Comedian in court for blowing nose on national flag
A Spanish comedian appeared in court on Monday for having blown his nose on the national flag in a television sketch, the latest case to
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Barcelona’s historic ‘Santa Llúcia’ Christmas market
Barcelona’s popular Christmas market, the Fira de Santa Llúcia will once more open for business from 30 November until 23 December. First held back in 1786,
Omnium HQ painted with swastikas
The headquarters of Òmnium Cultural, the Catalan pro-independence civil group, has had its façade in Barcelona defaced with various red swastikas. The vice president of the group, Marcel
Juan Carlos criticised for meeting Saudi crown prince
Former Spanish King Juan Carlos was under fire Monday after a photo emerged of him meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman who has been
Rodrigo Rato on trial again for Bankia
A major trial dating back to the dark years of Spain’s economic crisis kicks off Monday over the alleged fraudulent 2011 listing of financial giant
Thousands in protest of violence against women
With banners and slogans against sexism and related crimes, thousands protested in Spanish cities on Sunday to mark ‘International Day for the Elimination of Violence
EU leaders approve ‘tragic’ Brexit deal
European Union leaders on Sunday approved a historic Brexit deal, holding out hopes of close future ties even as one declared Britain’s withdrawal after four
Fabian Picardo compares Spain’s PM to Franco
As European leaders resolved a last-minute dispute over the rock of Gibraltar on Saturday, clearing the way for a summit to approve a deal on Britain’s
Spain to keep investing in Cuba, says PM
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez promised on Friday to continue investing in Cuba on the second day of his historic visit to the island nation,
Comedian summoned for blowing nose on Spanish flag
A court in Madrid is investigating the comedian Dani Mateo for a TV sketch during which he blew his nose on the Spanish flag. The