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Virginia Ruiz jumped in the ring to comfort a bull as he died. Photo: Change.org
Charity hails 'bravery' of an activist who comforted dying bull in ring
The word's largest animal rights group, Peta, on Wednesday hailed the "bravery" of a Spanish woman who jumped into a bullring to comfort a bull just before it was slaughtered.
Spain's right-wing slammed Madrid's mayor for her holiday choices. Photo: AFP
Hypocrite? What's the truth about left wing mayor's 'luxury' holiday?
The anti-austerity mayor of Madrid, Manuela Carmena, has come under fire from her right-wing rivals for "double standards" this week after enjoying a "luxury holiday". But what is the truth of the claim?
The Jewish-American musician has been re-invited to the Spanish festival. Photo: Tobias Schwarz/AFP
Festival overturns Jewish musician ban amid 'anti-Semitism' row
After dropping Jewish American rap star Matisyahu from the bill under pressure from a pro-Palestinian group, festival organisers reversed their decision after accusations of anti-semitism.
Benidorm council insists that it is safe to go back in the water. Photo: AFP
It's not Jaws: Benidorm urges calm after child is bitten by mystery fish
Benidorm council insists that it the incident was "definitely not a shark attack" and that bathers can be assured that it is safe to go back in the water.
The Jewish American rapper has been banned from performing at the Spanish festival. Photo: Matisyahu/Facebook
Spanish inquisition: Outcry after festival dumps Jewish musician
A Jewish American rapper has been banned from performing at a Spanish music festival after refusing to be "coerced" into making political statements on Israel.
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy decided to put the issue of Greek bailout to a vote. Photo: AFP
Spanish lawmakers overwhelmingly approve third bailout for Greece
Spanish lawmakers overwhelming approved Greece's third bailout package on Tuesday following a debate in parliament which the ruling party used to defend its economic record ahead of a year-end general election.
The gang targeted drunk tourists in the resort with a reputation for booze and sex. Photo: Jaime Reina / AFP
Gang that swindled drunk British tourists in Magaluf busted by police
Spanish police have arrested 20 suspected members of a ring that swindled tens of thousands of euros from drunken tourists on the holiday island of Majorca by stealing their credit card numbers.
A ten-year-boy was given the bite while swimming off Benidorm. Photo: AFP
Crowded Benidorm beach closed after boy bitten by mystery fish
Poniente beach in the popular Spanish holiday resort of Benidorm was closed on Tuesday after a young boy got a rather nasty bit from an unidentified fish.
A large intact specimen of the fossil, Montsechia. Photo: David Dilcher
Could this Spanish fossil be the world's first flowering plant?
An ancient plant that grew underwater in what is modern day Spain, had no petals and bore one single seed may have been the world's first known flowering plant, a study said on Monday.
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Get off the beaten track and discover one of Spain's beautiful beach towns. Photo: turismogrove.es
Away from the hordes: Spain's ten most gorgeous seaside towns
You've heard of the partying capitals in Mallorca or the gastronomic hubs of San Sebastián - but what about the other lovable seaside towns in Spain?
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The two-michelin starred Atul Kochar will open Benares in Madrid. Photo: Benares
Michelin-starred Indian chef opens up in Madrid
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Pimientos de padron - like playing Russian Roulette with a spicy pepper. Photo: The Table Hopper / Flickr
13 delicious reasons to be a vegetarian in Spain
Vogue Like a Painting merges high fashion with high art. Photo: Sara Houlison
Madrid's traditional art scene goes high fashion
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Spain is the biggest exporter of wine in the world. Photo: LexnGer/Flickr
10 facts you didn't know about Spanish wine
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Maura Hillen is councillor for tourism and international relations
'Majority of expats treat Spain as a holiday camp'
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Trump is suing José Andrés for $10 million. Photo: indiegogo.com
Spanish chef gets own crowdfund to beat Trump
Three bison have been introduced to the area. Photo: http://paleoliticovivo.com/
Is Spain going back to the Stone Age?
Ricky Gervais has called for bullfighting to be banned. Photo: Justin Tallis / AFP
Ricky Gervais sides with bulls over fatal gorings
Offending owners will be traced using DNA from dog poop Photo: Fiona Govan
Spanish city to use DNA to trace dog poo culprits
Police find hashish haul hidden inside wheelchair
There are only 25 public toilets in Madrid. Photo: Manuel Faisco / Flickr
Taking the piss? Madrid slammed for lack of loos
The child drowned during a party at the holiday villa. Leo Hidalgo / Flickr
British 4-year-old drowns in Mijas holiday villa pool
The group's name was too sexy for Facebook. Photo: Atletismo Çexitano/Facebook
Sports club banned on Facebook for sexy name
Nine people have been gored to death in Spain this summer. Photo: AFP
Three more fatally gored during weekend bull runs
The woman has been fined under Spain's new citizens security law. Photo: AFP.
Gagged: Woman fined for photo of police car
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Ever wish you had one of these for grandma's soup? Photo: Blasl
Austria's museum for useless inventions
From a transparent suitcase for nudists to automatic nose pickers - Austria's museum of nonsense and its vast collection of silly yet brilliant inventions are proof that bad ideas, if carried out well, can turn into genius creations.
Photo: Russ Bowling
Report: Switzerland is world’s safest country
Provided you're not mountain climbing, skiing off-piste or base jumping, Switzerland is the safest country in the world, according to a new study.
Afghan refugees aboard a bus in Passau. Photo: DPA
Bus driver's refugee welcome goes viral
A Bavarian bus driver who dug up his high-school English to welcome a group of refugees aboard his vehicle has become an overnight sensation online.
Photo: Colourbox
Denmark split over changing sex work laws
Amnesty International’s controversial decision to work towards the decriminalization of sex work has politicians reconsidering laws in Denmark, where the sale and purchase of sex is legal.
SNCF paid a manager over €5,000 a month to do nothing he has claimed. Photo: AFP
French manager paid to do nothing for 12 years
The story of a Frenchman named Charles Simon made waves in France this week after it emerged the manager had been paid more than €5,000 a month by state rail operator SNCF over a period of 12 years, despite not working for a single day. He now wants €500,000 compensation.
Migrant crisis
A bunch of flowers reading "Dead at sea" floating in the Mediterranean after a previous incident that cost the lives of migrants fleeing Africa. Photo: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP
40 migrants die off Italy - 'worst crisis since WW2'
More than 40 migrants have died in the Mediterranean on Saturday, the Italian navy said, after apparently suffocating below deck on the boat taking them to Europe.
Langøya viewed from the air: Naturvernforbundet
Norway wants to dump nuclear waste on island
Norway’s government wants to dump 1,200 tons of radioactive waste on an island an hour south of Oslo, even though the waste company which owns the site believes it is too dangerous.
The first stabbing took place outside the Norrköping city library. Photo: Jonas Andersson/Flickr
Norrköping stab victims ‘randomly selected’
UPDATED: A 24-year-old man remains in police custody after Monday's stabbing of a man and two woman in Norrköping, south of Stockholm, in what officers believe was a random attack.
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