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Spain suspends attorney general after tax fraud case data leak

The decision is a blow to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who defended García Ortiz during the months-long investigation and trial.

Culture news

Spain approves a decree for the removal of 'Francoist vestiges'

The Spanish government has approved a decree to create a state catalogue of "Francoist symbols and vestiges" for their removal or resignification. Minister Ángel Víctor Torres puts the number of items to be reviewed at 4,000.

Earth News

Valencia flood survivors seeking justice a year after disaster

Toñi García lost her husband and only daughter. She is demanding the truth and justice: "They didn't die because of the rain, they died because of negligent management," she told Euronews.

Europeans' Stories

Spain bets on migrants to counter labour shortage and boost growth

While the US government is waging an unprecedented deportation campaign against immigrants, combating irregular migration is one of the European Union’s priorities. Amidst the global rhetoric against undocumented immigrants, Spain stands out as an exception.

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Economy

Spain’s economy grows 0.7% as it continues to outshine eurozone peers

Household consumption and business investment have driven the quarterly uptick as employment growth remains strong.

Spain

Spain's PM apologises after top aide implicated in corruption scandal

A police report leaked to the media on Wednesday identified party secretary Santos Cerdán as responsible for handling illegal commission payments linked to public contracts.

Europe News

The PP demands new elections in a mass protest in Madrid

The rally, which began at 11:00 local time, brought together thousands of protesters in the centre of the Spanish capital.

Europe News

Spain: Coalition partner threatens to leave over defence spending

Around one thousand people from left-wing parties took part in a protest against increased military spending and rearmament in Madrid on Saturday.

Health news

Spain plans to extend smoking ban to bar and restaurant terraces

The ban would not only apply to traditional tobacco in public spaces, but also to electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco devices.

Europe News

Spain identifies power failure 'ground zero' in Iberian blackout probe

The government is rigorously investigating the incident that saw Spain and Portugal grind to a halt in late April, the Spanish energy minister said.

Football Now

The Basque Country's influence on Spanish football

In partnership with Media City

With its unique culture and regional pride, the Basque Country holds an important place in the history of Spanish football.

Spain

Spain's PM says military spending will reindustrialise Spain and EU

With about 1.28% spent on defence last year, Spain is proportionally one of the lowest NATO defence spenders.

The Europe Conversation

Spanish Foreign minister assesses Middle East situation with Euronews

"Gaza belongs to the Palestinian and the people living in Gaza," Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares told Euronews in an exclusive interview following recent remarks by US President Donald Trump suggesting neighbouring countries should take in Palestinians.

Europe News

Valencia councillor caught shopping for wine online at flood meeting

José Marí Olano apologised for his "incorrect" behaviour at Tuesday's council meeting to debate extra funding for areas ravaged by flooding in Spain last October.

Europe News

At least 780 migrants arrive in the Canary Islands by sea in 24 hours

Last year, more than 43,000 migrants arrived in the Canary Islands, a record-breaking figure that exceeds that of 2006, during the so-called 'Cayuco crisis'.

Tech News

Rival Spanish politicians 'reconcile' for Christmas in parody AI video

What better time than Christmas to put aside differences and embrace the spirit of reconciliation? United Unknown, a political satire collective, has gone viral with an AI-generated video of leading Spanish figures.