Swedish writer wanted by Turkey arrested in Spain
Swedish-Turkish writer Hamza Yalcin, 59, was arrested while holidaying in Spain, after Turkey accused him of plotting terror acts against the country, according to reports.
Day: August 7, 2017
Smurfs evicted from Spain’s blue ‘Smurf village’ after row over royalties
The Andalusian village of Júzcar, which shot to fame after being painted blue for a publicity stunt to promote the Smurf film, is no longer allowed to claim to be the home of Smurfs.
Cycling champ Contador to retire after Vuelta a España
Two-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador announced on Monday that he will bring an illustrious career to an end next month after racing in the Vuelta a España on home soil.
Spain sizzles as ‘Lucifer’ heatwave grips southern Europe
As southern Europe is gripped in a hellishly hot heatwave, 20 provinces in Spain are put on alert for high temperartures.
Dozens of migrants storm Morocco-Spain border post
More than 100 migrants stormed a border post between Morocco and the Spanish territory of Ceuta on Monday, careering through with agents unable to stop them, police said.