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February 26, 2023

Expert sounds alarm on new law that allows minors to change gender without parental consent

A transgender clinical psychologist expressed concerns about "unexpected consequences" regarding a Spanish law that allows minors as young as 12 to legally change their gender.

February 22, 2023

Spanish police detain Pakistani father for murdering 2 daughters in honor killings

The Spanish police have detained the father of two sisters who were killed while visiting family in Pakistan. The father is under investigation for his involvement in the murders.

February 20, 2023

Spanish transport officials resign over botched train order

Spanish transport officials Isabel Pardo de Vera and Isaías Taboas resigned from their posts after mistakenly ordering 31 trains too large to fit through some of the country's tunnels.

February 17, 2023

Spain orders extradition of British alleged hacker to US

Spain's court has ordered the extradition of an alleged British hacker to the U.S. The British man was arrested on the coast of Spain for 14 different charges in 2021.

February 16, 2023

Spanish parliament approves legislation expanding teen abortion rights, entitling workers to menstrual leave

Legislation approved by Spain's parliament expanded transgender and abortion rights for teens in the country. The new laws also entitle workers to paid menstrual leave.

February 9, 2023

Spain's constitutional court rejects abortion law challenge

A constitutional court in Spain has rejected an abortion law challenge. This challenge would allow the mother to receive an abortion in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy.

February 8, 2023

Cybercrime constitutes 20% of Spain's registered offenses

Cybercrime is now constituting 20% of Spain's registered offenses. The country's government pledged Wednesday to take stronger action against all cybercrime offenses.

February 7, 2023

Spanish archaeologists uncover 14th-century synagogue hidden within a converted church, hospital, bar

Spanish archaeologist Miguel Ángel de Dios claims to have found a 14th century synagogue hidden within a converted church, hospital, and bar.

February 6, 2023

Animal rights groups march in protests to urge more protection for hunting dogs

Animal rights groups in Spain are protesting for more protection for hunting dogs. The Spanish government is sponsoring a new animal welfare law, which has sparked the protests.

February 6, 2023

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is urging the European Union to 'reindustrialize'

The European Union is being urged to "reindustrialize" by Spain's prime minister. Pedro Sanchez sees the energy reliance on countries outside the EU bloc as "a serious threat."