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Spanish Civil Guard seizes 'largest stash of marijuana discovered'

November 6, 2022

Spanish Civil Guard seizes 'largest stash of marijuana discovered'

The Spanish Civil Guard reported having seized the "largest stash of marijuana discovered" through raids across the country, seizing more than 32,370 kilograms of marijuana.

U.S. Open champ to miss about 6 weeks with injury, putting Australian Open status in question

November 5, 2022

U.S. Open champ to miss about 6 weeks with injury, putting Australian Open status in question

U.S. Open champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain announced Saturday on Twitter that he suffered an abdominal tear that will force him to miss around six weeks.

Climate activists glue hands to Goya paintings in Spain's Prado Museum

November 5, 2022

Climate activists glue hands to Goya paintings in Spain's Prado Museum

Climate activists in Spain glued their hands to two famous paintings by artist Francisco de Goya in Madrid's Prado museum. Police said two people were arrested.

Barcelona's Gerard Piqué announces retirement from soccer

November 3, 2022

Barcelona's Gerard Piqué announces retirement from soccer

A World Cup, European Championship and three-time Champions League winner, Piqué announced Saturday's match against Almería would be his last at Camp Nou.

Neymar's fraud, corruption trial enters final day

October 31, 2022

Neymar's fraud, corruption trial enters final day

The fraud trial for Neymar, a soccer player for PSG, has entered its final day. Brazilian company DIS has accused Neymar of fraud and corruption.

Spanish man traveling to World Cup by foot reported missing in Iran

October 24, 2022

Spanish man traveling to World Cup by foot reported missing in Iran

Santiago Sánchez, 41, was travelling to the World Cup by foot and documenting his journey on Instagram, but has not been heard from since he crossed into Iran three weeks ago.

France, Portugal, Spain scrap Iberian pipeline plans, agree on undersea corridor

October 20, 2022

France, Portugal, Spain scrap Iberian pipeline plans, agree on undersea corridor

France, Spain and Portugal have come to an agreement to replace plans of building a pipeline between Iberia and France with plans to build a gas corridor under the Mediterranean Sea.

Barcelona president confronts referees after El Clásico loss: report

October 16, 2022

Barcelona president confronts referees after El Clásico loss: report

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta reportedly confronted officials after their loss to LaLiga rival Real Madrid on Sunday. Barcelona now sits in second place.

Spanish police dismantled the group believed to be running Europe’s biggest 'narco-bank,' Europol says

October 14, 2022

Spanish police dismantled the group believed to be running Europe’s biggest 'narco-bank,' Europol says

The European Union police announced that Spanish law enforcement has dismantled the group believed to be running Europe's biggest "narco-bank."

Spain announces $2.9 billion in new subsidies for households battling energy inflation

October 13, 2022

Spain announces $2.9 billion in new subsidies for households battling energy inflation

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced plans for a $2.9 billion subsidy package aimed at helping Spanish citizens weather high gas and electricity prices.