Spain
Horny Tourists Are Harming This Island's Rare Sand Dunes, Study Says
Cruising among the dunes is damaging flora and fauna, according to a study on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria.
Man Dies After Being Gored at Spanish Bull-Running Festival
The unnamed 55-year-old bled to death after suffering critical injuries to his left thigh.
Spanish Dogs Stranded By Lava Rescued By Mysterious ‘A Team’
A drone operator was preparing to rescue the animals when they discovered human footprints and a sign that promised the dogs were fine.
Ban Sex Work Because It ‘Enslaves’ Women, Spain’s Prime Minister Says
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a plan to abolish sex work, but advocacy groups say this will only make the industry more dangerous.
One of Spain’s Most Celebrated Female Authors Turned Out to Actually Be 3 Men
Agustín Martínez, Jorge Díaz and Antonio Mercero came forward after “Carmen Mola” won a coveted €1 million literary prize.
Spain Wants to Pay Young People €250 a Month to Leave Their Parents’ Homes
A proposed new law would also include rent controls.
How the Mafia Is Pivoting to Cybercrime
Investigators from Spanish and Italian police explain how organized crime is going online and expanding into cybercrime.
Police Announce Huge Bust of Mafia’s Cyber Crime Operations
European police accused several people of SIM swapping, phishing, and hacking in support of Italian organized crime.
Mass Evacuation As Volcano Erupts for the First Time in 50 Years on Spanish Island
Around 5,000 people have been evacuated following the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano in the Canary Islands.
Conversion Therapy–Backing Catholic Bishop Quits to Be With Erotica Author Lover
Xavier Novell resigned in August citing “strictly personal reasons.” Attention in Spain is now turning to his prior support of so-called “conversion therapy.”
Massive Drug Busts Target Albanian Weed Gangs Supplying Europe
Police have dismantled a drug ring specialising in weed cultivation which trafficked truckloads of the drug from Spain across Europe.
Timeshare Owners Are Furious That Migrants Are Staying in Their Empty Holiday Homes
Why should people who have gone through terrible ordeals be allowed to stay in properties that would otherwise be empty because of COVID, a group of timeshare owners have actually said out loud.