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July 08, 2021
Algae Invasion Causes 'Environmental Nightmare' in Spain

The fast spreading, unsightly algae which comes from Asia in the ballast of cargo ships threatens Spain’s biodiversity, tourism and fishing industry
July 08, 2021
Spain Algae Invasion Triggers 'Environmental Nightmare'

The fast-spreading, unsightly growths threaten country's biodiversity, tourism, and fishing industry
May 20, 2021
Language Barriers, Fear Keep Spain's Migrants from Getting COVID Vaccine

The country is speeding toward herd immunity with one of Europe’s most ambitious vaccine rollout programs, but migrants say difficulties communicating and potential deportation are concerns for them
May 05, 2021
Spain’s Bullrings Reopen, Reigniting Fiery Debate

After COVID lockdown ends and bullfights resume, art and politics clash in age-old fight
April 27, 2021
Brexit Crushes British Retirement Dreams in Spain

As the EU and Britain try to work out a deal to govern their trade relations after Brexit, the dreams that many British people have of retiring in Spain are being shattered by the new reality – and a whole new set of rules. For VOA from Sitges, on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, Alfonso Beato has this report narrated by Jonathan Spier. Camera: Alfonso Beato Produced by: Rob Raffaele
April 20, 2021
Fearing COVID Slump, Spain Tries to Deter Migrants

Spanish authorities are holding thousands of West African migrants, including potential asylum seekers, in emergency camps set up on the Canary Islands
April 15, 2021
COVID Could Bring Hope for Spain’s 'Forgotten Territories'

The pandemic and changing demographics are enabling the repopulation of Spanish rural areas – among the emptiest regions of Europe
March 24, 2021
As Europe Debates COVID Passports, Recovery Hopes Fade

Southern Europe’s tourism sector braces for another disastrous summer as vaccine rollout slows and infection rates rise
March 11, 2021
After Setback, Spain's Catalan Separatists Look for Way Forward

Deeply divided European Parliament clears way for exiled separatist leader Carles Puigdemont to be extradited to Spain to face trial for sedition
February 24, 2021
Protests Over Rapper’s Jailing Test Spain’s Democratic Principles

Spanish leaders pledge to bring country’s freedom of expression laws in line with the rest of Europe amid violence over jailing of rapper who insulted the monarchy
February 22, 2021
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Sees Chance for Change Under Biden

Leopoldo López speaks to VOA from exile in Spain and says new US leadership represents hope for a new approach that could lead to change in Venezuela
January 27, 2021
Spain Struggles to Contain Third Coronavirus Wave

Vaccine delays and new virus strains threaten recovery
December 22, 2020
China Expands Influence in Mediterranean as European Investment Weakens

Beijing has financed or purchased key infrastructure in the region
October 28, 2020
Spain, Again a COVID-19 Hotspot, Under a State of Emergency

Some businesses defy restrictions this time, as protests continue
October 20, 2020
Spain Divided Over Abolishing Monarchy

Catalonia's separatists among most vocal against king
October 19, 2020
Poll Finds Many Spaniards Favor Dissolving Monarch

Catalonia’s separatists among the most vocal against king
September 15, 2020
Spain Reopens Schools Despite Highest Coronavirus Infections in Western Europe

With nearly 600,000 COVID-19 cases reported on Tuesday, Spain again leads western Europe in the number of infections. Yet the country reopened schools last week with strict protocols in place - measures that officials hope will minimize the coronavirus spread, but parents fear will inevitably happen. Alfonso Beato has details from Barcelona in this report narrated by VOA’s Jonathan Spier.
September 01, 2020
As Infections Rise Again, Spain Prepares to Reopen Schools

Spaniards face dilemma, hoping low infection rates among children will mean no significant new spread
August 12, 2020
Activists Push for Spain to Legalize Migrants

Proponents of legalization cite growing potential for worker abuse during economic downturn, while opponents say legalization will invite more immigrants
August 06, 2020
Former Spain King’s Exile Raises Questions About Monarchy’s Future

Some Spaniards are calling for a referendum on eliminating the monarchy, others worry separatists may seize opportunity to fracture Spain

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