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Eve McCarthy was climbing near the village of El Chorro when she fell on Friday

Dublin woman died after fall while rock climbing in Spain

The 21-year-old Irish woman who died while rock climbing in Spain at the weekend has been named locally as Eve McCarthy.

Ireland • 14 Jan

The Guardia Civil said that the incident happened in a popular mountain climbing area

Young Irish woman dies in climbing accident near Malaga

A young Irish woman has died in a climbing accident on a mountain range in Spain

Ireland • 13 Jan

John George had been holidaying in Alicante and was last in touch with his family on 14 December

Family say body of Belfast man missing in Spain found

The family of a Belfast man, missing presumed murdered in Spain, say the authorities there have told them that they have recovered his body.

Belfast • 07 Jan

John George failed to board his flight home from Alicante last month

Fresh appeal to help find Belfast man missing in Spain

Police in Northern Ireland have issued a fresh appeal as they assist with an investigation into the disappearance of a west Belfast man in Spain.

Ulster • 03 Jan

Thousands demonstrated across Spain this year to demand the right to decent housing and fair rent prices (file photo)

Spain probes Airbnb in crackdown on tourism rentals

Spain has opened an investigation into Airbnb for failing to delete thousands of rental offers from its platform in an attempt to curb a business blamed by authorities and many residents for contributing to housing shortages and soaring real estate prices.

Europe • 18 Dec 24

Thousands rally against Spain's flood response

Some 100,000 people marched to protest against the authorities' handling of Spain's floods in Valencia, whose eastern region bore the brunt of the tragedy's 230 deaths.

World • 01 Dec 24

Thousands rally against Spain's flood response

Some 100,000 people marched to protest against the authorities' handling of Spain's floods in Valencia, whose eastern region bore the brunt of the tragedy's 230 deaths.

World • 01 Dec 24

A worker cleans up mud in Paiporta, Valencia

Flood-hit Spain introduces 'climate leave' for workers

Spain's leftist government has approved a "paid climate leave" of up to four days for workers to avoid travelling during weather emergencies, a month after floods killed 230 people.

World • 29 Nov 24

Ryanair has been fined €108m by Spain's Consumer Rights Ministry

Ryanair to appeal €108m Spanish fine for baggage policies

Ryanair said today it will appeal a fine of €108m from Spain's Consumer Affairs Ministry over the airline's baggage policies.

Business • 22 Nov 24

Police said the gang was dismantled before any murder could be carried out

Spanish police arrest Swedish pair in teen hitmen probe

Spanish police have dismantled a gang based in the eastern city of Alicante that allegedly recruited Swedish and Danish teenagers to carry out murders as hitmen.

World • 21 Nov 24

The Spanish government has announced a €14.36 billion aid package to help households and businesses cope with the economic impact from the floods

Bank of Spain estimates floods cost 0.2% of GDP in Q4

Last month's catastrophic floods in eastern Spain are likely to have a negative impact of 0.2 percentage points on the country's gross domestic product in the fourth quarter, the Bank of Spain said today.

Business • 20 Nov 24

Zara owner Inditex sent 3,865 consignments by air from India in the 12 months to the end of August this year, a 37% increase on the previous year

Inditex ups fashion flights from India to avoid delays

Zara owner Inditex has sharply increased its use of air freight to bring clothes from factories in India to its logistics hub in Spain to avoid shipping delays, according to trade data, industry experts, and investors.

Business • 20 Nov 24

The floods wrecked infrastructure, gutted buildings and submerged fields

Valencia official admits 'mistakes' in handling of floods

The head of Spain's eastern Valencia region has admitted to "mistakes" in handling the country's deadliest flood in decades that killed 216 people there and apologised.

Europe • 15 Nov 24

Emergency services at the scene of the fire

Shock after Spanish care home fire kills 10 residents

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said he is "shocked by tragedy" after officials reported a fire killed 10 people in a home for the elderly and people with mental health issues in northeastern Spain.

World • 15 Nov 24

French firefighters work in search and relief efforts in Catarroja, south of Valencia, eastern Spain

Spain downgrades storm warnings after evacuations

Spain's national weather service downgraded bad weather alerts after powerful storms hit southern Malaga province and eastern Valencia, causing damage but no casualties.

World • 14 Nov 24

Officials ordered the evacuation of houses near the Campanillas River due to the flood risk

Valencia left unscathed after fresh Spanish rain alert

Spain's Valencia region has been left unscathed after an overnight rain alert, two weeks after the country's deadliest floods in decades killed more than 200 people there.

Weather • 14 Nov 24

The arrests were linked to the seizure last month of 13 tonnes of cocaine that arrived in the southern port of Algeciras from Ecuador's largest city Guayaqui

Spain arrests top police officer after €20m found in home

Spain has arrested one of its top police officers after €20 million was found hidden in the walls of his house, as part of an investigation into the country's largest cocaine seizures.

World • 13 Nov 24

Spanish regulators have launched an in-depth review of BBVA's deal for Sabadell

BBVA's Sabadell bid mired in concerns over Mexico

BBVA's long pursuit of Sabadell is becoming even longer, with Spanish regulators launching an in-depth review of its bid, which fell further in value after Donald Trump's US election victory fuelled concerns over its Mexican business.

Business • 13 Nov 24

More than 220 people were killed in the floods last month

Spain PM says flood disaster debate must follow recovery

The political reckoning over Spain's deadliest floods in decades, which triggered widespread anger at the governing class, must wait until after the country recovers from the disaster, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said.

World • 11 Nov 24

Demonstrators gather in a square during a demonstration to demand the resignation of Valencia Regional President Carlos Mazon

Tens of thousands march in Spain over handling of floods

Tens of thousands of people marched in Valencia and other Spanish cities to voice their anger at the authorities' handling of deadly floods.

World • 09 Nov 24

The Ramon Margalef will use its sensors and submergible robot to map an offshore area

Spanish research vessel joins search efforts after floods

A Spanish research vessel that investigates marine ecosystems has been deployed to search for people missing after catastrophic flooding.

World • 08 Nov 24

A woman at her grandparents' grave in Alfafar cemetery, Valencia

Flooded cemeteries in Spain making burials impossible

More than a week after surging torrents of muddy water ravaged Spain, flooded cemeteries are making dignified burials for victims impossible.

Europe • 07 Nov 24

Officials in Spain confirm 89 people are missing as aid continues to be delievered

Spanish officials confirm 89 missing following floods

Authorities in Spain's Valencia region said 89 people are still missing following last week's flash floods.

Headlines • 06 Nov 24

Volunteers work to clear mud filled streets in Aldaia, Valencia

Spanish police seek DNA samples for missing

Spain's national guard has asked relatives of people missing in deadly floods to provide DNA samples to identify bodies, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was earmarking €10.6 billion to help victims.

Weather • 05 Nov 24

A man looks at a pile of cars after heavy rain and flooding hit large parts of the country in Alfafar

Troops reinforce Spain rescue effort amid further rain

Another 2,500 soldiers have arrived in the flood-hit east of Spain to reinforce efforts to locate bodies and clear debris, as government officials traded blame over how the worst flooding in decades has been handled.

World • 04 Nov 24