The continent saw the fastest tourism growth in 2023, welcoming 66.4 million visitors from all around the world.

A fjord in the Spanish Basque Country? A majestic sea inlet carved between sandstone cliffs, Pasaia certainly looks the part. Located just a few kilometres from San Sebastian, this port jealously preserves its heritage,

A European operation has spared revellers a potential food poisoning nightmare before Christmas, seizing 30 tonnes of molluscs illegally fished in polluted waters and arresting 62 suspects, authorities said on Thursday.

France's notorious mass rape trial has generated an enormous echo in Spain, a pioneer in the fight against gender-based violence, and highlighted the often overlooked scourge of domestic sexual violence.

Investors have noticed: with faster growth and a lower fiscal deficit than France, Spain has seen its bond yields dip below those of its northern neighbour for the first time since 2007. With packed restaurants and throngs of shoppers,

Spain’s economy outpaced its European peers in 2024 with 3% GDP growth, low inflation, and a booming labor market.

CORRECTS seventh para to remove reference to France coming third at 2023 World Cup World Cup winners Spain will play Italy, Belgium and Portugal at Women's Euro 2025, while England face a tough path to defending their title at the tournament in Switzerland.

CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU/AFP/AFP France's notorious mass rape trial has generated an enormous echo in Spain, a pioneer in the fight against gender-based violence, and highlighted the often overlooked ...

Law enforcement in Portugal, France and Spain seized the molluscs and six tonnes of glass eels worth up to 10 million euros ($10.4 million) on the seafood market, Europol said. The delicacies can ...

Public willingness to support Ukraine “until it wins” has dropped significantly across France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, and the U.K., according to a YouGov poll reported by The Guardian on Dec.

And it turns out that many of the locations are not too far from the UK either with most of the top 10 being in Europe . Naples secured the top spot thanks to being the home of pizza, lasagna and macaroni. However, the stunning city was not the only Italian destination on the list.

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