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Popular vacation destination shoots down controversial tourist tax one day after it's introduced

A tourist tax proposed by a community in the Canary Islands was blocked by a judge just one day after being introduced. Locals have been protesting against overtourism.

Archaeology March 13

Discovery of partially fossilized face belongs to oldest human ancestor in Western Europe, new study says

A fragment of a face from a human ancestor is the oldest in Western Europe, according to the results published Wednesday in the journal Nature.

Soccer March 8

Barcelona soccer game postponed after team doctor dies

Barcelona FC's game against Osasuna on Saturday was postponed after first-team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia died at just 50 years of age.

Women’s World Cup February 20

Ex-Spanish soccer president receives fine over unwanted kiss of female player

Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish soccer federation, was fined over his unwanted kiss of a player at the end of the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Lifestyle February 13

Spooky deep-sea fish rarely seen by humans caught on camera in shallow water: 'Nightmare fuel'

Spanish researchers recently shared images of a deep-sea anglerfish swimming horizontally in shallow waters, capturing a rare moment with a fish not often seen by humans.

Entertainment February 9

Richard Gere left America for his wife: everything to know about the Spanish beauty

Alejandra Silva, 41, a Spanish socialite and activist, married the "Pretty Woman" actor in 2018, and six years later, the couple decide to relocate their family in Spain.

Soccer February 3

Spain's Jenni Hermoso denies consensual kiss from ex-soccer president after World Cup win in testimony

World Cup champion Jenni Hermoso was in Madrid's High Court on Monday denying ex-Spain soccer president Luis Rubiales' controversial kiss on her in 2023 was consensual.

NFL January 17

NFL selects Dolphins for inaugural game in Spain as league's international series continues to expand

The first-ever game in Spain is part of the NFL International Series, which will also include three games in London and one in Germany during the 2025 season.

Spain January 9

Baby girl born on packed migrant boat heading for Spain's Canary Islands

A baby girl was born on a packed migrant boat headed for Spain's Lanzarote island in the Canary Islands. Authorities said the baby and her mother were in good condition.

Spain November 24

Four men convicted in Spain in connection to 2021 hate crime murder

Four men were sentenced for their involvement in the homophobic murder of 24-year-old Samuel Luiz, who died at a hospital in July 2021 after being attacked for allegedly being gay.