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Spain celebrates Las Luminarias festival

Spain celebrates the annual Las Luminarias festival with horses leaping through flames.

Dozens of migrants missing on route to Spain

Up to 50 migrants are missing after a boat from West Africa to Spain was rescued by Moroccan authorities. Walking Borders had alerted officials earlier, and efforts continue to address migration challenges.

Spanish coast guard rescues 85 migrants near the Canary Islands

The Spanish coast guard rescued 85 migrants on Thursday, January 9, from a boat located 7 miles off the Canary Islands. The rescued individuals, identified as sub-Saharan in origin, were safely disembarked at the port of Arguineguin on Gran Canaria Island.

Spain to End Its Golden Visa Program in April 2025

April 3, 2025, marks the final deadline for non-EU nationals to apply for Spain's Golden Visa Program, offering residency through investments before the scheme ends.

Three Kings Parade brings festive cheer back to Madrid

Madrid's streets were filled with excitement as the Three Kings Parade returned, drawing thousands of spectators. The event marked the end of the Christmas season, with families and children celebrating the magic of the night.

Spain breaks new record for irregular migrant arrivals in 2024

Spain set a record in 2024 with 63,970 irregular migrant arrivals, highlighting challenges in the Canary Islands and reforms to legalize 300,000 migrants annually by 2025.

Barcelona celebrates New Year at the beach

Barcelona celebrated January 1st with sunshine, music, and vibrant energy on its iconic Barceloneta Beach. Revelers, both locals and tourists, flocked to the golden sands, dancing, swimming, and enjoying perfect weather as they we

14 rescued after Russian cargo ship sinks off Spain's coast

Fourteen crew members were rescued after the Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank off Spain’s coast following an explosion in its engine room. Two crew members are missing, and authorities are closely monitoring the situation as investigations continue.

Google Street View allegedly captures a murder scene

Google Street View snaps a photo of a man shoving a large white sack into his car boot. The sack is alleged to be a corpse and may relate to an alleged murder case in Spain.

Spanish Farmers Protest EU Deal

Farmers in Spain stage a protest against a trade agreement between the European Union and Latin American countries, known as the EU-Mercosur deal. They worry, large imports from Latin American countries could create unfair competition within the EU.

Number of migrants reaching Spain's Canary Islands breaks all-time record

Spain commits £2 billion in aid for Valencia flood recovery

Thousands protest in Valencia as teachers, families demand action over school closure following devastating floods

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Valencia on Saturday, demanding regional president Carlos Mazon’s resignation over floods that have killed more than 220 people. The protests highlight widespread anger over ongoing school closures and the government’s handling of the crisis.

Barcelona protesters demand affordable rents as Spain juggles tourism impact

Fire kills at least 10 people in Spanish retirement home

A fire broke out early Friday at the Jardines de Villafranca care home in Villafranca de Ebro, killing at least 10 elderly residents. The blaze was contained to one room, but smoke inhalation caused the fatalities. Authorities are investigating the cause.

Thousands protest in Valencia over the handling of the Spanish flood disaster

Thousands gathered in Valencia on Saturday in a protest against the government's reaction to the deadly floods that killed more than 220 people. Around 80 people are still missing after heavy rainfall burst the banks of rivers, devastating the Valencia province on 29 October.

Spain deploys 7,500 troops to flood zone

Spain is deploying 7,500 troops to its eastern region hit by deadly floods, where at least 217 people have died

Protests over Spain flood response interrupt visit by king to stricken Valencia suburb

Death toll in Spain's floods rises to 158

Flash floods in eastern Spain have left 158 dead, with more missing. Record rainfall devastated the Valencia region, sparking criticism of emergency response amid rising climate concerns.

Floods in Spain kill at least 95 people in Valencia region

At least 95 people have been killed in the deadliest flooding to hit Spain for three decades after torrential rain battered the eastern region of Valencia