Spain heatwave death toll rises to nine
MADRID: Spain’s death toll from a particularly virulent heatwave rose to nine in just one week, authorities said Tuesday, as the country suffers sky-high temperatures. A 66-year-old man who died on Thursday…
Spain sets up migrant command center amid surge
THESSALONIKI: Spain is setting up a central operational command for migrant management amid a summer surge in arrivals from North Africa, which is placing a strain on public services. Prime Minister Pedro…
Ex-Catalan leader returns to Belgium from Germany after extradition bid fails
MADRID: Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont returned from Germany to Belgium on Saturday after Spain failed in an attempt to extradite him from Germany on charges of rebellion over an illegal declaration…
Spain’s minority government faces budget revolt from junior allies
MADRID: Political allies of Spain’s minority socialist government have pulled support for its budget hours before a vote in parliament on Friday in a move that casts new doubt over the country’s…
Luis Enrique to be named Spain coach: reports
MADRID: Former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is to be named as the new Spain coach, according to widespread reports in the Spanish media on Monday. Leading newspaper Marca said on their front…
Spain’s winemakers age wine underwater
With the aid of a small crane, Borja Saracho lowers five cages loaded with 2,500 bottles of white wine from a fishing boat into the Cantabrian Sea. He then plunges into the…
World Cup: Russia knock out Spain on penalties in huge shock
MOSCOW: Igor Akinfeev saved two spot-kicks as hosts Russia beat Spain 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the World Cup quarter-finals after their last-16 tie had ended 1-1 after 120 minutes.…
Merkel: Greece, Spain will take back migrants
GENEVA: German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Greece and Spain have declared that they’re prepared to take back migrants already registered in those countries who arrive in Germany. Merkel is locked in a…
‘Wolf Pack’ sexual abuser caught seeking passport in Spain
MADRID: One of five men convicted of sexually assaulting a young woman at a Spanish festival was caught seeking a new passport days after handing his documents over as a condition for…
Spain rescues 569 migrants crossing the sea
BRUSSELS: Spanish authorities say they have rescued 569 migrants crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa to Spain by boat. Spain’s Maritime Rescue Service says those rescued Saturday included 264 people in 16…
Release of ‘Wolf Pack’ behind Spanish sex assault sparks protests
MADRID: Five men convicted of sexually assaulting a young woman at the Pamplona bull running festival in 2016 were released on bail on Friday, re-igniting outrage over the case which has led…
In-form Ronaldo looms for Morocco, Spain face Iran
ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA: Cristiano Ronaldo will hone in on Morocco on Wednesday after his stunning hat-trick in Portugal´s World Cup opener, while 2010 winners Spain play Iran in Group B. The five-time world…
Lopetegui sacked by Spain on eve of World Cup
KRASNODAR, RUSSIA: Spain sacked coach Julen Lopetegui just two days before the team´s opening game against Portugal at the World Cup, Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales confirmed on Wednesday. In a…
How the World Cup favourites are shaping up
SOCHI, Russia: The phoney war is over and most of the big guns have arrived in Russia ahead of the start of the World Cup on Thursday. Here is how the favourites…
Spain’s Basques form 202-km human chain to call for independence vote
MADRID: Tens of thousands of people from Spain’s Basque Country joined hands to form a human chain running some 202 kilometers (125 miles) on Sunday to call for the right to hold…
Neymar set for start as Spain, France labour in warm-ups
MOSCOW: Neymar is set to make his first start since February in Brazil’s final World Cup warm-up on Sunday as he battles for full fitness after Cristiano Ronaldo touched down in Russia with European champions…
Spain swears in mostly-female government
MADRID: King Felipe VI on Thursday swore in Spain’s new pro-EU government, with women holding the majority of ministerial posts. Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez named 11 women to top posts including…