Rodri hoping Premier League experience can help Spain cause
Manchester City midfielder Rodri believes his move to the Premier League has made him a better player as he looks to become a regular for Spain.
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French police detain 18 after pro-Catalan protesters block Spanish border
French police have detained 18 pro-Catalan independence protesters and used pepper spray and batons to push back demonstrators who blocked a major border crossing between France and Spain for more than 24 hours.
‘El Greco’ portrait mystery solved by experts
Art experts have established that a painting once exhibited in the Louvre is not by renowned artist El Greco as previously thought.
Spain faces more uncertainty after inconclusive election
Spain looks set to face political uncertainty for many more months after the country’s fourth election in as many years further complicated an already messy situation.
Ex-Catalan minister delays handing herself in to police in extradition case
A former Catalan minister who is facing extradition from Scotland to Spain will no longer hand herself in to police this week amid questions over the arrest warrant.
Former Catalan minister ‘ready to fight’ against extradition to Spain
A former Catalan minister who is facing extradition from Scotland to Spain is “determined to fight”, her lawyer has said.
Former Catalan minister sought on fresh arrest warrant
A fresh European Arrest Warrant has been issued for former Catalan politician and University of St Andrews professor Clara Ponsati.
Firm doubles profits as it expands city harbour
Aberdeen harbour expansion firm Dragados UK has more than doubled annual profits as it carries out work on the £350 million-plus project.
Thunberg in transport plea as UN climate meeting relocated from Chile to Madrid
The United Nations global climate meeting next month will take place in Madrid after previous host Chile cancelled at short notice, officials said.
A look at Spain’s General Franco and why he is being exhumed
The body of Spanish dictator General Francisco Franco is being exhumed from the grandiose mausoleum in the Valley of the Fallen so it can be transferred to a more discreet, private resting place.
Spain exhumes remains of dictator Franco for reburial in family crypt
Spain has exhumed the remains of dictator General Francisco Franco from his mausoleum outside Madrid so he could be reburied in a small family crypt north of the capital.
Holidaymakers left in the cold as ‘tornado’ brings destruction to Ibiza
Severe storms have hit Ibiza, causing a wave of destruction and putting paid to holidaymakers’ plans.
Woman’s fears for grandson missing in Spain
The grandmother of a 22-year-old British man who went missing in Malaga six months ago has travelled to Spain too look for answers.
Spanish leader Pedro Sanchez in Barcelona trip after Catalan protests
Spanish leader Pedro Sanchez is travelling to Barcelona, the protest-struck capital of the north-eastern Catalonia region, to meet injured police officers and hold talks with officials in charge of security.
British boy, 15, dies following fall from window in Spain
A British teenager has died after falling from a seventh-floor bathroom window in Spain.
Call for Scottish MPs to mediate dispute between Catalan separatists and Spanish government
A delegation of Scottish MPs with views on either side of the independence debate should be sent to Spain to mediate the dispute between Catalan separatists and the Spanish government, ministers have been told.
De Gea aggravated injury during draw in Sweden
David De Gea received treatment for an injury at half-time during Spain’s 1-1 draw in Sweden before aggravating the problem and withdrawing in the second half, according to Spain boss Robert Moreno.
De Gea limps off injured as Spain book Euros spot with last-gasp equaliser
David De Gea suffered an injury that could rule him out of Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday as Spain struck a last-gasp equaliser in Sweden to seal qualification for Euro 2020.
Injury concern for Manchester United as De Gea limps off in Spain qualifier
David De Gea could be a doubt for Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Liverpool at the weekend after suffering an injury while in action for Spain.
Ex-Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont joins protest in Brussels
Fugitive ex-Catalan president Carles Puigdemont has joined dozens of pro-Catalonia independence supporters in a protest outside the European Commission a day after the conviction of 12 colleagues in Spain for their role in a secession push led by him in 2017.
Transport disrupted as Catalans voice anger at jailing of politicians
New disruptions to Catalonia’s transport network followed a night of clashes between activists and police over the conviction of separatist leaders, as Spanish authorities announced an investigation into the group organising the protests.
Roberto Moreno urges Spain to win final three Euro 2020 qualifiers
Spain coach Roberto Moreno has set his side the target of winning their final three Euro 2020 qualifiers despite needing only a point in Sweden to book their place for next summer.
Spanish court issues arrest warrant for ex-Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont
A Spanish Supreme Court judge has issued an international arrest warrant for fugitive ex-Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont following the sentencing of 12 of his pro-Catalonia independence colleagues in Spain for their role in a 2017 secession push led by him.
Last-minute leveller leaves bad taste in the mouth – Spain boss Moreno
Spain head coach Robert Moreno was disappointed with his side’s performance as they were held to a 1-1 Euro 2020 Group F qualifying draw by Norway.
Spain held as Josh King snatches a point for Norway in stoppage time
Josh King scored a stoppage-time penalty as Norway held leaders Spain to a 1-1 Euro 2020 Group F qualifying draw at Ullevaal Stadion.
Fati could have bright future with Spain, hints Moreno
Spain head coach Robert Moreno insists Barcelona’s teenage star Ansu Fati could yet force his way into the squad ahead of next summer’s European Championship.
Deadline set for relocation of Franco’s remains
Spain has set an October 25 deadline for the relocation of the remains of dictator Francisco Franco from a mausoleum to a more discreet grave in a public cemetery in Madrid.
Spain’s government moves to assist areas affected by Thomas Cook collapse
The Spanish government says it has planned measures amounting to 300 million euros (£292 million) to deal with the fallout of the collapse of British tour operator Thomas Cook.
British couple asked to pay £830 for hotel stay after Thomas Cook collapse
A British couple claimed they were asked to pay 942 euro (around £832) for their hotel stay in Spain after travel group Thomas Cook collapsed on Monday.
North-east women appeal for donations to help Spanish pet rescue centre destroyed by flooding
Two women are appealing for donations to help a Spanish pet rescue centre badly damaged in a storm.
Cause of plane crash that killed two Britons ‘unexplained’
The cause of a plane crash in northern Spain in which two British pilots died will remain unexplained, a coroner has concluded.
Two more killed as flooding hits Spain amid record rainfall
Record rainfall in south-eastern Spain has claimed two more lives, taking the death toll to six from the storms that have flooded roads and towns.