Spain’s King Felipe VI acknowledges ‘much abuse’ in the conquest of the Americas
Spain’s King Felipe VI on Monday acknowledged that the country’s conquest of the Americas involved ‘much abuse’ and ‘ethical controversies’, in remarks seen as a...
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Spanish police intercept Europe-bound vessel carrying 10 tonnes of cocaine in largest-ever maritime bust
Spain’s National Police said they intercepted a merchant vessel in the Atlantic Ocean carrying nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine concealed within shipments of salt, in...
Spain welcomes EU green light for Mercosur pact after decades of talks, as France fails to block accord
The European Union on Friday finally cleared a long-stalled trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc, backing a pact strongly supported by business groups...
Spain’s PM joins left-leaning leaders in Chile for ‘democracy always’ meeting
The left-leaning heads of government from Spain and four South American countries convened in Chile on Monday, calling for unity in response to rising extremism...
Iberia Airlines to launch new flight routes to cities in US, Canada, Brazil, Mexico
Spanish airline Iberia has announced its intention to expand its fleet of long-haul aircraft from the current 45 to 70, allowing it to boost flight...
Four ‘drug mummies’ detained at Barcelona airport
Spain’s National Police have detained four people at Barcelona-El Prat Airport, two of them carrying 186 cylinders of cocaine inside their bodies – and two...
Spanish police seize cocaine-stuffed pineapples
Spanish police said on Monday they have seized 67 kg (148 pounds) of cocaine found inside dozens of hollowed-out pineapples at Madrid’s main wholesale fruit...
