Spain’s soccer chief refuses to resign after kissing player
BARCELONA, Spain — Facing his possible removal from office, the president of the Spanish soccer federation refused to resign Friday despite an uproar over his having…
Spain’s Rubiales faces calls to be sacked after ‘disgusting’ Hermoso kiss | Women’s World Cup
Spain’s women’s football league has demanded that Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales be sacked for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after the…
Spain’s first trans senator vows to defend gender self-ID law
YouTube [La Fábrica 1931] Spain’s first openly transgender senator said she will strive to protect hard-won progress on LGBTQ+ rights, including the country’s ambitious trans…
Spain’s Aitana Bonmati wins Golden Ball for player of the Women’s World Cup | Women’s World Cup News
After Spain beat England 1-0 in the final, Bonmati’s Spain and Barcelona teammate Salma Paralluelo wins best young player, while England keeper Mary Earps wins…
Thousands evacuated as fires rage in Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands | Climate Crisis News
The fire was at a scale that has never been seen before in the Canary Islands, officials say. Thousands of residents from Tenerife in Spain’s…
Are LGBTQ+ rights at stake in Spain’s election?
The rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people have taken centre stage ahead of Spain’s July 23 national election. Opinion polls predict Alberto Núñez…
Spain’s snap vote: Catalans fear right-wing takeover | Elections
Madrid, Spain – Should polls prove correct and far-right Vox party form part of a future Spanish government after next Sunday’s snap general elections, it…
Blaze ‘out of control’ as more people flee Spain’s La Palma | Climate News
Hundreds of firefighters struggle to keep raging wildfire under control as Canary Islands president pleads with residents to leave their homes. At least 4,000…
Spain’s snap election: Will the Sánchez gamble pay off? | Elections
Madrid, Spain – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has a well-forged reputation as an audacious political survivor and risk taker. But perhaps even he has…
Madrid celebrates its Muslim past in Spain’s new museum | Religion
A crucial part of Madrid’s Islamic heritage goes on display for the first time towards the end of this month as a new museum opens…
Party with controversy: Spain’s festival of Moors and Christians | Arts and Culture
Elda, Spain – Wearing a fake plastic animal skull and long black feathers in her headdress, Cristina Morcilla holds a spear and looks like she…
Could Spain’s far-right Vox party win July 23 snap elections? | Elections News
Madrid, Spain – Across much of Europe, support for the far right is surging – and after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s decision to call a…
Spain’s Socialists have a Sánchez problem – POLITICO
SEVILLE, Spain — Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez won’t be on the ballot when Spaniards vote in local elections Sunday — but he might as…
Spain’s first major wildfire of the year rages in Valencia region | News
More than 500 firefighters battle blaze that has forced 1,500 residents from their homes. Spain’s first major wildfire of the year has destroyed more than…
Will Spain’s new position on Western Sahara make a difference? | Border Disputes
Spain and Morocco have been at odds for many years. They have disagreed about territories, immigration and support for rebels in the region. But a…