Spain

Airlines 17 hours ago

Lufthansa flight flew for 10 minutes without conscious pilot, investigation reveals

A Lufthansa Airbus A321 flight experienced a incident on Feb. 17, 2024, when a copilot fainted alone while the captain was on a restroom break.

Opinion 1 day ago

Portugal's nationwide blackout taught me about a power source that never fails

During a historic power outage in Portugal and Spain, millions experienced chaos, prompting reflections on the enduring and limitless power of God in our lives.

Travel May 12

Corpse of 16th-century Catholic saint found 'perfectly preserved' goes on display, astonishing worshippers

The remarkably preserved body of an early modern saint, St. Teresa of Avila, has been exhibited in Spain months after being found "miraculously incorrupt" last year.

Archaeology May 3

Archaeologists uncover centuries-old shipwreck beneath historic city: 'Unique source of knowledge'

A centuries-old shipwreck was uncovered in a historic neighborhood in Barcelona. Authorities revealed that the deteriorated ship, known as Ciutadella I, was discovered between April 10 and 15.

Lifestyle May 2

Remains of domestic cats found in wreckage of ancient ship were likely first to arrive in United States

The remains of two domestic cats found in the wreckage of a Spanish conquistador ship were likely the first of the pet to make it to what is now the U.S.

Europe April 29

Massive European power outage blamed on solar plant breakdowns

The power outage that severely disrupted life in Spain and Portugal on Monday is being blamed on two possible solar plant breakdowns, a report said.

Europe April 28

Power restored to half of Spain as travel decimated and authorities still investigating cause

A massive power outage is impacting Spain and Portugal, knocking out key services and forcing the evacuation of subway systems in both countries, reports say.

Travel April 17

Popular church will curb tourist crowds by creating separate 'selfie space'

The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, will be adding more tourist attraction areas to curb overcrowding. It will create dedicated areas for tourists to snap photos of themselves.

Missing Persons April 16

Wall Street banker washes up dead on paradise beach weeks after disappearing on vacation

The family of a missing New York banker confirmed that the remains that washed ashore on a beach in Spain belong to the 37-year-old, who had vanished nearly a month ago during vacation.

Travel March 25

Ancient sketches from 200,000 years ago found inside cave

Sketches on a stone unearthed in Marbella, Spain, are believed to be 200,000 years old, providing insight into settlers during the Early Middle Paleolithic period.

Travel March 19

Popular vacation destination shoots down controversial tourist tax one day after it's introduced

A tourist tax proposed by a community in the Canary Islands was blocked by a judge just one day after being introduced. Locals have been protesting against overtourism.

Archaeology March 13

Discovery of partially fossilized face belongs to oldest human ancestor in Western Europe, new study says

A fragment of a face from a human ancestor is the oldest in Western Europe, according to the results published Wednesday in the journal Nature.

Soccer March 8

Barcelona soccer game postponed after team doctor dies

Barcelona FC's game against Osasuna on Saturday was postponed after first-team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia died at just 50 years of age.

Women’s World Cup February 20

Ex-Spanish soccer president receives fine over unwanted kiss of female player

Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish soccer federation, was fined over his unwanted kiss of a player at the end of the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Lifestyle February 13

Spooky deep-sea fish rarely seen by humans caught on camera in shallow water: 'Nightmare fuel'

Spanish researchers recently shared images of a deep-sea anglerfish swimming horizontally in shallow waters, capturing a rare moment with a fish not often seen by humans.

Entertainment February 9

Richard Gere left America for his wife: everything to know about the Spanish beauty

Alejandra Silva, 41, a Spanish socialite and activist, married the "Pretty Woman" actor in 2018, and six years later, the couple decide to relocate their family in Spain.

Soccer February 3

Spain's Jenni Hermoso denies consensual kiss from ex-soccer president after World Cup win in testimony

World Cup champion Jenni Hermoso was in Madrid's High Court on Monday denying ex-Spain soccer president Luis Rubiales' controversial kiss on her in 2023 was consensual.

NFL January 17

NFL selects Dolphins for inaugural game in Spain as league's international series continues to expand

The first-ever game in Spain is part of the NFL International Series, which will also include three games in London and one in Germany during the 2025 season.

Spain January 9

Baby girl born on packed migrant boat heading for Spain's Canary Islands

A baby girl was born on a packed migrant boat headed for Spain's Lanzarote island in the Canary Islands. Authorities said the baby and her mother were in good condition.

Spain November 24

Four men convicted in Spain in connection to 2021 hate crime murder

Four men were sentenced for their involvement in the homophobic murder of 24-year-old Samuel Luiz, who died at a hospital in July 2021 after being attacked for allegedly being gay.

Spain November 15

Fire kills at least 10 people in Spanish retirement home

A fire that broke out in a retirement home in the Spanish town of Villafranca de Ebro has left 10 people dead; all of the victims were reportedly elderly people.

Spain November 13

Spain battered by new storm onslaught just weeks after deadly floods

New storms triggered school closures and transit disruptions in Spain on Wednesday, just two weeks after flash floods left over 220 people dead.

Spain October 31

Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 158 lives

After flash floods in Spain left at least 158 people dead, residents salvaged what they could from their homes and crews searched for bodies in buildings and stranded cars.

Spain October 30

At least 63 dead in devastating flash floods across eastern Spain, officials say

Spanish authorities say at least 63 people have died after flash floods swept away cars, turned village streets into rivers and disrupted rail lines and highways.

Soccer October 23

Women's soccer team fields two 'bearded guys' who are transitioning from female to male, sparking outrage

A women's soccer club based out of Barcelona has sparked outrage after two players, with visible facial hair, took the field – they are both transitioning from female to male.

Spain October 22

Missing student in Spain was likely crushed, incinerated after passing out in trash while partying: cops

A student missing in Majorca, Spain, was likely crushed to death in a garbage truck before she was incinerated at a waste disposal plant, police said.

Spain October 13

Columbus remains, verified after 500 years, show he was Jewish: documentary

A 22-year investigation by Spanish forensic researchers concluded that Christopher Columbus was a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe.

Spain September 18

Tourist, 30, dies after losing her leg in shark attack off Canary Islands

A 30-year-old tourist from Germany visiting the Canary Islands died after she was attacked by a shark while swimming next to her catamaran.

Spain September 5

Geologists study 5,600-year-old submerged bridge; new details of life emerge from Mallorca, Spain

A submerged bridge dating back at least 5,600 years is an indicator that human life in Mallorca, Spain, was present earlier than previously believed.

LIFESTYLE August 28

Woman makes sourdough bread mid-flight in viral TikTok video: See it

A Texas woman took her sourdough starter on a plane to make bread during her long international flight. Her bread-making videos went viral on social media.