Two jailed Catalan leaders to go on hunger strike
Two of the Catalan pro-independence leaders in pre-trial detention have begun a hunger strike to protest against the hearings due to start in early 2019. Jordi
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Spain’s far-right Vox party set to win seats
Spain’s tiny far-right party Vox, with its tough line against immigration and Catalan independence, is starting to make waves and on Sunday could win seats in
Brexit brings Spain-Gibraltar closer … on tobacco
Britain on Friday unveiled four agreements signed with Spain as part of the Brexit withdrawal deal that provide for unprecedented cooperation between Madrid and Gibraltar.
Madrid Central launches to ease pollution
Madrid on Friday launched an ambitious traffic restriction scheme in the city centre, Madrid Central, with which it hopes to reduce gas emissions by 40%,
‘Madrid en Danza’ festival set to kick off
The 33rd Madrid en Danza Festival starts on 5 December and features an eclectic three-week programme of dance that includes classical and cutting-edge performances. All
Amnesty to ‘monitor’ trial of jailed Catalan leaders
Amnesty International has reiterated its commitment to continue to denounce the ‘unjustifiable’ detention of the Catalan pro-independence civic leaders, Jordi Cuixart and Jordi Sànchez, in what it
Bilbao fills with traditional Nativity scenes
From 30 November, nativity scenes (belenes) can be seen in various venues across the city of Bilbao as part of local Christmas celebrations. This traditional
Sónar’s first headliners: A$AP Rocky, Skepta, and Disclosure
The internationally renowned summertime Sónar Festival has announced its first headliners, as well as a change in dates. Among the first names for Sónar 2019 are
‘Architecture Effects’ exhibition at Bilbao Guggenheim
The Guggenheim Bilbao opens a new four-month exhibition on 5 December entitled Architecture Effects, which has been created in conjunction with the Solomon R. Guggenheim