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BREXIT: Tensions flare as Spain says it will not stop Scotland joining EU independently

Borrell stands accused of hypocrisy because his views of Scottish Nationalism are seen by many as conflicting with Madrid's tough stance on Catalan independence

21 Nov, 2018 @ 13:04

Barcelona·Lead·National News·Politics

REVEALED: Spain’s cities rank higher than London in world’s top 50 ‘most liveable’

Both Spanish cities had identical scores for the first three categories, but Barcelona edged ahead with better health and infrastructure rankings than Madrid

13 Nov, 2018 @ 11:48

Barcelona·Business & Finance·Education·Environment·Health·La Cultura·Lead·National News·Travel News

Police foil Franco supporter’s plot to assassinate Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez

The 63-year-old painted himself as a martyr, writing in the WhatsApp group, 'I am willing to sacrifice myself for Spain'

8 Nov, 2018 @ 15:58

Barcelona·Crime & Law·La Cultura·Lead·National News·Politics

Melanoma on the march in Spain says top dermatologist, as half of 65-year-olds suffer cancer

Survival rates are improving ‘spectacularly’ - from just two per cent to 50%, thanks to early detection and new research on immunity and genetics

4 Nov, 2018 @ 13:40

Barcelona·Health·Lead·National News

WATCH: The dramatic moment an out-of-control ferry smashes into docks in Barcelona causing huge fireball after it topples shipping crane

Dock workers can be seen running for their lives as the large crane falls, seemingly in slow motion, before crashing down

1 Nov, 2018 @ 13:31

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Environment·Lead·National News·Travel News

BREAKING: Real Madrid sack manager Julen Lopetegui after embarrassing El Clásico loss to Barcelona

Since 1929, only one Real Madrid manager - Antonio Camacho in 2004 - has been at the helm for fewer games than Lopetegui

29 Oct, 2018 @ 21:40

Barcelona·Lead·National News·Sport

SNOW: Tornado smashes Menorca leaving 38,000 residents without power, while two people missing in northern Spain

Over 50 trees and poles collapsed in Menorca, leaving most people without power, while two hikers are still missing in northern Spain

29 Oct, 2018 @ 15:47

Asturias·Barcelona·Environment·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca·National News

Vintage Warfare: Exploring the oldest foods in Madrid and Barcelona

The fierce rivalry between Spain’s two most visited cities is not confined to the soccer match

19 Aug, 2018 @ 17:00

Barcelona·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Olive Press Travel

German prosecutors ask courts to extradite former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont to Spain

After being detained in Germany last week, regional courts must decide whether to send the former president to Madrid where he faces charges of rebellion

3 Apr, 2018 @ 16:57

Barcelona·Lead·National News

UK beats Spain as second best tourist destination in the world by TripAdvisor

London came in second place while Barcelona was fifth after millions took part in the poll

31 Mar, 2018 @ 11:00

Barcelona·La Cultura·Lead

Former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont to appear in court today while violent protests break out in Barcelona

The former Catalan leader was arrested on Sunday and faces a prison sentence of up to 30 years

26 Mar, 2018 @ 11:37

Barcelona·Lead·National News·Politics

Teenage girl in Spain rescued from eight floor ledge after trying to take ‘daredevil selfie’

Police said they found her frozen by vertigo

19 Mar, 2018 @ 15:05

Barcelona·Lead

Michelin star chef defends high price of food at his restaurant in Spain

Albert Adria says €220 is a good price for a meal at his famous restaurant Enigma in Barcelona

17 Mar, 2018 @ 13:30

Barcelona·Food & Drink·Lead

Chasing corruption: Tracking Spain’s nine biggest corruption cases in 2018

In 2017, Spain claimed 41st position in the global rankings of the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), sharing the slot with Brunei and Costa Rica with

17 Feb, 2018 @ 11:11

Barcelona·Business & Finance·Crime & Law·Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca·National News·Politics

Jailing of eight Catalan ministers by Spanish judge sparks protests in Barcelona

Carles Puigdemont remains in Brussels after failing to attend court hearing

3 Nov, 2017 @ 09:48

Barcelona·Lead·Mallorca

BREAKING NEWS: Carles Puigdemont claims he isn’t seeking Belgian political asylum

Deposed leader calls on Spanish government to respect Catalan regional election result

31 Oct, 2017 @ 13:06

Barcelona·Lead·Mallorca

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont in Belgium and could make political asylum claim

'We're keeping all options open', says axed leader's lawyer

31 Oct, 2017 @ 10:10

Barcelona·Lead·Mallorca

Madrid moves to take control of Catalan institutions as Puigdemont threatened with jail

Around 150 Catalan ministers to lose jobs as Rajoy activates Article 155

30 Oct, 2017 @ 09:36

Barcelona·Lead·Mallorca

Cruising for a bruising – tourists warned to avoid Barcelona ‘civil disturbances’

'The security of passengers and crew our main priority,' say Costa Cruceros

28 Oct, 2017 @ 07:58

Barcelona·Mallorca

CATALAN CRISIS: Madrid imposes direct rule as Catalan MPs vote for independence

Jubilant crowds gather in Barcelona as Mariano Rajoy appeals for calm

27 Oct, 2017 @ 18:19

Barcelona·Lead·Mallorca

Puigdemont rules out new Catalan elections to halt Article 155 as Spain’s Senate set to meet

Upper House set to approve move to strip Catalunya of its powers

26 Oct, 2017 @ 17:12

Barcelona·Lead·Mallorca

Catalan parliament to meet as direct rule imposed by Spanish government

Spanish Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis denies 'coup' by Madrid

23 Oct, 2017 @ 08:37

Barcelona·Lead·Mallorca

PSOE and PP form pact to force Catalan regional elections in January

Pedro Sanchez and Mariano Rajoy unite as Madrid prepares to take direct rule

20 Oct, 2017 @ 13:31

Barcelona·Lead·Mallorca

Spain to suspend Catalan autonomy from Saturday as independence declaration deadline passes

Puigdemont slams Rajoy 'repression' in last-minute letter as crisis deepens further

19 Oct, 2017 @ 10:36

Barcelona·Lead·Mallorca

Thousands of Catalans attend candlelit protest for arrested separatist leaders

Barcelona crowd backs Jordi Cuixart and Jordi Sanchez as direct-rule deadline looms

18 Oct, 2017 @ 09:53

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Rare book printed by Spanish Civil War Republicans goes on display

Soldiers made books from bandages in Catalunya’s Montserrat monastery in 1938

14 Oct, 2017 @ 07:13

Barcelona·Lead·Mallorca

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BREXIT: Tensions flare as Spain says it will not stop Scotland joining EU independently

REVEALED: Spain’s cities rank higher than London in world’s top 50 ‘most liveable’

Police foil Franco supporter’s plot to assassinate Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez

Melanoma on the march in Spain says top dermatologist, as half of 65-year-olds suffer cancer

WATCH: The dramatic moment an out-of-control ferry smashes into docks in Barcelona causing huge fireball after it topples shipping crane

BREAKING: Real Madrid sack manager Julen Lopetegui after embarrassing El Clásico loss to Barcelona

SNOW: Tornado smashes Menorca leaving 38,000 residents without power, while two people missing in northern Spain

Vintage Warfare: Exploring the oldest foods in Madrid and Barcelona

German prosecutors ask courts to extradite former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont to Spain

UK beats Spain as second best tourist destination in the world by TripAdvisor

Former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont to appear in court today while violent protests break out in Barcelona

Teenage girl in Spain rescued from eight floor ledge after trying to take ‘daredevil selfie’

Michelin star chef defends high price of food at his restaurant in Spain

Chasing corruption: Tracking Spain’s nine biggest corruption cases in 2018

Jailing of eight Catalan ministers by Spanish judge sparks protests in Barcelona

BREAKING NEWS: Carles Puigdemont claims he isn’t seeking Belgian political asylum

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont in Belgium and could make political asylum claim

Madrid moves to take control of Catalan institutions as Puigdemont threatened with jail

Cruising for a bruising – tourists warned to avoid Barcelona ‘civil disturbances’

CATALAN CRISIS: Madrid imposes direct rule as Catalan MPs vote for independence

Puigdemont rules out new Catalan elections to halt Article 155 as Spain’s Senate set to meet

Catalan parliament to meet as direct rule imposed by Spanish government

PSOE and PP form pact to force Catalan regional elections in January

Spain to suspend Catalan autonomy from Saturday as independence declaration deadline passes

Thousands of Catalans attend candlelit protest for arrested separatist leaders

Rare book printed by Spanish Civil War Republicans goes on display

Stormy winter surges water levels in key Malaga reservoirs – in a silver lining amid the devastation wrought by Atlantic storms

WATCH: Great white sharks confirmed in Spanish waters after juvenile is caught off Alicante coast

Four remarkable Spanish women – A gallega painter and a malagueña philosopher; a child and a tennis star

Fresh flood fears for Malaga as Storm Nils set to drench the Serrania de Ronda – and overflow the Montejaque dam?

The Hotel Vistamar on the Costa del Sol is evicted after scammers ‘from Middle East’ hijack resort in €3m fraud