# Spain

This month

September 2023

Almost all women's World Cup players rule out Spain call-up: statement

The statement came as the team’s new coach Montse Tome was poised to announce the squad for two upcoming international fixtures.

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Sep 15th 2023, 3:49 PM

# exit door

Spanish football federation fires controversial women's coach Vilda

Vilda was in charge when Spain beat England in the World Cup final last month.

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Sep 5th 2023, 4:34 PM

# exit door

Spanish football federation fires controversial women's coach Vilda

Vilda was in charge when Spain beat England in the World Cup final last month.

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Sep 5th 2023, 4:11 PM

# Speaking out

Spain men's national team condemn 'unacceptable behaviour' of Rubiales

Rubiales has been provisionally suspended by Fifa pending an investigation.

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Sep 4th 2023, 7:32 PM

# torrential

Two people dead and one missing after heavy rain causes flash floods in Spain

Several metro lines were closed in Madrid this morning due to flooding caused by heavy overnight rains.

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Sep 4th 2023, 12:25 PM

Last month

August 2023

# RIP

Irishman found dead in Ibiza hotel

His body was found in a hotel in San Antonio.

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Aug 29th 2023, 2:06 PM

# Spain

Tánaiste Micheál Martin to attend informal meetings of EU Defence and Foreign Affairs ministers

The EU’s response to the latest developments in Ukraine and Niger are set to dominate the discussions in Spain.

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Aug 29th 2023, 12:10 AM

# Plane Drama

Plane from Dublin to Canary Islands forced to make unscheduled stop due to unruly passenger

Spanish police confirmed two Irish nationals left the plane voluntarily and were ‘reported for an administrative breach of air safety’.

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Aug 28th 2023, 12:38 PM

# statement

FIFA suspend Spanish football chief Rubiales after Hermoso kiss

Football’s world governing body have also banned him from making contact with the player.

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Aug 26th 2023, 1:45 PM

# Jenni Hermoso

FIFA suspend Spanish football chief Rubiales after Hermoso kiss

The World Cup winner had accused the federation of a ‘manipulative, hostile and controlling culture.’

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Aug 26th 2023, 10:20 AM

# Women's World Cup

Spain's Hermoso felt 'vulnerable and victim of assault' after Rubiales kiss

Hermoso called the kiss “an impulsive, macho act” on the part of Rubiales.

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Aug 25th 2023, 9:09 PM

# column

Gavin Cooney: World Cup leaves inspiring legacy but football remains a man’s game

Just 12 of Fifa’s 211 member associations are led by women – major change won’t happen without more women in charge.

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Aug 24th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Jenni Hermoso

Spanish PM calls football chief's apology for World Cup kiss 'insufficient'

As the controversy over the kiss grew yesterday, Rubiales apologised in a video posted on social media.

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Aug 22nd 2023, 3:54 PM

# Crime

Irishman arrested in Ibiza after drugs detected in his suitcase

The drugs were identified by a sniffer dog in Ibiza Airport.

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Aug 21st 2023, 1:51 PM

# WWC23

Spain brilliance, England regret and what next after thrilling World Cup

La Roja are the new world champions.

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Aug 20th 2023, 7:30 PM

# WWC23

Sensational Spain leave England shattered and flattered by the scoreline

Spain were crowned world champions with a 1-0 win in Sydney.

4.8k

Aug 20th 2023, 2:06 PM

# Champions

Spain down England to win Women's World Cup for the first time

Captain Olga Carmona was on target as Spain won 1-0.

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Aug 20th 2023, 1:38 PM

# Champions

Spain down England to win Women's World Cup for the first time

Captain Olga Carmona was on target as Spain won 1-0.

7.0k

Aug 20th 2023, 1:12 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Spain v England, Fifa Women's World Cup final

Spain reigned supreme in Sydney.

45.6k

Aug 20th 2023, 10:15 AM

# WWC23

World Cup final is one more fight for England and Spain stars to overcome

Both squads have endured contrasting trials and tribulations to reach point of legendary status.

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Aug 20th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Canary Islands

Firefighters in Tenerife battle through the night to halt worst wildfire in decades

Canary Islands regional President Fernando Clavijo said today’s efforts would be crucial to containing the fire.

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Aug 18th 2023, 11:55 AM

# Extreme Weather

Spain, Portugal battle wildfires as temperatures soar

The Iberian peninsula is in the middle of a third heatwave this summer.

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Aug 7th 2023, 3:56 PM

# Wildfires

130 people evacuated as wildfire spreads on Spain-France border

Local people were evacuated overnight from several villages as a precaution.

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Aug 5th 2023, 2:31 PM

# WWC23

Five-star Spain crush Switzerland to advance to last eight

Manager Jorge Vilda was justified in his decision to drop Alexia Putellas to the bench.

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Aug 5th 2023, 9:41 AM

July

July 2023

# spain election

Spain begins talks to avoid new election after inconclusive vote

Spain – which held four general elections between 2015 and 2019 – could find itself once again in deadlock and forced to call a new vote.

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Jul 24th 2023, 6:58 AM

# Spain

Spain goes to the polls in snap election that could see right-wing return to power

Socialist prime minister Pedro Sanchez faces a strong challenge from the right.

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Jul 23rd 2023, 9:37 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

What impact will the European heatwave have on Irish supermarket shelves?

A report by

Diarmuid Pepper

‘When the soil becomes too hot, the plant isn’t going to grow, it’s actually going to die.’

35.0k

Jul 23rd 2023, 12:05 AM

# Mediterranean deaths

Six migrants drown off Morocco trying to reach Spain

The other 48 would-be migrants made it back to shore where they received first aid, the authorities added.

13.8k

Jul 22nd 2023, 7:55 PM

# Heatwave

Firefighters across Europe rush to Greece as gruelling Mediterranean heatwave takes toll

New evacuations were ordered today as wildfires raged near the Greek capital.

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Jul 19th 2023, 3:49 PM

# Lost at Sea

Spanish coastguard searching for three boats lost at sea after rescuing one found in distress

During their searches yesterday, rescuers found a boat carrying 78 sub-Saharan migrants who were taken to Gran Canaria island.

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Jul 11th 2023, 9:41 PM

# Kirsty Ward

Family of Irish woman who was killed in Spain ask for privacy

A statement on behalf of Kirsty Ward’s family said they are requesting privacy and will not make any further comment.

49.7k

Jul 7th 2023, 2:50 PM

# Cork

Rescued fishermen brought to Castletownbere after Spanish ship catches fire

The trawler was fishing for hake off Ireland’s south-west coast when it caught fire.

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Jul 3rd 2023, 11:36 AM

# War in Ukraine

EU 'unequivocally' supports Ukrainian accession, says Spanish PM

Spain has assumed the rotating EU presidency.

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Jul 1st 2023, 4:52 PM

This year

2023

# Spain

Prolonged drought and record-high temperatures: Spain braces for massive wildfires

The country has already endured record-high temperatures this year, and July and August tend to be the hottest and driest months.

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Jun 25th 2023, 8:51 AM

# Explainer

Profile: Who is Liam Byrne, the leading Kinahan Cartel figure arrested in Spain at the weekend?

Byrne and a relative have been arrested by Spanish police as part of a global probe.

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Jun 6th 2023, 5:50 PM

# kinahan cartel

Senior Kinahan organised crime figure Liam Byrne arrested by Spanish police in Majorca

Spanish police said that Liam Byrne had travelled to the island for a family reunion and was wanted by the UK for arms trafficking.

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Jun 5th 2023, 1:08 PM

# Racism

Four detained for hanging effigy of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior

Three youths have also bee arrested for racist insults against the Brazilian forward.

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May 23rd 2023, 12:29 PM

# Seville

Dublin firefighters praised after helping seriously injured motorcyclist in Spain

Seville’s emergency services said the men’s actions prevented the man from experiencing respiratory failure and cardiac arrest.

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May 15th 2023, 2:22 PM

# Inflation

From energy caps to scrapped TV licence: How nearby countries responded to cost-of-living crisis

What measures have some other governments responded to rising prices over the last year?

22.6k

May 14th 2023, 8:00 AM

# Extradition

Man wanted for hijacking arrested at Belfast Airport trying to flee to Spain

The man was detained by PSNI on an Irish extradition warrant whilst trying to get a flight to Spain.

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May 12th 2023, 3:35 PM