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Spain is a kingdom located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. It also has several small territories on and near the north African coast.

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An emotional protester is watched by police during a demonstration in Valencia against against authorities' handling of recent deadly floods

An emotional protester is watched by police during a demonstration in Valencia against against authorities' handling of recent deadly floods

Spain: Thousands protest in Valencia over flood handling

Residents of the eastern Spanish city accuse the regional government of failing to issue a flood alert soon enough.

Thousands of demonstrators gather infant of the city council for a protest organized by social and civic groups, denouncing the handling of recent flooding under the slogan "Mazón, Resign," aimed at the president of the regional government Carlos Mazon, in Valencia, Spain, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

Thousands of demonstrators gather infant of the city council for a protest organized by social and civic groups, denouncing the handling of recent flooding under the slogan "Mazón, Resign," aimed at the president of the regional government Carlos Mazon, in Valencia, Spain, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

Spain: Thousands protest, demand Valencia leader resign

Nearly 2 weeks since Spain’s worst floods in decades, with over 220 dead, large destruction, and dozens still missing.

Spanien Valencia 2024 | Aufräumarbeiten nach verheerenden Überschwemmungen in der Region

Spanien Valencia 2024 | Aufräumarbeiten nach verheerenden Überschwemmungen in der Region

Spain struggles with the aftermath of devastating floods

Flooding has killed many in Spain. This extreme weather stems from human-caused climate change.

Dänemark | Debatte um Methansteuer für Rinder

Dänemark | Debatte um Methansteuer für Rinder

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Denmark is the first country to start taxing climate-damaging emissions in the agricultural sector.

People work to clear mud and debris from a street in Aldaia, in the region of Valencia

People work to clear mud and debris from a street in Aldaia, in the region of Valencia

Flood disaster in Spain: Cleaning up after the nightmare

One week after the flood disaster in Spain, the clean-up work and the search for survivors continue.

A member of Spain's Military Emergency Unit (UME) embraces with a local woman, in the aftermath of floods caused by heavy rains, in Sedavi, near Valencia, Spain, November 3, 2024.

A member of Spain's Military Emergency Unit (UME) embraces with a local woman, in the aftermath of floods caused by heavy rains, in Sedavi, near Valencia, Spain, November 3, 2024.

Spain floods: Survivors face loss and devastating aftermath

As solidarity grows through efforts to provide essentials, rescuers remain dedicated to searching for the missing.

A man takes shelter from the rain with an umbrella, on November 4, 2024, in Badalona, Barcelona, Cataluna Espana.

A man takes shelter from the rain with an umbrella, on November 4, 2024, in Badalona, Barcelona, Cataluna Espana.

Spain floods: Barcelona on high alert amid Valencia searches

Red alerts have been issued for the cities of Barcelona and Tarragona, with local transport suspended in many areas.

King Felipe in a crowd of survivors

King Felipe in a crowd of survivors

Spain: Furious crowds greet King Felipe on visit to Valencia

During their visit to the flood-wracked Spanish province, angry crowds hurled mud and insults at the king and his wife.

King Felipe IV of Spain is confronted by an angry crowd in Paiporta, Valencia

King Felipe IV of Spain is confronted by an angry crowd in Paiporta, Valencia

Spain: Angry reception as king visits flood-hit Valencia

An angry crowd confronted King Felipe VI and yelled abuse at him as he visited the flood-hit region of Valencia.

A young woman lies on the ground, in semi darkness

A young woman lies on the ground, in semi darkness

Spanish artist Laila White overcomes barriers

For Laila White, a visual artist and dancer based in Madrid, her most important dance partners are two crutches.

People clean the street of mud in an area affected by floods in Paiporta, a town in the region of Valencia, Spain.

People clean the street of mud in an area affected by floods in Paiporta, a town in the region of Valencia, Spain.

Death toll of Spain's flood victims rises to 217

In Spain's hard-hit Valencia region, rescue efforts have mostly turned to recovery. Dozens of people are still missing.

Members of the military work to clear mud and debris in the town of Catarroja, in the region of Valencia

Members of the military work to clear mud and debris in the town of Catarroja, in the region of Valencia

Spain sends 10,000 more troops, police to flood-hit Valencia

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said Spain is carrying out its biggest peacetime army deployment after deadly floods.

People clean the street of mud in an area affected by floods in Paiporta

People clean the street of mud in an area affected by floods in Paiporta

Spain's severe flooding leaves more than 200 dead

Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in large parts of the Valencia region, in eastern Spain.

People trying to clean up in a street filled with debris left by the floodwaters

People trying to clean up in a street filled with debris left by the floodwaters

Thousands gather for cleanup after Spain floods

Thousands of volunteers from all over Spain are gathering in Valencia to help with the cleanup effort.

Cars piled up in street and debris after flash floods hit the Sedaví area of Valencia, Spain.

Cars piled up in street and debris after flash floods hit the Sedaví area of Valencia, Spain.

Emergency crews search for bodies after Spain floods

More than 200 people have now been confirmed dead in the Valencia region, where the deluge hit. Dozens more are missing.

Residents walk past piled up cars following deadly floods in Valencia's De La Torre neighbourhood

Residents walk past piled up cars following deadly floods in Valencia's De La Torre neighbourhood

Valencia residents say flood warnings came late

Residents say officials should have warned them earlier of danger from flooding that killed 200 people died in Spain.

A woman rests, her face buried in her hands, as residents and volunteers clean up an area affected by floods in Paiporta, near Valencia

A woman rests, her face buried in her hands, as residents and volunteers clean up an area affected by floods in Paiporta, near Valencia

Timing of Spain flood alert under scrutiny

Authorities are facing anger after a response described by many as "inadequate," DW's Jan-Philipp Scholz reports.

Firefighters walk as people try to clear up the damage after floods in Massanassa, just outside of Valencia

Firefighters walk as people try to clear up the damage after floods in Massanassa, just outside of Valencia

Death toll from floods in Spain is now over 200

With warnings of more rain on the way, volunteers have joined the cleanup effort after the deadly flash floods.

Residents look at cars piled up after being swept away by floods in Valencia, Spain

Residents look at cars piled up after being swept away by floods in Valencia, Spain

Spain's flood victims angry over crisis response

Residents call the crisis response inadequate, DW's Jan-Philipp Scholz reports from one of the worst-hit communities.

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A new law in Georgia is sparking fear in the LGBTQ+ community.

A man stands among flooded cars piled up in Valencia, Spain

A man stands among flooded cars piled up in Valencia, Spain

Spain floods: Death toll climbs as rescuers seek survivors

The death toll from flooding in Spain's Valencia region is likely to rise as rescuers search debris, officials say.

A wolf growls next to the body of its prey

A wolf growls next to the body of its prey

Spain's farmers, wolves clash in ongoing battle

Wolves in Spain are killing livestock, and farmers want to bring back wolf culls. But EU rules on hunting are stringent.

Muddy torrents fueled by huge storms swept away vehicles and ripped apart homes in the Spanish region of Valencia

Muddy torrents fueled by huge storms swept away vehicles and ripped apart homes in the Spanish region of Valencia

Flash floods in Spain leave dozens dead

Muddy torrents fueled by huge storms swept away vehicles and ripped apart homes.

Members of the military work to clear mud and debris in the town of Catarroja

Members of the military work to clear mud and debris in the town of Catarroja

Spain grapples with aftermath of deadly floods

Rescue efforts have turned into recovery work after storms brought massive flooding to the Spanish region of Valencia.

A view of several cars and debris left on train tracks after torrential rain caused flash floods in southeast Spain

A view of several cars and debris left on train tracks after torrential rain caused flash floods in southeast Spain

Death toll expected to rise after flash floods in Spain

Severe weather warnings are in effect for 10 Spanish regions, including Andalusia, Murcia and Valencia.

A team of rescue workers in a flooded street in Spain

A team of rescue workers in a flooded street in Spain

Spain's Valencia, Andalusia regions hit by deadly floods

Eastern and southern Spain are facing one of the worst natural disasters to hit the European nation in recent years.

Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez and India's PM Narendra Modi waving to the crowd during a a parade

Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez and India's PM Narendra Modi waving to the crowd during a a parade

Spain's PM launches India's first military aircraft plant

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez inaugurated India's first defense and aerospace manufacturing unit along with Narendra Modi.

Lamine Yamal (r) and Raphael Dias Belloli (Raphinha, l) smile and gesture as they celebrate during FC Barcelona's resounding 4-0 defeat of Real Madrid in the traditional El Clasico match on Saturday, October 26, 2024

Lamine Yamal (r) and Raphael Dias Belloli (Raphinha, l) smile and gesture as they celebrate during FC Barcelona's resounding 4-0 defeat of Real Madrid in the traditional El Clasico match on Saturday, October 26, 2024

Real Madrid and La Liga condemn abuse of Barcelona players

Real Madrid and football and government authorities have voiced disgust over racist abuse aimed at FC Barcelona players.

DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

Inside Europe 24 October 2024

Russia's airspace incursions spark calls for NATO action, Moldova's EU poll could impact Sandu's reelection, Gisele Pelicot tells of her ordeal in mass rape trial and Turkey awaits a new refugee crisis. Also: Georgia picks its next parliament, how Russia's war economy is fueling a housing crisis, Spanish football takes action against racism and Italy's plans for more wind and solar spark protests.

Fokus La Palma

Fokus La Palma

Spain's La Palma still battles volcano eruption's toxic gas

The island of La Palma is still coping with the aftermath of the Tajogaite volcano eruption, 3 years on.

Natural landscape with wild horses, Spain

Natural landscape with wild horses, Spain

Renewing a Spanish landscape with endangered wild horses

Find out how a free-roaming herd of Przewalski horses and semi-wild cattle are helping Spain's Iberian Highlands.

Protesters hold up signs to demand the right to decent housing in Madrid

Protesters hold up signs to demand the right to decent housing in Madrid

Spain: Thousands protest for affordable housing

The massive protest in Spain saw thousands demand affordable housing and decry companies such as Airbnb and Booking.com.

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Euromaxx — Lifestyle Europe

The Berlin's TV Tower turns 55, Finland’s popular poisonous mushrooms and Börek in all its variety.

Two rescue boats off the island of El Hierro, Spain

Two rescue boats off the island of El Hierro, Spain

Spain: Hopes of rescue fade after migrant boat disaster

Spanish authorities continued their search for 48 migrants who were aboard a boat that capsized near the Canary Islands

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DW "Eco Africa" Sendungslogo mit Partnerlogos (Composite)

Eco Africa: Getting active for the environment

Dancing to raise climate awareness. | Seagrass protection efforts.

The moment after Marc Cucurella stopped Jamal Musiala's shot with his left hand

The moment after Marc Cucurella stopped Jamal Musiala's shot with his left hand

UEFA reassessment of Spain's handball doesn't help Germany

UEFA has admitted that the referee got a key decision against Germany at the Euros wrong — but it changes nothing.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (R) meets with Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez (L)

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (R) meets with Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez (L)

Venezuelans flee crackdown over disputed election

DW correspondent Nicole Ris spoke to exiled Venezuelans who left their crisis-shaken home country for Spain.

A young man climbs a high chain-link fence while 3 policemen in riot gear approach on the other side on a platform lifted by a crane.

A young man climbs a high chain-link fence while 3 policemen in riot gear approach on the other side on a platform lifted by a crane.

Ceuta: Spain's North African exclave sees migration surge

The Spanish exclave of Ceuta on Morocco's northern coast is a major entry point for migrants seeking to reach the EU.

Great white shark, carcharodon carcharias, has its mouth open showing its teeth as it swims at the surface of False Bay in South Africa

Great white shark, carcharodon carcharias, has its mouth open showing its teeth as it swims at the surface of False Bay in South Africa

German tourist dies after shark attack off Canary Islands

The 30-year-old was attacked some 500 kilometers off the coast of Gran Canaria.

This handout picture released by Venezuela's Interior and Justice Ministry shows Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello giving a press conference on September 14, 2024 in Caracas. There, he annoiunced the arrest of three American citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen on suspicion of plotting to destabilize the country through "violent actions," the government said, adding that hundreds of weapons had been seized.

This handout picture released by Venezuela's Interior and Justice Ministry shows Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello giving a press conference on September 14, 2024 in Caracas. There, he annoiunced the arrest of three American citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen on suspicion of plotting to destabilize the country through "violent actions," the government said, adding that hundreds of weapons had been seized.

Venezuela minister: US, Spanish, Czech citizens detained

Venezuela's Interior Minister said the country had detained three Americans, two Spaniards and one Czech national.

Edmundo González Urrutia and his wife during a demonstration after the elections

Edmundo González Urrutia and his wife during a demonstration after the elections

Venezuelan opposition leader flees into exile in Spain

Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia has arrived in Spain, where he's being granted political asylum.

Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez casts his vote in the country's presidential election, in Caracas, Venezuela, on July 28, 2024

Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez casts his vote in the country's presidential election, in Caracas, Venezuela, on July 28, 2024

Venezuelan anti-Maduro candidate says he won't give up

Having fled to Spain, Edmundo Gonzalez says he will continue fighting for democracy and freedom in his country

Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia greets supporters

Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia greets supporters

Gonzalez flees Venezuela for asylum in Spain

Amid threats, former opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez has claimed political asylum in Spain.

Edmundo Gonzalez in Venezuela

Edmundo Gonzalez in Venezuela

Venezuela opposition candidate Gonzalez leaves for Spain

Prosecutors were seeking his arrest after he published vote tallies from July's disputed presidential election online.

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German politicians are increasingly being targeted by right-wing extremist hate.

A Spanish Coast Guard boat tows a boat full of migrants.

A Spanish Coast Guard boat tows a boat full of migrants.

Migrants increasingly drawn to Spain's Canary Islands

Despite lacking the resources to accommodate new arrivals, locals on El Hierro island continue to show solidarity.

People lie tightly packed on a small beach in Mallorca, Spain.

People lie tightly packed on a small beach in Mallorca, Spain.

Mallorca pushes back against mass tourism

Locals are fighting back against the impact of overtourism. Can you still visit Mallorca with a clear conscience?

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Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

Exile and model Farnoush Hamidian, AI singer Ben Gaya, Indonesian cuisine in the Netherlands.

Riot police defend a Mosque in Sunderland

Riot police defend a Mosque in Sunderland

Islamophobia surges online as Europe struggles to respond

Far-right figures misuse recent stabbings in Solingen and Southport to push conspiracy theories and incite hate.

Thai police escort Daniel Sancho Bronchalo

Thai police escort Daniel Sancho Bronchalo

Thai court sentences YouTube chef to life for murder

Police launched an investigation after trash collectors made a gruesome discovery.