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High Court action over Cape Verde tourist deaths
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (602+ words) Holidaymakers sue TUI after gastric illness outbreaks linked to six British deaths The deaths of six British people who had gone on holiday to Cape Verde have sparked a "bombshell legal move" against the TUI tourism group, said The Sun....
The Iberian Peninsula is rotating clockwise
2+ week, 4+ day ago (213+ words) We won't feel it in our lifetime Spain and Portugal are taking a turn. The Iberian Peninsula sits on a boundary between two large tectonic plates that are being stressed by a variety of forces, and because of this, the…...
Revisionism and division: Franco’s legacy five decades on
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (463+ words) Events to mark 50 years since Franco's death designed to break young people's growing fascination with the Spanish dictator Today is the 50th anniversary of the death of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco " and, as revisionist takes on his regime proliferate on social…...
Rosalía and the rise of nunmania
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (583+ words) It may just be a "seasonal spike" but Spain is "enthralled" with all things nun The Spanish prime minister and a Catalan bishop are both fans of avant-garde singer Rosal'a"s new album "Lux, "perhaps surprisingly for an artist who…...
Spain’s top matador just quit in latest red flag for bullfighting
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (276+ words) Shock resignation of top matador is latest blow in culture war over tradition that increasingly divides Spain Spain's leading matador "stunned the bullfighting world" last week by "symbolically cutting off his ponytail in the ring", said The Times. "Bullfighting is…...
Israel and the Gaza flotilla
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (488+ words) Activists fear loss of life after blaming Israel for drone attacks on ships Italy and Spain have sent naval vessels to assist the Global Sumud Flotilla as it sails to take aid to Gaza. The "unprecedented move" from the two…...
Rise of the far-right: what’s behind the popularity of Vox in Spain?
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (624+ words) Disillusioned younger voters are being drawn to Santiago Abascal's party Europe needs to fight an "Islamist invasion, "climatic terrorism and "woke ideology, said the leader of Vox, Spain's fastest-growing political party, at a Patriots for Europe rally this week. The…...
‘Hypocrisy’ and ‘blackmail’: Ryanair’s feud with Spain
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (494+ words) Bitter row over rising fees sees the Irish budget airline slash a million seats on regional routes this winter Ryanair is locked in an "ongoing feud" with Spain's airport operator, Aena, said The Telegraph. The Irish budget airline has "slashed…...
Eurovision faces its Waterloo over Israel boycotts
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (624+ words) Five major broadcasters have threatened to pull out of next year's contest over Israel's participation Director-general Tim Davie has refused to say whether the BBC will take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest as controversy grows over Israel's participation....
Hyatt Regency Lisbon: a tranquil oasis in the historic district of Belém
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (845+ words) With its sprawling spa and prime location overlooking the River Tagus, this luxury hotel is a great place to escape the bustle of the city Hyatt fans expect a certain standard. They want high-quality service, wonderful locations and welcoming rooms…...