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Spain March 14, 2024

Spain's parliament passes controversial amnesty bill forgiving Catalan separatist crimes

Spain's Parliament has approved an amnesty bill aimed at forgiving crimes committed by Catalan separatists during a failed independence referendum in 2017.

Spain March 12, 2024

7 dead, 38 rescued in migrant boat off Spain's Canary Islands

Two bodies were found in a migrant boat off the coast of Gran Canaria, with the 38 survivors still aboard reporting the deaths of five others who were put overboard.

Arts March 8, 2024

Art forgery ring in Spain suspected of selling Banksy copycats taken down by police

Police in Spain raided an art forgery ring in Zaragoza, Spain, and discovered fake works attributed to the British street artist Banksy.

LIFESTYLE March 7, 2024

First American woman to race sailboat alone nonstop around world hopes to inspire other girls to sail

Cole Brauer, 29, from Maine, successfully completed the Global Solo Challenge on Thursday, March 7, becoming the first American woman to race a sailboat nonstop around the world.

Spain March 6, 2024

4 migrants dead, 64 rescued as boat reaches Spain's Canary Islands

A boat carrying migrants from Mauritania arrived in Spain's Canary Islands, with four migrants found dead and 64 survivors rescued. The survivors were in poor health.

Spain March 5, 2024

Spain’s Catalonia region offers 2.5 million women and girls free menstrual products

Spain's Catalonia region has introduced a women's health initiative offering free reusable menstrual products to approximately 2.5 million women and girls.

Fires February 23, 2024

Death toll rises to 10 after massive fire tears through residential building

A devastating fire ripped through a multi-story apartment building in Spain on Thursday, leaving at least 10 people dead, local authorities say. 

Spain February 22, 2024

At least 13 injured in fire on Spanish residential block

A fire consumed two residential buildings in Valencia, Spain, on Thursday, injuring at least 13 people and prompting a large rescue operation.

True Crime February 22, 2024

Husband of Florida woman missing in Spain denies involvement, claims 'nasty' divorce

After Florida woman Ana Maria Knezevic vanished from her Spain apartment, her estranged husband of 13 years is denying any involvement in her disappearance.

LIFESTYLE February 21, 2024

Archaeologists excavate 700-year-old Barcelona building that once housed a chocolate factory

Spanish archaeologists excavated a 19th century structure that was originally the site of a 14th century building, which was at one point used to produce chocolate.

World February 21, 2024

Spain's birth rate drops to the lowest level since records began over 80 years ago

Spain has reported another year of declining birth rates with just 322,075 babies born in 2023. Some regions are offering financial benefits to encourage families to have children.