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This Is the Most Relaxing Destination in Europe—With Stunning Landscapes, Hot Springs, and Northern Lights Views
4+ hour, 46+ min ago (212+ words) Susmita Baral/Travel + Leisure According to a study, Iceland is Europe's most relaxing destination, based on factors like crowd density and wellness offerings that include its famous hot springs. Stress and burnout can really do a number on a person,…...
Els Enfarinats: Revelers battle with flour and eggs in traditional Spanish festival
2+ week, 3+ day ago (98+ words) Revellers from the southeastern Spanish town of Ibi celebrated a quirky 200-year-old festival known as Els Enfarinats. The small town is famous for its centuries-old 'Els Enfarinats' celebration. Revellers dress in military-style costumes to stage a mock 'coup' and take…...
Ecuadorian drug gang leader captured in Spain years after faking his death
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (295+ words) One of Ecuador's most wanted drug traffickers was captured Sunday, years after he faked his death and moved to Spain. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa said that Wilmer Chavarria, also known as "Pipo," was captured in the Spanish city of Malaga…...
Storm Claudia batters Europe with powerful winds and widespread disruptions
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (141+ words) Storm Claudia caused severe weather in Portugal, with the Faro District experiencing heavy rain and strong winds. Thousands of homes lost power amid widespread flooding.View on euronews Storm Claudia swept across Portugal on Thursday, triggering flooding and fallen trees…...
Severe Flooding Strikes Coastal Tuscan City
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (140+ words) Italy's national fire service, Vigili del Fuoco, said it carried out more than 40 rescue operations after heavy rain caused severe flooding in the coastal province of Massa and Carrara in Tuscany on Tuesday, October 21. Aerial footage captured over the city…...
Machinery Clears Cars and Debris From Roads as Flooding Hits Catalonia
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (172+ words) Heavy rain from Storm Alice caused flash flooding across parts of southern Catalonia, Spain, leaving blocked roads that crews worked to clear on Monday, October 13.Catalan Civil Protection activated an emergency plan for the region as torrential downpours led to…...
'You Might Not Hear From Us': Activists Provide Update on Aid Flotilla as They Approach Gaza
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (182+ words) Activists on board an aid flotilla provided an update on their progress as they neared Gaza on Tuesday, October 7. This footage shows activists Lowkat Ali and Leigh Evans, both on board the Abd Elkarim Eid vessel as part of the…...
Alerts in Place as Storm Batters Eastern Spain
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (160+ words) Strong winds and heavy rain hit the Valencia region in eastern Spain on Tuesday, September 30.Spain's national meteorological agency, AEMET, warned of heavy rainfall in and around Valencia, and said there was an accumulation of 2.36 inches per hour.Warnings at…...
I’ve Lived in Spain for Over a Decade—and These Are the 7 Under-the-radar Wine Regions in the Country Most Tourists Miss
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (1233+ words) Here's where to find the best vineyards, dining, and accommodations in seven lesser-known Spanish wine regions worth a visit. Wineries to Visit: Don't miss a wine tasting at Se'or'o de Cabrera, a small winery owned by couple Agust'n Cabrera and…...
Spain's PM Sánchez calls for Israel to be banned from sports events over war in Gaza
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (611+ words) Spain's Prime Minister Pedro S'nchez called for Israel to be banned from sports events on Monday after pro-Palestinian activists'disrupted'the final stage of the Vuelta cycle race in chaotic scenes in Madrid. Tensions between the two countries have escalated in recent…...