Search for missing continues after flood disaster in Spain
The search for missing people in the area of eastern Spain hit by severe flooding continued on Monday, almost a week after the disaster claimed more than 200 lives. Attention is now…
Tag
Spain
Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service as troops search for more flood victims in Valencia
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The recurrent storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed over 200 people, mostly near Valencia, dumped rain on Barcelona on Monday,…
Woman freed from car after three days as Spain flood deaths reach 211
Emergency forces in Spain were able to rescue a woman trapped inside a car alongside the dead body of her sister-in-law for three days following the deadly flash floods in Spain, where the…
Spain sends thousands more troops to flood zone
Spain is deploying 10,000 more troops and police officers to the eastern Valencia region devastated by historic floods that have killed 213 people, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on…
Woman rescued in Spain after being trapped in car for three days
Three days after the deadly flash floods in Spain, emergency forces in the badly-hit Valencia region were able to rescue a woman trapped inside a car alongside the dead body of her…
Spain's government to send 10,000 soldiers and police to Valencia after deadly floods
MADRID (AP) — Spain is sending 5,000 more soldiers and 5,000 more police to the eastern region of Valencia after deadly floods this week that killed more than 200 people, Prime Minister…
Death toll from devastating flash floods in Spain stands at 207
The death toll from flash floods in Spain's southern and eastern regions has risen slightly to 207, a minister said on Saturday. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska updated the…
Spain sends 500 more troops to Valencia amid anger over flood response
A further 500 soldiers are being deployed to the Valencia region amid criticism of local authorities over their response to the catastrophic flooding that has hit Spain in recent days.…
Photos: Spain devastated by historic floods as more than 200 people reported dead
At least 205 people were reported dead after historic flash floods rocked Spain this week as a result of torrential rainfall, according to local emergency authorities. Officials expect…
Satellite Imagery Shows Breadth of Flooding in Spain
Record rainfall flooded parts of Spain this week, killing more than 150 people in the nation’s deadliest natural disaster in decades. New satellite imagery from NASA and the European Space…
Spain death toll tops 200 as more troops head to flood-ravaged areas
The death toll following severe storms in Spain passed 200 on Friday as the government promised to send in hundreds more troops to help residents of flood-hit areas. There were at least…
Spain mourns as death toll passes 150 in catastrophic floods
At least 158 people have died in Spain's worst flooding disaster in generations as rescuers battle odds to find survivors. On Thursday more than 1,200 workers, aided by drones, were…
'We are in danger' - Spanish anti-tourism spills into winter season
It’s well past the August holiday peak, but anger against over-tourism in Spain is spilling into the off-season, as holiday-makers continue to seek winter sun. On Sunday locals in the…
Blackstone to invest 7.5 billion euros in data centres in northeastern Spain
BLACKSTONE, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, plans to invest 7.5 billion euros (S$10.7 billion) to develop data centres in Spain’s Aragon, boosting the region’s growing…
Spain looks to immigrants to drive economy
A group of Sub-Saharan African men are playing bingo in a conference room of a hotel near the northern Spanish city of León. They laugh and celebrate when their numbers are called out, but…
One dead as storm Kirk tears through Spain, Portugal, France
The remnants of Hurricane Kirk swept into western Europe Wednesday, tearing up trees in Portugal and Spain before dumping heavy rains on France that left at least one dead. A storm swell…
Real Madrid extends Carvajal's contract despite tests showing knee injury
Football Team Real Madrid 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 06 2024 | 11:33 PM IST Real Madrid extended Dani Carvajal's contract on Sunday after tests showed he will likely be sidelined for…
Spain Skips Mexican President’s Inauguration Amid Colonial Spat
(Bloomberg) -- Relations between Mexico’s president-elect and Spain are off to a bad start over grievances about abuses against Indigenous peoples committed by Spanish conquistadors…
A Live Mouse ‘Jumped’ Out of a Passenger's Airplane Meal, Causing the Flight to be Diverted
A Scandinavian Airlines spokesperson said the rodent posed a “safety risk” to travelers, who were flying from Oslo, Norway, to Malaga, Spain A Scandinavian Airlines passenger got an…
Spain arrests suspect in February speedboat crash that killed 2 police officers
MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities arrested a 32-year-old man for the death of two police officers in February when a speedboat suspected to belong to drug smugglers smashed into their…
The best hotels in Spain 2024
Spain offers an array of unforgettable stays across its diverse regions, ranging from Barcelona's vibrant streets to the historic charm of Seville. Whether you're exploring the cultural…
Unauthorized migration into the EU declined despite heated politics
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Unauthorized migration to European Union countries dropped significantly overall in the first eight months of this year, even as political rhetoric and violence…
Anguish as dozens die in Senegal shipwreck
At least 26 people have died after a boat carrying migrants capsized off Senegal's coast. Authorities say more than 100 people were on board the wooden fishing vessel when it sank just 4km…
Robotics firm wins multi-million pound Spain deal
A Coventry robotics firm has won a "multi-million pound" contract in Spain to deliver automated assembly lines for electric vehicles. Expert Technologies Group, which has a base on Sayer…