Princess Leonor turns 21: how a Welsh castle gave Spain’s future queen her first taste of freedom
Spain's crown princess turned 21 this weekend, and says that it was her time at a Welsh boarding school that made her who she is.
No-show for Blocus: Barcelona avoids repeat of riots as 700 police identify more than 1,400 young people
Despite extensive planning, there were almost no reported incidents of unrest in Catalonia this weekend.
Political round-up: How riots and the horror Toledo train disaster derailed Spain’s snap election campaign
In his weekly political round-up, Barry Tabrizi explains how a deadly train crash, violent unrest and a looming general strike has derailed the Spain election
Spanish cinema’s weight problem: Overweight characters are rarely seen on screen and often defined by food, illness or death
A new study finds overweight characters remain rare in Spanish films and TV series, often reduced to stereotypes, supporting roles or denied even a name.
Spain’s spooky Celtic secret: How Galicia’s ancient Samhain festival gave the world Halloween
Though most souls associate Halloween with glowing jack o’ lanterns and slasher films, the true origins of this haunting holiday are actually rooted in Spain.
Spain’s most famous farmhouse beloved of Lorca and Clint Eastwood is saved at last after 20 years of decay
After decades of decay and years of campaigning, the historic 18th-century Cortijo del Fraile in Almeria is finally set to be restored.
At 77, legendary Spanish film director Pedro Almodovar writes his first novel – but are other people’s secrets his to tell?
Almodovar’s first novel follows a writer who uses other people’s ideas, exploring shared memories, creative ownership and the role of personal experience in telling stories.
Stunning former monastery with a mosque and a church goes up for sale in Sevilla
A 15th-century monastery for sale near Sevilla offers 3,500 square metres of historic buildings, including chapels and courtyards.
Satirical market stalls, flaming witches’ brew and zombie marches – how different parts of Spain celebrate Halloween
Traditionally however, it is the day after Halloween - All Saints Day - that holds special significance across Spain.
How the north-south divide fuels the myth of the lazy Andalucian – and why the siesta is really centuries of hard-won wisdom
Michael Coy examines Spain's north-south divide – and asks whether the Andalucian stereotype of bone-idleness is merited, or a stroke of genius.
Spooky! These are the 7 most haunted houses in Spain to give you the creeps this Halloween
From haunting wails to ghostly figures appearing in the mirror, these houses in Spain are sure to give you the creeps this Halloween.
THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: All Saints’ Day, Cortes enters Mexico City and the mysterious death of newspaper tycoon Robert Maxwell
Michael Coy combs through the major events to have taken place in Spanish history this week, including the mysterious death of Robert Maxwell.
Fire put out at Cartagena’s Repsol refinery after flames burn for two hours – the second blaze at the plant this year
FLAMES broke out at Repsol’s huge refinery in Cartagena last Sunday, the second fire at the Escombreras complex this year. The fire started in the
Thousands of castles are on sale across Europe – here’s how to pick one up for just €700,000
A new website showcases more than 3,500 castles for sale across Europe.
Remarkable tale of passenger who walked away unhurt from both Adamuz and Toledo train disasters
Remarkably, she was also a victim of the horrific Adamuz rail disaster in Cordoba on January 18, which claimed 46 lives.
Spain’s transport minister refuses to resign over Toledo train crash as elections loom
Oscar Puente ruled out stepping down at a press conference at the Transport Ministry in Madrid on Friday.
Barcelona’s Joan Miro museum is loaned 37 works from master Catalan artist from private Japanese collector
The loan from Japanese collector Kazumasa Katsuta means 29 pieces are already on display at the Montjuic gallery, with the rest to follow.
Luxury shops board up windows as Spain braces for French-style ‘Blocus’ protests over Halloween weekend
Shops across Palma are boarding up windows and closing early ahead of Blocus protests, amid fears of vandalism and unrest.
Gibraltar urges drivers to park in Spain and walk across the border as the Rock ‘can’t absorb any more cars’
GIBRALTAR has launched an interactive web page directing visitors and cross-frontier workers to leave their vehicles in neighbouring La Linea and walk into the territory.
Two sailors from British aircraft carrier visiting Gibraltar charged after violent assault in Ocean Village
Liam Mitchell, 22, and Joel Wade, 26, were arrested after a man was left with serious injuries to his face, head and collarbone.
Catalan police officers face eight years behind bars after ‘pair tortured young man and hurled racist and homophobic abuse’
The Public Prosecutor wants the victim to get €20,000 in compensation for what he endured in November 2021.
Police smash Costa del Sol drug gang using stolen luxury cars to smuggle tonnes of hashish and cocaine to France
The crew got the drugs in Portugal and used locations in Marbella, Torremolinos, and Cullera(Valencia) to load up their cargo for onward transit.
PICTURED: ‘Hero’ driver, 36, of doomed Renfe train in Toledo rail disaster whose last-minute actions ‘saved hundreds of lives’
His heartbroken family say he hit the emergency brake in the final moments before the collision, saving the lives of hundreds of passengers.
Huge explosion at Granada munitions factory sends shockwaves across the city after routine burn gets out of control
The blast happened at around 8.58am at the site in El Fargue on the northern edge of the city, according to Andalucia’s emergency services.
Bad news for wallets as Spanish inflation sticks at its highest level since 2023 – despite 20-cent tax cut on petrol and diesel
October's annual inflation rate is above what economic forecasters predicted due to rising liquid fuel prices like heating oil.
Liverpool gangster who survived ‘hail of bullets’ Costa Blanca hit attempt is extradited back to Spain over cannabis club heist
Sonny Redmond was arrested in the UK on a Spanish arrest warrant, which is believed to have been issued after he broke the conditions of