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Endesa power company to invest €31 billion until 2030 on green energy in Spain and Portugal
ENDESA has announced a €31 billion investment in 'green' energy production in Spain and Portugal through to 2030.
The news comes as Endesa and other...
COVID-19: We don’t all support the Spanish Government and don’t dare tell me ‘if you’re not happy go home’,...
I WAS surprised to read in an Spanish newspaper last week that Brits in Spain support the measures taken by President Sanchez regarding the ...
How the Catalan Election and Financial Market Volatility are Tied Together
Catalonia’s separatist president, Quim Torra, has announced that he’ll call an early regional election as relations continue to deteriorate between the two pro-independence parties...
Spain to halt sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia amid fears of their use in Yemen conflict
The process of cancelling a contract signed between Mariano Rajoy’s former government and the Arab state in 2015 is currently underway
Fears for tourism sector as Spain receives almost a million less holidaymakers than predicted
There was a 2.2% decrease in tourists from January to June and a 3.1% drop in overnight stays
COUNTDOWN IS ON: More victims of painkiller Nolotil come forward ahead of Spain probe
It comes weeks before a health campaigner is set to take her findings to a meeting with Spain’s top medication governing body in Madrid next month
Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez promises to exhume the remains of General Franco
The controversial site has faced huge criticism for being the only remaining monument dedicated to a fascist leader in Europe
Madrid ends direct rule over Catalunya after new government is sworn in
It comes after the region's autonomy was suspended for seven months following the pro-independence referendum
CUTE ALERT: First look at newborn endangered Iberian Lynx cubs in Andalucia
The cute cubs, which are the world’s most endangered feline species, have passed their first health check-up at Jerez Zoo
President of Madrid, Cristina Cifuentes, renounces masters qualification and apologizes to university in Spain
The Conservative politician claims she has not done anything illegal but blames the university for 'administrative irregularities'
Spain to stand with UK and expel two Russian diplomats over Salisbury attack
The Spanish government has joined more than 20 countries which have expelled over 100 diplomats
EXCLUSIVE PICS: Thousands protest in Malaga demanding dignified pension payouts in Spain
Unions and action groups called on retirees to put pressure on the Spanish government to increase state pension payouts
Spain’s government agrees to whale corridor to protect species’ migratory route
Stretching from the Balearics to the eastern coastlines of Catalunya and Valencia, the 45,000 square kilometre corridor will become a protected area allowing fin whale to migrant to their north Mediterranean feeding grounds in peace.
European Commission slam Spain for not doing enough for electric car renewal
In a new report criticising Spain’s efforts to go green, the Commission says not enough resources are being allocated for long-term plans to encourage car manufacturers to meet goals set by the EU.
Rafael Nadal hits out at Catalunya referendum saying Spain is ‘stronger together’
Nadal issued a stern warning to Catalonia as the tennis legend attacked plans to hold a banned referendum on Catalan independence from Spain.
Protest in Malaga over Greenpeace ship seizure
Hundreds of people are set to protest in Malage over the seizure of Greenpeace's Arctic Sunrise
Spanish Congress votes to protect bullfighting
International animal welfare groups condemn decision
Critics hail latest Spanish labour reform measures ‘timid’
Latest reforms will see the choice of labour contracts available reduced from 41 to five
Reef row dubbed political stunt by creator
No complaints about the reef since its formation in 1973
€40,000 in taxes and fees for Spanish flat owner
A homeowner has been saddled with a huge tax bill just for changing the ownership of his Spanish property
EU attempts to calm border row between Gibraltar and Spain
Officials express concern over ‘clear inconvenience’ caused by delays
Spain credit rating downgraded
Rating falls two notches to BBB+ amid fears recession will deepen further
Contaminated Spanish seafood row
Government in deep water, after covering up warning study on tuna and swordfish
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Headmaster of British school on Spain’s Mallorca found guilty of sex abuse in Scotland
THE headmaster of an exclusive British school in Mallorca has been convicted by a Glasgow court of sexually abusing two women in Scotland.
A jury...
