Home
> spain
spain
Britain had Brexit – now it is Catalonia's turn to decide its own future
Catalans could follow Quebec and hold a referendum on independence without Spain's permission.
Spain agrees to extradite former Farc 'abortions nurse' to Colombia
Hector Arboleda Albeidis Buitrago is accused of carrying out 300 forced abortions on women fighters.
Retired Britons living abroad in the EU may lose subsidised NHS healthcare post-Brexit
The NHS currently reimburses EU countries for British citizens' healthcare.
Boxing instructor who recruited for Islamic State arrested in Spain
The Moroccan national used his position to gain young people's trust.
La Vijanera: Photos of Spanish pagan festival that banishes evil spirits
La Vijanera festival marks the beginning of longer days following the winter solstice, although it's origins remain unknown.
Christians around the world celebrate Epiphany, Eastern Orthodox Christmas Eve and Three Kings Day
Epiphany, also known as Three King's Day, falls on the 12th day after Christmas.
Two arrests in Spain's Ceuta after migrants found hidden in suitcase and car dashboard
Thousands of Africans regularly attempt to cross into Spanish autonomous city next to Morocco.
British Jews rush to leave country after Brexit vote
Applications for Portuguese passports by British Sephardic Jews has increased by 7,900% since June.
Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt dies in Spain at age 68
The band's manager announced the news after the veteran British rocker passed away in a Spanish hospital.
Rafael Nadal short of confidence but he can reclaim No.1 ranking says new coach Carlos Moya
Nadal is expected to play in the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.
Former world No 1 Carlos Moya joins Rafael Nadal's coaching team
Moya played a big part in the rise of Milos Raonic on the world stage.
Police seize 2,600kg of cocaine headed for Europe and arrest Spanish and Moroccan traffickers
A shipment raided off the African coast by two police boats and a helicopter results in 24 arrests.
Spain's dying coal industry: Brilliant documentary photos by David Ramos
In the 1960s, Spain had more than 100,000 coal miners. Nowadays there are fewer than 3,000.
Woman drowns after GPS error leads her into flash flood
GPS directions led her over riverbed that was struck by a flash flood.
Too good to be true: Fake news of billionaire Corona founder turning villagers into millionaires
A hoax story did the rounds saying Antonino Fernández made all 80 residents of Cerezales del Condado millionaires when he died aged 99.
Barcelona council slaps Spain's major banks with fines for leaving city homes empty
Mayor Ada Colau said Barcelona 'stands up to speculation' as she unveiled the fines.
Rafael Nadal undergoes hair transplant to save his famous thick mane
Nadal is expected to return to tennis at the Mubadala World Tennis Championships in December.
Spain probes far right leader's claims he was tortured by British authorities in Gibraltar
Gibraltar chief minister dismisses claims as 'frivolous and vexatious'.
Rafael Nadal admits he would have liked to have some of Roger Federer's abilities
Nadal has won two titles so far in the 2016 ATP season.
Isco equaliser rescues draw for Spain and denies England and Gareth Southgate famous win
A penalty from Adam Lallana and a diving header from Jamie Vardy put hosts in control.
England vs Spain, international friendly: Where to watch live, prediction, preview, betting odds and possible XI
England and Spain face each other in the international friendly fixture on 15 November.
Jordan Henderson to captain England against Spain as Wayne Rooney nurses new injury
Manchester United skipper and Southampton's Ryan Bertrand have not trained ahead of Wembley friendly.
Chelsea star Diego withdraws from Spain squad ahead of Macedonia and England games
Spain face Macedonia on Saturday three days before friendly with England at Wembley.
Spain arrests alleged Isis recruitment cell which 'targeted children'
Cell was allegedly in contact with extremists in Syria and targeted young people to fight for Isis.
Arsenal star Hector Bellerin withdraws from Spain under-21 squad 10 days before Manchester United
Gunners travel to Old Trafford just after the international break.
Chelsea sweating over Diego Costa's fitness as striker misses second Spanish training session
Spanish-Brazilian reportedly joined the national team with groin bruise.
Chelsea star Diego Costa joins Spain squad with groin bruise but doctors calm fears
Medical test ruled out a serious concern.
Rafael Nadal says he is ready to die to win another Grand Slam title
Nadal has withdrawn from the rest of the season due to a wrist injury.
Juan Mata and Cesar Azpilicueta return to Spain squad ahead of England friendly
Barcelona trio Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba are out due to injury.
Russian warships denied fuelling stop in Spain after concern from NATO
Moscow withdrew a request for the warships to dock as Nato expressed concerns over Russia's Syria campaign.