# Spain

This week

22nd January 2023 - 28th January 2023

# Algeciras

Man dies and priest wounded in machete attack on Spain churches

Prosecutors immediately opened a terror probe into the attack.

18.9k

Thu 8:36 AM

# getting bigger

Uefa expand Nations League to include quarter-finals and promotion play-offs

Had the format been in play this year, Ireland would have had to play-off to preserve their League B status.

6.4k

Updated Wed 4:46 PM

Last month

December 2022

Spain decries 'dreadful' spike in murders of women

At least 46 women were killed due to gender violence this year in Spain.

25.6k

Dec 29th 2022, 2:37 PM

# PAID THE PENALTY

Luis Enrique sacked by Spain as they appoint Luis de la Fuente

“Both the president, Luis Rubiales, and the sporting director, Jose Francisco Molina, have told the coach their decision,” the Spanish FA said in a statement.

10.4k

Updated Dec 8th 2022, 12:32 PM

# Train Crash

Over 150 people injured in train collision near Barcelona

18 medical units were deployed to the area

19.6k

Dec 7th 2022, 9:58 AM

# ON THE SPOT

Magnificent Morocco shock toothless Spain in penalty shoot-out

Morocco won 3-0 on spot kicks after a tense, goalless 120 minutes.

24.2k

Dec 6th 2022, 6:13 PM

# twists and turns

Japan shock Spain and eliminate Germany on roller-coaster World Cup night

Recounting an astonishing night as Japan came from behind to beat Spain 2-1 and knock out Germany in the process.

34.8k

Dec 1st 2022, 9:53 PM

# Madrid

US embassy and Spain PM got letter similar to one which exploded at Ukraine embassy

The letter that exploded at the embassy in Madrid was addressed to the Ukrainian ambassador.

20.5k

Updated Dec 1st 2022, 7:19 PM

Last year

2022

# Madrid

Letterbomb sent to Ukraine's embassy in Spain injures one

Police have opened an investigation involving forensic police.

10.1k

Nov 30th 2022, 1:59 PM

# honours even

Strikers make the difference as Spain and Germany share high-quality draw

Alvaro Morata and Niclas Füllkrug scored the goals in a 1-1 draw.

25.3k

Nov 27th 2022, 9:17 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Spain v Germany, World Cup

Tonight’s Group E heavyweight clash finished 1-1.

18.9k

Nov 27th 2022, 6:30 PM

# Court

Former Our Lady's Hospice head of finance jailed for Spanish property scheme

Members of the company’s board were told that the property was dilapidated and not fit for sale.

18.6k

Nov 25th 2022, 8:10 PM

# World Cup 2022

'A unique player' - Gavi becomes the youngest World Cup goalscorer since Pele

The 18-year-old became Spain’s youngest goalscorer in June.

15.8k

Nov 23rd 2022, 8:36 PM

# New generation

Spain's latest version of tiki-taka a joy to behold as they set benchmark

The 2010 champions trounce Costa Rica 7-0 with Barcelona teenagers Gavi and Pedri among those to put on a show.

10.8k

Nov 23rd 2022, 6:14 PM

# Wrap

No Ronaldo, no problem for Portugal, Fati shines for Spain in World Cup warm-ups

Bruno Fernandes scored two first-half goals in Lisbon.

7.7k

Nov 17th 2022, 9:20 PM

# Q School

Waterford's Hurley in line for DP Tour card entering final day, Cork's Murphy four shots back

A 70 today for Gary Hurley, while John Murphy shot 69.

4.1k

Nov 15th 2022, 3:55 PM

# europol raids

Gardaí involved in major operation against 'logistics and money laundering' gang in Spain

Europol has said that the gang was providing financial and technical support to other criminal groups in Europe.

16.7k

Nov 15th 2022, 12:54 PM

# Group by Group Guide

Group E Preview: Spain and Germany collide in heavyweight group

The latest in our series focuses on Group E, featuring Spain, Germany, Japan and Costa Rica.

3.8k

Nov 15th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Primary Care

Hundreds of thousands of people march in support for Madrid's public healthcare

The protest comes ahead of a planned strike by nearly 5,000 regional family doctors and paediatricians

18.2k

Nov 13th 2022, 4:16 PM

# Spain

Spanish policeman gets jail term over Twitter disinformation

The man also claimed that mainstream media was covering up the rape.

19.8k

Nov 8th 2022, 8:06 PM

# coygig

Ireland add two players to squad for Spain training camp and Morocco friendly

The camp begins next Monday 7 November in Marbella.

4.6k

Nov 7th 2022, 10:20 AM

# Arrest

Woman arrested in Spain after police find snatched newborn

She had disguised herself as a nurse.

23.3k

Oct 20th 2022, 1:09 PM

# Healthcare

Spanish baby receives groundbreaking intestinal transplant

Spain is a world leader in organ transplants.

14.6k

Oct 13th 2022, 7:28 AM

# whenever wherever

Spanish court orders Shakira to stand trial in tax fraud case

The Colombian singer is accused of defrauding the Spanish tax office of €14.5 million.

12.4k

Sep 27th 2022, 12:12 PM

# KOCG

Vodka and Coke: How Europol say the Kinahan gang's money man moved millions before his arrest

Nero Drinks was sanctioned by the US Treasury.

45.3k

Sep 15th 2022, 8:00 PM

# ligaf

Opening round of Women’s La Liga cancelled following referees’ no-show

Spanish women’s top-flight games were postponed over the weekend due to a referees’ strike.

4.4k

Sep 12th 2022, 1:08 PM

# trade off

‘Empty bellies’: Unweaned calves left without milk for long periods on journey to Europe

Department audit finds some operators not complying with feeding intervals, Noteworthy reveals.

18.7k

Sep 2nd 2022, 6:30 AM

# trade off

‘A slow, terrible death’: The fate of Irish cattle exported outside of the EU

Noteworthy finds the State has little to no control over what happens to animals once they leave Ireland.

23.1k

Sep 1st 2022, 7:00 AM

# hailstones

Spanish toddler dies after being hit on head by hailstones

The incident happened in the Catalonia region.

31.3k

Aug 31st 2022, 4:02 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

'Export loophole’: Irish cattle shipped from Spain on ‘substandard’ vessels

A report by

Niall Sargent

Thousands of cattle exported on vessels that do not meet standards required under Irish laws.

Thousands of cattle exported on vessels that do not meet standards required under Irish laws

Niall Sargent of Noteworthy reports that unwanted males from the dairy industry are among those exported

Destinations include Egypt where ‘appalling’ slaughter techniques are common

25.7k

Aug 31st 2022, 12:05 AM

# Euthanasia

Shooting suspect helped to die in Spain before trial

Marin Eugen Sabau (46) in December opened fire on three colleagues and a policeman, wounding several.

43.1k

Aug 24th 2022, 7:44 AM

# Disaster

Firefighters battle to save national park as forest fires continue in Spain and Portugal

A wildfire in Spain burnt up 10,000 hectares of land and forced the evacuation of 1,500 people, regional officials say.

16.0k

Aug 17th 2022, 8:55 PM

# Spain

Festival organisers in Spain 'devastated' after stage collapse kills one person and injures 17

Heavy winds are believed to have brought the stage down in the early hours of Saturday morning.

44.8k

Aug 13th 2022, 9:37 AM

# Tragic

Irish tourist drowned in a Spanish pool

The Department of Foreign Affairs said it is ready to provide consular assistance to the man’s family who live in the area.

55.8k

Aug 10th 2022, 11:09 AM

# lack of the tie-tans

Spanish Prime Minister tells nation to avoid ties to save on air-con energy

Feeling a little more comfortable would save energy if it resulted in less air conditioning being used, he said.

35.2k

Jul 29th 2022, 9:33 PM

# Hips Don't Lie

Spain prosecutors call for eight-year sentence for Shakira over alleged tax fraud

The global singer is accused of defrauding the Spanish tax office out of €14.5 million.

42.6k

Jul 29th 2022, 10:05 AM

# Wildfires

France and Spain fight spreading wildfires as heatwave fries Europe

Towns are being evacuated in south-western France as thousands of firefighters tackle the flames.

28.1k

Updated Jul 18th 2022, 5:51 PM

# Shooting

Five injured in Marbella nightclub shooting

The incident happened shortly after midnight Irish time.

33.9k

Jul 18th 2022, 11:41 AM

# EURO2022

Spain ready for 'toughest game' against England as Germany click into gear

Jorge Vilda’s side edged out Denmark 1-0 in their final Group B match to set up a meeting with the hosts in Brighton on Wednesday.

2.9k

Jul 17th 2022, 12:19 PM

# Mass Graves

Spain moves ahead with bill to honour victims of Franco dictatorship

Hundreds of thousands of people were killed during the Spanish Civil War or “disappeared” during Franco’s regime.

10.8k

Jul 14th 2022, 8:09 PM