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3 hours ago

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.
3 hours ago
A flooded slum area is pictured in Picuana, near Valencia, eastern Spain, on October 30, 2024.
3 hours ago

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.
3 hours ago
At least 95 people are dead in wake of flooding that took over the southeast of Spain
October 30, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Flooding in Spain leaves dozens dead, officials say

ABC News’ Marcus Moore has the latest on the emergency response and search and rescue efforts.
October 30, 2024 at 5:25 PM
VIDEO: Flooding in Spain leaves dozens dead, officials say
October 30, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Dozens dead following flash flooding in Valencia, Spain

Three regions, including Andalucia and Valencia, were under Red Alerts on Wednesday.
October 30, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Three regions, including Andalucia and Valencia, were under Red Alerts on Wednesday.
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
The Costa Smeralda ship, of Costa Cruises company, is docked at the Barcelona Cruise Terminal of the Port of Barcelona on June 12, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
6 months ago

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.
6 months ago
Orca breaching off the San Juan Islands.
9 months ago

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
9 months ago
Former president of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales arrives at the National Court in Madrid, Spain, Sept. 15, 2023.
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
Colombian performer Shakira leaves court in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
Former president of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales arrives at the National Court in Madrid, Spain, Sept. 15, 2023.
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
A witness told news reporters that the fire originated in the La Fonda nightclub and quickly spread to the other two adjoining clubs.
1 year ago

Deadly fire at nightclub in Spain

At 6 a.m. Sunday morning, flames broke out at a Murcia club, killing at least 13 people.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Deadly fire at nightclub in Spain
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Shakira facing new tax evasion charges in Spain
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales (R) arrives at Spain's National High Court on September 15, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Head of Spain's soccer federation resigns
1 year ago

Nonconsensual soccer kiss controversy continues with public reactions and protests

Protests increase, along with calls for resignations.
1 year ago
Demonstrators gather in the center of Madrid for an anti-Rubiales protest and to support Spain player Jenni Hermoso, Aug. 28, 2023.
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Revelers paint the town red in Spain's annual tomato fight
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
VIDEO: President of Spain's soccer federation resists calls to resign
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Spain's government starts proceedings to suspend soccer chief Luis Rubiales
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
Spain's defender #20 Rocio Galvez is congratuled by President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales (R) next to Spain's Jennifer Hermoso #10 after winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Aug. 20, 2023.
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
Spain's Olga Carmona celebrates after the Women's World Cup soccer final between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Aug. 20, 2023.
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Teams members hold a Catalan pro-independence Estelada flag during the 28th edition of the 'human towers' competetion at the Tarraco arena in Tarragona on Oct. 2, 2022.
2 years ago

Fire crews confronted with 'smokenado' in Portugal

Fire crews in Portugal didn't just battle a blaze — they were also confronted with a "smokenado."
2 years ago
VIDEO: Fire crews confronted with "smokenado" in Portugal
2 years ago

'Spanish Stonehenge' emerges from drought-hit reservoir

The "Spanish Stonehenge" has reemerged amid Europe's sizzling drought.
2 years ago
The dolmen of Guadalperal, also known as the Spanish Stonehenge, is revealed due to the receding waters of the Valdecanas reservoir in the outskirts of El Gordo, Spain, Aug, 3, 2022.
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
An “unexpected and violent gale” caused parts of a stage to collapse at the Medusa Festival in Spain early Saturday.
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
A view shows the venue of Medusa Festival, an electronic music festival, after high winds caused part of a stage to collapse, in Cullera, near Valencia, Spain, on Aug. 13, 2022.
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
VIDEO:  Spain festival stage collapse kills 1
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Spain to offer menstrual paid time leave for women
3 years ago

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.
3 years ago
Police in Spain have seized one of the largest discoveries of taxidermy animals in Europe as they investigate potential smuggling. A giant warehouse in Valencia was found to contain stuffed animals including rhinos, polar bears and elephants.
3 years ago

Skies above Spain turn orange

The skies above parts of Spain turned orange as a storm brought dust from the Sahara.
3 years ago
The skies above parts of Spain turned orange as a storm brought dust from the Sahara.
3 years ago

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.
3 years ago
An image posted on social media by the Provincial Firefighters Consortium of Valencia shows the scene of a fatal accident involving a bouncy castle in Mislata, near Valencia, Spain, on Jan. 4, 2022.
4 years ago

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.
4 years ago
Spectacular drone shots of pink blossoms in Spain
4 years ago

Authorities destroy guns with bulldozer in Spain

A bulldozer smashed more than 1,300 guns that belonged to disbanded Basque separatist groups in Spain.
4 years ago
A bulldozer smashed more than 1,300 guns that belonged to disbanded Basque separatist groups in Spain.
4 years ago

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.
4 years ago
Firefighters shared footage from inside a building that was rocked by a gas explosion in Madrid which killed at least four people.
4 years ago

Paragliding with vultures in Spain

A paragliding instructor showcases "parahawking” -- soaring in tandem with a trained vulture that "guides" paragliders.
4 years ago
A paragliding instructor showcases "parahawking” -- soaring in tandem with a trained vulture that "guides" paragliders.
5 years ago

Sea foam sweeps through Catalonia

A town in Spain was blanketed with foam, which stuck to nearby buildings and covered streets.
5 years ago
A town in Spain was blanketed with foam, which stuck to nearby buildings and covered streets.
5 years ago

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.
5 years ago
Protesters clash with police near the Police headquarters in Barcelona, on October 18, 2019, on the day that separatists have called a general strike and a mass rally.
5 years ago

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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
A pro-independence Estelada flag is waved above demonstrators holding up their cellphones during a protest in Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 15, 2019. Spain's Supreme Court on Monday convicted 12 former Catalan politicians and activists for their roles in a secession bid in 2017, a ruling that immediately inflamed independence supporters in the wealthy northeastern region.
5 years ago

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.
5 years ago
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.
6 years ago

Ship collides with crane in Barcelona, starting blaze

After the crane toppled over, flames quickly spread across the dock; no injuries were reported.
6 years ago
After the crane toppled over, flames quickly spread across the dock; no injuries were reported.
6 years ago

'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.
6 years ago
People attend a demonstration on the first anniversary of Catalonia's banned referendum on indpendence in Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 1, 2018.
6 years ago

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.
6 years ago
VIDEO: Migrants scramble after landing on Spanish beach
7 years ago

On Dec. 21, 2017, Catalans in Spain will choose 135 representatives for the regional assembly.
7 years ago

VIDEO: More than 1 million people march in Barcelona to support a unified Spain
7 years ago
A man wearing a Spanish flag walks along a street ahead of a rally against Catalonia's declaration of independence, in Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 29, 2017.
7 years ago

Hours after Catalonia's secession move, the Spanish Senate granted the government special constitutional powers to stop the wealthy region's move toward independence.
7 years ago

ANALYSIS: Catalonia's fateful independence vote was spurred by Spain's rigidity

The world will be watching what happens next in Barcelona.
7 years ago
People react as they celebrate the unilateral declaration of independence of Catalonia outside the Catalan Parliament in Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 27, 2017.
7 years ago

Spain prepares to suspend Catalonia's autonomy amid independence disagreement

Catalonia is an autonomous region, but Spain could act to take control.
7 years ago
People attend a candle-lit demonstration in Barcelona against the arrest of two Catalan separatist leaders on Oct. 17, 2017. Catalonia braced for protests after a judge ordered the detention of two separatist leaders, further inflaming tensions in the crisis over the Spanish region's chaotic independence referendum.
7 years ago

Catalan president claims mandate for independence but seeks dialogue with Spain first

His speech followed a referendum in which voters called for independence.
7 years ago
Catalan Regional Government President Carles Puigdemont attends a regional government meeting at the Generalitat Palace in Barcelona on Oct. 10, 2017.
7 years ago

Hundreds injured in Catalonia as Spanish police crack down on referendum

At least 465 people were injured, Catalan officials said.
7 years ago
Spanish Civil Guard officers break through a door at a polling station for the banned independence referendum where Catalan President Carles Puigdemont was supposed to vote in Sant Julia de Ramis, Spain, Oct. 1, 2017.