Spain
23 Aug 2023
Spanish firefighters have managed to stabilise the bulk of a huge wildfire raging for over a week on the holiday island of Tenerife, allowing more evacuated residents to return to their homes, officials said Wednesday. About 300 firefighters and soldiers backed by 18 water-dropping aircraft were battling the blaze, which broke out late August 15…
20 Aug 2023
Two of the world’s best teams in recent years, England and Spain, will today in Sydney battle for the title of the globe’s best football team.
18 Aug 2023
When it comes to enjoying a vibrant nightlife with friends, few experiences rival the excitement of hitting up a top-notch nightclub. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, blowing off steam after a long week, or simply looking to have a memorable night out, the right nightclub can set the stage for an unforgettable evening and…
16 Aug 2023
Spanish police said Wednesday they have arrested five French tourists and a Swiss holidaymaker on suspicion of sexually assaulting a young British woman on the holiday island of Mallorca.
16 Aug 2023
Olga Carmona struck late to lift Spain to a thrilling 2-1 semi-final win over Sweden yesterday, sending the Iberians into a first Women’s World Cup final, as the tournament signed off in New Zealand with a flurry of goals, writes scmp.com.
15 Aug 2023
First-time semi-finalists Spain face a more seasoned Sweden at the Women's World Cup on Tuesday, with a final against England or co-hosts Australia the prize. Spain and Sweden kicked off at 0800 GMT at Eden Park in Auckland in the first semi-final, before European champions England go into battle with Australia in Sydney on Wednesday.…
14 Aug 2023
Spain's first Women's World Cup semi-final in their history on Tuesday is reward for years of sacrifice, veteran forward Jennifer Hermoso says, admitting to "goosebumps" at the thought of reaching the final. Opponents Sweden are regulars at this stage of the World Cup -- without ever going on to lift the trophy -- but for…
14 Jul 2023
In southern Spain, a team of archaeologists is racing to search for the remains of some 200 people executed by firing squad at the start of the Spanish civil war.
7 Jul 2023
The Executive Governor Of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has held a meeting with the Ambassador of Spain to Nigeria, Juan Sell, in order to boost businesses in the state.
7 Jul 2023
Six people were injured early on Friday, none of them seriously, in the first bull running race of Spain's San Fermin festival, medics said.
13 Jun 2023
The Spanish and Brazilian football federations presented their plan on Tuesday for a friendly match at the Santiago Bernabeu in March 2024 to combat racism, after global outrage at the abuse of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior.
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