique way - the hair-raising 'Danza de la Muerte', or Dance of Death.

Islamophobic chants at Egypt friendly a new low for Spanish football Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:37:56 +0200 The national side's friendly against Egypt on Tuesday was marred by more xenophobic incidents which continue to damage the image of Spanish football, as fans booed the Egyptian national anthem and sang chants mocking Muslims.

Spain sees surge in last-minute bookings by tourists avoiding Middle East war Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:30:46 +0200 Spain's government said Tuesday it expected the Middle East war to contribute to a bumper tourist season, but warned that the crisis could also drag down a key driver for the Spanish economy.

KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Spain in April 2026 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:13:12 +0100 Gibraltar-Spain free movement, full rollout of EES, airport strikes, regularisation of 500,000+ undocumented migrants to kick off, tax season begins, prices forecast to increase, Easter and more - this is what to expect from April 2026 in Spain.

Spain uncovers 'maze-like' drug tunnel to Morocco Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:04:48 +0200 Spanish police on Tuesday said they had uncovered a technologically sophisticated and "maze-like" underground tunnel used to smuggle tonnes of hashish from Morocco to Spain's North African exclave of Ceuta and Europe.

An A to Z of the Spanish Semana Santa vocabulary you need to know Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:22:18 +0200 Semana Santa or Holy Week is a big deal in Spain. The holiday even comes with its own set of special Spanish words you'll hear over and over again during this time.

IN PICTURES: 'No Kings' demos in Spain see Americans slam Trump and Iran War Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:50:35 +0200 Over the past weekend, several ‘No Kings’ protests took place in cities across Spain to protest President Donald Trump’s policies and the war with Iran.

What to expect from the next days of airport strikes in Spain this Easter Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:18:58 +0200 The first day of ground staff strikes at 12 Spanish airports caused "mountains of luggage" on the tarmac and flight delays. Here's what you can expect from the airport strikes taking place across Spain this week.

Spain rules non-consensual kiss on hand is sexual assault Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:28:28 +0200 Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that kissing a person’s hand without their consent constitutes sexual assault rather than street harassment, according to a decision obtained by AFP on Monday.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:04:44 +0200 White House says it doesn't need Spain after airspace closure to US military, Spain's Catholic Church signs deal to compensate abuse victims and more news on Tuesday March 31st.

European airports record longer waits at borders as EES deadline looms Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:31:07 +0200 European airports and airlines organisations issued on Monday the latest warning about the next implementation phase of the EU's new biometric border system, “as the transition phase comes to an end right in the travel peak of the Easter holidays.”

What's open and what's closed over Easter in Spain? Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:04:18 +0100 If you're going to spend Easter 2026 in Spain, this is what you need to know about the opening times of supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacies and other establishments in the region where you'll be.

Ten mouthwatering dishes to enjoy at Easter in Spain Sat, 11 Apr 2020 09:08:38 +0200 After diligently avoiding sweets and other tasty temptations for Lent, Catholic Spaniards know how to ring in the end of the religious season with amazing dishes during Holy Week.

Spain shuts airspace for US planes involved in Iran war Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:12:59 +0200 Spain's leftist government has closed Spanish airspace to US planes carrying out missions against Iran, in addition to denying Washington use of its bases, the defence minister said on Monday.