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Catalan separatist parties lose majority as Spain's Socialists win regional elections
Monday, May 13, 2024
Catalonian separatist parties lost their majority in controlling the northeastern region of Spain. The pro-union Socialist Party won the most votes in Sunday's election.
Spain's prime minister is expected to announce whether he might step down
Monday, April 29, 2024
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez published a letter last week saying he was considering stepping down. Sanchez said he would take the next five days to make a decision — and that decision is due Monday.
Spain's prime minister considers resigning
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is considering resigning and is expected to make his decision known on Monday.
Portugal's general election comes amid corruption allegations and a far-right surge
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Portugal holds a general election Sunday amid allegations of corruption in the ruling socialist government.
Helicopter pilot killed in Spain is believed to be a Russian who defected to Ukraine
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
A man who was shot dead in Spain last week was believed to be a Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine because he was opposed to the war. Was Moscow involved in his death?
Amid a debate whether Spain should be part of the Latin Grammys, it hosted the event
Friday, November 17, 2023
The Latin Grammys took place Thursday night in Seville, Spain. It's the first time, the ceremony was held outside the United States.
Spain's Socialist Party forms coalition government with Catalan separatist parties
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez is securing a new term in office by pardoning Catalan separatists in exchange for their support.
Drought in Spain sends olive oil supply down and prices sky high
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
A two-year drought and record heat have cut Spain's olive crop in half, doubling olive oil prices. Climate change will continue to drive prices up.
A drought in Spain has cut production of olive oil and prices are rising
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
A two-year drought and record heat have cut Spain's olive crop in half — doubling olive oil prices. Climate change is expected to continue to drive prices up.
An unwanted kiss from a Spanish soccer official has sparked a movement
Friday, September 01, 2023
The unwanted kiss a Spanish soccer official planted on a female player after the team won the FIFA World Cup has galvanized Spain's "se acabo" feminist movement: "That's enough."
The rise of the far right in Spain is putting extra pressure on the upcoming election
Friday, July 21, 2023
Spain heads to the polls this weekend in what could be one of the most important elections in years. Spain is now run by a center-left government – but the rise of the far right has many worried.
In the South of Spain, residents use age-old wisdom to deal with extreme heat
Sunday, July 16, 2023
Consecutive heatwaves have ushered in summer in Spain.
There is a myth about mass migration to Europe. But some people do risk it all
Monday, February 20, 2023
The challenges facing Africa are real, but depending on who you talk to, the solution is either to risk it all for a better life in Europe or stay on the continent and fight for a better future there.
If there's a war against climate change, Saint-Louis is on the front line. And losing
Monday, February 13, 2023
The UNESCO World Heritage city of Saint-Louis is perched precariously between the Atlantic Ocean and the Senegal River. And it's on borrowed time.
When the seas rise in Senegal, so do the fortunes of far-right parties in Europe
Monday, February 06, 2023
Sweeping global trends are changing the world. As climate change heats up the planet and pushes people to migrate, far-right politicians see both a threat and an opportunity.
This activist fights for migrants' lives in murky international waters
Monday, January 02, 2023
Helena Maleno helps save the lives of people who try to cross the border into Europe from Africa. Her story highlights the fraught international relationships when it comes to migration.
Madrid students bring joy — and money — to people all over Spain
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The traditional Spanish Christmas Lottery happens every Dec. 22. Madrid students bring joy, and sometimes a lot of money, to people all over Spain. Its top prize is known as "El Gordo."
Argentines around the world celebrate the country's World Cup victory
Monday, December 19, 2022
Argentines around the world share what Argentina's victory at the 2022 FIFA World Cup means to them.
A far-right extremism expert on the conviction of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with far-right extremism expert Sam Jackson about the conviction of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes.
Encore: A migration journey involves whether to look back or not
Friday, November 25, 2022
Senior Producer Miguel Macias's migration journey to the United States from Spain in 2001 involves the interlocking struggles of whether to return one day and how to remain connected to his homeland.