Spanish teenager wins battle with Zara to stock plus sizes
An 18-year-old launched a petition to get the world’s largest retailer to sell larger sizes - and it worked.
Day: May 18, 2016
‘It’s time to dig up Franco’ say victims of Spain’s dictatorship
An advocacy group for victims is demanding the exhumation of Gen Francisco Franco from his tomb insisting that Spanish taxpayers should not be paying for its upkeep.
Rajoy described as ‘low key and lacking in charisma’ by FT
The FT described the acting prime minister as "low-key and lacking in charisma" as Rajoy admitted he was eyeing more tax cuts if re-elected.
Activists scale skyscraper in Spain to protest US trade deal
The controversial EU-US trade deal, TTIP, is drumming up ever more opposition in Spain, leading activists to perform this dramatic feat.
British woman braves jellyfish for Balearic swim challenge
A British endurance swimmer is preparing to brave jellyfish to make a record-breaking attempt to swim between the Balearic Islands.
Catalan police hunt gangs stealing dogs for illegal fights
Police in Catalonia are hunting organized gangs who have been stealing dogs to use in illegal dog fights.
Camino de Santiago opens up to armchair pilgrims with app
A new app will allow wannabe pilgrims to experience the Way of St James without leaving the comfort of their living room.