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December 2, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Drivers for Spanish food delivery app Glovo will become full-time employees
Thousands of delivery drivers in Spain working for the food delivery app Glovo will soon be full employees after the company announced that it was moving to an employment-based model
December 2, 2024 at 6:38 PM
1 month ago
Hard-hit Spain threatened by more heavy rain
Local governments are preparing and building structures to minimize the damage.
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Heavy rain threatens Valencia, Spain, after deadly flash flooding
The flash floods were caused by heavy rain, which by Wednesday morning had begun "easing off," according to the country's meteorological agency.
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Protesters throw mud at Spain’s King Felipe during visit to flood-hit area
Spain's King Felipe VI was confronted Sunday by some angry residents while visiting a town devastated by catastrophic flooding, with some pelting him with mud and chanting "asesinos," or "murderers."
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Spain flooding death toll climbs to 217 as cleanup efforts continue
The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Valencia, Spain, has reached 217 as the search for survivors -- and bodies -- continued in devastated cities and towns.
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Death toll soars following the devastating flooding in Spain
The death toll from the catastrophic flooding in Spain has risen to at least 158, with many more missing and believed to be trapped in buildings and vehicles.
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Flooding in Valencia, Spain, leaves dozens dead
ABC News’ James Longman reports on the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation in recent memory.
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Dozens dead in flash floods in Valencia, Spain, officials say
The flash floods were caused by heavy rain, which by Wednesday morning had begun "easing off," according to the country's meteorological agency.
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At least 95 people are dead in wake of flooding that took over the southeast of Spain
Severe flooding in Spain has resulted in over 95 deaths after more than a month's worth of rain fell in less than 24 hours. At least 2,000 people are still trapped.
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Flooding in Spain leaves dozens dead, officials say
ABC News’ Marcus Moore has the latest on the emergency response and search and rescue efforts.
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Dozens dead following flash flooding in Valencia, Spain
Three regions, including Andalucia and Valencia, were under Red Alerts on Wednesday.
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State of cruises and overtourism as Barcelona plans to increase visitor fees
As the mayor of Barcelona announced plans to raise the tourist tax for cruise ship passengers, industry leaders in the U.S. explain their stance.
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Killer whales attack and sink 50-foot yacht in Strait of Gibraltar: Spanish officials
The 50-foot yacht, named The Alboran Cognac, was 15 miles from Cabo Espartel in Morrocco when an unknown number of orcas began ramming the vessel.
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Former Spain soccer chief may stand trial for kiss, judge says
Luis Rubiales may stand trial for a nonconsensual kiss at the Women's World Cup
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Shakira reaches deal with Spanish prosecutors in tax evasion case
Spanish prosecutors accused Shakira, who is Colombian, of tax evasion in December 2018 for the years 2012 to 2014.
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Kiss controversy results in ban for Spanish soccer federation president
Luis Rubiales, the Spanish soccer federation president, has been suspended by FIFA following his conduct at the Women's World Cup in August.
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At least 13 dead after nightclub fire in Spain
A witness told news reporters that the fire originated in the La Fonda nightclub and quickly spread to the other two adjoining clubs.
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Deadly fire at nightclub in Spain
At 6 a.m. Sunday morning, flames broke out at a Murcia club, killing at least 13 people.
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Shakira facing new tax evasion charges in Spain
The singer is again accused of owing $7 million to the Spanish government and could face eight years behind bars if convicted.
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Former Spanish soccer president given restraining order in World Cup kiss case
The kiss at the Aug. 20 medal ceremony, which Hermoso has said was not consensual, ignited protests in Spain and around the world.
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Head of Spain's soccer federation resigns
Luis Rubiales, who was suspended after kissing a player on the lips following his country's Women's World Cup win, resigned from Spain's soccer federation on Sunday.
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Nonconsensual soccer kiss controversy continues with public reactions and protests
Protests increase, along with calls for resignations.
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Revelers paint the town red in Spain's annual tomato fight
Some 15,000 people paste each other with tomatoes as the annual “Tomatina” street battle takes place in the eastern town of Buñol.
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President of Spain's soccer federation resists calls to resign
Luis Rubiales has refused to resign after planting an unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso during Spain’s World Cup celebration.
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Spain's government starts proceedings to suspend soccer chief Luis Rubiales
Spanish soccer players say they won’t play matches for country until Rubiales is removed.
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Spanish football president Luis Rubiales will not resign over kiss scandal
President of Spain's football association, Luis Rubiales, will not resign following FIFA's disciplinary investigation of his behavior at the Women’s World Cup final.
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Spanish soccer star learns of father's death after winning Women's World Cup
Spanish soccer player Olga Carmona learned of her father's death following Spain's win against England in the FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Catalan separatist movement at 'stalemate' 5 years after independence vote
In the five years since the referendum, tensions within the wealthy, autonomous region of Spain remain high, while the concerted effort to separate has waned.
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Fire crews confronted with 'smokenado' in Portugal
Fire crews in Portugal didn't just battle a blaze — they were also confronted with a "smokenado."
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'Spanish Stonehenge' emerges from drought-hit reservoir
The "Spanish Stonehenge" has reemerged amid Europe's sizzling drought.
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1 dead, over 20 injured at music festival in Spain
An “unexpected and violent gale” caused parts of a stage to collapse at the Medusa Festival in Spain early Saturday.
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1 dead, more than 20 injured as winds destroy music festival stage
One person was killed and 20 others were injured when strong gusts of wind caused parts of a stage to fall at a music festival in Spain, festival organizers said.
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Spain festival stage collapse kills 1
Strong winds caused chaos and damage to multiple structures at the Medusa Music Festival in Spain. At least one person is dead and several others injured.
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Spain to offer menstrual paid time leave for women
A new bill will allow a three-day menstrual leave to women who suffer severe pain. ABC News’ Dr. Jen Ashton explains.
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Spain seizes one of Europe's biggest taxidermy hauls
Police in Spain have seized one of the largest discoveries of taxidermy animals in Europe as they investigate potential smuggling.
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Skies above Spain turn orange
The skies above parts of Spain turned orange as a storm brought dust from the Sahara.
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1 child dead, 8 others injured after bouncy castle accident in Spain
One child died and eight others were injured after a bouncy castle overturned near the Spanish port city of Valencia on Tuesday evening, authorities said.
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Spectacular drone shots of pink blossoms in Spain
The blooming of fruit trees in Spain’s Catalonian province of Lleida heralds the arrival of spring.
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Authorities destroy guns with bulldozer in Spain
A bulldozer smashed more than 1,300 guns that belonged to disbanded Basque separatist groups in Spain.
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Firefighters share footage of building blast aftermath
Firefighters shared footage from inside a building that was rocked by a gas explosion in Madrid which killed at least four people.
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Paragliding with vultures in Spain
A paragliding instructor showcases "parahawking” -- soaring in tandem with a trained vulture that "guides" paragliders.
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Sea foam sweeps through Catalonia
A town in Spain was blanketed with foam, which stuck to nearby buildings and covered streets.
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Violent protests rage in Barcelona after leaders sentenced for independence push
More than 400 people have been injured in the Barcelona protests this week, according to the AP.
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Violent protests in Barcelona heat up for 4th night
Catalan separatists lit fire in the streets in response to the Spanish Supreme Court sentencing notable politicians to jail for their involvement in the 2017 bid for Catalan independence.
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Violence erupts in Spain as Catalan leaders are jailed
Catalunya took to the streets of Barcelona on Monday after nine separatist leaders were sentenced to between nine and 13 years in prison by the Supreme Court of Madrid.
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Ship collides with crane in Barcelona, starting blaze
After the crane toppled over, flames quickly spread across the dock; no injuries were reported.
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'This fire is still alive' a year after Spain crushed Catalonia’s secession attempt
"Even if it was for a short moment, we did it," a separatist activist said.
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Migrants scramble after landing on Spanish beach
Footage shows a large group of migrants landing on a Spanish beach as swimsuit-clad tourists looked on.
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