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Cybercrime constitutes 20% of Spain's registered offenses

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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."

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to travel to Rabat to meet with Moroccan officials

February 1, 2023

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to travel to Rabat to meet with Moroccan officials

Twelve Spanish ministers, along with the prime minister of Spain, are traveling to Morocco. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declared "a new phase of bilateral relations" with Morocco.

Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves agrees to wear tracking device, turn in passport during investigation

February 1, 2023

Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves agrees to wear tracking device, turn in passport during investigation

Dani Alves is asking to be set free pending the assault investigation against him. He offered to wear a tracking device and turn in his passport.

Italy increases security after series of anarchist attacks on diplomatic missions

January 31, 2023

Italy increases security after series of anarchist attacks on diplomatic missions

Italy increased security measures towards its diplomatic missions around the world after nearly a dozen anarchist attacks caused damaged to Italian targets in Germany, Spain and more.

Man recieves pre-trial imprisonment for killing church officer, injuring 4 during Algeciras attack

January 30, 2023

Man recieves pre-trial imprisonment for killing church officer, injuring 4 during Algeciras attack

A man suspected of killing a church officer and injuring four others during a machete attack will be jailed until his trial for terrorism. The judge approved a request for no bail.

Spanish court charges 74-year-old with terrorism for sending explosive material to country's prime minister

January 27, 2023

Spanish court charges 74-year-old with terrorism for sending explosive material to country's prime minister

A retired man from Spain was charged with terrorism after sending six different letters containing explosive devices to officials. He sent one of the letters to Spain's prime minister.

Spain to lift mandatory mask rule on public transport on Feb. 7

January 26, 2023

Spain to lift mandatory mask rule on public transport on Feb. 7

The rule requiring people to wear masks while on public transportation in Spain will be lifted on Feb. 7. An official said the COVID-19 health situation in the country is stable.