Spain

Spain 1 day ago

4 dead in 3 separate incidents off Spanish coast

Four people have died in three separate incidents off Spain's Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, as warnings of inclement weather remain in place across much of the Iberian country.

Spain March 22

3 killed, several missing after incident involving migrant boat off southeastern Spain

A boat carrying migrants encountered trouble off the coast of southeastern Spain, resulting in at least three fatalities, with several others missing.

Spain March 18

3 arrested in connection to deaths of 5 migrants forced out of smugglers' boat, Spanish police say

Three people have been apprehended by Spanish authorities in connection with the deaths of five migrants last November. The victims were forced to leap from their boat.

Spain March 14

Spain's parliament passes controversial amnesty bill forgiving Catalan separatist crimes

Spain's Parliament has approved an amnesty bill aimed at forgiving crimes committed by Catalan separatists during a failed independence referendum in 2017.

Spain March 12

7 dead, 38 rescued in migrant boat off Spain's Canary Islands

Two bodies were found in a migrant boat off the coast of Gran Canaria, with the 38 survivors still aboard reporting the deaths of five others who were put overboard.

Arts March 8

Art forgery ring in Spain suspected of selling Banksy copycats taken down by police

Police in Spain raided an art forgery ring in Zaragoza, Spain, and discovered fake works attributed to the British street artist Banksy.

LIFESTYLE March 7

First American woman to race sailboat alone nonstop around world hopes to inspire other girls to sail

Cole Brauer, 29, from Maine, successfully completed the Global Solo Challenge on Thursday, March 7, becoming the first American woman to race a sailboat nonstop around the world.

Spain March 6

4 migrants dead, 64 rescued as boat reaches Spain's Canary Islands

A boat carrying migrants from Mauritania arrived in Spain's Canary Islands, with four migrants found dead and 64 survivors rescued. The survivors were in poor health.

Spain March 5

Spain’s Catalonia region offers 2.5 million women and girls free menstrual products

Spain's Catalonia region has introduced a women's health initiative offering free reusable menstrual products to approximately 2.5 million women and girls.

Fires February 23

Death toll rises to 10 after massive fire tears through residential building

A devastating fire ripped through a multi-story apartment building in Spain on Thursday, leaving at least 10 people dead, local authorities say.