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Archaeologists in Spain Discover Unique Ancient Drawings

Archaeologists found ancient drawings of a big, extinct bull called an auroch on a cave wall in Spain's Cova Dones. This cave is located in a place called Millares near Valencia. Experts initially assumed the drawings were special because...

Bronze Age Dolmens Uncovered in Spain

The Teba necropolis at La Lentejuela ancient burial site has brought to light thirteen stone structures and over a hundred tombs, unveiling a treasure trove of artifacts, such as pottery, jewelry, and tools. These findings have provided valuable insight...

Artists Decorate Buildings in Spain with Graffiti of the Greek Gods

PichiAvo, a Spanish artistic duo from Valencia, is renowned for creating graffiti murals of the ancient Greek gods on large high-rise buildings across the world. The eye-catching and colorful murals seamlessly combine modern artistic sensibilities with the ancient Greek mythological...

Spain and Poland Withdraw From Military Drills with Occupied Cyprus

Spain and Poland have withdrawn from military drills that would have included units from the occupied side of Cyprus, the so-called Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The "Anatolian Phoenix" exercise is held by Turkey twice a year. One...

The City in Spain Founded by a Greek Hero of the Trojan War

Pontevedra is almost 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles) away from Hisarlik, the archaeological site believed to have been Troy, so what could possibly link this city in Spain to one of the heroes of the Trojan War? According to local legends,...

Ice Age Europeans Sought Refuge in Spain, But Met Their End in Italy

New research has revealed the huge impact that climate change and migration had on early human populations in Europe. The study’s findings highlight the incredible resilience of our ancestors in the face of dramatic climate change. It also sheds light...

Spain Buys Trains That Don’t Fit through Tunnels

Two top Spanish transport officials quit their jobs after ordering trains too wide to fit through tunnels. The order for the new commuter trains amounted to nearly €260 million, although the Spanish government claims that the mistake was detected quickly...

King of Spain Felipe Embraces His Self-Exiled Father Juan Carlos in Greece

The King of Spain Felipe VI publicly embraced his self-exiled father, former King Juan Carlos, at the funeral of former King of Greece Constantine in Greece on Monday. The two royals apparently did not even exchange a glance during the...

Three Stowaways Rescued From Oil Tanker’s Rudder in Spain

Three stowaways have been found sitting on the rudder of a ship after it completed an 11-day voyage from Nigeria, Spanish authorities say. A photo shared by the coastguard shows the men sitting on the rudder at the oil tanker's...

Spain Bans Air Conditioning from Dropping Below 27°C

Spain recently announced measures to reduce energy consumption by preventing offices, shops, and other venues from setting air conditioning below 27°C in the summer. The move follows EU countries' attempts to limit dependency on Russian gas. Although Spain is not...

Spain Imposes Minimum Spending for Non-EU Tourists

Spain recently imposed a requirement that non-EU tourists provide evidence of sufficient funds for their trips at the rate of €100 per day as a minimum spending limit, a policy not been welcomed by many. Guidelines published by the Spanish...

Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal Push for Energy Market Reform

The leaders of Greece, Italy, Spain, and Portugal agreed on Friday to push the European Union to reform the energy market and reduce prices. In statements after remotely participating in a quadrilateral summit held in Rome, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos...

Ghost Village in Spain Revealed After Drought Empties Reservoir

Drone footage captured the emergence of a ghost village in Spain after a drought drained a dam on the Spanish-Portuguese border. The Aceredo village in the Galicia region of Spain was flooded in 1992 by the Alto Linoso reservoir, which...

Greece Slams Spain Over Military Sales to Turkey

Greece expressed its irritation on Thursday at Spain's recent agreement with Turkey, which includes a series of military sales to Ankara. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and visiting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain held a joint press conference following...

Queen Sofía of Spain Visits Greece, Her Birthplace

Queen Sofia of Spain has been on a visit to Greece since Sunday, returning to her place of birth and meeting with PM Mitsotakis.