#Spain
John Gilligan and son arrested in Spain
It is not yet known why the 68-year-old his being detained alongside two other men.
Spain becomes first EU country to record over 1 million Covid-19 cases
Spain is only the sixth country to pass this grim milestone.
Ukraine sub strikes late to inflict surprise defeat on Spain
Dynamo Kiev’s Viktor Tsygankov wasn’t long on the pitch before he scored the only goal of the night.
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Spain secure Nations League win over Switzerland to stay top
There were also wins for Germany, Montenegro and Luxembourg in today’s other Nations League fixtures.
Spain detains software creator McAfee who is wanted in US for tax evasion
McAfee allegedly evaded taxes by directing his income to be paid into bank accounts and crypto-currency exchange accounts.
Partial lockdown introduced for Madrid as cases rise in the Spanish city
Police are controlling travel in and out of the Spanish capital.
Christy Kinahan Senior 'faces extradition from Dubai' if he fails to appear in Spanish court
A Spanish official has said an international arrest warrant will be issued if he fails to appear at his passport fraud trial.
Spain to put Madrid under lockdown as coronavirus cases rise
The announcement sparked a backlash from Madrid’s top health official Enrique Ruiz Escudero.
Christy Kinahan Senior charged with passport fraud in Spanish court
He faces up to three years in prison if convicted.
Spain extends Madrid lockdown to cover one million people
European countries are facing up to a sustained spike in Covid-19 cases.
Over 23,000 new Covid-19 cases in Spain since Friday amid spike in Madrid
The region accounted for nearly half of the 141 deaths in the last week.
Sharp spike in travel to and from Ireland in last month
CSO data shows that travel in July was still significantly lower than in 2019.
Spain's ex-king Juan Carlos confirmed to be in UAE after going into exile earlier this month
Juan Carlos announced on 3 August that he was leaving Spain.
Spain's former king Juan Carlos goes into exile amid financial scandal
His lawyer stated that although he would be leaving Spain, he intends to cooperate with the investigation.
Johnson: 'Second wave’ in Europe could mean further quarantine orders in Britain
The British prime minister defended his government’s decision to impose restrictions on those returning from Spain.
Irish man (20s) dies after being hit by car in Costa del Sol, Spain
The Dublin man died in the early hours of this morning following the incident.
Spanish court to examine claims Julian Assange was spied on
It is claimed that a Spanish company carried out surveillance on the WikiLeaks founder while he was in Ecuador’s embassy in London.
UK holidaymakers returning from Spain must quarantine for 14 days following rule change
Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann said: “The decision to remove Spain from the exempt list was not taken lightly.”
Infections surge in France as Spain cracks down on nightlife
Health authorities fear France is going backwards in its battle against the pandemic.
Barcelona tells people to stay at home and 100,000 mink to be culled in Aragon
Covid-19 cases have spiked in Catalonia and the neighbouring Aragon region.
Second regional lockdown in as many days in Spain as 70,000 people in Galicia face fresh restrictions
All residents of the town of La Marina, 140 kilometres east of La Coruna, will be unable to leave the vicinity under the restrictions.
Ibrahimovic-inspired AC Milan hamper Lazio's title bid, as Valencia's late season disappointment continues
A wrap of the late kick-offs across Europe this evening between Serie A and La Liga.
Real Madrid take leap towards title and go four clear to seal biggest lead over Barca since September
Sergio Ramos’ late penalty proved the difference against Getafe.
Former snooker star Willie Thorne put into induced coma
The 66-year-old has been battling leukaemia and is being treated in a Spanish hospital.
'I didn't want to be in the game just for the sake of saying I'm a pro rugby player'
Ricky Andrew played for Ulster 21 times but now coaches and plays in Valencia in Spain.
Spain to re-open borders to tourists and drop mandatory two-week travel quarantine from 21 June
Spain’s government had already announced that it would end a state of emergency on the same date.
Department of Culture makes contact with Spain over dig for Red Hugh O'Donnell's remains
Red Hugh and his father-in-law Hugh O’Neill fought the Nine Years’ War against the English and sought aid from Spain.
Games without fans 'sadder than dancing with your sister' - Luis Enrique
The Spain coach hasn’t been impressed by football returning in front of empty stadiums.
New virus deaths in Spain fall to two-month low under 100
Spain last Monday began a three-phase plan to end lockdowns for half the country by the end of June.
Spanish government to seek one-month extension of state of emergency
It would mean the state of emergency that is currently set to expire on 24 May would last until late June, if approved.
Spain's 'oldest living person' survives coronavirus at the age of 113
Maria Branyas’ daughter said her mother was “in shape, wanting to talk, to explain, to reflect, she has become herself again”.
La Liga chief wants restart by 12 June despite eight new positive tests
Javier Tebas admits the league’s return is guided by public health advice, but the numbers of positive tests so far are lower than anticipated.
Europe prepares for more lockdown easing as Spain records lowest daily death toll in seven weeks
Despite the reopenings, experts have cautioned that many countries are still not through the worst of their outbreaks yet.
Spain begins to ease its strict lockdown from today, as parts of Europe slowly open up
Italy and France plan to ease restrictions in the coming week, while the UK isn’t quite there yet.
Photos: Spaniards take to the streets as they go out to exercise for the first time in seven weeks
Spain has detailed a complex roll-back plan that will vary by province.
The Irish team living and training in Spain
Mark Downey on what it’s like to be based in Majorca for a substantial portion of the year.
Man (35) arrested in Barcelona over suspected homeless killings during Covid-19 lockdown
Police said they identified the suspect with the help of descriptions provided by witnesses.
Spain's daily virus death toll drops to 288 - the country's lowest in a month
Spain’s death toll is 23,190.
'Everything clouds over and goes dark' - Barca great Iniesta reveals battle with depression
Iniesta endured a difficult time after the death of his friend Dani Jarque.
Coronavirus: Small shops reopen in Germany, Spain allows children to go outside to play
There were encouraging signs in the battle against the virus across the continent over the weekend.
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