Train drivers strike in Spain after 115 killed in two crashes this year Renfe said 40 per cent of long- and medium-distance services had been cancelled, affecting 4,042 passengers The Independent UK · Nov 10
'Feels like being hit by a bus': Rib remodelling beauty surgery on the rise PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 29: Spanish papers discuss Wednesday's deadly train collision. The New York Times investigates whether a "safest seat" in the event of a train crash exists. Next, we look at a report about "the shocking rise of rib remodelling". We end with some photos from the… France 24 · Oct 29
Spain begins three days of national mourning after train crash kills at least 68 Spain on Thursday began three days of official mourning, after a rail collision south of Madrid on Wednesday killed at least 68 people and injured more than 100. Radio France Internationale · Oct 29
'Desolation, despair': Spain begins three days of mourning after deadly train crash Spain entered three days of mourning on Thursday after a high-speed train collision killed 69 people and injured scores more. The incident has prompted fresh questions about rail safety and management. France 24 · Oct 29
Spain trade union demands transport minister's resignation after train crash kills 68 Spain's trade union CSIF is urging the resignation of Transport Minister Oscar Puente after a tragic train collision. The accident, which occurred in Castilla-La Mancha, resulted in the death of 68 individuals and numerous injuries. Following the incident, the union has called for a thorough investigation into rail safety and… The Economic Times · Oct 29
Control centre staff questioned over ‘inexplicable human error’ after at least 68 die in Spain rail disaster Two high-speed trains travelling between Madrid and Seville collided in the second major rail catastrophe in Spain this year The Independent UK · Oct 28
Spain to grant €20 million in compensation to victims of deadly high-speed train crash The crash, which killed 45 people and injured more than 150 earlier this month in southern Spain, was the nation's deadliest rail disaster since 2013. Euronews · Jan 27
Spain train crash: Driver killed and 37 injured after train derails near Barcelona Commuter train derails and crashes in Spain just two days after another deadly crash killed at least 43 people Evening Standard · Jan 21
Broken 'Fishplate' Killed 40 in Spain After Union Warned Track Operator of 'Severe Wear' Months Before Investigators found worn fishplate on Spanish track where 40 died. Union SEMAF had warned ADIF of 'severe wear' on high-speed line in August. International Business Times UK · Jan 20
Spain suspends high-speed train services after deadly collision At least 39 people were killed and more than 120 injured when a high-speed train in southern Spain derailed and was hit by another. Sunday night's accident on Europe's largest high-speed rail network has surprised experts, because it occurred with a relatively new train on a straight piece of track. Radio France Internationale · Jan 19
At least 39 people killed in high-speed train crash in southern Spain Video from the scene shared on social media showed rescuers pulling passengers from twisted carriages lying on their side under the glare of floodlights Evening Standard · Jan 19
Diplomatic row between France and Spain escalates after Jewish teens kicked off flight Accounts of what happened differ and have led to allegations of antisemitism, which have been rejected by both the airline and the Spanish authorities. Euronews · Jul 31, 2025
Troops search underground car parks in Valencia for more victims of floods Flash floods in Spain killed at least 217 people, but the total number still missing is not known Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2024
Heavy rains in Spain’s Barcelona amid search for flood victims in Valencia Alerts issued in Barcelona area as the same storm system that caused devastating Valencia floods hovers over Spain. Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2024
International Business Times · Nov 4, 2024 Spain Dreads More Flood Deaths As More Rain Expected Spanish rescuers plunged into inundated garages to find bodies on Monday, a day after furious crowds heckled and hurled mud at the king and the prime minister following devastating floods.
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024 Flooding on Spanish holiday island closes airport and forces flights to be re-routed The storm brought all activity to a halt at Son Sant Joan airport
Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2024 Majorca holidaymakers facing more rain as flood-hit Palma airport reopens A yellow weather alert has been issued as more rain is forecast to land on the Balearic island
Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2024 Majorca: Flights grounded after heavy rains cause flooding at tourist hotspot airport Heavy rains grounded flights at Spain’s third-biggest airport
International Business Times · May 21, 2024 Diplomatic Crisis Deepens As Spain Pulls Out Argentina Envoy A diplomatic crisis sparked by Argentina President Javier Milei calling Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife "corrupt" deepened Tuesday with the "definitive" withdrawal of Madrid's ambassador to Buenos Aires.
The Independent UK · May 17, 2024 Spain refuses docking to ship carrying weapons for Israel Ship carrying 27 tonnes of explosives from India to Haifa asked to call at Cartagena port
International Business Times · May 4, 2024 Spain And Argentina At Loggerheads In Diplomatic Spat Spain and Argentina were at diplomatic daggers drawn on Saturday as the two countries traded barbs over drug taking and economic decline.
Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2024 Thousands take part in pro-Palestine protests across the world Protests took place in major world cities, including London, Madrid and Istanbul.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023 Spanish People’s party leader fails in bid to become prime minister – as it happened Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of right-leaning party, fails to gain enough votes from MPs to become PM